by Sharon Mager | Jul 28, 2023 | Associations, Featured, retirement
DOVER, De. — On June 30 James (Jim) McBride Sr. served his final day as senior pastor of New Harvest Baptist Church, Dover Delaware. After his last sermon on June 25, the church had a luncheon to celebrate his third and FINAL retirement. McBride has served in ministry...
by Sharon Mager | Jul 21, 2023 | Evangelism, Featured, My BCM/D Family, prayer, Roundup, senior adults
We are so thankful to God for all He is doing throughout BCM/D churches! Below is just a sample of the various ministries, outreaches and events in Maryland/Delaware. “Drive-Thru” PrayerIn spite of 91-degree-plus temperatures and a heat index that climbed to over...
by Sharon Mager | Jul 14, 2023 | Featured, SBC
Do you often feel like the world is polarizing…migrating to extremes on both ends of the spectrum? Often times that can even feel true in the church. To discuss ways to more effectively navigate toxic polarization, the BCM/D is partnering with The Matthew 5:9...
by Sharon Mager | Jul 14, 2023 | Featured, Skycroft Conference Center
Those who visit Skycroft Conference Center regularly most likely have met Director Emily Reedy, and she was probably on the move! Managing a 350-acre site and a staff of (30 in the off-season / 70 during the summer) is a lot of work! She could be in the office...
by Sharon Mager | Jul 14, 2023 | disability ministry, Featured, Stollen Moments
What would the world say that my son Jimmy can give to me and Shelley? Many people would say little to nothing. Due to being affected by a developmental disability, many would see my son as someone who is totally dependent on us. Yet we would die for Jimmy without a...
by Sharon Mager | Jun 29, 2023 | Featured, Internationals
By Madison Wells-James Every summer, Ocean City Baptist Church (OCBC) opens its doors to an influx of international student workers and millions of summer visitors. The church’s convenient location in the heart of a busy tourist spot provides innumerable opportunities...