When couples are given space to pause
Love is often talked about as something we fall into. In real life, love is something we tend, return to, and choose again and again. Through
February 11, 2026
Love is often talked about as something we fall into. In real life, love is something we tend, return to, and choose again and again. Through
Adapted from the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of the Ouachita Circle “I love Chapel.” I overheard one student say this to another as we walked into Jones Performing Arts Center on
By Emily McMaster, LAC February is one of the coldest months of the year. The ground is hard; the trees are bare, and there are no visible signs of
Tim Noel, Director of Church Partnership & Mission Advancement Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries On multiple occasions, I have shared that I love history, especially the
My husband, Robbie, is always on the lookout for “good wood.” On our drives outside of town, he often points to places where he can find dead pine logs that render hearts rich with
by Heather Maino, Clinical Director of Counseling, Living Well Counseling January 4, 2024… It was our fourth wedding anniversary. I stood on the shoulder of
This article was written by Dawn Reed, LPC, at Living Well Counseling. Fall is my favorite time of year in Arkansas. The colors are gorgeous, and I can’t help but love pumpkin spice, blankets, hoodies, football
Church and community partnerships are vital to the mission and ministry of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries (ABCFM). These relationships have allowed us to expand into a statewide ministry, providing trusted, affordable counseling through more than 45 church-based locations. Our Markham Central office, now serving as our statewide hub, was once a church campus gifted to ABCFM. Church partners have also made it possible for us to offer private foster care across Arkansas, opening Christ-centered homes for children during their most vulnerable seasons.
Serving these last three years at Camp Siloam has been nothing short of amazing. My first encounter with Camp was back in 2007. My home
When Markham Street Baptist Church made the generous decision to give their building to Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries (ABCFM) to become our central office, none
By Dillon McClain, Vice President/Attorney Arkansas Baptist Foundation The Foundation seeks to serve Arkansas Baptist churches (hereafter “Church or Churches”) in many ways, but we
What if there was a ministry already within your reach that could strengthen the families in your church and also serve as an outreach to
Each August, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) provides an opportunity for its Board of Directors to experience, in-person, the work and ministry of the agencies
Walnut Valley Baptist Church in Hot Springs Pastor David Mason, from right, Living Well Counselor Aamie Mason, Walnut St Baptist Church in Jonesboro Pastor Grey
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which produced several acronyms, but we are going to go with (“BBB”), was passed on July 4, 2025, and
Sean Milliken, Arkansas Baptist Ranch Director of Operations Recently, while playing a trivia game with my family, I was surprised to hear from our (unsubstantiated)
After God removed Saul, He raised up David to be their king, testifying about him: “I have found David, the son of Jesse, a man
Earlier this month, I was encouraged after attending the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas as it served as another reminder of the Lord’s
By Ryan Ropp, LCSW, ABCFM Director of Connected Families “God in His holy dwelling is a father to the fatherless and a champion of widows.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, May 8th at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention
We at the Arkansas Baptist Foundation are seeing a rise in a troubling trend: check fraud. In recent months, there have been increasing reports of
Trish Waltz, LCSW, Living Well Counseling We all have pain in our lives: some pain can be debilitating, while other pain is a mere annoyance.
