Christine

Christine serves regionally across Africa and the Middle East where she provides trauma care to individuals who have experienced the violence of war and migration, as well as various natural and manmade disasters. She was commissioned as CBF field personnel in June 2020. She is an ordained Baptist minister and licensed social worker. In addition to direct treatment and care, she works with local and international partners through training and education to build capacity for more sustainable, ongoing care.  

Prior to her work with CBF, Christine served in local parish ministry and with faith-based nonprofits in Texas, Connecticut and Washington DC. She has a long history with CBF and was shaped greatly by her involvement in both domestic and international missions and ministry travel from an early age. 

Christine’s ministry works to help people experience healing and wholeness by reducing the symptoms and ongoing effect of their traumatic experiences. Her goal is to see all people flourish and thrive. 

Refugees and migrants frequently experience significant traumatic exposure. This not only increases the likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress symptoms, anxiety and depression higher than that of the general population, but also makes the tasks of daily life more challenging. Yet, children and adults in these situations often have limited access to adequate mental health care, and trauma interventions specifically. These challenges make an already difficult situation even more so. With more refugees worldwide than ever before, tools to reduce acute stress and traumatic symptoms, as well as direct trauma interventions are essential if we hope to alleviate suffering and cultivate communities that can flourish and thrive.  

Your financial contributions make this work possible. For example, your gifts provide for: 

• Training and intervention materials 
• Childcare and translation services when necessary 
• Hospitality such as meals, snacks, and refreshments 
• Treatment and training space including lights, water, electricity, tables, and chairs 
• Transportation and travel to provide treatment and trainings across the region 
  

Christine would love to hear from you! Connect with her at christine@cbf.net