Churches ‘Fill the Tank’ on Baptism Sunday, but that’s not the whole story
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Energy infused the worship center of West Edgecomb Baptist Church in Rocky Mount as the digital timer on the screen at front counted down the minutes. The congregation had reason to celebrate on Sunday, April 27.
Septuagenarian isn’t slowing down as she continues to faithfully serve the Lord
Sandy Dunnuck stays busy. The 73-year-old works for a food delivery service (“It helps pay the bills and keeps me busy,” she says) and is an active member at Spring Baptist Church, which she has attended since moving to the area from El Paso in 1994 with her two sons following a difficult divorce. She chose Spring to be near parents and other family members.
January DR Roundtable celebrates year of victories, ministry
SAN ANTONIO – More than 200 leaders and volunteers representing 37 Southern Baptist state and regional conventions — Canada and Puerto Rico included — gathered at Shearer Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, for the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Roundtable Jan. 28-30. They came to the Alamo City in the yellow shirts and caps recognized nationally and internationally by survivors of disasters, both natural and man-made.
‘You go where God sends you’: SBTC DR chaplains reflect on Helene ministry
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) — Rookie Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief chaplain Patsy Sammann wasn’t quite sure what she was getting into when she joined veteran chaplain Lynn Kurtz to deploy to North Carolina this fall to serve survivors of Hurricane Helene.
Texas pastor finds community, support through Young Pastors Network
HEWITT, Texas (BP) -- For Michael Visy, senior pastor of Grace Church Hewitt, connections make the difference. Through a series of divine connections, he has found friendship, encouragement, and accountability via the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s Young Pastors Network.
A little Texas twang in the Big Apple
HARLEM, New York (BP) -- Long known for its rich culture and diversity showcased in such movements as the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, modern Harlem bustles with newly constructed multistory apartment buildings complementing traditional brownstones and thriving new and old businesses. It’s trendy.
Churches are finding ways to use pickleball’s growing popularity to share the gospel, build community
DALLAS (BP) -- Some find the constant pop of the wiffle ball batted about by oversized ping pong paddles annoying. Others see a sport encouraging exercise, multigenerational competition, and camaraderie.
Lives ‘forever changed’ as SBTC DR Ida response resumes
Nov. 7 saw a resumption of disaster relief work in Louisiana, where Hurricane Ida's destruction is still evident.
