THE VILLAGES, Fla.—Tri County Baptist Church held a unique dinner/drama/theater/choir cantata event this year as its Christmas program. With a maximum space for 200 each night in the new church…
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Energize with Synergy! View the Winter issue now. This GARBC e-newsletter for pastors and wives and ministry leaders provides great ideas for your ministry. Written by ministry leaders for ministry…
Happy New Year! As we ring in the new year, let’s improve with age! Older does not necessarily mean wiser. While gaining experience in serving the Lord, we must not…
“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). Today we hear much about attaining…
In this day of well-publicized corporate financial misdealings, the church should be a shining model of integrity and precision in its financial record keeping. The following principles will help you…
This women’s ministry idea shared by Grandview Park Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, can be used as a tool to improve publicity and promote connections among women in your church. The…
A well-designed church sign can result in increased visitor foot traffic to your church. Make sure your outdoor sign is an asset to your church, not a liability. The following…
A New Perspective on Junior High Bible Studies When I was in junior high, the last thing I wanted to do was sit in a circle and discuss a book—even…
“Come in and learn about God!” You may not say those words as students enter your classroom, but your teaching practices should definitely communicate that invitation. As a teacher, you…
When you hear the word “teacher,” what picture comes to mind? Perhaps you visualize a favorite teacher from your past or yourself with a lively group of students. Probably the…
God made Adam bit Noah arked Abraham split Joseph ruled Jacob fooled Bush talked Moses balked Pharaoh plagued People walked Sea divided Tablets guided Promise landed Saul freaked David peeked…
It’s hard to know specifically what Paul meant in 1 Timothy 3:10 when he said to let the deacons “first be tested.” As a pastor, I pursued a possible application:…
Deacon care groups are a great way to get our families and individuals into smaller settings and develop friendships, as well as share joys and prayer needs. Our groups meet…
Article is taken from the June 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by R. Larry Overstreet At the Center: Where Is Heaven? (1.87 MB)
Articles included in this issue: 199–$444,523.02 If a Child of God Can Perish Another Look at the Northern Baptist Convention Studies in Genesis Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Galatians…
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Wheat for Red China
Part 1—Articles included in this issue: God’s Call for Intercessors Studies in Genesis Studies in First Corinthians Flashes from Foreign Fields July 1944, Part 1 (3.95 MB) Part 2—Articles included…
Article is taken from the December 1979 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by James E. Smith II Where Lambs Are Born (.99 MB)
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Spiritual Awakening
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—On a blustery Chicago day filled with winter storm advisories, Baptist leaders from 20 states gathered together without leaving the comforts of their own offices. Wearing headphones and speaking…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Baptist Builders Club Announces Grants Two churches in Tallahassee, Fla., and Gretna, Neb., have been awarded grants from Baptist Builders Club, a ministry of the General Association of Regular Baptist…
Jim Vogel Hosts Leadership Webinar Personalized leadership was the topic that associate national representative Jim Vogel and ten pastors at various locations across the country explored during a recent forty-minute…
A Christmas Gift for the Association 352 out of 1300+churches give financial support to the GARBC. Do you experience the benefits of being in the Association but do not give…
Youth Group Seeking Opportunity The youth group from Springville Baptist Church, Springville, PA, would like to minister to a church in need by presenting a VBS in the upcoming summer….
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Jim Vogel, associate national representative of the GARBC, recently held a webinar with ten pastors. Each participant logged in from their personal computers, talking to Jim and the others…
Articles included in this issue: Romanism and the Gospel in South America The Twelfth Annual Conference Echoes from Grand Rapids Studies in Genesis Studies in Galatians June 1944 (6.29 MB)
Article is taken from the December 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by William J. Amstutz At the Center: The Theology of Compassion (1.29 MB)
Dec. 12, 2008, the last day of the semester! The gray skies and beautiful blanket of white snow on the ground, so typical of Minnesota the weeks before Christmas, reminded…
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Protest of Anfuso Bill on Handguns
BROWNSBURG, Ind.—Students and adults from Bethesda Baptist Church in Brownsburg, Ind., braved the December cold to distribute a DVD to 6,000 households in the Indianapolis suburb. Bryan Waggoner, associate pastor…
Part 1—Articles included in this issue: Who Controls the GARBC? Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in Galatians May 1944, Part 1 (3.77 MB) Part 2—Articles…
Article is taken from the December 2000 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Charles D. Brocka At the Center: What Child Is This? (861 KB)
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Communist Propaganda in Schools
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Two churches in Tallahassee, Fla., and Gretna, Neb., have been awarded grants from Baptist Builders Club, a ministry of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. The grants were…
Article is taken from the April 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Tracy Pennock At the Center: The Imminent Return of Christ (1.65 MB)
Articles included in this issue: The New Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society Studies in Genesis Studies in Galatians Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology April 1944 (5.02 MB)
1963 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Capital Punishment
Register for upcoming Webinar! An association’s strongest assets are the people who comprise it. The GARBC’s brain trust is amazing; the voices behind those brains need to be heard! Young…
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—On Oct. 5, Willow Creek Baptist Church held an installation service for its new senior pastor, Mike Augsburger.
