By Elket Rodríguez The pastors on the front lines of Fellowship Southwest’s Immigrant Relief Ministry do not labor alone. Their strongest allies—their spouses—support, encourage and fortify them as they fight hunger, deprivation, exploitation, injustice and vulnerability all along the U.S.-Mexico border. These women’s tenacity, commitment and passion is unparalleled. They willingly sacrifice most of their … Continue reading
By Rev. Rebecca Caswell-Speight During my sophomore year at Georgetown College, I heard God’s call for me to go into ministry. The call that day is still one of the strongest feelings I have ever experienced. Alone in the in the middle of my dorm room, God spoke to me. I sobbed, I sat and … Continue reading
One of the best parts of being in different churches is hearing all the myriad of ways that God is using his children to demonstrate his love to the nations. Recently I heard the story of a young woman, an International student, who was taken in by a family while she awaited the birth of … Continue reading
For over two years, a collaborative group led by Pam Durso (Baptist Women in Ministry Executive Director) and myself has gathered monthly for conversations. We have discussed, dreamed, laughed, and listened–based on our shared interest in the roles of women in Baptist life and with the hope of better understanding one another. We have had … Continue reading
Courtney Kreuger, pastor of First Baptist Church, Pendleton, SC authored and offers the following hymn for use among churches observing Martha Stearns Marshall Sunday or other women’s emphasis: Continue reading