The Excitement & Freedom of Faithful Stewardship

Stewardship, more than mere giving, is about asking the question, “How is my life to be lived if I am to live my life in God’s service?” There are two ways to ask that question: the minimizing way and the maximizing way. The minimizing way asks, “How much must I do?”...

“And a little child shall lead them”

Originally published in the 2017 Summer Quarterly Explorer One of my friends posted an article on Facebook about how music education develops a child’s brain better than other activities. As a trained music educator, I cheered, “Yes! Go Music!” Music has had such an...

Events Welcome New Members & Guests

Originally published in the 2017 Summer Quarterly Explorer Before the construction of our chapel, the founding members of River Road Church built a fireplace on the property. Around that fireplace, they shared fellowship and their dreams for a new church. It seemed...

Youth CBF Mission Madness Weekend

Originally published in the 2017 Summer Quarterly Explorer Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) Mission Madness Weekend at Huguenot Road Baptist Church What can 145 young people accomplish in a weekend? They can plant flowers, play bingo, and dominoes with residents...