MASON CITY, Iowa—Faith Baptist Church has ordained Scott Greening, also voting to commission him and his wife, Brooke, for missionary service.
HORSEHEADS, N.Y.—The first ever Empire State Fellowship Youth Leader Training conference was held Nov. 21–22 at First Baptist Church in Horseheads. The weekend was designed to train volunteer youth leaders…
NEWARK, Ohio—Aaron Reimer, a deacon at Bible Baptist, Newark, Ohio, was recently recognized nationally by Parade magazine and the International Association of Chiefs of Police as one of their 2008…
Chaplain John Murdoch is to have surgery Tuesday morning, November 25, to repair and reconstruct his ankle. This surgery is related to an injury that took place in February 2008,…
Article is taken from the March 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mike D. Stallard At the Center: Communicating the Gospel to a Biblically Illiterate Culture (716 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Studies in Genesis Chaplaincy Committee’s Corner Gleanings Flashes from Foreign Fields March 1944 (5.31 MB)
WINNEBAGO, Minn.—The Minnesota Regular Baptist Camp on Bass Lake broke ground on September 1, 2008, for a new kitchen and dining facility. The new 5,000-square-foot facility will have a seating…
PINOLE, Calif.—On October 24, 2008, First Baptist Church celebrated the paying off the mortgage on its multipurpose building. Dr. Bob Jones, III, chancellor of Bob Jones University, was the guest…
MONTROSE, Mich.—Richard Phillips, 74, died Nov. 15 of multiple myeloma cancer. He served for 40 years as pastor of Montrose Baptist Church, Montrose, Mich.
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Nuclear Testing
ARLINGTON, Va.—Several GARBC chaplains participated in the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11, an event hosted by the Military Chaplains Association. Following the Presidential Wreath…
Glenn Amos, member of Heritage Baptist Church, Clarks Summit, PA, and vice president of Baptist Bible College enrollment, recently underwent heart surgery to have a mitral valve replaced. Currently he…
As men gathered for the Council of Eighteen meeting on Nov. 17–19, the math didn’t add up—32 men at a Council of Eighteen meeting? Yes, that’s correct! It was unlike…
Pastor Paul Rudy Please uplift Pastor Paul Rudy, Anchor Baptist Church, Genoa City, WI, in prayer as he fights a battle with cancer. Recently he received a stem cell transplant,…
Articles included in this issue: God’s Castaways Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Galatians Studies in Genesis February 1944 (4.51 MB)
Article is taken from the June 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mike Stallard At the Center: Is There Such a Thing as a Just War? (1.06 MB)
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. House Committee on Un-American Activities
Tools for International Partners Digital tools for outreach–DVD/CDs, websites, and video recordings may be plentiful in the U.S.A., but not in other parts of the world. Gospel Literature Services (GLS),…
State Association Pairs with RBP A new combo of a state association conference and RBP ministry help seminars was recently piloted in the state of New York with great success….
Young Baptist Leaders to Attend Council Meeting Council of Eighteen members have invited young Baptist leaders from churches in the GARBC to join the Fall Council meeting, November 17-19. The…
Prayer Force Prayer Force, a newly released book by Pastor Ken Spink, compels us as believers to make prayer a top priority in our lives. As Dr. Bill Smallman of…
LOTHIAN, Md.—Capitol Baptist Church is sending Dr. David Gadson and his family on a short-term missions project to share the gospel with churches and Christian schools through a unique set…
WATERLOO, Iowa—Claudia F. Ketcham, 110, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday, Oct. 20 at her home.
