Church Engagement

A BCH story of hope: The monastery, nestled in a mountain forest, is located at the small village of Armenteira. Camino pilgrims make their way there via a winding, often arduous…

A BCH story of hope: By the time Sissy, Eddie, Kelly, and I hit our adult years and our family grew in numbers, my mom served meals family style—heaps of vegetables, salads…

A BCH story of hope: For generations, Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) has stood in the gap for children, families, individuals with developmental disabilities…

A BCH story of hope: Sherry and Geramy Marks met in college. Sherry was studying to become a nurse. Geramy was working on his masters to become a physical therapist. Friendship…

A BCH story of hope: Chad and Alicia Hinton felt they had exhausted all excuses. While the rest of the congregation at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount were exiting the…

A BCH story of hope: Who does not like new things? We all enjoy them, whether we admit it or not. I like a new appliance that has yet to be used, clean and crisp, without stains…

A BCH story of hope: In Matthew 18:1-4, scripture reads, “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to Him a…

A BCH story of hope: Jenny, aged three or four, dressed in denim overalls, white long-sleeved t-shirt, and well-worn canvas shoes, strides forward confidently along a dusty…

A BCH story of hope: Sunday, August 17, I made my way to Mills Home Baptist Church for a very special day. Three children were being baptized. As they made their way to the…

A BCH story of hope: Like many great school teachers, Robert Bass’s work day didn’t end with the final bell. A 30-year educator, he decided early that his students would know he…