In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton sits down with Mark Abernathy from North Carolina Baptists on Mission to highlight the impact of the Appalachian Christmas Outreach. The conversation covers how churches across North Carolina partner together to serve families in Appalachia through winter essentials, backpacks, and the hope of the Gospel. Mark shares how the initiative has grown from 5,000 backpacks to nearly 25,000 in 2025, powerful stories of impact, and simple ways churches and individuals can get involved next year.
December 29th, 2025, 01:30 am
Community Spotlight
NC Baptists on Mission
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Published December 29th, 2025, 01:30 am
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In this Community Spotlight episode, Braxton sits down with Mark Abernathy from North Carolina Baptists on Mission to highlight the impact of the Appalachian Christmas Outreach. The conversation covers how churches across North Carolina partner together to serve families in Appalachia through winter essentials, backpacks, and the hope of the Gospel. Mark shares how the initiative has grown from 5,000 backpacks to nearly 25,000 in 2025, powerful stories of impact, and simple ways churches and individuals can get involved next year.
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