“The whole concept is really removing the barrier of cost of premium Christian higher education,” said Darby Renfro, a freshman at Mississippi College.
Though some pastors have been in ministry for 50 years, few stay in the same congregation for half a century. Charles Moore, 87, was honored Aug. 5 on his 50-year anniversary by his church, the local association and friends.
The official nomination of Julio Guarneri, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen, Texas, as BGCT’s next executive director will take place Sept. 18.
God has been stirring in the hearts of the members of Grove Hill Church Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Subsequently, the water in the swimming pool at senior pastor Ridley Barron’s house also has been stirring.
Children and families involved in Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Willard, Missouri, raised $3,600 for the Willard School District, allowing students to start the year with no lunch debt remaining from the previous year.
“Use this room. It does us no good to have a prayer room if people aren’t utilizing it,” said Shawn Parker, MBCB executive director-treasurer, during the dedication ceremony.