Members of Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, attend an evangelism module. Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, hosted a module called “Gospel Conversations.” Pat Nemmers, pastor of Saylorville, joined his son…
In Michigan, First Baptist Church in Oxford, First Baptist Church in Rochester, and First Baptist Church in Lapeer enjoyed a shared Sunday evening service.
At First Baptist Church of Lapeer, Michigan, a Creativity and the Christian Conference is “an environment where Christians can discuss the convergence of their theology and their art and enjoy…
Be intentional and gracious in sharing the gospel, Daniel DeWitt told the nearly 300 men attending the Men of God Conference at Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Nevada (Iowa) Baptist Church called Matt Reno as associate pastor. He was previously youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He began his new role March 10 and…
Central Baptist Church, Binghamton, New York, hosted a Men’s Adventure. This annual event of the Northeast Fellowship encourages and equips men in their roles for the Lord.
Jerry Smith retired from Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven, Florida. He had served at the church since 1984, first as associate pastor and then as visitation pastor.
Evangel Baptist Church, Hagerstown, Maryland, hosted almost 70 attendees for the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship's teen event known as Winter Thing, now in its 23rd year.
Clare Jewell, director of Generate, participated in a panel discussion at The Great Exchange conference hosted by Soteria Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa.
At Fellowship Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, My Circle outreach training equipped participants to be more intentional with the people God has placed in their lives.
The Northern California Association of Regular Baptist Churches learned about "Loving and Reaching the Stranger" at the association's Fall Bible Conference.
"Part celebration, part Bible conference, part reunion, the Northeast Fellowship fall conference combined lots of good things!" says Brian King, director of the Northeast Fellowship.
Throughout the year, Calvary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, "has been diligently handwriting the entire New Testament as a gift to our senior pastor."
Manning Brown, director and endorser of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, and his wife, Jennifer, participated in a round-robin missions conference in Minnesota.
Trinity Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrated 75 years of ministry. The celebration Oct. 8 started with a breakfast open house, followed by two services, where the church family watched…
Kerry Watkins, head of operations for Regular Baptist Ministries, enjoyed a day of fellowship and encouragement from God’s Word at the annual conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist…
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church, Cockeysville, Maryland, is praising God that its Bible institute in Benin City, Nigeria, is now officially recognized in the country.
David E. Strope, interim national representative of Regular Baptist Ministries, enjoyed two consecutive weeks of ministry at Calvary Baptist Church, Grinnell, Iowa.
Victory Baptist Church, Casa Grande, Arizona, celebrated tow milestones July 23: the church's 50th anniversary and Terry Green's 25th year of serving the church as pastor.
Abram Creek Baptist Church, Brook Park, Ohio, hosted its first ever father-son campout June 16. Twenty-nine men and boys—fathers, sons, grandfathers, and grandsons—camped outside the church, where they made s'mores…
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, held a free family carnival June 17. Sonshine Carnival is Emmanuel's "largest missional outreach to the Toledo community," says Dan Neighbors, pastor of students, families,…
A year and a half ago, Sam Feiser walked into a men’s group at Branch Life Church, Spring City, Pennsylvania, interested in faith and spirituality, but he was unsure if…
While in Salem, Oregon, for the 2023 Regular Baptist Ministries Conference, David Strope and Kerry Watkins, both of Regular Baptist Ministries, visited the two Regular Baptist churches in Salem.
The annual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches was filled with "sweet fellowship" and "excellent teaching and preaching from the Word by Scott Owen."
David Strope, interim national representative of Regular Baptist Ministries, presented RBM and preached at Faith Baptist Church, Winfield, Illinois, June 11 and Urbandale (Iowa) Baptist Church June 18.
At Clear Lake (Iowa) Regular Baptist Church, a Father's Day prank on dads brought lots of laughs—and a few groans—when 17 men showed up to the church wearing the same…
Discipleship training and a bluegrass gospel concert were highlights of a conference for northern churches of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
For many pastors, it's been "quite some time" since they've "had the opportunity to sit in a classroom with a gifted theologian and stretch their theological muscles," says Jeremy Scott,…
At Recharge 2023, teens in Northeast Fellowship churches learned to "break free from worthless cycles and create new habits of holiness out of loving obedience" to God,
At Calvary Baptist Church, Rochester, Minnesota, families with young children enjoyed an event called Lego My Eggo, featuring a waffle buffet and building with Legos.
Discovery Baptist Church, Gig Harbor, Washington, hosted REFINE: All-Church Ministry Conference, an event of the Baptist Network Northwest, April 20–21. The conference "is designed for the whole church, with a…
David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, spoke in two Arizona churches in April: Faith Baptist Church in Glendale, and Sahuaro Baptist Church in Tucson.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, enjoyed a blessed day of ministry at Peace River Baptist Church, Punta Gorda, Florida, on Palm Sunday, April 2.
Recent ministry visits brought David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to Florida and South Carolina before ministering in his home state of Iowa.
