by Sharon Mager | Jan 12, 2026 | Evangelism
Emmanuel Church: Pickleball and Jesus By Sharon Mager HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — “We call it our PB&J ministry — Pickleball and Jesus,” Emmanuel Church Senior Pastor Rick Hancock said with a chuckle, sharing about the church’s popular new outreach. “It’s a lot of fun, and...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 3, 2025 | Evangelism
By Sharon Mager PORT DEPOSIT, Md. — In 2003, Harold Phillips, the senior pastor of Pleasant View Baptist Church, addressing the congregation, issued a challenge: “All born-again believers should be boldly proclaiming who their God is. Let the Redeemed of the Lord say...
by Sharon Mager | Sep 17, 2025 | Evangelism, Grants
Weems Creek Church Washes Cars & Builds Community By Sharon Mager ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Weems Creek Church used a free car wash as a way to engage their community. But they didn’t just wash cars! As passersby dropped in, they were greeted and offered food while they...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 25, 2025 | Evangelism, Family Ministry, Featured, missional impact, Missions, News Highlights, Obituaries, Revitalization, Youth
This month, read about anniversaries — churches celebrating decades of God’s faithfulness through struggles and victories. Churches are also celebrating baptisms, awards, and more. And, of course, there are transitions as pastors leave, are called to...
by Sharon Mager | May 27, 2025 | Compassion Ministry, Evangelism, Featured
Bruce Outreach Center Provides Hope and Help Amid Flash Flood Devastation By Sharon Mager Westernport, Md. — On May 13, what began as heavy rain turned into a devastating flash flood. Within minutes, manageable rainfall escalated into disaster. Homes were flooded,...
by Sharon Mager | May 5, 2025 | Church Planting, disability ministry, Evangelism
Play Ball: The Fields are White By Sharon Mager Pennsville, NJ — The smell of popcorn wafts through the air, ball players are raring to go, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” plays through the sound system, and parents are ready to cheer their kids on. It’s your everyday...