By Heather Noel, director of communications for Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries Sometimes the stories we tell are the ones that first told us
One of the most common phrases I hear from Arkansas Baptists about their finances and estate planning is some version of “I don’t need to
Lightstock photo April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time for churches to come alongside vulnerable families with hope, support, and action. The Arkansas Baptist State
As a licensed professional counselor, I am frequently asked the question, “How do I get my teenage daughter/son to talk to me?” During the season
“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not
The 2025 Replicate retreat is set for Sept. 19-21. Replicate is a weekend of life-changing messages, powerful worship, small groups, and interactive experiences challenging students
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its first Quarterly Board Meeting of 2025 on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the
Steven McClatchy, LPC, Living Well Counseling February is a month with emphasis on love with Valentine’s Day in the middle. In our online world, there
As Ouachita Baptist University has posted its highest spring headcount in more than 30 years, the continued enrollment growth reflects Ouachita’s commitment to being academically
Acts 1:8 – “but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in
Tim Noel serves as the Director of Mission Advancement and Church Partnership at Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries. Lately, I have been drawn to
Lightstock image Editor’s note: Heather Noel, Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries director of communications, contributed the majority of this article. At Arkansas Baptist Children
In 2024, the Foundation celebrated 75 years of serving Arkansas Baptists. Throughout the year we were honored to remember and celebrate the ways we had
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its regularly scheduled Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, November 14th at the Arkansas Baptist
By Tabatha Miller, LCSW, Living Well Professional Counseling November is National Adoption Month. For many, this brings up the mental image of a courtroom full
When Lisa and I were raising children, we lived far from family. We returned home in the summer, but usually not for holidays. Christmas Day
In my report at the 2024 annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, I shared some personal reflections regarding a faith journey I have
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will
We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to SERVE Arkansas Baptist churches and ministries, ADVISE in areas where our staff are gifted and equipped,
Katherine Smith, LPC, Living Well Counseling “Wait – you do therapy with children younger than five?” Shock, confusion and questioning is typically the initial response
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Pastors and church leaders from across Arkansas gathered in Little Rock on Thursday, Sept. 26, for the Arkansas Baptist Children &
By James Barham, LPC, LMFT, Director of Healthy Family Initiatives with ABCFM and marriage therapist with ABCFM counseling provider, Living Well Professional Counseling. In November
A camp called Siloam is a place where God and people meet and experience salvation, discipleship, and a call to serve Jesus Christ! Camp Siloam
By Dr. Stephen Bell, LMFT, Professor of Psychology at Ouachita Baptist University Have you ever been in a situation where you just felt like
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. – More than 500 salvations were reported over nine weeks of camp this summer at Camp Siloam. “It was an amazing summer.
A recent regulation may have significant implications for churches and nonprofits, and we implore each church to read and understand whether or not this regulation
Each August, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) provides an opportunity for its Board of Directors to experience, in-person, the work and ministry of the agencies
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. – Life Line Baptist Church Pastor Jeff Dial has been selected as the next executive director of Camp Siloam. The Board of
Imagine the lives that could be changed if we all fully embraced our faith and walked accordingly.
When we’re hurt, we have to heal, and healing involves honesty, dedication, vulnerability, and giving grace to ourselves. It’s a process full of ups and downs.
Six college students are interning this summer at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention with the Evangelism + Church Health Team and the Arkansas Baptist Foundation.
The real secret to Camp Siloam is the partnership with Arkansas Baptist churches to bring kids out of their normal scenery and to a place where they hear the good news of Jesus. We partner together for the glory of God and to reach the next generation for Christ. That is why camp matters. It brings glory to God.
Jesus is still doing this work. He is redeeming and restoring families through the hard work of foster care, and I believe He is calling all of us to be involved.
We are what we celebrate, and for the Foundation’s 75th anniversary we wanted to celebrate God’s people, specifically the Foundation’s staff and board members as well as God’s provision as we continue to serve Arkansas Baptists.
Building a well-constructed budget allows your church to be a good steward of God’s resources and fulfill its mission effectively.
For the fourth year in a row, recipients received this “13th Check” due to a fund established at the foundation.
During the past four years, the number of worship studies majors has grown from fewer than 10 to more than 30.
I invite all our lay people to join me on Saturday evenings to lift up these watchmen who stand on the walls and preach the Word.
Pray for us at Arkansas Baptist Ranch, a ministry of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries, as we serve the children in our care and their families.
Internal controls are procedures, policies, and practices designed to prevent fraud and promote accountability.
We know that hindsight is 20/20, but looking back on what God has done should embolden us in our ministry today.
Steven McClatchy, LPC, Living Well Counseling, Sherwood There are those in our midst dealing with some deep wounds they need help with but are unaware
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its first quarterly board meeting for 2024 on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building.
Please join with me in praying for God to loudly and clearly call a new generation of faithful followers to serve vocationally in the local church.
As counselors at Living Well Professional Counseling, we often meet with people in their greatest heartbreaks or overwhelming experiences.
In a world full of hurting children and hurting families, together we can help them find peace and healing.
Jason Wilkie has moved into a fundraising role for Camp Siloam.
In my line of work, I often hear of past sins or the weight of life that seem to grab ahold and tear down the peace and hope in a believer.
