N.C. women prepare to embrace Boston
Although the team was briefed on Hinduism before entering the temple in Jackson Heights, Queens, Wendy Mitchell was surprised to see all the different gods lined up along the wall. ...
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Church Planting is About Relationships
I read that in 1948 George de Mestral was out on a hike. As he returned home he noticed his pants were covered with burrs from Burdock plants. Being an ...
Her Obedience Does Not Absolve Me of My Responsibility!
A year ago I introduced the readers of Cross the Culture, to my friend, John, whose daughter, Samantha (Sam), had been called to international missions. John shared with me his ...
Connection church planting roots, engaging community
NEW YORK – Larry Mayberry and members of Connection Church met Nancy as she frantically tried using five-gallon buckets to remove water in her flooded basement. After Hurricane Sandy, Nancy’s ...
Who is God Calling Your Church to Engage?
One of the things I love about the position God has called me to at the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC) is the opportunity to celebrate with churches ...
The Gospel Hope
The first person I saw coming to the front was an older woman wearing a blue head covering. Wrinkles covered her face and she came slowly, shuffling her feet as ...
Convention Staff Serving in Moldova
The 21-year-old sat on the edge of his bed and although he didn’t say much, his eyes filled with tears. Our team shared the gospel and we told him about ...
The Gospel, Warm Coats and Changed Lives
A cold winter morning in Jackson Heights, Queens, is not the setting you would expect for a worship service. But one day last December, this is exactly where Cody Mummau ...
Lessons from God and Sam: Lessons Learned through a Daughter’s Missionary Call
Well, I saw my friend again. You know, the one I told you about whose daughter has been called to international missions. As I reread the first blog post I realized ...
5 Things to Consider Before Mobilizing Your Church This Year
As we turn the page on another year, many churches are finalizing their mission trip plans for next year and many others are beginning the process of looking for opportunities. ...
