What do we do when we are afraid?

Gardening Stories We’re still visiting different churches in the area. Today in the service, Amos was getting a little wiggly during the sermon so I tried to quietly take him …

Maria Angelica
News from Maria Angelica and Marceline
July 17, 2025.

Marci Carvalho
News from Marcilene and Maria Angelica

I recently returned from a mission trip to South Africa, serving as a Global Consultant for Theological Education with International Ministries. This journey took me to five churches: Brighton Community Church, Umhlali Baptist Church, Reservoir Hills Bible Baptist Church, New Hope Fellowship, and Tinley Manor Baptist Church. It also included addressing the executive committee of the Baptist Association of South Africa and leading a pastors’ conference—each experience revealing how deeply theological education can shape lives, strengthen churches, and spark renewed vision for ministry.