Men ages 5–95 attended "Take the Lead," the Northeast Fellowship's Men's Adventure, February 17–18. Central Baptist Church, Binghamton, New York, hosted the event, which encouraged men in their leadership roles.…
Men in full-time ministry gathered February 6–8 for the Baptist Network Northwest's prayer summit, Renew: Spiritual Life Retreat. Hosted by Camp Gilead, Carnation, Washington, the retreat focused on personal spiritual…
First Baptist Church, Faribault, Minnesota, has called Steve Picray to serve as pastor. He began the role January 1. He was previously pastor of Rapids Street Baptist Church, Adel, Iowa.…
"Sometimes . . . God blesses you to the fullest," says Chips Ross, pastor of Westwood Baptist Church, Fresno, California. And at the Christian Workers Retreat, God gave "good gift…
Don Shirk retired from Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, New York, Jan. 31. He had been pastor of the church for 35 years. Don’s tenure at Grace Baptist included overseeing a…
First Baptist Church, Caro, Michigan, honored its pastor, Marc Herron, for 20 years of ministry. He began his ministry at First Baptist as a summer intern, and during that time…
Calvary Baptist Church, Mesa, Arizona, moved its evening worship service outdoors around a bonfire Jan. 22. "With song and Scripture, we worshiped our Savior on Sunday evening outside around the…
Winter Camp "was a blast with our students," says Windsor (California) Christian Church. Meeting at a conference center's lodge Jan. 6–8, junior high and high school students enjoyed winter activities…
David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, began his ministry travels in the new year by presenting Regular Baptist Ministries and preaching at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, January 8.…
The Northeast Fellowship hosted a Twogether marriage retreat December 27–28. Sessions highlighted how God equips and encourages couples as they live together (treating each other well in everyday ways), lift…
by Jeff Bartz At 8 p.m. on December 23 my church, Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, New York, was designated a storm shelter for stranded travelers seeking refuge from powerful Winter…
First Baptist Church of Lagrange, Ohio, ordained its associate pastor, Luke Williams, Nov. 20. Speaking in the ordination service were Noel Hack, pastor of First Baptist; Mark Abbott, one of…
The Central California Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual meeting at Grace Baptist Church of Paso Robles Dec. 1–2. The CCARBC is one of three regional associations in…
With the new year comes a new season of ministry for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Ken Floyd retired as executive ministry director Dec. 31. He had served…
Ladies at Soteria Des Moines enjoyed a Christmas dinner together Dec. 2. The event included a catered meal, music, and testimonies. Volunteers each decorated a table and provided place settings.…
In Sebring, Florida, Maranatha Baptist Church and Maranatha Village are sharing the joy and meaning of Christmas. The church choir and residents of Maranatha Village, a retirement community, went Christmas…
Pastor Jason and Amy Reynolds (right) welcome David and Debbie Strope to Clear Lake (Iowa) Regular Baptist Church. The last several weeks have brought home state speaking engagements for David…
Evangel Baptist, Bradenton, Florida, taught the true meaning of Christmas by creating a drive-through Bethlehem. Driving or walking around Evangel Baptist's property, the church family and community visited Bethlehem "like…
Margaret Warren displays the basket she won at Ohio Women for Missions' retreat. The basket contained a quilt and other products. Ohio Women for Missions, a ministry of the Ohio…
After three years of dedication and hard work to reach India, Damascus Road Bible Institute accomplished its dream of starting a campus in Ongole, India. The school ordained students in…
West Windsor (New York) Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, Christian Mickey, Nov. 19. Christian has served at West Windsor Baptist Church since 2017. That year he also earned a…
Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the church and the 25th ministry anniversary of its pastor, Ulysses Bestey Sr. Gathering at the…
First Baptist Church, Creston, Iowa, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 27–30. First Baptist Church began as a Sunday School that met in a schoolhouse. Those members organized the Sunday School…
First Baptist Church, Wyoming, New York, installed Alex Nobles as associate pastor. In the installation service Sept. 18, Brian King, director of the Northeast Fellowship, shared a challenge to Alex…
Faith Baptist Church, Elida, Ohio, celebrated 50 years of ministry Sept. 25. "We're praising the Lord for the beginnings and the continuation of His blessings on the ministry here in…
First Baptist Church, Brownsdale, Minnesota, ordained Ben Simons Oct. 16. He has been pastor of First Baptist since July 2018. Ben is a 2011 Pastoral Studies graduate of Faith Baptist…
Faith Baptist Church, Amherst, Ohio, ordained Cory Prosowski, associate pastor of the church. Pastors in the Hebron, Ohio, area attended to ask Cory questions during the ordination process. Alex VanCuran,…
First Baptist Church, Johnson City, New York, hosted the Northeast Fellowship's Renew Women's Conference Sept. 23–24. Speaking on "Psalm 23 and Me," Karen Smith, dean of women at Word of…
Cornerstone Church, Hemet, California, installed Glen Schaumloeffel as pastor. He officially began Oct. 3. Glen previously served as vice president of college relations and dean of students at Montana Bible…
Slater (Iowa) Baptist Church has called Jason Conable to serve as associate pastor of youth and children's ministries. He and his wife, Kaylin, have been part of the church family…
Rod Bradley has retired after serving as pastor of True Bible Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, for two decades. The church honored Rod and his wife, Teresa, with a banquet…
Good News Baptist Church in Grand Rapids welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to its services Oct. 16. He preached on "Pillars of a Healthy Church" and shared a…
Pastor Roger McCarty of First Baptist Community Church, Monte Sereno, California, had the privilege of visiting missionaries his church supports in Bangladesh and Thailand. A missionary nurse cares for babies…
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church, Cockeysville, Maryland, celebrated its second graduation of students at the church's Bible institute in Benin, Nigeria. The 20 graduates include 17 men who are now…
David Strope and Kerry Watkins enjoyed another online meeting with pastors and other ministry leaders of GARBC churches. David is interim national representative of the GARBC, and Kerry is director…
The Silicon Valley of Northern California was the site of David Strope’s ministry Oct. 7–9. David, GARBC interim national representative, visited First Baptist Community Church, Monte Sereno, California. Speaking at…
In Florida, Regular Baptist churches and a retirement community are recovering after Hurricane Ian. Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, thanks its members who helped out at a hurricane…
Jack Dowden retired from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, where he has been pastor to seniors since 1995. The church honored Jack and his wife, Nancy, Oct. 2. Gathering for…
Soteria Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa, welcomed David and Debbie Strope to its worship services Oct. 2. David is interim national representative of the GARBC. During the church's three…
Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, made it through the hurricane, but there are too many issues to overcome for the church to host the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship Fall…
NEGAUNEE, Mich.—Kerry Watkins, director of church engagement for the GARBC, had the pleasure of meeting with pastors of GARBC churches in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Sept. 27. A few…
ALTOONA, Iowa—David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, enjoyed a day of ministry at Altoona Regular Baptist Church Sept. 25. Pastor Josh and Krista Robinson and their four children…
MARILLA, N.Y.—David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, enjoyed a day of ministry at First Baptist Church Sept. 11. He preached on "God's First Model Church" from Acts 2, shared a…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—The Clarks Summit University Alumni Association has named Steve Viars, pastor of Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana, Alumnus of the Year. The awards ceremony will take place during the…
FORT MYERS, Fla.—Daniels Road Baptist honored and showed its appreciation for its local fire department. The church family collected snack items for the fire department and delivered them Sept. 11.…
CRESTON, Iowa—David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, spoke at First Baptist Church Sept. 4. Speaking on 1 Corinthians 1, he challenged the congregation to be a healthy church.…
OSWEGO, Ill.—Harvest New Beginnings welcomed David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, to preach Aug. 13 and 14. Harvest New Beginnings holds three identical services: one on Saturday evening…
ROCHESTER, Minn.—Calvary Baptist Church has called Jonathan Eads as associate pastor. He will be serving with Greg Linscott, who has been pastor of the church since May 2021. For the…
ANKENY, Iowa—Ankeny Baptist Church has installed Jason Blunk as pastor. Jason has a long-standing relationship with Ankeny Baptist Church, having attended and served there throughout his childhood and adult years.…
LOWELL, Mich.—The day before the GARBC Conference in Grand Rapids, David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, preached at First Baptist Church, Lowell, Michigan. First Baptist had sent its…
At Vermillion Baptist Church, pastor's wife Elizabeth Bird teaches culinary arts classes for children, a ministry that is “not for profit but for passion,” she says.
