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 | Aug 22, 2025 | Featured, Perspective
Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad TodayBy Tom Stolle I’ve had the pleasure of attending a few milestone church anniversary celebrations this year. Middle River Baptist Church and Colonial Baptist Church, Randallstown, both celebrated 80 years. Elders Baptist Church,...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 18, 2025 | Featured, Revitalization
Emmanuel Baptist Church — God Grew the Church By Sharon Mager Emmanuel Baptist Church, Laurel, is alive. The congregation of over 250 sings with the praise team, engages with Pastor Byron Day during preaching, and serves locally and globally. But that wasn’t always...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 15, 2025 | disability ministry, Featured
The McCombs Family Provides Rest for the WearyBy Sharon Mager MIDDLETOWN, Md. — At this year’s Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware’s (BCM/D) Everyone Belongs Camp at Skycroft Conference Center, for youth and young adults affected by disability and their...
by Sharon Mager | Jul 17, 2025 | disability ministry, Featured
Disability Sunday: “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” By Sharon Mager CROWNSVILLE, Md. — Sunday, July 13, marked the second annual Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) Disability Sunday. Multiple churches stepped up 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,...
