Move, RAs top agenda at Missions Extravaganza

Gearing up for the fall merge involving Royal Ambassadors (RAs), which will bring them under the fold of the Woman’s Missionary Union, WMU-North Carolina’s leader observed that the change will be a joint effort.

‘Ramped up’: Volunteers minister across the state

Vicky Coerper couldn’t believe the team’s progress after just a couple of hours working. By the end of the day the wheelchair ramp would be finished, giving her mom a new sense of freedom.

N.C. voters pass marriage amendment

Supporters of an amendment to North Carolina’s constitution that defines marriage as being between one man and one woman celebrated Tuesday evening as they received word the amendment had been overwhelmingly approved by voters. 

West Asheville pastor likes Cooperative Program’s ‘synergy’

Stan Welch says he figured out years ago why the Cooperative Program is by far the best way for Baptists to support missions and ministry together. The pastor of West Asheville Baptist Church in Asheville says it’s synergy.

More than 500 gather for ‘Old Time Camp Meeting’

More than 500 people took part in an “Old Time Camp Meeting” sponsored by North Carolina Campers on Mission that included Southern Gospel music, train rides and preaching by evangelist Jonathan Lotz, grandson of Billy Graham and son of Anne Graham Lotz.

N.C. Baptist communicators win awards

During its annual meeting the Baptist Communicators Association held the Wilmer C. Fields awards April 13 in Fort Worth, Texas, and three North Carolina Baptists received awards in the competition.

M.O. Owens Jr. Chair of N.T. Studies installed at Southeastern

Southeastern recognized Milum Oswell “M.O.” Owens Jr.’s ministry, life and legacy by the endowment and installation of a New Testament Studies Chair in his name.

N.C. Baptists honored at Heritage Award ceremony

Sixteen North Carolina Baptists from across the state were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication through the years during the 12th annual Baptist Heritage Award ceremony at the Grandover Resort & Conference Center in Greensboro April 24.

In ads, Billy Graham backs N.C. marriage amend.

In a move that could sway some voters in the final days leading up to Tuesday’s vote, evangelist Billy Graham has announced his support for a proposed constitutional marriage amendment in his home state of North Carolina, and his ministry will pay for 14 newspaper ads across the state featuring him.

Report: Half of N.C. marriage amend. signs stolen

Roughly half of the yard signs around North Carolina supporting a proposed constitutional marriage amendment have been stolen or damaged, according to the communications director for the group promoting the amendment.