Friend, if you are struggling with hurt during this holiday season, know that you are seen and known by a good Father that cares about your emotions.
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its regularly scheduled Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).
WBU was founded in the midst of the greatest military conflict in human history – World War II. Also, we were birthed in the midst of one of the greatest global economic disasters – the Great Depression.
Arkansas Baptist Foundation President/CEO Bobby Thomas speaks during the 170th Annual Meeting of the ABSC. JONESBORO, Ark. – God is on the move in the
LWC has established strong relationships with churches, community organizations, and professionals.
The Camp Siloam program team works for two years on each theme, putting a lot of thought and time into the development of a story that will be compelling to campers.
Gratitude can be a mindset—a lifestyle that when adopted, actually significantly improves our outlook on life, and therefore our mental health in general.
The main mission of the ABF is to serve, advise, and encourage the over 1500 Southern Baptist Churches in Arkansas.
Pastors from around the state took a turn sitting in the pew at the inaugural Shepherds Conference held on Thursday, Sept. 28, by Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries (ABCFM).
Editor’s note: This article was written by Amy Grigg of Desired Haven. Desired Haven, a ministry of Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries, equips parents
The ABCFM Toy Express will make debut this month at the 2023 Annual Meeting. (Submitted) The Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries (ABCFM) Toy Express
A man raises his arms to God during the Master’Singers performance Monday at the White County Fair in Searcy. (Mary Alford/ABN) SEARCY, Ark. – Members
A carved cross in Perry, Florida. (Facebook/Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers) PERRY, Fla. – Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers are providing help, healing and
I realized there was a common thread God had woven into the leadership of Jesus’ ministry at Camp Siloam.
In 2024, our flagship campus in Monticello, Arkansas Baptist Homes for Children, celebrates its 130th birthday and we will celebrate in strength!
One crippling danger of the misconception that “God will not give us more than we can handle” is that it implies that we will be handling our hardships in our own strengths. The Bible tells us that we don’t have to. He will walk the path with us.
Each August, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) provides an opportunity for their Board of Directors to learn more about the work and ministry of the agencies and institutions it serves by taking their annual Board Advance to one of their ministry partners’ locations.
God has used “the land of a million smiles” to change countless hearts for a century.
The Shepherds Conference, which is also sponsored by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries’ central office, 9701 W. Markham St., in Little Rock.
In this article we want to share with you what the property would have been like that first summer and how Arkansas Baptists went to work constructing new buildings in order to comfortably host campers.
For the church to step into the brokenness that overwhelms all our communities, they must be healthy and equipped. Healthy churches will undoubtedly impact a hurting community.
Article by Christen Hayes, LMSW, Living Well Counseling, Northeast Arkansas Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be
I have often said that summer should be the Foundation’s “slow time” or at least “non-peak season” regarding in-office activity. However, as I reflect back
Several Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) units were deployed to the Russellville area Sunday following the severe weather that hit the state over the weekend.
Arkansas native Chase Evans is using his passion and skills to further the kingdom of the Lord. One year ago, Evans and his dad purchased
Article by Carnetha Wilson, Living Well Counseling graduate student. “Take one day at a time” is an idiom that is commonly easy to dish out
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its quarterly board meeting on Thursday, May 11 at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building.
In researching the history of Camp Siloam one of the most compelling things we have discovered is the enthusiasm Arkansas Baptists had for the new Assembly grounds.
Through Gospel-centered reconciliation, we can experience a world where “healing people heal people.”
At the Arkansas Baptist Foundation, we have the opportunity to answer lots of questions from churches about various administrative issues. One question we get quite often is whether or not a church has to pay sales tax.
But how do we get to that place when our minds are a loud whirlwind of anxious thoughts drowning out our best intentions to “fear not”? We go back to the basics.
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer Jerry Bolander shared several photos on social media showing the devastation caused in Wynne by the March 31 tornado. WYNNE,
Since the March 31 tornadoes, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) has deployed 23 recovery teams, six feeding units and two shower and laundry units. Currently,
If we can be vulnerable with the Lord, He will empower us to become vulnerable with others. This in turn will create the connection we desire with the Lord and others. Matthew 22:37-40.