The Empire State Fellowship and Regular Baptist Press (RBP) combined forces to make a dynamic duo during the Empire Fall Conference, hosted by First Baptist Church, Horseheads, NY. Empire churches…
Articles included in this issue: The Crisis of Gospel Broadcasting Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology Facts to Face in Regard to Designated Gifts January 1944 (5.86 MB)
A Model for Local Church Cooperation Article is from the January 1999 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mark B. Blocher At the Center: Strategic Entrepreneurial Stewardship (980 KB)
1962 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Communism
1962 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Patriotism
1962 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Church Union
Articles included in this issue: The Throne Rights of Jesus and Those Troublesome Genealogies Studies in Genesis Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology Christ and the Crisis of Salvation Churches…
Article is taken from the December 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rick Shrader At the Center: The Church in the Postmodern Era (1.26 MB)
ALBERT LEA, Minn.—Olympic gold medalist Ben Peterson has conducted a wrestling clinic for area high schools, sponsored by Faith Baptist Church of Albert Lea.
Two of the more common hermeneutical and theological viewpoints within the world of Bible-believing Christianity are dispensationalism and covenant theology. [1] Each position represents a version of Biblical orthodoxy. Both…
AUBREY MALPHURS and STEVE STROOPE Baker Books, 221 Pages, Paper, $16.99 Here is a take-the-meat-and-leave-the-bones type of book, as it tries to help a broad spectrum of churches. Readers might…
JAMES R. ADAIR Discovery House, 160 Pages, Paper, $8.95 Here is a biography concerning one of the past sound influential preachers of the airwaves whom this reviewer grew up on…
OLIVIA and KURT BRUNER Center Street, 192 Pages, Paper, $12.99 Is your child a video game addict without your realizing it? Many parents might be utterly surprised to find an…
ROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism Press (5717 Pine Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606), 335 Pages, Paper, $9.95 Robert Sumner has done it again! He has produced another homey yet scholarly work…
BROTHER ANDREW and AL JANSSEN Revell, 272 Pages, Paper, $14.99 We know it’s hard, but by reading this book a person will get a much better idea of just how…
Acton Institute (www.acton.org), 120 Pages, Paper, $10.00 Here is another book on a hot topic today: environmentalism. The book approaches the issue objectively when so many people do not. Note…
PAUL CHAPPELL Striving Together (www.strivingtogether.com), 48 Pages, Paper, $1.50 This reviewer hasn’t seen a book or booklet on this currently pertinent subject, so this short publication has the potential of…
DAVID F. WELLS Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 253 Pages, Hardcover, $25.00 Fundamental Baptists generally don’t consider themselves Protestants. That label is left for groups that “protested” and came out of…
People-watching can be an amusing pastime because so many styles are in vogue today. In fact, while sitting on a bench in a large city, you can literally watch a…
What pops into your mind when someone mentions a children’s book? Do you think of sweet little board books for babies, or do you picture stories of the past, or,…
Forgotten by many, ignored by others, belittled by some. Unable to vote in business meetings, unable to raise funds for their new building, and quietly forgotten in a pew. Sometimes…
Most church members have, at one time or another, “thunk” the seemingly unthinkable: This church would be so much better off without “so-and-so”! Now, before judging statements such as this…
The meeting begins with a round of introductions, unintentionally sounding like a 12-step program for recovering theologians. An older man at the corner table rises slowly and says, “I’m Charles…
…Consider Doing Evangelism on Christmas Eve This year! One of the most effective times for evangelistic outreach is Christmas Eve. Outreach pastors and evangelism ministry leaders agree on this: Unbelievers…
…is officially retired, this time for sure, mostly Three Des Moines retirees have spent the last 20 years laying tile for various ministries, including 12 churches, two camps, and Faith…
Sign of the New Covenant in Christ THOMAS R. SCHREINER AND SHAWN D. WRIGHT, EDS. B & H Publishing Group, 364 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 This interesting book covers just about…
Charles Ryrie has spent the last 60 years teaching the Bible. While on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary, he taught hundreds of the pastors and teachers who have led…
Q.What is a proper Christian response to people who claim Christmas and other Christian celebrations are pagan? A. First, if we are honest, we are forced to acknowledge that aspects…
Multigenerational faithfulness. . . . Biblical patriarchy. . . . Family integrated church.” I thought I was hearing a foreign language. As I listened to the zealous young man across…
Q. I can’t understand 2 Corinthians 8:3. It appears that these believers, giving “beyond their ability,” were going into debt, and the Bible forbids indebtedness. A. The verse reads, “For…
DES MOINES, Iowa—A team of moms from Saylorville Baptist Church have sponsored their annual Wee Ones Care & Share program, an evangelistic outreach designed to meet the physical and spiritual…
