Posts with the category “annual-celebration”

Once again, it’s time to think about getting involved with the Christmas Backpack Program. This program is a lifeline for children living in the Appalachian areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia.  I’m asking every church to please consider packing backpacks this year! They not only help the children but also impact the families who receive them with items that are needed, as well as...  Read More

DALLAS (BP) – As early as 1884, Southern Baptist mission leaders sensed a need for something other than “spasmodic” giving to fund denominational work at home and abroad.“Our people must be taught to give by system,” Home Mission Board Secretary I.T. Tichenor put it at the time. “They must be taught that when each does his part, how easy it would be to supply all that is needed for the spread of t...  Read More

Stephen Spurgin is the 2024 recipient of the Darty and Dot Stowe Award which was presented on November 12, during the SCBO Annual Celebration at Jersey Church, New Albany. Spurgin is the 30th recipient of the award.Each year, the award is given in memory of Darty and Dot Stowe who served Ohio Baptists from 1954 to 1981. It is presented to a pastor or minister who has served faithfully, never recog...  Read More