Mission opportunities in Arizona: Live Love Ministries
When Church on Randall Place in Pine contacted Pastor Eric Gibbs about serving with his ministry on the Tohono O’odham Nation, the church was eager for mission work of any…
Islanders, Lumberjacks join to share ministry
Nearly a decade ago, Challenge Church Flagstaff and Christian Challenge at NAU embarked on a journey that would connect them with the collegiate ministry and several churches of the Hawaii…
Going together
When Gary Derbyshire, senior pastor of Apollo Baptist Church in Glendale, asked his church to consider going on a mission trip to provide Bible studies and activities for teenaged TCKs…
7 Ministries – 1 Mission – Many ways to serve with ABCS
Many people want to serve on mission, but family responsibilities and finances often keep them from making a long-term commitment. Arizona Baptist Children’s Services & Family Ministries (ABCS) offers exciting…
Mirsa Amaro honored for ministry to Hispanic women
Mirsa Amaro has faithfully devoted 30 years of ministry to Arizona Southern Baptist Hispanic women through Ministerios Aurora. She was honored as the ministry’s leader during their fall retreat. “It…
Calvary Baptist Church provides safe water to people in Mozambique
Since 2016, Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Havasu City has provided more than 70 fresh-water wells in communities throughout Mozambique. The wells supply safe, life-sustaining water to over 65,000 people…
Arizona WMU celebrates sharing of hope in Christ
Avondale Baptist Church hosted the 2022 Arizona WMU (AZWMU) Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration on Nov. 11. More than 50 people attended to hear about the work being done by…
Pastors conclude year of growing together in weekly Zoom meetings
Over the course of a year, a group of nine pastors met weekly via Zoom, exploring what exactly it means to lead a church and do it well. In September,…
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Portraits Magazine is a publication of Arizona Southern Baptists in support of its mission to work together to make disciples of all peoples in Arizona and around the world.