Articles included in this issue: The Northern Baptist Situation Studies in First Corinthians Studies in the Revelation Pastoral Theology God’s Highway in Brazil November 1943 (6.65 MB)
Article is taken from the February 1984 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Jack Keep Seeing Gifts in Their Context (1.04 MB)
1961 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The House Non-American Activities Committee
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa—The Iowa Regular Baptist Camp has hosted their third Community Day More than 650 guests from the surrounding communities attended the open house, participating in the camp’s zip…
Articles included in this issue: Facts for Baptists to Face Studies in First Corinthians Studies in the Revelation Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology God’s Highway in Brazil October 1943 (6.71…
Article is taken from the June 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by R. Larry Overstreet At the Center: Rethinking Ordination (1.64 MB)
1961 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Moving Picture and Television Industries
Articles included in this issue: The Tragedy of a Mistaken Leadership Pastoral Theology Studies in First Corinthians Studies in Genesis Flashes from Foreign Fields September 1943 (5.29 MB)
Article is taken from the July 2002 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Bill Smallman and Vernon Rosenau At the Center: Islam: Submission or Subversion? (1.39 MB)
1961 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Federal Aid to Parochial Schools
HORSEHEADS, New York—The Empire State Fellowship and Regular Baptist Press are combining efforts to provide great spiritual refreshment and valuable church training in the Fall Conference held at First Baptist…
PANORA, Iowa—Dr. John M. Polson, 83, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2008, at the Panora Nursing and Rehab Center. The funeral for Dr. Polson was held…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Pray for the Hindals Chris and Deb Hindal of GARBC International Ministries recently departed for a five-week ministry trip to India, Indonesia, Mynmar, and Thailand. Please pray for their strength,…
Make a Difference at the Polls! Our National Elections will soon occur. As Christians we have a responsibility to influence society through our vote. Church leaders, encourage your people to…
Talents For Christ New Category Talents For Christ (TFC) directors from several states and GARBC personnel participated in a September 16th web meeting to plan for the upcoming TFC competition….
Missionary Home for Rent Fully-furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath, ranch-style home in Creston, Iowa. Home includes 1,200 square feet in the upper and finished lower levels, plus a deck and attached garage,…
Articles included in this issue: What God Thinks about Heresy Studies in Genesis From the Garbage Heap to Eternal Glory The Phoenix Baptist Bible Institute Pastoral Theology Studies in the…
Article is taken from the February 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by S. C. Lovelady At the Center: Let None of God’s Words Fall to the Ground (1.02…
1961 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Bishop Pike and the NCCC
LONDON, Ohio—The bike ride was supposed to be a pleasant fall ride along Ohio’s wonderful Little Miami Scenic Trail, until a leftover storm from Hurricane Ike left the bikers pedaling…
SMITHVILLE, Ohio—On Saturday, September 20, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosted its annual Festival of Choirs. The PHBC choir was joined by choirs from Youngs Corner’s Fellowship Baptist, Wadsworth, and Christian…
CRESTON, Iowa— Gordon A. Lewis, a long-time pastor of GARBC churches in New York and Pennsylvania, has died. He was 92. A memorial service was held September 22, 2008, at…
LAKELAND, Fla.—Jack and Linwood McCurry celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a 25-day visit with their two daughters and a visit to Trinity…
HAZEL PARK, Mich.—The Eastern Regional Fellowship of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual combined worship service on Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2008, in the facilities of…
TEMPE, Ariz.—Grace Baptist Church held a creation-themed Vacation Bible School at the end of July, the first VBS Grace held in several years. The church’s beautiful new LED sign helped…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—The Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics has released the Summit Statement on Dispensational Hermenuetics, a formal summary that resulted from meetings held Sept. 24-25 on the campus of Baptist…
DES MOINES, Iowa—Three Des Moines retirees have spent the last twenty years laying tile for various ministries, including twelve churches, two camps, and Faith Baptist Bible College. The group includes…
1960 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Roman Catholicism and High Political Offices
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—More than twenty college professors, seminary professors, and ministry leaders have met for the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics, held on the campus of Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit,…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—“Don’t be sloppy when talking about theology,” Charles Ryrie said to students gathered for the 15th Barndollar Lectureship Series, held this week at Baptist Bible Seminary. “If you…
Article is taken from the December 1997 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Gary T. Meadors At the Center: The Jesus Seminar (1.72 MB)
