Dan Lambeth’s journey with Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) is a testament to the enduring power of love and care. In 1967, nine-year-old Dan came to live on the Mills Home campus. His house mother, Estelle Couch, provided Dan with nurture and guidance, and now, at age 66, the same ministry has come full circle—by building a wheelchair ramp to support Dan’s safety and independence at home.

Aubrey’s eyes shone with determination as she told her mom, “Make sure our Disney trip is not the week of Camp BAM. I will not miss that!” A rising high school senior, this was Aubrey’s 4th Camp BAM as part of “IMPACT Community Youth” – a unique group comprised of churched and unchurched teens from Stanly and Rowan counties.

Retired pastor Ronnie Beane loves to lighten hearts with his keen sense of humor. When he is not assisting aging adults through the NCBAM Call Center, you may find him impersonating the king of rock ‘n’ roll at an NCBAM event. NCBAM team members Amy Burns and Shirley Carlson (l-r) can’t help falling in love with their dedicated and fun-loving colleague. (Photo: Jim Edminson)

Retired for 18 years and widowed for five, 80-year-old Sonny Westmoreland does not let grass grow under his feet. Or his neighbor’s for that matter. He stays active helping others – like the frail neighbor whose yard he mows each week. An active deacon at Haymore...

Team members from North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) recently had the privilege of meeting and hearing the author of The Heart of The Caregiver – Mary Tutterow. Her presentation gave a greater appreciation for her and her book’s teachings. It was my...