The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) is preparing to turn the spotlight on, pray for and thank leaders who support and encourage work with children, young people and families (CYPF) ...

The city of Franklin named local pastor Bryan Ries as the Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year Award at the June ...

After 11 1/2 years of service in Greenwood, it is time for me to answer God’s call to Florida. As I say my goodbyes, I am ...

But the pastor is always as near as the telephone. Such a plan has made the members more mindful of each other’s needs and has strengthened ties of concern for each other in Christ.

With Father's Day coming up in two days, I would like to encourage fathers with several verses of scripture and then close this article with a personal story illustrating the point that we, as fathers ...

When you feel stuck, listen for God to speak. When you feel like there’s no way out, wait on the Lord. He’s got a word for ...

These small acts of appreciation are a great source of encouragement. Also, when we publicly appreciate people, it motivates others to emulate what earned that appreciation.

Recognise Week is actively supported and encouraged by the Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev Philip North, who also features in one of the local Recognise Week videos saying: “I came to faith as a teenager.

Pastor Richie Butler, founder of Project Unity, has teamed up with the likes of Gospel greats like Erica Campbell and Marvin Sapp in previous years, but this summer’s Together We Sing headliner ...

“When those lads are saying it to you, and even though you might say it is something simple, but those words of encouragement, they go a long way in a group.” Read More ...