Rolling Fork, Miss. – Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief is actively serving Mississippians after an EF-4 tornado tore through Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday, March 24,
We believe a scholarship is an investment in the education of a future generation.
Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries today announced that ABCFM Monticello, its flagship campus, will celebrate 130 years of life-changing ministry next year.
Article written by Ashlyn Johnson, Living Well Counseling Let’s consider the topic of rural mental health today. While some concepts of mental health are universal,
Because of these families who dared greatly in 2022, over 50,000 nights of care were provided for foster children through Connected Foster Care and Adoptions! Each of those nights represents a real child with a face and a name sleeping safely in a real bed with a real family who loved with Gospel-centered selflessness and offered real hope.
We could use help from Arkansas Baptists to collect information about Camp Siloam. We are looking for pictures, stories, and videos of events that happened at Camp Siloam since 1923.
When we remember that estate planning is not just for us, but for the ones we love, it becomes easier to take the necessary steps to efficiently steward your estate.
Often in the counseling process, we ask questions of our clients. It helps them to examine and learn from their life experience.
The mission of the Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries is to make families strong.
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its regularly scheduled Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
The David Bond “Heart of a Servant” Scholarship was established by the Arkansas Baptist Foundation to honor the life and ministry of David Bond.
Jeremy Woodall, Baptist Collegiate Ministries Campus Minister at the University of Arkansas in Monticello, is using his passion for a worthy mission.
As a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), we have seen their mission of “enhancing trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries” ring true time and time again. In fact, we believe financial accountability and stewardship go hand in hand.
Do you feel a bit like you and your family are living in a fishbowl or a glass house?
Together, we can change the trajectory that families are on today.
My first time as a camper in the land of a million smiles was the summer of 2017. Our group of six people (four campers
Each August, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) provides an opportunity for their Board of Directors to learn more about the work and ministry of the agencies and institutions it serves by taking their annual Board Advance to one of their ministry partners’ locations.
Each summer, for 99 years, God has authored stories of Kingdom impact at Camp Siloam.
. In 2015, we began a “tradition” of hosting an Annual Board Advance each August at one of our Arkansas Baptist entities’ campus or location.
Unfortunately, most foster homes are not equipped to care for large sibling groups. Thankfully, the campus care program of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries is perfectly suited to meet this need.
We want to equip churches to creatively minister to women in crisis.
On July 16th, 2022, the current 10-digit suicide prevention hotline number will transition to 9-8-8.
According to the latest statistics concerning estate planning, over fifty percent of United States’ citizens do not have an estate plan in place.
81 people have made professions of faith, 39 have made commitments to missions or full-time ministry and 35 have made recommitments to following Jesus.
The Southern Baptist Convention has set aside the fourth Sunday in June for churches to celebrate and raise a special offering for Mission:Dignity.
The Board of Trustees voted to change the name of this ministry to Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries.
Arkansas families need to know how deeply Arkansas Baptists love them.
Spend time in God’s Word and focus on how to navigate troubling times so that you too can experience His favor upon you and your family for a thousand generations.
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its Quarterly Board Meeting on Thursday, May 12 at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building.
Camp Siloam is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest bunkhouse.
In nature, what we know as a gift from our Creator has also been connected to mental health benefits through many years of research.
While we should not go around calling the local church a business, I would be one of the first to tell you that churches should have strong business principles.
Through the generosity of God’s people, we are able to provide scholarships for churches and campers who cannot afford to come to camp.
In early April, a team of six volunteers from the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief traveled to Romania to assist however they might be needed. On April 14, we received the following report from our team…
James Barham, LPC, LMFT, serves as the Counseling Director for Living Well Professional Counseling, www.livingwell.care, a ministry of Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries. As a Counselor, James fully understands that there are situations in life, such as when there has been trauma and abuse, that boundary setting is necessary rather than trying to rebuild or repair a relationship.
An Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief Update after Monday, April 11 storms.
Recognizing the state of hopelessness many families are in, the church has many practical ways to take grace into the local community.
An update from Northwest Arkansas from our Disaster Relief teams as they clean up after Wednesday, March 30th storms.
Leadership Profile for 2022 Nominating Committee are now open! Nominations will be considered for all committees and boards.
