Category Archives: Ministry Spotlight

BCFSN Updates, Church Garden, Events, Maryland, Ministry Spotlight

Maryland Church Holds Powerful Panel On Health

Posted on by Black Church FSN
23
Jun

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland organized an innovative Health & Wellness worship service which included a panel discussion and farmer’s market.  The panel focused on holistic health and featured Dr. Tom Pruski from Wesley Theological Seminary’s Heal The Sick program and renowned chiropractor, Dr. Marcia Levi from […]

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Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight

Season Check In: The Masters Touch Ministry (Jacksonville, FL)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
17
Nov

Our Coordinating Committee in Jacksonville, Florida has been thriving as they helped an incredible amount of churches this year battle through the seasonal weather and challenges that come with first year gardens. Let’s check in on how The Masters Touch Ministry finished out their first year with Black Church Food Security Network! Below is an […]

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Ministry Spotlight: Antioch Baptist Church (Nebraska)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
03
Nov

The Antioch Genesis Community Garden is a ministry of the Antioch Baptist Church created to serve the nutritional and health needs of the congregation and community. The name of the garden serves to encourage all people to return to eating produce straight from the ground as was the case in the garden of Eden in […]

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BCFSN Visits ‘Garden of Eden’ At New Birth (Stonecrest, GA)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
24
Oct

On Friday, October 14, 2022, a delegation from The Black Church Food Security Network traveled to Stonecrest, Georgia to visit New Birth Missionary Baptist Church led by Baltimore native, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant.  We helped New Birth establish their church garden, which they call ‘The Garden of Eden,” in 2000.  The 2500-square-foot garden grows a […]

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BCFSN Updates, Events, Maryland, Ministry Spotlight

Dr. Heber Brown, III Recognized As ‘Game Changer’

Posted on by Black Church FSN
24
Oct

In October 2022, Dr. Heber Brown, III was publicly recognized by The Baltimore Magazine as a “Game Changer” for his work with advancing food security and food sovereignty in the African American community.  He was recognized alongside a host of other inspiring public servants.  We pray that the Black Church Food Security Network continue changing […]

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Church Garden, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight

Ministry Spotlight: A Masters Touch Ministry Expansion (Jacksonville, Florida)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
20
Oct

In Jacksonville’s Westside, there is the little church that could. A Masters Touch Ministry was one of the first members of the BCFSN of Jacksonville and their journey has been quite inspiring. Starting last Spring, A Masters Touch began their agricultural journey with 3 small raised beds. Planted in the beds tomatoes, peppers, greens, and […]

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Church Garden, Ministry Spotlight

Ministry Spotlight: Ramsey Garden at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. (Jefferson City, MO)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
08
Sep

God is doing amazing things with The Ramsey Garden at Quinn Chapel A.M.E., in Jefferson City, Mo. Under the pointed leadership of Rev. Anthony McPherson, the congregation came together to build a thriving garden to build on the exceptional history of this church! Named for one of the original families who came together in 1850 […]

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Ministry Spotlight: Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church (Harvey, IL)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
01
Jul

The Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Harvey, Illinois has long been recognized as one of the most community-oriented ministries in their community.  Under the leadership of Pastor Jeffrey Smith and First Lady, Heather Gayle Smith, the church has grown and prospered!  This year, they’ve added another Christ-like component to their ministry.  On June 7, […]

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Church Garden, Coordinating Committees, Florida, Jacksonville, Ministry Spotlight

Ministry Spotlight: New Mt. Moriah AME Church (Jacksonville, FL)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
30
Jun

At BCFSN, we thrive in part from our local Coordinating Committees positioned across the country that act as a “hub” for churches in that specific region to build relationships and discuss location specific topics. We are committed to expanding our reach nationally but through the leadership of local people who serve as part of our […]

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Ministry Spotlight: Covenant UMC (Springfield, OH)

Posted on by Black Church FSN
16
Jun

As planting season is in full swing, we are celebrating alongside Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio as they put seeds in the ground! This church is led by Pastor Jawwad J. Love who, along with this wife Tammi and family, inspire this congregation to grow & achieve.  Their Outreach Ministry & Community Garden […]

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