Articles by Linley McCord
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Prisoners starting churches: Philippi churches bring unique spin to prison ministry
by Linley McCord on September 9, 2015 in Great Commandment
Prisoners have souls in desperate need of God's grace, just like the rest of us. One former missionary's observation of this truth led him to begin a simple Bible study in an East Texas detention center, which has now grown to a ministry across more than 20 prisons in the state.
Country churches are a rising trend in Baptist life
by Linley McCord on August 17, 2015 in Great Commission
After Southfork Baptist Church dwindled to 15 members, Pastor David LeFlore realized something needed to change in order to continue to reach the community.
Young adults (myself included) and the church
by Linley McCord on July 30, 2015 in Faith
At the African American Fellowship Conference in Sugar Land last week, Reverend Tomiko Jones of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield outlined a few important points churches need to make in regards to reaching the 21 to 39-year-old age group.
FBC Carrollton Teenager Wins National Speakers’ Tournament
by Linley McCord on July 28, 2015 in News
First Baptist Church in Carrollton has an impressive reputation for producing award-winning Bible Drill and Speakers' Tournament students.
Daily Grace (and why it matters)
by Linley McCord on July 23, 2015 in Faith
In a span of 24 hours, I was stopped twice by police officers.
African American Fellowship Emphasizes Faithfulness to God
by Linley McCord on July 20, 2015 in News
Amongst a chorus of amens, Pastor Oscar Epps of Community Missionary Baptist Church in Desoto brought a message of God's unconditional faithfulness.