For more than 90 years, Clarks Summit University has worked tirelessly to carry out God’s mission with a commitment to God’s Word, Baptist doctrine, evangelism, disciple-making, and leadership development. We…
Lumberjack games are part of the fun at Skyview Ranch's men's retreat. Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, Ohio, "had an amazing weekend" at its men's retreat April 25–27. The men attended…
"No matter what chapter of life is unfolding for you personally, God’s Word has wisdom to speak into your day-to-day living," says Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center. The camp…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary held its Refresh Conference for ministry leaders January 31 through February 3. The conference, now in its eighth year, drew a record number…
Cedarville University and the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches have entered into an agreement that will provide financial assistance to GARBC church members and employees interested in pursuing an…
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed junior high and high school students to its Winter Meltdown. The camp hosted the program on three weekends in January and February, with a different…
Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center welcomed kids to its camp for a winter program January 27–28. The kids, in third through sixth grade, played indoor group games, participated in…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to its campus January 19–20, where several speaking assignments awaited him. In an informal evening session,…
“Unwanted” was the theme of the fun-filled three-day Winter Camp at Victory Ranch, Moreno Valley, California. A total of 57 middle and high school students participated. Adam Espinoza, pastor of…
Maranatha Village, Sebring, Florida, is "thankful for God's sustaining protection" not only after Hurricane Ian this fall but also after a hurricane in 2017. In 2017, "Hurricane Irma visited Maranatha…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is unique in many ways. One of those ways is that instead of simply taking a fall break each year, it hosts a…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is excited to launch an emphasis in Christian camp ministry. This emphasis, part of the school's Local Church Discipleship Ministries Program, will focus…
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…
VENTURA, Iowa—Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted two events for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches: Women’s Renew and Men's Revive. Nearly 600 women gathered Sept. 9–10 for Renew. Joan…
MORENO VALLEY, Calif.—Victory Ranch hosted its 2022 Summer Camp program focusing on the theme "Fearless." "In a world where the mainstream media, social media, and public officials are promoting fear,…
David Strope's family joins him as he receives an honorary DDiv from Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. ANKENY, Iowa—During its commencement ceremony May 6, Faith Baptist Bible College…
Each fall, Central Baptist Theological Seminary holds a conference "designed to edify and equip believers in the areas of ministry and Christian life."
Paul Golden is one busy guy. In addition to his administrative role at Clarks Summit University, Paul serves as a chaplain for not one but two professional sports teams.
When Camp Gilead realized in the latter months of 2020 that it wouldn't be able to host guest groups due to the continuing coronavirus, the staff brainstormed other possibilities for…
Scioto Hills Christian Camp and Retreat Center has created a fun at-home craft for kids: creating the camp with heavyweight paper, scissors, and a few more simple supplies.
Director Jon Beight of Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center has produced a video to help parents talk to their children about how to cope with change.
MILLERSBURG, Ohio—Camps across the country convened Nov. 3–7 for the National Association of Regular Baptist Camps conference. Skyview Ranch hosted the event, ending just three days before the camp suffered…
What happens when three Baptist state associations plan a joint conference at the height of football season, meeting in a church that sits a mile from the Ohio-Michigan border? Yes—a…
The Baptist Fellowship Association's annual conference marked the culmination of three years of conferences dealing with the ethnic divide in the church.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted a three-day photo camp, instructing students, faculty, and staff on photography fundamentals.
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…
GARBC National Representative Mike Hess and his wife, Christina, were thrilled to visit Bob Jones University for the first time and were blessed by the school’s generous hospitality.
Twin Lakes Camp hosted a special week of camp for students who desire to pursue full-time ministry or who just want to be challenged spiritually on a deeper level.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted its first Business Leadership Summit to encourage business leaders within the church and give practical advice.
What do you do when things don’t go as planned? More than 350 Baptist Mid-Missions missionaries, staff, and other guests delved into this topic at BMM's 2017 Annual Conference held…
During Baptist Bible Seminary’s Ministers Enrichment Day, 70 ministry professionals enjoyed a day of insight, refreshment, and motivation through various sessions that focused on the theme “Outside the Walls: Creative…
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.
Dr. Vernon Rosenau, president of Baptist Mid-Missions. By Nancy Freund During Baptist Mid-Missions’ Annual Conference July 4–7, 2016, more than 550 missionaries and special guests filled the auditorium of First…
After receiving approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Summit University of Pennsylvania has modified the name of the school to Clarks Summit University.
For two weekends in June, nearly 900 women gathered at Summit University for the annual LYFE Women’s Conference. These women were challenged to thrive in whatever season God has placed…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary awarded Vernon Rosenau, president of Baptist Mid-Missions, an honorary doctorate of divinity during the school's commencement.
At the national Gospel Proclaimed conference, leaders from across the spectrum of Baptist fundamentalism explored the possibilities and benefits of fellowshipping, working, and standing together.