In December of 2021, the Surgeon General released an advisory article on Protecting Youth Mental Health. Research shows us that mental illness and distress has increased rapidly in adolescents since the beginning of the pandemic
An update from Northeast Arkansas from our Disaster Relief teams as they clean up after the most recent winter storm
A breaking news update from Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief in Northeast Arkansas
“THE GENEROSITY OF GOD’S PEOPLE HAS BEEN AMAZING,” should be the top headline of the COVID pandemic.
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its first Quarterly Board Meeting for 2022 on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building.
On February 1, Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries received our largest gift in its history.
While this time of year is always a season of thankfulness and gatherings of family and/or friends, this year seems uniquely sweet, especially at the Foundation and among Arkansas Baptists.
In October, I was reminded of the legacy of Kingdom impact here at Camp Siloam. A man named Phil Fincher stopped by the camp office. Phil is a retired attorney from Naples, Florida, who came to
Arkansas Foundation holds quarterly board meeting, finalizes 2022 operating budget, and approves Amos distributions for mission work in Israel.
What does child-centered adoption mean? First, it is informed by the question, “What is best for this child?” Further, it is motivated by the desire to provide families for children rather than children for families. Lastly, it seeks to value the birth mother and views adoption as a support of her brave choice.
GuideStone recently released information that Mission:Dignity recipients in Arkansas had received an additional check in September of this year.
“OBEDIENCE AND FAITHFULNESS TO GOD GUIDES EVERYTHING WE DO INCLUDING THE STEWARDSHIP AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT KINGDOM IMPACT.” Arkansas Baptists desire to
Camp Siloam’s vision is that we see our campers and staff make an eternal, global impact for the Kingdom of God.
The ultimate blessing we have seen through this new partnership is hearing and reading of the impact these funds have had on recipients.
If you wish you could just run away, run to God; if you feel the need to fight, know that God can fight the battle for you.
Each August, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) provides an opportunity for their Board of Directors to learn more about the work and ministry of the
The new bunkhouse will continue the design aesthetic that the camp has been working developing the last several years and will be a prototype for future bunkhouses at the camp.
Arkansas Baptist Homes for Children in Monticello recently announced that Allen Elkins and his wife, Renee joined their staff on August 1. Allen is serving as Campus Director and Renee is serving as Campus Care Coach. A
Camp Siloam is a place of eternal, global impact, where life change happens from the worship center to the water slide and anywhere in between.
We are thrilled to announce that Chad and Mandy Plummer are joining the Camp Siloam family on May 31, 2021. Chad will be serving as Camp Siloam’s Director of Operations, the role formerly held by Pat Moore.
While living in the Family Care Home with his Mamaw, Ethan’s hope is being restored as Charlotte can offer the safety and structure he needs and deserves.
Hope isn’t just a dream. On this side of the Resurrection of Jesus, no man, woman, or child should be left without hope.
Founded in 1923 by what was then the Arkansas Baptist Assembly, now the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Camp Siloam exists to offer churches a high quality, yet affordable camp experience.
Opened in 1964, Camp Paron was intentionally set apart as a place of ministry where churches of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) could go to recreate, to play, restore, renew focus and experience a fresh word.
A lot has changed in the two years since The Bridge Church was officially launched back in March of 2019.
As vaccines are distributed and guidelines are adjusted, the possibility of hosting VBS in 2021 seems to be increasing.
The Board of Directors of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) held its first Quarterly Board Meeting for 2021 on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building.
While the schedule and layout looked different compared to a year ago, the messages and purpose remained the same: to encourage and equip the next generation to share the Gospel confidently.
When Will came to the Arkansas Baptist Ranch in 2017, he didn’t have anywhere else to go. He didn’t realize that the Ranch was exactly where God wanted him to be.
This past year was definitely unique and full of challenges; however, there was a record set in 2020 that is certainly worth celebrating. Arkansas Baptists gave over $21 million through the Cooperative Program!
If you think Jeff and Cassie Lothes’ hands are full as the parents of nine children, you should see their hearts.
Neither Feigueiredo nor the faithful group of church members could possibly know at the time how God would use this seemingly chance encounter to impact this family, this church and many others literally around the world.
