by Sharon Mager | Feb 11, 2026 | Children's Ministries, Youth
The Gates Church sees youth as world changers nowBy Sharon Mager ARMISTEAD GARDENS, Md. — The Gates Church, tucked in the back of the Armistead Gardens neighborhood in Baltimore City, is intentionally focusing on children and youth — not as the future of the church,...
by Sharon Mager | Feb 9, 2026 | Baptist Press
Social media post deemed racist receives Southern Baptist response By Brandon Porter WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders pointed to the evils of racism following a now deleted post on Pres. Trump’s social media page Friday. “Nearly all of the 62-second clip...
by Sharon Mager | Feb 9, 2026 | Disability ministry
7 Ways to Welcome Families with Disabilities to Your Church By Amber Stewart You’re a pastor or leader of a church, and your main priority is making sure that every person who steps (or rolls) inside feels welcomed and loved. Typically, showing people you’re happy...
by Sharon Mager | Jan 30, 2026 | Compassion Ministry
Bethany’s Diaper Drive Builds Community Connections By Sharon Mager COLUMBIA, Md. — What began as a simple idea to meet practical needs in the community grew into a collaborative outreach that brought together Bethany Church, pregnancy resource centers, pro-life...
by Sharon Mager | Jan 28, 2026 | CLPA
Why Your Church’s Presence at the Maryland March for Life Matters By Sharon Mager ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Each year, hundreds of people from across Maryland gather in Annapolis for the Maryland March for Life (MFL)—a peaceful, public witness to the sanctity of human life....