by Sharon Mager | Oct 28, 2025 | Disaster Relief
Hurricane Melissa set to be before/after event for Jamaica By Scott Barkley NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders are encouraging churches to pray for and consider how to contribute financially for those in the path of Hurricane Melissa. Melissa is a Category 5...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 27, 2025 | International Mission Board
86-year-old takes 107th mission trip with IMB, but who’s counting By Sue Sprenkle and Shane Adams Larry McCallon is 86 years old, but don’t tell the group of 13-year-old boys clustered around his table. Sure, they see him as an adult; after all, they respectfully call...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 27, 2025 | disability ministry
Disability Ministry Homecoming Dance Brings Joy By Sharon Mager BERLIN, Md. — On Friday, Oct. 24, Berlin First Baptist Church hosted a homecoming dance for individuals with disabilities. Partnering with nearby Fathom Church, the dance was held in Fathom’s spacious...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 20, 2025 | Church Strengthening
5 Reasons Delegation Strengthens Your Ministry By Colin Pugh Delegation is a powerful tool to build your ministry and train your leaders. Here are five ways delegation can build your ministry and strengthen your leaders: 1. Delegation Empowers GrowthIt can be hard to...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 20, 2025 | Revitalization
Faith Church Embraces a Season of Renewal By Sharon Mager ELKTON, Md. — Two years ago, Faith Church in Elkton, Md., was struggling. Attendance was dwindling and the average age hovered around 70. Today, the congregation is alive with new families, baptisms, and fresh...