Telling the gospel story with churches as well as how the good news is being shared in the lives of the children and families is a passion for Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) team members. The opportunity to speak in worship services, Vacation Bible Schools, and other church events is a vital way to celebrate how God is working through the prayers and support of NC Baptists.
“Having a BCH representative come and speak at a church can be similar to a missionary being invited to give an update about the kingdom work he or she is experiencing,” says Brenda Gray, Executive Vice President, Development and Communications. Gray is one of many representatives across BCH’s ministry locations who shares in churches.
“When NC Baptists selflessly give of their resources, it is our opportunity to share the return on their investment,” she continues. “In this case, that investment is in lives that are being impacted today and for eternity.”
Throughout BCH, and particularly with the Development & Communications Team that Gray oversees, several staff members served as pastors before joining the nonprofit ministry that now impacts lives from infants to the aging.
“It’s amazing to see how God has grown BCH throughout the years and to share that with others,” says Lewis Smith who has served as BCH Director of Development, Western Area since 2004. He served as a pastor as well as in full-time children’s ministry prior to BCH.
Smith not only enjoys sharing BCH’s many different ministries with congregations but also with boys and girls at Vacation Bible Schools.
“When I speak with a VBS, I not only want to challenge children with the gospel but also challenge them to share it with their friends,” Smith explains. “And when you see a VBS support BCH, there’s just always something special about seeing children helping other children.”
What is the best fit for your church?
Having a speaker come and share is a different fit for every church. Finding an option that fits with your order of worship is ideal for sharing the Baptist Children's Homes message with as many members as possible. There are, however, many ways to involve a speaker:
The Entire Service(s): A speaker will prepare a 20 to 25 minute message for your worship service to edify the congregation while providing a BCH mission update.
A Mission Moment: A speaker will spend approximately five minutes sharing a mission update and set up a small display table to greet people on the way in and out.
Small Group/Sunday School Class: A speaker will share a mission update with your group and ways to pray, volunteer and support the ministry as a class or congregation.
Vacation Bible School: A speaker will share an age-appropriate message about BCH and how your children can go on mission for BCH’s boys and girls.
Ready to make a difference in your community and beyond? Reach out today to invite a BCH speaker to your church or event. Whether for a full service, a mission moment, a Sunday School class, or a VBS, our speakers bring inspiring stories of faith, hope, and God’s love in action. Visit our website or call 336-474-1218 to learn more and schedule a visit that could change lives.
By Blake Ragsdale, Director of Communications