This is the year of the new normal. That feels hopeful to write. I can’t say normalcy has ever been something I have strived for, but it sounds a lot better than abnormal.
This year’s Evangelism and Church Health Conference, usually held in Little Rock, will be all virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Church Health and Evangelism team will be hosting a Sexual Abuse Awareness Training Webinar, presented by MinistrySafe, on February 9 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
I went to seminary with the intention to study theology and counseling, but I had no plans to be a counselor.
Foundation holds Quarterly Board Meeting, finalizes 2021 operating budget, and approves Amos distributions for mission work in Israel
Camp Siloam is pleased to announce it is making plans to be open and hosting summer camp in 2021.
‘Around The State’ is a new segment being added to our eMagazine that goes out bi-weekly to our email subscriber list.
Woodall is hiking to raise money and awareness for foster children and foster families in Arkansas.
s part of the Dixie Jackson State Missions Offering each year, we highlight various stories from all over the state to show Arkansas Baptists the ministries that you are part of when you give to the Dixie Jackson offering.
On September 11 at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC), eight new church planters met to begin their journey into church planting around the state.
Arkansas Baptist Foundation announced that its scholarship applications have opened. The primary deadline for most of the applications is February 1 2021 at 8 a.m.
As Hurricane Laura barreled towards the coast of Louisiana, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were busy preparing to provide whatever assistance might be needed.
Many of you are familiar with the work of Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (DR).
Each August, the Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) provides an opportunity for their Board of Directors to learn more about the work and ministry of the
Camp Siloam, a Christian camp for children, youth and families – funded, in part, by the Arkansas Baptist churches giving through the Cooperative Program –
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief officially launched its virtual training sessions Monday, August 3. Chainsaw, Flood Recovery, Feeding, Shower/Laundry, and more are now available online for
By Jason Wilkie Executive Director, Camp Siloam King Solomon wrote, “there is a time for everything; a time to tear down and a time to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, July 20 Colonel Bill Bryant director of the Arkansas State Police and Alice Fulk, Assistant Chief of Police –
Arkansas Disaster Relief was forced to cancel their in-person training events due to COVID-19 and will likely have to wait until 2021 to continue doing
By Tyler Hoffpauir College campuses across the state have resembled a ghost town since COVID-19 sent students and faculty home in mid-March. Usually, summertime for
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written by Stella Prather, Director of Communications for Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries. “Fostering is not always easy,
In 2019 Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief accomplished a number of things. They put in 27,054 hours of work, from making and serving meals to cutting
By Heather Noel, Content Manager Connected Foster Care Imagine being removed from your home by an unfamiliar person, dropped off in an unfamiliar home, with
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written by Lisa Falknor. You turn 18 once. You graduate from high school once. For Luke Faddis, these milestones look
CABOT, Ark. – Summer across the natural state looks a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With some restrictions being lifted, the
The second issue of the official Camp Siloam email newsletter was released June 12. Read the newsletter in its entirely below and sign up to
Editor’s note: The ABSC has a new emphasis for Summer 2020, called A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity. This emphasis is two-fold to promote student
Camp Siloam director Jason Wilkie announced this Saturday that Camp Siloam will remain closed for the entirety of the summer 2020 season. Watch the video
Camp Siloam director Jason Wilkie issued the following statement after the release of yesterday’s directive from the Governor’s office pertaining to overnight camps: “Yesterday Governor
Executive Director of Camp Siloam Jason Wilkie made a statement today regarding the cancellation of camps scheduled for the summer of 2020. Read the full
Camp Siloam has a new email newsletter called The Impact, freely available to keep Arkansans informed about what’s happening with the camp. Camp Executive Director
NASHVILLE (BP) — Thousands of students each summer attend camps held at Baptist conference centers across the U.S. But in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Derek Brown discusses the importance of tending to your mental and emotional health, especially during this difficult season of life. If you are a baptist
Recently, the Paycheck Protection Program was rolled out through the Small Business Administration. Many churches are eligible to take part in this program. Bobby Thomas,
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Baptist Foundation (ABF) Board of Directors approved the organization’s 2020 budget and officers, as well as distributions for mission work
ABN Podcast host Bill Bumpas chats with newly elected Executive Director of Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries (ABCHomes) Derek Brown on his new