The importance of rural ministry during COVID-19
Life in a small-town church is often very different than many of us realize. It is important to remember the small, rural church during a time of pandemic and crisis.
Church Revitalization Cohort, Central Region
The Church Revitalization Cohort will equip pastors and church leaders to engage in best practices and learn together how pursue revitalization in the local church. Cohorts will meet in the Central region twice a month, the third Thursday, 9:30 a.m…
Justin Woulard called as pastor of The Bridge Fellowship in Shillington
Woulard, a native of Mobile, Alabama, previously served in churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, West Virginia, and Alabama.
Ryan Day named pastor of Wrightsdale Baptist Church
He came to Wrightsdale from Grace Baptist Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, where he served for twenty years, six years as associate pastor overseeing a thriving youth ministry followed by nearly 15 years as senior pastor.
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.
Honored guests and volunteers experience their Night to Shine
The dance floor was filled with bubbly laughter from people of all ethnicities and ages and who all had one thing in common: they either were from the special needs community or they were volunteers who loved this community and wanted to honor them on this very special night.
Steve and Kathy Sheldon’s ministry highlights WMU as pillar of missions
For the past 35-plus years, the Sheldons have invested their lives in families, churches and communities in their home state of Pennsylvania. Much of their ministry focus has revolved around engaging their churches and associations in missions on the local, state, national and international levels – and the primary missions tool they have utilized is involvement in WMU missions discipleship programs.
Larry Theisen, director of missions at Keystone Baptist Association, retires
In recognition of the retirement of Larry Theisen, Keystone Baptist Association’s director of missions on December 21, 2019, below is an edited Q & A interview by LaVeta Jones.
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.