Church workers throughout the Northeast Fellowship gained ministry skills and inspiration at Serve Boldly, the fellowship's annual conference to train those who serve in church ministry.
Pastors and friends of Regular Baptist churches joined David Strope, interim national representative, for lunch meetings during T4G, the Together for the Gospel conference.
Church leaders of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches gained wisdom and encouragement in ministry reproduction at Church Solutions Conferences.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, and Kerry Watkins, director of church engagement, are meeting online monthly with pastors of Regular Baptist churches.
More than 700 people from dozens of Michigan churches gathered for spiritual edification and encouragement at the Church Ministries Conference March 4–5.
Ankeny Baptist Church said farewell Feb. 6 to its pastor and his wife, David and Debbie Strope, in a service marking a celebration and transition of David's ministry.
Four members of the GARBC home office staff traveled to Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids to begin planning for the 2022 GARBC Conference, to be held there June 27–30.
The city council of West Lafayette has proposed an ordinance that some say is an attack on Biblical counseling, parents' rights, and religious freedom.
At Prior Lake Baptist Church, “the Lord has been kind to knit together a group of people who love the gospel and who love each other,” says Pastor Sam Choi.
HILLSBORO, Ind.—Crossroads Fellowship held its annual conference at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center. The two-day conference began the evening of Sunday, Sept. 12, with a dedication service for the…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Trinity Baptist Church installed David Rodgers as associate pastor of children’s ministry and Christian education. "Dave has attended Trinity Baptist Church for a few years, and in that…
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church ordained two of its deacons, Mike Childress and Warren Gantt, and issued a license to preach to one of its members, John Raver, a farmer.
When the Annual Conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches began on April 12, the host church was uncertain if speaker Tim Potter would be able to attend.
Gretna Baptist Church hosted the Spring Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope spoke on "Racism: A Biblical Perspective."
At Grace Baptist Church, ministry leaders and seminary students attended the Michigan Expositors Summit April 15 to become better expositors of God's Word.
Leaders of Regular Baptist state associations met online March 15 to brainstorm ways their associations and the GARBC can work together to help churches and pastors.
A favorite saying of Calvary Baptist Church is “Love God. Love others.” One way the church has encouraged its members to love others is by creating a Caring Tree on…
South Baptist Church hosted the Men Modeling the Master Seminar March 6, an annual event sponsored by the Eastern Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Brenna Penrod is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the 2021 GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.
Every month several southern Illinois pastors who serve with the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches meet for fellowship and encouragement.
When the conference committee of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met in spring 2019 to begin planning for the 2020 MARBC Conference, they had no idea how appropriate…
The Renew Women’s Conference, an event of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches, was a time of relaxation and refocusing for the ladies who attended.
“The calling of the pastor is more than a job; it’s a wonderful ministry,” says Tom Townsend, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.
"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the town." That’s what Councilmember Chuck Anderson called the recent move by the town of Vienna to purchase the three acres on Center Street that Faith…
First Baptist Church showed its appreciation and support for law enforcement officers by giving the staff of the Shelbyville Police Department gift bags.
Pastors from GARBC churches in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon gathered with other pastors and church leaders for a conference hosted by ABWE’s EveryEthne initiative.
In three Maryland counties, people in need are thankful for Martha's Kitchen, a food donation ministry operated by Damascus Road Community Baptist Church.
Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, participated last week in an online worship service of a Buenos Aires church that he visited in person two years ago.
Donna Poole of Lickley’s Corners Baptist Church has written a novel based on the real life experiences that she and her husband, John, have shared as pastor and wife of…
After a successful first-ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference, broadcast live from Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana, June 29–30, one of the messages has received even more listeners.
Grace Baptist Church reached out to its community in a creative way during a time of unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
Severe flooding in the Midland area last week caused significant damage to nearly 30 of the church family’s homes, with some homes declared a total loss.
In the midst of severe flooding in Michigan, water filled the parking lots of Calvary Baptist Church but stopped short of reaching the church building.
Around 3:00 a.m. on a Thursday last October, Pastor Walter McDonald was awoken by a phone call from a church member, who told him the church was on fire.
In a curbside event, Riverside Baptist Church in Decatur, Ill., gave potted flowers to all the mothers in its congregation Sunday, May 10. Soteria Des Moines hosted a similar drive-through…
Kendra Cizauskas is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.
Sarah Iler is one of four high school seniors who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.
Ladies at Maranatha Village, a Baptist retirement community, have been busy making masks for residents of Maranatha Manor, the 20-bed assisted living facility located in the center of Maranatha Village.
Just Google 'epicenter of the coronavirus' right now, and you'll likely see a photo of the hospital in Elmhurst, in the New York City borough of Queens.
Village Baptist Church's food pantry serves those in the church body and in the community, but the food pantry ministry looks a bit different these days as a result of…
Jacob Southwell is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.
Pastor Scott and Carla Poling of Harvest New Beginnings are showing love to their neighbors in this time when some people lack basic necessities that can't currently be found in…
Knowing that the elderly are especially concerned about COVID-19, Memorial Baptist Church is showing love to this segment of its community by preparing care packages for nursing homes.
Carson Odle is one of four high school seniors who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.
At Maranatha Village, Buz Cliffe is thankful for the caregiving ministry of several men who are year-round and seasonal residents of this Baptist retirement community.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted its Men of God Conference Feb. 29. The theme “For the Greater Kingdom” addressed Christians' calling as citizens of Heaven though also citizens of earth.
Three ministry leaders from Bethany Baptist Church traveled to San Andres, Cuba, a small farming community in the western part of the country, to teach Old Testament Survey.