The Get Untangled church technology training conference "was a huge success," says Chris Brown. He and several technology coaches purposed to help pastors and tech guys experience "less hassle of…
Baptist Mid-Missions has appointed Vernon Rosenau president. He will step into the role in January, after the retirement of the mission agency's current president, Dr. Gary Anderson, at the end…
Over the last century, many distributaries have branched off of the channel of Baptist separatism. The Midwest Congress of Baptist Fundamentalists provided an opportunity for representatives from some of those…
Dr. W. David Warren received the Distinguished Service Award from Cedarville University during its homecoming events Oct. 2. Warren is state representative of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches…
More than 700 alumni, friends, and students of Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary gathered on Thursday, Sept. 17, for the installation of its new president, Jim Tillotson.
Family Camp at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp is designed to be a spiritually enriching vacation for families. Next summer, families will enjoy staying in the camp's new cabin, currently under…
For several years, Hispanic believers have enjoyed a weekend retreat, hosted by Baptist Church Planters, at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. This year over 140 people attended the retreat Aug. 21…
Campus Bible Fellowship International has turned 50 years old, and staff celebrated the milestone on July 8 at its annual conference, held at Appalachian Bible College.
Bringing physical and spiritual refreshment to missionaries and their families, administrators, and staff was the aim of Baptist Church Planters' triennial Family Camp.
Fifty-five senior adults from Hebron Fellowship churches took a chartered bus to visit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. "The five-day trip was so fantastic that the seniors couldn’t agree on any one…
Five generations of the Plew family will celebrate Austin Plew’s 95th birthday on June 17. John Greening, GARBC national representative, says, “He is one of those men who I think…
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.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary has appointed James Tillotson as president. He is currently pastor of Meadowlands Baptist Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
In a historic move to connect the rich heritage of two Baptist colleges, the trustee boards of Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Piedmont International University in Winston-Salem, North…
Bibles International is committed to reaching the world by making the Bible available in every language, and Glen Baptist Church has caught that vision.
The board of trustee of Baptist Bible College and Seminary has voted to change the institution’s name to Summit University of Pennsylvania effective Monday, April 20.
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…
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,…
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.
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.
WELLINGTON, Ohio—The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, representing 150 churches, held its annual meeting Oct. 20–22 at Camden Baptist Church. Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, was keynote…
The Baptist Bible College and Seminary board of trustees is pleased to announce that Dr. James R. Lytle, veteran educator and missionary, seasoned leader, and experienced BBC&S vice president and…
“Imagine switching the lid of a jigsaw puzzle box and then trying to figure out how to put the pieces together while using the wrong picture as the template.” Speaking…
The Northern California Association of Regular Baptist Churches is focused on developing ministries to equip believers for ministry. With that in mind, the association centered its annual conference on evangelism.
Pastor Bruce McLain has been encouraging people “to live by faith and follow by faith.” So when God opened the door for Bruce to serve as CARBC state representative, he…
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…
Jerry and Jo Cudney received the Outstanding Service Award from Corban University, Salem, Ore., at the school's homecoming celebration Oct. 2–5. The Cudneys are 1963 graduates of Corban. Jerry is…
Those attending the Fellowship of Missions 45th Annual CEO Retreat and Conference enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere; appreciated devotional messages by Dr. Hantz Bernard, director of Bibles International; and delighted in…
Beautiful Lake Bemidji, sunny skies, and brilliant autumn leaves provided a picturesque setting for attendees of the 2014 meeting of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ Bike for Youth provides college scholarship money for a young person headed toward ministry. “It pays to invest for eternity!” says the OARBC.
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.
Over 100 Baptists from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin gathered in the fellowship hall of Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth, Minn., for a panel discussion over lunch. The event was billed as…
Over 400 ladies gathered at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp for its annual Women's Renew Conference Sept. 5 and 6. "As usual," says Emily Felderman, "IRBC rolled out the red carpet…
Baptist Church Planters officially installed Stephen P. Little as president in a celebration in Cleveland on Tuesday, Aug. 26. On that evening, outgoing president Dr. David C. Little passed the…
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,…
VALPARAISO, Ind.—From July through September, churches in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana are partnering with Baptist Children’s Home for its 34th annual Bike-a-Thon.
Baptist Bible College and Seminary announces its search for a new president. Please see BBC&S Presidential Search bulletin for details regarding the institution's mission, aspirations, qualification, location, and application procedure.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.---President Jim Jeffery, who has led Baptist Bible College and Seminary with distinction for 13 years, will step down from his role in 2015.
ANKENY, Iowa---For 16 years Joe Hayes ministered to pastors and church members throughout the state of Iowa, leading them in making disciples of Christ.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio---Boardman Baptist Church will soon enjoy an expanded facility, thanks to the generosity of its members and the ministry of Baptist Church Planters.
NORTHFIELD, Ohio---On March 28 and 29, about 100 church ministry workers from a 175-mile radius met at Northfield Baptist Church for the first Ohio Church Ministries Conference.
WINDSOR, N.Y.---Staff and members of New York churches met at West Windsor Baptist Church April 7 and 8 for the Spring Conference of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.---Baptist Bible College and Seminary honored longtime Bible and theology professor Joe Schloegel on Oct. 24, with special gatherings of faculty, students, and staff held throughout the day.
SEBRING, Fla.—“We thank the Lord for Maranatha Village,” said Ellen Reed as she wrapped up her talk on “Seeing Maranatha for the First Time” at the Maranatha Village 40th anniversary…
HILLSBORO, Ind.---Over 120 middle and high school students from around Indiana gathered at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center for one of several weekends of Winter Camp.