Sharon Mager

3 days ago | julieroys.com | Sharon Mager |Julie Roys

The smell of popcorn wafts through the air. Ball players are raring to go. And “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” plays through the sound system, as parents prepare to cheer their kids on. It’s your everyday American Little League baseball game, right? No, this league is different. Filled with absolute joy on their faces, some waving their hands, these young players are affected by various disabilities. Some are in wheelchairs; others are non-verbal.

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Karen L. Willoughby |Sharon Mager |Scott Barkley

JACKSON, Tenn. – Cecily Berry got a unique gift from her father Michael when she graduated from Union University on Saturday (May 3) with her Master of Business Administration degree. Michael had secretly been working on his own MBA degree and made the May 3 ceremony extra special by graduating with her. Michael, who works as senior plant director for Corelle Brands in the Memphis area, had been thinking about completing an MBA for years. He completed his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Karen Willoughby |Sharon Mager |Scott Barkley

Metadata:Event(s): 2025 SBC Annual MeetingTopic(s): Ethnicity, SBC Annual MeetingsFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: DALLAS – Minh Ha Nguyen was among the 2 million mostly nameless and faceless Vietnamese “boat people” who between 1975 and 1992 made their way from a war-ravaged country to new life in America and elsewhere. Nguyen, son of a Vietnamese church planter, stands out. He had a name and a face to many – see this video – because before he died last summer, he had left a legacy.

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Karen L. Willoughby |Sharon Mager |Scott Barkley

LAKEWOOD, Wash. (BP) – As of April 28, First Baptist Church of Lakewood has baptized 23 people so far this year. That is more than all of 2024. Another 20 people have joined by transfer of church letter and others are awaiting baptism. Walt Kellcy, the pastor for the last 34 years, has a theory about the increase. “Part of it, we realized, was going back to one service. There’s a certain environmental impact when more gather together in worship.” the pastor told Baptist Press.

1 week ago | baptistpress.com | Karen Willoughby |Sharon Mager |Scott Barkley

Metadata:Topic(s): Sexual AbuseFormat(s): Text ArticlesShare this post: EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A mental health counselor for two counseling services in Metro East St. Louis has been charged with five counts related to sexual exploitation of a minor. Matthew S. Cuppett of Collinsville was charged May 5. One count of grooming and two counts of exploitation of a minor under age 17 are felony charges. Two additional counts of exploitation of a child are misdemeanors.