Jul 21, 2015 | Tuesday Prayers
Blessed is she who rises up while it is yet still dark, for she has a sense of patience about the world. Blessed is she who clothes herself in the beauty of strength, for her life’s work demands such adornment. Blessed is she who stretches forth her hand to her...
Jul 20, 2015 | A Monday Devotional
How I wish my people would listen to me!–Psalm 81:17 As the writer of the psalm shifts from praise to lament we are caught off guard. I think we’d be more comfortable if the lament appeared to come from the psalmist but here the writer dares to suggest that the...
Jul 17, 2015 | +This is What a Minister Looks Like
Every Friday, Baptist Women in Ministry introduces an amazing minister, and today we are pleased to introduce Mary Richerson Mann. Mary, tell us about your current ministry role. I am pastor of Westover Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. The congregation is...
Jul 16, 2015 | +Pam Durso, Being a Minister, Challenges in Calling
For those of you searching for a ministry position, you need to know Craig Janney, the new congregational reference and referral specialist at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Get to know Craig–and learn more about his work! Read this recent Baptist Women in...
Jul 15, 2015 | Weekly Words
“I hope you have a child just like you one day.” We’ve all heard some exasperated parent say those words to an energetic and/or defiant kid in a difficult moment. Maybe your parents said it to you! While the words can mean anything from a mild warning to a serious...