GARBC National Representative Mike Hess had the privilege of speaking at the Growing in Leadership Conference at Impacto Bíblico Iglesia Cristiana Bautista in Santa Marta, Colombia.
Evangel Baptist Church considers itself blessed to have hosted over 80 students and leaders from the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship for the 20th Annual Winter Thing.
Leaders of churches fellowshipping with the Central Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for a leadership forum on "Biblical Counseling in the Local Church."
Daniels Road Baptist Church has called Aaron Snyder as associate pastor of youth and worship. His wife, Stephanie, will be serving as director of children’s ministry.
ANKENY, Iowa—The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted a “Back on Track” students event, held at Ankeny Baptist Church. Pastor Nathan Osborne from Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven,…
Churches from the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, representing Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, met at Evangel Baptist Church for the association's quarterly conference.
Brookdale Baptist Church held a three-day missions conference with Dr. Jeff Straub, professor of historical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
The Baptist Network Northwest hosted its Refresh Retreat at Cannon Beach Conference Center. The retreat is an annual event for ministry workers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Teens from Iowa churches attended the Annual Go Conference, an event sponsored by the state youth committee of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted its First Annual One Purpose Weekend to help the entire church family commit to its one purpose in life: giving God glory.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio—More than 375 people attended First Baptist Church’s End of Summer Carnival. The carnival included games, prizes, music, crafts, face painting, a bounce house, and food, including popcorn…
First Baptist Church participated in its city’s Back to School Bash by donating school supplies and introducing people to the church's ministries for children and students.
Teachers in Fort Myers, Florida, are thankful for the gifts of school supplies, encouragement, and prayer. This practical and thoughtful support is the result of a church's desire to intentionally…
New Life Baptist Church hosted a seminar titled “You Really Can Change: God’s Strategies for Heart Change.” Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, taught the three-hour event.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted the Baptist Network Northwest's Annual Refine Ministry Conference, a conference dedicated to encouraging and equipping church members and leaders.
Students and leaders from 12 churches gathered at First Baptist Church for the Unite Annual Youth Rally—a day filled with activities, fellowship, food, music, and Bible teaching.
"Church Forward: Embrace the Possibilities of the 21st Century" was the theme of the Illinois/Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches Spring Conference.
West Cannon Baptist Church is hosting a Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Training Conference in partnership with Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, Lafayette, Indiana.
Each year on the first Saturday in March, First Baptist Church has the privilege of hosting men from around Ohio to spur them on to a deeper relationship with the…
Brown Street Baptist Church's missions conference focused on believers' “Greater Responsibility” to preach the gospel around the world as well as locally.
Some of the coldest temperatures in the history of Iowa were not enough to disrupt the Fourth Annual Refresh Conference at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary.
In Indiana, Faith Church has opened its third community center in an effort to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the people who call Lafayette and West Lafayette…
First Baptist Church of Lapeer held their third annual Bible conference on Jan. 19. The theme for this year’s event was “Turning the World Upside Down.”
VACAVILLE, Calif.—Gerald Lee Harder, 67, longtime pastor of Elmira Baptist Church, died on Dec. 15, 2018. He was known in his congregation for his uncompromising preaching of God’s Word, love…
We at the Regular Baptist Resource Center express our thanks for your prayer and financial support. See what good things God has done through our ministries, enabled by your generosity!…
MASON CITY, Iowa—Fourth grade through sixth grade is a crucial time for spiritual development. The teachers at Faith Baptist Church want to influence boys of this age more than just…
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Baptist Network Northwest sponsored an evangelistic activity giving junior- and senior-high students from churches in Oregon and Washington the opportunity to invite their friends to a “well planned…
“What is your expectation of God?" This opening question by keynote speaker Mike Hess set an appropriate tone for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches' 2018 Conference: “Hope in…
NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Pillar of Faith Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Ruel Akut and Associate Pastor Brad Blissett, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Bryan Augsburger, pastor of First Baptist Church, Arlington…
Hamilton Hills Church, Fishers, Ind., sets up a memorial wall for a murder victim in its community. by Jaimee Thomason FISHERS, Ind.—“God showed up in a way that was quite…
At its annual conference, the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches discussed a historic proposal: distributing the state representative's responsibilities to two additional people.
Conferees of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed encouraging messages from the book of Philippians at their Fall Bible Conference.
When Pastor Mark Neal of Hamilton Hills Church heard about the tragic murder-suicide of two teachers in his community, he reached out to civic leaders to see how the church…
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church ordained its associate pastor, Corey Hancock, Oct. 14. Preceding the ordination, a council consisting of 23 pastors and messengers representing 15 churches met on Oct. 11…
Dr. George and Darlene Matzko, prior to their visit at Rustic Hills Baptist, demonstrate a science experiment to show students how science and Scripture work together. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Rustic Hills…
Crosspoint Fellowship Church, in partnership with individuals and businesses, hosted a golf scramble in honor of their community's volunteer fire and police departments.
AURORA, Colo.—Men attending Airport Boulevard Baptist Church enjoyed a three-day retreat at a campground. The men fished, cooked meals, and dug into God’s Word together. “After each meal,” the church…
TROY, Ohio—Grace Baptist Church welcomed Chuck Pausley as its associate pastor of family discipleship. Chuck was pastor of student ministries at Berean Baptist Church, Portage, Michigan, since 2010. Grace Baptist…
In hosting a Bible conference for the California state association, Westwood Baptist Church learned that hosting a conference can be more blessed than attending.
The neighborhood of Bethany Baptist Church is a favorite for local first responders to work in, because inside Bethany Baptist, they have a comfortable haven where they can rest and…
Men from 14 Michigan churches attended Men Modeling the Master, a one-day seminar sponsored by the Eastern regional association of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
A DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship conference discussed the role of churches as they reach out to members of the military as well as veterans in their communities.
CARROLL, Iowa—Single adults throughout Iowa came to the city of Carroll for Faith Baptist Church's winter singles' event. From 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., 30 men and women of various ages…
“Responding to Mental Illness in the Church” was the topic of the recent Breakpoint monthly pastors’ gathering of the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
After 45 years of ministry, Ron Burnet has retired from the pastorate, having most recently served as pastor of Crosstown Baptist Church, Silvis, Illinois.
Calvary Baptist Church created a memorable weekend for Pastor David and Diana Conrad by celebrating David's 60th birthday, as well as the couple's 10th anniversary of ministry at the church.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary honored Tom and Sandy Robbins, pastor and wife at Faith Baptist Church, with its Faithful Servant Award.
Women at Faith Baptist Church gathered for a Ladies’ Tea with Amy Dunham, author of the women’s Bible study Soul Rest, published by Regular Baptist Press.
The drawers are empty, the shelves are cleared off, and the lights are turned off in the pastor's office. Retirement is a big change not only for a pastor but…
Camp Manitoumi, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, hosted the fall conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Fall Conference Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, installing Chuck Pausley as state representative.
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed 579 women from across the state for the Women's Renew Conference, a two-day event of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
"Has anyone ever taken a Bible and shown you how you can know you are going to Heaven?" This is the question that Larry Moyer of EvanTell asked often during…
Trinity Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with a weekend filled with "reflection, reunion, and inspiration as the church gathered in praise over the faithfulness and grace of our Lord,"…
Maranatha Baptist Church has called Lance Augsburger as pastor. He and his wife, Carrie, previously worked at their alma mater, Faith Baptist Bible College.
Hurricane winds and heavy rain damaged carports, porches, roofs, trees, and offices and cut power for five days at Maranatha Village during Hurricane Irma.
Damage caused by Hurricane Irma could have been greater. Most Regular Baptist churches in Florida are reporting minimal damage in the wake of the hurricane.
Regular Baptist Builders Club is watching Hurricane Irma as it gains strength and bears down on the 44 Florida GARBC churches in its path. Sunshine Baptist Fellowship Council Chairman Jim…
Pastor Scott Poling says he was "honored and humbled" to open the House of Representatives in prayer, as well as preach in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
July 30 marked a historic Sunday for Book Road Baptist Church and Pillar of Faith Baptist Church, as the two churches held their first worship service as one congregation.
With a concern for public safety on the rise, two chaplains have formed a business enterprise to meet the growing need for emergency and safety awareness in churches.
"Our focus on eternity will give focus, hope, and importance in this life," said Dr. David Crandall at the Annual Bible Conference of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
First Baptist Church took on a special project to commemorate its 135th anniversary: raising funds for the translation of the New Testament for the people of Luxembourg.
In the last three years, the Northeast Fellowship has changed the focus of its spring meeting from a Bible conference to a ministry training conference for church leaders.
“Know what God has called you to do and get it done,” GARBC National Representative John Greening challenged attendees of the Stronger Church Conference.
Students attending Sunday School classes at First Baptist Church have beautiful visuals of the life of Christ, thanks to a church member who has begun painting murals on the classroom…
Restored Church is passionate about multiplying leaders for church ministry. Knowing that higher education is costly and time consuming, the church created Restored University, where church members and leaders can…
When a church needs minor repairs or sprucing up, some people might ignore the issues. But when one church member saw a need, she got the whole church involved.
First Baptist Church was privileged to serve as the host congregation for the 150th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Baptist Churches.
After holding services in two schools for nine years, Desert Hills Baptist Church is now meeting in its own facility that it constructed in a prime location.
Hindered by language barriers, the small, urban congregation of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries in Kansas City couldn’t reach their neighbors, but they could open their doors—which is what they did.
For many years, the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship has wanted to see a church planted in the Bowie area of Maryland. With the organization of Shiloh Baptist Church, the fellowship is…
Tri-City Baptist Church hosted a one-day conference for Hispanic ministry leaders. Billed as the Hispanic Think Tank, the conference was the first to be held in the West.
Equipping teachers for effective instruction is a priority at Grace Baptist Church. To underscore the church's commitment to teacher training, Grace Baptist hosted an "Engage" training seminar.
Students and faculty of Cedarville University were honored to hear Dr. John McNeal speak during chapel Monday, Jan. 16, a day marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Ministry leaders of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches came together for fellowship, encouragement, and refreshment at the association's 70th Christian Workers Retreat.
High school and college students from Pacific Northwest churches spent two days learning from God's Word, worshiping, and fellowshipping at Washington Family Ranch.
Churches of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Church have said farewell to Ed and Diane Fuller, who retired as state representative and wife.
Ladies in New York State had a wonderful time learning, praying, laughing, and fellowshipping at the Annual Ladies' Advance, an event of the Northeast Fellowship.
Faith Baptist Church hosted a day of fun and encouragement for singles who attend churches in fellowship with the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
It is well known that many missionaries struggle with culture shock in their first term of ministry. But a visit from a familiar face can bring refreshment and encouragement.
First Baptist Church celebrated its 200th year of ministry. "God has truly blessed the church because of its faithfulness to Him and His Word through the years," says the church's…
Desiring to build bridges with community residents, businesses, and organizations, Washington Baptist Church held “Harmony in the Park” with help from two other churches.
FARMINGTON, Iowa—First Baptist Church celebrated 175 years of ministry. In 1841, the year the church was organized, only five other Baptist churches existed in Iowa. First Baptist joined the GARBC…
CANNON BEACH, Ore.—"A day at the beach" takes on special meaning as the Baptist Network Northwest gathers at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Pastors and wives of the Baptist Network Northwest thoroughly…
Teens across Iowa attended the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches' GO Conference, designed to challenge, equip, and motivate students to share the gospel.
Family and friends of Joseph and Lucy Chapman helped the couple celebrate 70 years of marriage. They have lived at Maranatha Village in Sebring for 28 years.
Each year the educational leadership of Fellowship Baptist Church hosts a breakfast to honor the church’s Sunday School workers and students and to introduce Sunday School to those who do…
Fifty-five volunteers from Camino Verdad y Vida and Vietnamese Living Water Baptist Church worked together to host VBS at International Baptist Church.
With a combine, a tractor, hay-bale animals, and farm fencing in the yard, it was no secret that something was going on at Faith Baptist Church. That “something” was Cowabunga…
Grace Baptist Church had the privilege of celebrating two special occasions: Associate Pastor Jeff Bartz's completion of his DMin degree, and the arrival of a pastoral intern.
Teens attending Regular Baptist churches across the country have been busy preparing for Talents For Christ competitions. Teens from Wisconsin and Michigan competed at Calvary Baptist Church.
Prairie Flower Baptist Church is quite literally located in the middle of a cornfield, but its people have a huge heart for the mission and glory of God.
Over the past year, ladies who are a part of Ohio Women for Missions have been collecting and sacrificially giving funds for the pharmacy at Hospital of Hope in Mango,…
During this time of year when teachers are typically honored during Teacher Appreciation Week, two churches combined their people and resources to recognize a group of elementary school teachers.
Jim Tillotson, speaker at the Illinois-Missouri spring conference, participates here in the 2015 Midwest Congress of Baptist Fundamentalists in Baraboo, Wisconsin. JERSEYVILLE, Ill.—Churches of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Baptist Churches…
"God wants you to be holy because He says, 'I am holy,'" Pastor Keith Hunt told attendees at the Spring Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Each year First Baptist Church hosts a women's conference as an outreach to the unsaved or unchurched people in the women's lives. And each year the conference attendance grows.
The Council of 18 nomination deadline is Thursday, March 24. If your church is in the GARBC and has not yet participated in nominating candidates for the Council of 18,…
Eight pastors and their wives from across Ohio met at the beautiful Carlisle Inn for a retreat hosted by the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
The past few years have seen steady growth in attendance at First Baptist Church's Wild Game Dinner. The annual event serves as a unique outreach and fellowship opportunity for the…
In its initiative to help churches become more effective, the Northeast Fellowship led a No Church Left Behind consultation workshop for local church leaders.
SYRACUSE, Ind.—Wawasee Heights Baptist Church joined area churches in praying for its community. The evening kicked off a 40-day season of prayer that will culminate in a community sunrise resurrection…
Calvary Baptist Church installed Craig Johnson as pastor. The installation service was filled with thanksgiving to God for His hand in guiding Craig and Marcia Johnson to Calvary Baptist Church.
Each presidential election year, the state of Iowa becomes the epicenter of American politics. While other states quizzically wonder, “What is a caucus?” Iowans celebrate their politics at the grassroots…
The California Association of Regular Baptist Church held its annual Christian Workers Retreat. First-time attender Danielle Munoz says "it was eye-opening to see the unity of the CARBC workers and…
“Our desire at the Deaf Baptist Church,” says Pastor Kevin Maki, “is to reach the deaf for Jesus Christ. We understand the needs of the deaf community. We want to…
The ladies at Fox Valley Baptist Church assembled for a painting party. After rekindling a love of painting this summer, organizer Amber Burger thought a painting class would be a…
Shepherd Road Baptist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary. That's “40 years of worshiping God and teaching His Word, 40 years of loving each other, 40 years of pointing people to…
Who would possibly be willing to give up a couple days during a holiday week to go to an event designed to strengthen marriages and build friendships? Dozens of couples…
For more than 10 years, Youth Pastor Matt Drietz has been mobilizing junior and senior high students from Harvest New Beginnings to help feed and care for the homeless in…
For the first time in three years, the children from Sun Coast Baptist Church performed a Christmas musical. “Wise Guys and Starry Skies” featured drama, songs, and solos performed by…
Two Chicagoland churches came together for a "Carols & Candlelight" service on Christmas Eve. Faith Baptist Church, Winfield, Ill., and Great Commission Baptist Church, Schaumburg, Ill., enjoyed an evening of…
First Baptist Church hosted a Christmas turkey dinner for not only its congregation, but also for members' friends and homeless individuals in the area.
In the Chicago suburbs, there are plenty of places to see impressive Christmas lights and secular displays, but many areas, including Oswego, are missing something important at Christmas.
Pastor Dave Garlich of Calvary Baptist Church is making inroads into his community, and the city of Hubbard has recognized his efforts by awarding him Citizen of the Year.
“Pressing On!" for the glory of God in all situations of life and ministry was the focus of the annual conference of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy, Illinois, has called Mark Stamper as assistant pastor. In his new role he will oversee the church's youth ministry, Christian Education, and ministry to young couples.
Nov. 8 was Fellowship Bible Clubs Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Twice a year the church's Bible Tots, Bible Seekers, and Bible Teens clubs perform a Sunday morning program of…
The women of Faith Baptist Church launched a new ladies' ministry called Women of Faith. A kick-off party introduced the ladies to the coming year's program and offered fellowship, a…
Berean Baptist Church hosted the annual fall conference of the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship. Dr. James Lytle was the guest speaker, using his perspective as the president of Summit University as…
Each year before Christmas, ladies at First Baptist Church enjoy an annual event called Christmas Creations, designed to foster fellowship and provide an opportunity to invite unsaved friends and family…
Harvest New Beginnings hosted a two-day M4: Ministry Enrichment Conference for pastors, designed to offer encouragement, inspiration, wisdom, and friendship.
Sunday, Sept. 13, was Restored Church’s grand reopening for the public at their new location. The Lord of harvest gave them a packed house with over 375 in attendance to…
Calvary Baptist Church hosted the fall conference of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches Oct. 19–21. The 148 attendees from OARBC churches "were both challenged and inspired by the…
First Baptist Church participated in Life Chain Sunday as a peaceful, silent protest against abortion. Approximately 100 people, including members of First Baptist, showed up on Oct. 4 to hold…
Involve Church launched its first service after a two-year process of praying and planning. More than 125 people celebrated the church's opening Sept. 13. "We had a great time of…
WINNEBAGO, Minn.—The Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip to Washington, D.C., Oct. 7–15. The 33 individuals traveled two days by bus to get to their destination. They passed…
Young people in Ohio met at four locations across the state to answer the call to be unashamed at the 2015 Saturate youth rally. Each year, students gather at various…
Blair Ridge Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary. "The day was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what God has accomplished in and through the ministry at BRBC," says Pastor…
Faith Baptist Church hosted the Fall Singles Outing for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Single men and women, college age and above, from across the state had plenty…
The Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual meeting at Grace Baptist Church. Dr. Ernie Schmidt was the keynote speaker, addressing the theme “God-Honoring Ministry: Lessons from Nehemiah."
First Baptist Church is headed toward change—and it is headed there together. First Baptist has been in existence since 1811. In 2015, the congregation voted to participate in a program…
First Baptist Church of Memphis, New York, celebrated 200 years of ministry. Eighteen members began the church under the leadership of Elder Barnes in the wilderness of central New York…
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 80th anniversary. The church's praise team led in worship, individuals shared testimonies, and everyone enjoyed a meal together after the service.
First Baptist Church installed its new pastor, Jim Saunders, Sept. 13. Mark Massaro, associate pastor, lead the service. He served as interim pastor beginning in December 2014 when the previous…
Elaine Smith, pastor’s wife at Ladysmith Baptist Church, has been ministering to women in jail for more than 20 years. A volunteer chaplain in the local law enforcement center, she…
During the school year, the “Resonate” youth leadership team of Calvary Baptist Church meets every Sunday night to study Biblical leadership principles, assess needs in the youth group, and plan…
Bible Baptist Church marked 75 years of ministry. Several former pastors and their spouses sent written greetings to the church family, and a few celebrated with the church in person…
For the past few years, LeClaire Baptist Church has been holding Sunday night services that are somewhat less traditional. Continued Sermon Investigation (C.S.I.) digs deeper into the pastor’s morning message…
First Baptist Church of Elimsport marked its 150th anniversary with a heartwarming celebration around the theme “Continuing a Heritage of Faithfulness.”
Thirteen members from First Baptist Church spent 10 days ministering in Trujillo, Peru. They served alongside Baptist Mid-Missions missionaries Jonathan and Julie Stilwell, whom First Baptist has supported for many…
Five members of Faith Baptist Church ministered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The team worked with Pastor Prédestin Hérard, director of My Father’s House orphanage.
Bridgewater Baptist Church recently gave its members a challenge: Be the church. On May 31, instead of meeting for a Sunday morning service, about 550 people from the church's four…
First Baptist Church installed Mark Hurlbut as pastor. For the past 13 years, Hurlbut has been associate pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, New York, and thought he would spend…
Two years ago, Unadilla Forks Baptist Church was ready to close its doors. But through revitalization efforts of the Northeast Fellowship, the church reintroduced itself to its community with a…
Pastor Al and Pat Franklin are retiring after 40 years of faithful ministry at Grace Baptist Church. A retirement celebration and reception will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday,…
In April of each year, the churches and pastors of the Baptist Network Northwest assemble for their annual meeting. Pastor Jim Mailloux and the staff of First Baptist Church graciously…
Pastor John Murray went to the CARBC conference "for spiritual challenge, refreshment, and new ministry partners." He says, "I found all of that and more!”
More than 100 church ministry workers from across Ohio and beyond converged on Northfield Baptist Church for the second Ohio Church Ministries Conference.
First Baptist Church hosted a symposium on Real Relationships, a topic First Baptist says is often thought about by parents but rarely talked about with their teens.
Three diverse churches in the Bay Area of San Francisco met for a joint worship service. "This was no simple task," says Pastor Tim Heinrich of Crossroads Baptist Church.
Members of Calvary Baptist Church took a missions trip to Costa Rica to work on a project they started two years ago: laying a brick road at a Word of…
Nearly 1,000 young people descended upon four New York churches for the Northwest Fellowship’s Youth Seminars, a weekend-long annual Bible conference for students in grades six through 12.
People in the Ames area are learning the principles of peacekeeping through a radio spot with Scott Owen, associate pastor of family ministries at CrossRoad Baptist Church.
Grace Baptist Church is cleaning up from water damage. On Saturday morning, Feb. 14, a sprinkler head malfunctioned in Pastor Don Shirk's study due to the extreme cold.
For the second consecutive year, Ensley Baptist Church had the privilege of hosting a fine group of young men from Grand Valley University on a mission to raise money for…
On Sunday morning, Feb. 15, worshipers who were gathered for the 10:00 worship service at Burholme Baptist Church had no idea that just outside the building, disaster had struck. Dangerously…
Given the vast amount of sportsmen and sportswomen in Wisconsin, Calvary Baptist Church considers a wild game dinner a great opportunity to share the gospel with a large group of…
San Mateo Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 55th anniversary. Pastor Paul and Linda Gordon and the congregation marked the event with a homecoming service on Feb. 8.
Women of Emmanuel Baptist Church enjoyed a Ladies' Tea on Saturday, Feb. 7. "This annual event has become a time for us to bring in friends, neighbors, and coworkers who…
Several years ago, Columbus Road Baptist Church in Quincy helped rescue Pittsfield First Baptist Church. Now the two churches are coming together to encourage a new church in Peru.
Chad Welch celebrated five years of ministry at First Baptist Church. "It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since Pastor Chad, Michal, and their girls moved to Farmington,"…
Bibles International is committed to reaching the world by making the Bible available in every language, and Glen Baptist Church has caught that vision.
Light rain on the morning of Jan. 21 turned into large, beautiful snowflakes as 70 teens gathered at Gretna Baptist Church for its annual Winter Games.
A church-planting think-tank brought the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism one step closer toward its goal to facilitate the planting of 1,000 churches in the U.S. in the next…
Located in a casino-rich environment, Chelsea Baptist Church calls itself “The Lighthouse in Atlantic City.” The church celebrated 115 years of ministry Jan. 11.
On Jan. 4, Tri County Baptist Church celebrated the ministry of its former pastor and wife, J. O. and Juanita Purcell, and welcomed its new pastor and his wife, George…
Since its inception, Faith Baptist has desired to impact its world for Christ through supporting missions worldwide and reaching its neighbors with the gospel.
When the town of Slater celebrates Christmas, it’s like a Hallmark Christmas movie: food at the fire station, horse-drawn carriage rides, and lighting the Christmas tree on Main Street, followed…
Victory Lighthouse Baptist Church held its first-ever Christmas party. Although the decorations included traditional Christmas decor—a Christmas tree, wreath, and the like—the party was about celebrating Jesus’ birth.
Babs Johnson says she carries out the Great Commission in the same way that, generally, all believers do, but her specific ministry keys in on her love of children, adults,…
First Baptist Church officially welcomed Kevin A. Pierpont as pastor Nov. 9, celebrating God’s answers to prayers and the unanimous calling of the Pierponts.
With a hot-air balloon glowing overhead, nearly 500 Ankeny, Iowa, residents enjoyed an evening with their families and got to know Ankeny Baptist Church at its Fall Harvest Festival.
An estimated 650 attendees from area churches enjoyed choral and orchestral music designed to give praise and thanks to God as a kickoff to Thanksgiving.
Memorial Baptist Church is reaching bikers for Christ, most recently through a Biker Brunch/Toy Drive. We continue to build relationships with these men and women," says Pastor Tom Wright.
“It’s truly staggering how many families are affected by losing a long-waited for, much loved little one,” says Amy Reynolds of Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church. “As a church body…
Scott Poling, pastor of Harvest New Beginnings, ran a 101-mile race Nov. 1 in Missouri. For Poling, running isn’t just a physical exercise; it’s also spiritual.
Pastor Ron Hemsworth has accepted a call to serve at Missionary Acres, a community in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains for those who have retired from Christian service.
When cyclists rode through the Cambria area to support Wounded Warriors, First Baptist Church was on the scene cheering them on and volunteering to help.
On Sunday, Oct. 26, Pastor Bob Kadlecik preached at Bridgewater Baptist Church . . . and so three other pastors. No, it wasn't a really long sermon. It is one…
Each year on the evening of Halloween, Calvary Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat, a community outreach. The event changes the focus of Halloween from the dark and evil roots…
Community Day at Calvary Baptist Church showed the love of Christ to the community and provided an opportunity for members to invite someone to hear the gospel.
Book Road Baptist Church hosted its first Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25. A young couple suggested this event after participating in one while attending college.
Nottingham Baptist Church culminated months of planning as nearly 100 ladies attended Treasured Traditions, a crafting and tasting outreach event, Oct. 18.
Residents in the Philippines have received physical and spiritual relief, thanks to members of Fil-American Baptist Church who went on a medical missions trip.
An ordination council convened Oct. 17 at First Baptist Church to examine Josh Palma’s call to ministry. Palma is associate pastor of music and discipleship at First Baptist.
Sept. 28 was a red-letter day as Gateway Baptist Church welcomed its new pastor, John Leber, and his wife, Kathy. To mark the occasion, members donned red shirts, blouses, and…
The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted its third Annual “Refresh” Pastors and Wives’ Retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. Twenty-six couples in pastoral ministries throughout Iowa attended the…
Good News Baptist Church hosted a free "Yard Sale." The purpose was not to sell items, but to give away clothing and household goods donated by individuals and fellowshipping churches.
Several students from Peace River Baptist Church attended “See You at the Pole” at their public school on Sept. 24. Associate Pastor Peter Klotzbach was there to encourage the students…
Focusing on God’s grace and faithfulness, Urbandale Baptist Church (Iowa) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of meals, fellowship times, and services.
Pastors and wives from churches in the Baptist Network Northwest spent Sept. 8–11 at the Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center for a fall Ministry Retreat.
"Sometimes as a youth pastor, you are presented an opportunity that is a no-brainer," says Paul Weaver, youth pastor at Bible Baptist Church. "Yes, We Can," a canned-food drive organized…
Two couples in leadership at Daniels Road Baptist Church traveled to Haiti July 22–29. Their purpose was to help Tim and RoseAnne Bower, missionaries with Open Door Baptist Missions, run…
With the current congregation of Faith Baptist Church representing 18 nations, the church has been enjoying the rare blessing of unity with diversity. “It is truly a treasure to have…
Every Labor Day weekend, Calvary Baptist Church hosts its annual Midwest Old Threshers Reunion. The event brings in thousands of people who love antique tractors, steam engines, and the company…
A team of 24 from Fellowship Baptist Church ministered in Jamaica at Independence Hall Baptist Church in Axe and Adze alongside Pastors Hervill Willey and Kingsley Smith.
Madagascar and South Africa aren’t all that far apart geographically, but for Daniel Comings, they were like separate continents. Comings, associate pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, visited both countries as…
For the 15th year, First Baptist Church of Wellington partnered with First Baptist Church of Elyria for a joint outreach at the Lorain County (Ohio) Fair.
East Limington Baptist Church ordained its youth pastor, Steven Howard. An ordination council consisting of pastors and representatives from churches fellowshipping with the Northeast Regular Baptist Fellowship of Churches examined…
LeClaire Baptist Church took advantage of a community event, Tug Fest, to reach out to its neighbors. Tug Fest is an annual three-day event in early August in which a…
On Aug. 24, Pastor Richard C. Piatt II of Fellowship Baptist Church did not know who would be preaching in the morning service. That mystery began a morning of honoring…
A special baptismal service took place at New Life Baptist Church in Illinois. It was the first time the church had held a baptism in the Fox River in Algonquin,…
Strait View Baptist Church called a recognition council to examine its constitution and bylaws. Strait View Baptist is a church plant that is a joint effort of Faith Baptist Church,…
Two couples have teamed with Grace Baptist Church, Westlake, Ohio, to give parents with babies in the NICU a moment of happiness and hope in the midst of so much…
When a seven-member team from Cornerstone Baptist Church returned from a missions trip to Haiti this summer, they came back with a greater awareness of needs and opportunities, and on…
A group of 24 high school students and adults from Whitney Baptist Church traveled to Grandview, Wash., to serve First Baptist Church/Iglesia Del Pueblo.
"The summer of 2014 was a busy one at Faith Baptist Church," says Peter Brock, pastor of missions and Christian Education. Faith Baptist participated in five separate missions trips this…
Camp Manitoumi hosted a two-day men's retreat. The 83 men in attendance began the retreat with a golf outing, followed by free time to enjoy the camp's amenities, like swimming,…
“It starts with a bag of food,” says Mike Muilli, director of Soul Food Pantry, a ministry of Daniels Road Baptist Church. Each person who comes to the Soul Food…
Calvary Baptist Church is aiming to better reach its teens for Christ. In the past the church "has had a hit-or-miss youth group," says Pastor Zac Sandiford.
A clothing giveaway was a successful community outreach event for First Baptist. "It didn't cost us anything—just the time in organizing it and the use of our space," says organizer…
AMHERST, Ohio—An organized food fight at Faith Baptist Church served as an outreach event for teens. "It was a blast," says Youth Pastor Cory Prosowski. Food for a local food…
On Saturday, Aug. 9, a line of people started at the front doors of Altoona Regular Baptist Church and stretched toward the parking lot for the church's school supply giveaway.
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church traveled to the center of the world to help share the message of the gospel. Eleven members spent 10 days in Quito, Ecuador, serving alongside Jeff…
NILES, Ohio—Seventeen young people and leaders from First Baptist Church traveled to the Chicago area to help a missionary couple in their ministry. Derek and Aimee Phillips are missionaries with…
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—VBS at First Baptist Church "is a great time for us to connect with our community and share the love of God with the families that attend," says…
FORT MYERS, Fla.—Students attending VBS at Daniels Road Baptist Church learned to help others through a missions project that benefitted their community.