For over 150 years BaptistLIFE has been publishing the Good News about God’s work in our multi-state convention and beyond. A trusted and established newsjournal, BaptistLIFE has a rich tradition as a source of relevant news, information, ideas and encouragement among Maryland and Delaware Baptists (including pastors, church staff, church members, and more).
Meet Our Staff:
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Iris White |
Sharon Mager |
Managing Editor of BaptistLIFE; Executive and Finance Office Coordinator | Communications Specialist, BaptistLIFE |
iwhite@bcmd.org (410) 290-5290, ext. 202 |
smager@bcmd.org (410) 290-5290, ext. 251 |
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Central Arkansas | Undergraduate studies in Communications Arts Technology/Interactive Technologies, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Md. |
A native of Arkansas, Iris worked in the corporate field as a project manager with a real estate development company, as an elementary school teacher, and also owned and operated a desktop publishing business for 10 years. She and her husband, Ken, serve at Boulevard Christian Church in Essex, Md., where he serves as pastor. | Since 1999, Sharon has written for BaptistLIFE, telling the story of what God is doing in churches throughout the multi-state convention. She enjoys doing freelance work for local community newspapers including the Severna Park and Pasadena Voice. Before joining the BaptistLIFE staff, she wrote a column and did some feature writing for the Maryland Gazette. She has also worked in various administrative positions, in commercial real estate, and founded and managed a home school tutorial for 10 years. |