Articles included in this issue: Northern Baptist Convention Splits Over Foreign Board Studies in Genesis Studies in Revelation Studies in First Corinthians Pastoral Theology July 1943 (6.92 MB)
Article is taken from the October 1997 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mark B. Blocher At the Center: Rebuilding People (1.00 MB)
Articles included in this issue: Christ and the Crisis of Sin The Eleventh Annual Conference of the GARBC Pastoral Theology Eternal Security: The Devil’s Last Stand National Association of Evangelicals…
GRETNA, Neb.—Gretna Baptist Church graduated from mission status in a ceremony held at the church on Sept. 7, exactly eleven years after its first meeting. Peter Jenks, the regional fields…
CHICAGO—In an effort to help the children’s ministries of another Chicago-based ministry, Regular Baptist Press has donated more than 70 Vacation Bible School Rescue Zone Super Kits to the Pacific…
TOLEDO, Ohio—Pastor Bruce and Ellen Snyder have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, marking the event with a reception at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The five Snyder children—Brenda Shawver, Bruce, Brent, Beth…
Years ago a minister was called “the parson,” meaning “the person.” He was a VIP. He was honored as the preacher of the gospel, a molder of public opinion, and…
Q. How does one answer an amillennialist to prove Christ will reign a literal thousand years on earth? Revelation 20 clearly says so, but that is only the beginning of…
Over the years, fundamentalism has lacked a strong self-critical voice,” says Aaron Blumer, the new publisher of www.SharperIron.org. “We have not had people who are willing to challenge our own…
1960 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. National Council of Churches and Objectionable Literature
NEW YORK—Senior Saints from 20 churches of the Empire State Fellowship have returned from a weeklong (September 9-15) trip in the Colorado Rockies, hosted by Christian Charter Tours (Master’s Touch)…
LOWPOINT, Ill.—The annual men’s retreat of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches took place at Camp Manitoumi on August 22 and 23, with approximately 80 men in attendance. Bernie…
Article is taken from the May 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel At the Center: The Ten Commandments for Today?–Part 4 (810 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Why I Can No Longer Fellowship with the Northern Baptist Convention and Affiliated Bodies “No Fire” Pastoral Theology Who Are the Agitators? Facts for Baptists…
1960 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Anti-Obscenity Bill Endorsed
The devil is cunning in his attack upon the Lord’s servants. The country of Kenya is suffering from famine conditions which have spawned much violence in the country. Our dear…
HORSEHEADS, N.Y.–Call it a new twist on the summer’s trend toward “staycations.” Rather than traveling on a lengthy, gas-guzzling missions trip, First Baptist of Horseheads, N.Y. had their teens stay…
Hurricane Ike is approaching the Houston area, home of Cypress Pointe Baptist Church. Pastor Buzz Fanion asks us to to pray that God would breakdown or eliminate the power of…
Raised on an Ontario farm in a family of ten children, George Hunt planted four Baptist churches in Canada before he turned thirty. After moving to the United States in…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Red China
LaGRANGE, Ohio—Doctors never thought Terry Carroll would live to see today — let alone yesterday and the day before.That’s because on Jan. 22, the retired state trooper and deputy registrar…
Articles included in this issue: “An Issue of the Present Hour” Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Highlights of Joshua April 1943 (6.83 MB)
Article is taken from the April 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel At the Center: The Ten Commandments for Today–Part 3 (799 KB)
Article is taken from the April 1970 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by L. George Hunt Does Conversational Prayer Meet Our Need? (638 KB)
Article is taken from the September 1982 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by L. George Hunt Foretaste of the Fruit (480 KB)
WAKEFIELD, Mich.—For a week at the end of August, the parsonage of Calvary Baptist Church in Wakefield looked more like a rooming house—temporary home to five members of the Hesperia…
FLINT, Mich.—Fifteen thousand runners come from all over the world to run in the Bobby Crim Road Race, and members of South Baptist Church of Flint are there to hand…
1960 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. American Baptist Convention and National Council of Churches
WELLINGTON, Ohio—Two GARBC churches have partnered for a gospel outreach ministry at the Lorain County Fair. More than 150 volunteers from First Baptist Church of Wellington, Ohio, and First Baptist…
BREESPORT, N.Y.—More than three hundred and New York teenagers have met at Breesport Baptist Church for an Empire State Fellowship activity called The Gathering, an end-of-summer activity designed to fire-up…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Prayer Support Available You can encourage and support a fellow pastor and his family or garner prayer for an upcoming church event through GARBC PrayerLink. Please submit your written prayer…
RBP Blazes New Path Good curriculum is important for effective instruction. Have you tried Regular Baptist Press curriculum lately? RBP’s new curriculum lines are teacher friendly and student engaging, while…
Keep in Touch on Facebook Check out what’s new on the GARBC Facebook group! