When the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina purchased an abandoned military outpost in 1949 that predated the Civil War for the permanent site of a new retreat center, few could envision what the property would become... read more
Following is a timeline of significant events in the history of Fort Caswell, a former military outpost that now serves as a coastal retreat and conference center that is owned and operated by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina... read more
Nineteen women completed another semester of the North Carolina Field Minister Program at North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women this May. Judson College launched the program in 2024 to equip and deploy incarcerated women for gospel ministry throughout the North Carolina prison system... read more
CARY, N.C. — Russell Jones, executive vice president and chief credit officer of Provision Financial Resources of N.C. Baptists, retired from his role on June 20 after 16 years of faithful service. Jones first began working at Provision Financial Resources — formerly known as the N... read more
It's been more than a decade since Rit Varriale and Brian Davis first discussed the possibility of organizing a motorcycle ride that would benefit Baptist Children's Homes (BCH). Today, what has become known as "Ride to Clyde" has grown from a $19,000 charity ride in 2016 to an initiative that raised a record $261,367 in 2025, the ride's 10th anniversary... read more
EVP, Chief Credit Officer Russell Jones retires from Provision Financial Resources
NC Baptists support prison ministry training for incarcerated women
Milestones in Fort Caswell’s military and ministry history
A mighty fortress
With every breath, Ohio pastor gives thanks for a teen’s decision