Ministry - news
Life of crime becomes seed for Angel Tree
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Mary Kay Beard has a captivating story of redemption from a life of crime that has resulted in God giving her a ministry to the children of prisoners that has touched millions. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Nov 7, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Children
BCM/D churches use Celebrate Recovery Program to bring help for the hurts, hang-ups and addictions
COLUMBIA, Md.—John Baker, founder of Saddleback Church’s “Celebrate Recovery” program, committed his life to Jesus as a child, but later struggled as an alcoholic. more »
by: Sharon Mager - Nov 6, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography
New dormitory expands options for E. Kentucky prison ministry
INEZ, Ky.—Although she lives in the suburbs of Chicago—the nation’s third-largest city—Amy Ruffin was unnerved by her first trip to the hills of Southeastern Kentucky last December. more »
by: Ken Walker - Nov 5, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry
Ultrasound worth 1,000 words at HPC banquet
Almost 600 people sat mesmerized as the tiny fetus stirred from its slumber to stretch across the screen, and the murmurings rose as the tiny head, body, feet and hands could be clearly seen as the ultrasound machine did its magic during the “Changing Hearts—Saving Lives” Banquet at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Sept. more »
by: Bob Nigh - Nov 5, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Life, Abortion
Kentucky Baptist churches work to feed state’s hungry
OWENSBORO, Ky.—Eaton Memorial Baptist Church has sat at the corner of Third and Orchard Streets in downtown Owensboro for 100 years now—“God’s Corner,” the church has lovingly nicknamed it. more »
by: Drew Nichter - Nov 3, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
FBC Gadsden holds free dental clinic monthly, sees it as ‘missions field’
Rain or shine, even in the bitter cold, they line up as early as 3:30 a.m., waiting to receive dental care.
It is the scene each time First Baptist Church, Gadsden, in Etowah Baptist Association holds its free dental clinic. more »
by: Leigh Pritchett - Oct 31, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health, Citizenship,
FBC Albertville expands medical ministry’s mission
When First Baptist Church, Albertville, opened Great Physician Clinic, a free medical and dental clinic, six years ago, the mission was to live up to the calling in Luke 9:2 to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick. more »
by: Leigh Pritchett - Oct 30, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health, Citizenship,
God’s working ‘in a big way’
Opp’s Crossover Ministry guides men away from addiction, toward Christ
In four years, Crossover Ministry in Opp has given 120 men the opportunity for a new life — in more ways than one. more »
by: Bethany Akridge - Oct 21, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse
Set Free Church stays the course with poor
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—One of the more unusual Missouri Baptist church plants launched in the 2000s is pressing on with a heart to reach the poor.
Set Free of Kansas City, which is focused on the metropolitan community of Riverside these days, is all about downtown discipleship. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Oct 9, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Hunger Fund impacts lives in Arkansas
Editor’s note: On Oct. 12, Southern Baptists will observe World Hunger Sunday and collect offerings for the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. more »
by: Charlie Warren - Oct 8, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,