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 | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
FBC Mt. Ranier Partners With Nana’s House to Serve Vulnerable Women and Children By Sharon Mager Mt. RANIER, Md. — First Baptist Church of Mt. Ranier has partnered with Nana’s House, a non-profit that lovingly provides diapers, wipes, clothing, formula and other...
by Sharon Mager | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Students Pray: How Friday Nights in Towson Became a Movement Towson, MD — On any given Friday night, while most college students are looking for weekend plans, a group of students from Towson University gathers at Valley Baptist Church for something different:...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 28, 2025 | Revitalization
Pine Grove Church: Our First VBS: God Made a Way By Pastor Ben Eller ELKTON, Md. — In January, our Pine Grove Church leadership team and I began considering the possibility of holding a Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer. It seemed almost impossible. We were...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 25, 2025 | Missions, WMU
Boys & Girls Camp: Generations of Faith, Fun, and Lifelong MemoriesBy Sharon Mager JARRETTSVILLE, Md. — Summer camps create lifelong memories for many children, and Camp Wo-Me-To, owned by the Maryland/Delaware Women’s Missionary Union, has been providing those...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 25, 2025 | Revitalization
Like Father, Like Son By Sharon Mager COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — August 17 was a special day for Justin Manry and his father, John. Serving as interim pastor of Cockeysville Baptist Church for the past two years, John passed the mantle to Justin, who was called and...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 25, 2025 | Church Strengthening
Great News! If you missed the CLC or want to savor all of the workshop offerings, You can now purchase the CLC Audio Bundle on our website! Get access to over 20 practical workshops and all four main sessions from keynote speaker James Myers. Packed with leadership...
by Sharon Mager | Aug 25, 2025 | Evangelism, Family Ministry, Featured, missional impact, Missions, 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...
