Emergency management student loves disaster relief
Wading through a muddy, flooded basement with squeegee in hand, college student Danielle Toone could not have been more satisfied with the experience of working in disaster relief.
IMB, NAMB to join in Send Relief efforts
The International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB) will work together to combine compassion ministry efforts in North America and abroad under the umbrella of Send Relief.
Missionary bringing faith, hope to Puerto Rico’s rebuild
“Hurricane Maria was the worst disaster in Puerto Rican history, but what really gets to me is not what Maria did to our property but what it’s done to our people,” Jonathan Santiago said.
Kenton Hunt honors 2019 Disaster Relief volunteers
Several Pennsylvania/South Jersey Disaster Relief volunteers were given awards for their 2019 service at a special banquet held in their honor at Red Land Baptist Church in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 2019.
Revive Community Fellowship shares back packs — and the gospel — with community
The annual local Spirit of Christmas festival has allowed Revive Community Fellowship a unique way to reach out to the local community and show them the love of Christ.
Almost 300 people hear the story of the true meaning of Christmas at dentist’s office
Members of the First Baptist Church of New Holland took turns reading the Christmas Story from Luke 2:1-20, reading it 32 times in 5 1/2 hours.
Pennsylvania/South Jersey Baptists issued ’10/5 Challenge’
Messengers to the 2019 annual meeting of the Baptist Resource Network (BRN) of Pennsylvania/South Jersey heard a challenge for 2020, celebrated 2019 accomplishments, increased their Cooperative Program giving to SBC causes, and elected a new slate of officers, among other business.
2019 Review: East Shore ties 50th anniversary year to 50 acts of evangelism
East Shore Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with “The Great Commission Challenge 50,” a outward-focused challenge to reach out to those in need and share the word of Jesus with their community.
Whitworth celebrates 15th year with the BRN
Dr. Barry Whitworth, executive director of the Baptist Resource Network (BRN) of Pennsylvania/South Jersey, celebrated his 15th anniversary of work with the network on March 1. He also celebrated his second year as executive director on Feb. 1, a post in which he was unanimously elected to replace retiring executive director, Dr. David Waltz.