by Sharon Mager | Feb 19, 2026 | history, Holiday
What You Should Know About Lent By ERLC Staff Lent is a season of the Christian year that occurs during the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday (excluding Sundays). The word “Lent” comes from the Old English word lencten, which means “springtime,” and it is a time...
by Sharon Mager | Feb 17, 2026 | Disability ministry
New SBC Disability Ministry Emphasis Would Mobilize Entities, Conventions, Churches, WMU By Diana Chandler NASHVILLE (BP) – A new ministry emphasis to the disabled would mobilize entities, state conventions and the Woman’s Missionary Union in evangelizing those with...
by Sharon Mager | Feb 16, 2026 | Baptist Press, Cooperative Program
States Report Cooperative Program Increases (Including BCM/D) By Scott Barkley Note from BCM/D Executive Director Tom Stolle: We are thankful for the churches that partner with us so that churches can be equipped and resourced, and the gospel can be shared, and many...
by Sharon Mager | Feb 11, 2026 | Administrative/Financial, Word From Executive Director
Tom Stolle: 2026 is the Year of Analysis I’ve officially called 2026 BCM/D’s “Year of Analysis.” That may not sound exciting, but it’s important. What we’re doing this year will have a significant impact on BCM/D’s future. Looking back, 2025 was our “Year of...
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....
by Sharon Mager | Jan 27, 2026 | African American Fellowship
Beyond Color and Politics: MLK Celebration Calls Believers to Unity in Christ By Sharon Mager LAUREL, Md. — About 175 people gathered Jan. 19 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Laurel, Md., for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, presented by the African...
