How to have a safe Fall Festival in 2020

Don’t we all love fall? Cooler weather, pumpkins, camp fires, candy, and fall festivals. Fall Festivals are a wonderful opportunity for churches to engage their communities. Many churches invite families from their local schools, apartment complexes, and neighborhoods to join them for food, games, fellowship. But most importantly a time of sharing the gospel and …

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Waiting…

As I was reflecting on this time in the life of the church I was reminded of the song by John Waller While I’m Waiting. Churches are doing a lot of waiting right now. We are waiting to see when we can meet in person again, waiting to see what will happen with summer camps …

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Part 2: How can I minister? Children, Youth, & Parents

This post is part 2 of the How can I minister series. As the church we are tasked with ministering to everyone and especially so during difficult time. Let’s talk about how can we minister to children, youth, and parents during the COVID-19 virus? Children First we need to remember that most children function the …

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How can I minister?: Community & Senior Adults

As we all know we are living in a scary, isolating, and unpredictable time. It seems like each time you turn on the tv or read the newspaper new restrictions are being put into place as the Covid 19 virus continues to spread. Though we are all working on social distancing and juggling life working …

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This Is Us: Part 2

Who is the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina? Written by Wesley Smith, Associational Missionary  This is part two of “This Is Us.” Last article we answered the question, “What is a Baptist Association.” In this article we will answer the question, “Who is the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.”   The Baptist State …

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This Is Us: Part 1

What Is a Baptist Association? Written by: Wesley Smith, Associational Missionary There is a popular TV show on right now entitled, “This Is Us.” Though I haven’t watched it, I have to wonder if the draw or connection to the show is that it’s a raw depiction of an American family that many can relate …

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