April 2023 Top Five

The Baptist Resource Network's Macala Mays shares the top five resources and opportunities for April 2023.

April 6, 2023
Macala Mays

Hi BRN Family, Macala here and it’s time for the April Top 5!

#1- Happy Resurrection Day! May you experience the power of Christ’s resurrection during this special season as we remember all that Jesus accomplished on our behalf. We eagerly yearn to experience revival in our region, and we are praying for you as you minister during this highly attended day. May the Lord touch many lives and draw them into a relationship with Him!

#2- We know this season is one of the busiest for churches. The BRN is concerned for your soul care. Just to remind you, through the Full Strength Network, church pastors have access to a list of pre-approved respite locations, offering reduced rates (or free services) to ministry leaders. To date, there are over 120 respite locations all across our nation on the list. Just keep in mind, members are responsible for their own booking, travel, and expenses. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Full Strength Network at info@fullstrength.org or the BRN Help Desk at helpdesk@brnunited.org.

#3: Thank you to all who came to the Advance Evangelism Conference in State College on March 20. The Lord clearly moved among us as we worshiped, prayed, heard challenging messages and panel discussions on how to evangelize, and networked with each other. Weren’t able to make it? You can now watch the keynote and breakout replays, posted at advancepasj.com.

#4: Iron Sharpens Iron. Nine topics. Nine months. Iron Sharpens Iron is a virtual conversation series that will take place at 3 p.m. on the second Monday of every month through November. This month’s conversation, to be held April 10, will be on leadership development. Sign up today at brnunited.org/events.

#5: Let’s celebrate your baptisms! We want to celebrate your baptisms after all of your evangelistic outreaches this spring! Send your photos to the BRN Helpdesk at helpdesk@brnunited.org so we can publish them in our weekly BRN United.

That’s all for April. Thanks for watching, BRN Family. We appreciate you and we are thankful for you!

Macala Mays

In 2022, Macala Mays stepped into her current role as Associate Editor of BRN United and Podcast Producer for the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey (BRN). Before taking this position, she worked as a contracted Podcast Producer in 2021 and a freelance writer in 2020 for the BRN. During her time with the BRN, Macala Mays has produced three different podcast series, including 50 Stories of Transformation (2021-2022), The #LovePASJ Podcast (2022), and Celebrating Cooperative Missions (2023). She also has written over 60 articles for the BRN and has been nationally published by The Baptist Paper and Baptist Press. She is also a member of the Baptist Communicators Association (BCA).

Prior to working with the BRN, Macala interned at the State Capitol of Tennessee in the Publications Division under the office of Secretary of State. She also remotely wrote news for TalkErie, a radio station in Erie, Pa., and previously worked as a News Director/Producer for WJET-TV in Erie, Pa.

Macala Mays holds a master of arts in communications from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (EUP) as well as a bachelor of arts in journalism/public relations from EUP. During her graduate years, Macala worked as a Graduate Assistant and helped manage the on-campus radio station. She also served as a managing editor for the university’s newspaper, which led to an interest in music journalism.
Macala and her husband, Robbie, live in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, where they attend Big Woods Bible Church and Robbie serves as the Associate Pastor of Campus Ministry. Both Robbie and Macala find great joy in discipling and walking alongside college students at Lock Haven University.