
‘Small church with a big heart’ serves hundreds with annual clothes giveaway
Pastor Gary Carringer proudly describes Polly Ann Baptist Church as “the small church with the big heart.” About 40 people fill the pews on Sunday mornings, but this humble congregation makes a big impact on its community.

Husband’s death sparks new calling for TN pastor’s wife
As a registered nurse, Leah McLemore fluently speaks the complex jargon of the medical world. She knows and understands the

Small Michigan church serves as large witness in wake of tornado
An EF3 tornado ripped through Gaylord, Michigan, tragically taking the lives of two people and injuring more than 40 on

Next-gen resource aims to impact lives amid confused, secular worldview
“Who am I, and where do I belong?” If you were to take a snapshot of today’s kids and students,

Two Pennsylvania churches ‘dramatically changed’ after taking VBS to area communities
Planning for Vacation Bible School can bring to mind distributing flyers inviting the community or church buildings teeming with children

First Person: 18 things to celebrate about being Southern Baptist
Recently, I was asked to speak at a gathering of pastors in an association in our state. As most denominational

North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry effort serves senior adults needing home safety repairs
Team members buzzed around Mills Home in Thomasville making final preparations for one of North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry’s newest

Pastor shortage: What can be done to train a new generation?
By now many have probably heard about the crisis of pastoral vacancies. The average age of pastors has skyrocketed, in