by Sharon Mager | Nov 3, 2025 | Obituaries
There’s so much happening in BCM/D churches this fall! From new ministry leaders to growing youth movements, here’s just a glimpse of how God is at work across our convention. Jon Waller Installed at Redland Baptist Church On Oct. 19, Jon Waller was installed as...
by Sharon Mager | Nov 3, 2025 | Compassion Ministry
As SNAP benefits at risk, food pantries prepare By Scott Barkley NASHVILLE (BP) – The uptick in those visiting The Good Samaritan Ministry began weeks ago, Wilma Erickson noticed. “It’s really almost doubled,” Erickson told Baptist Press Thursday (Oct. 30). “On...
by Sharon Mager | Nov 3, 2025 | Youth
Young Adults Gather at Skycroft for Worship, Rest and Renewal By Sharon Mager MIDDLETOWN, Md. — Following the success of the “ABA Big Event” youth gathering earlier this year, Arundel Baptist Association (ABA) pastors hosted a young adult retreat at Skycroft...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 28, 2025 | Disaster Relief
Hurricane Melissa set to be before/after event for Jamaica By Scott Barkley NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders are encouraging churches to pray for and consider how to contribute financially for those in the path of Hurricane Melissa. Melissa is a Category 5...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 27, 2025 | International Mission Board
86-year-old takes 107th mission trip with IMB, but who’s counting By Sue Sprenkle and Shane Adams Larry McCallon is 86 years old, but don’t tell the group of 13-year-old boys clustered around his table. Sure, they see him as an adult; after all, they respectfully call...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 27, 2025 | Disability ministry
Disability Ministry Homecoming Dance Brings Joy By Sharon Mager BERLIN, Md. — On Friday, Oct. 24, Berlin First Baptist Church hosted a homecoming dance for individuals with disabilities. Partnering with nearby Fathom Church, the dance was held in Fathom’s spacious...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 20, 2025 | Church Strengthening
5 Reasons Delegation Strengthens Your Ministry By Colin Pugh Delegation is a powerful tool to build your ministry and train your leaders. Here are five ways delegation can build your ministry and strengthen your leaders: 1. Delegation Empowers GrowthIt can be hard to...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 20, 2025 | Revitalization
Faith Church Embraces a Season of Renewal By Sharon Mager ELKTON, Md. — Two years ago, Faith Church in Elkton, Md., was struggling. Attendance was dwindling and the average age hovered around 70. Today, the congregation is alive with new families, baptisms, and fresh...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 20, 2025 | Disability ministry
Jack’s Baptism: A Story of Faith, Family, and God’s Grace By Sharon Mager When twelve-year-old Jack, a member of Lexington Park Baptist Church (LPBC), emerged from the waters of baptism, he thanked everyone, held up his hands, and yelled, “Remember everybody, God is...
by Sharon Mager | Oct 15, 2025 | Compassion Ministry
Tom Stolle: Compassion Ministry — God Open Our Eyes! By Tom Stolle Gary Lambertson died on October 12, 2025. I didn’t know Gary. I was going to meet Gary at The Gathering in Ocean City. He was excited to attend and proclaim his joy about being saved to all in...
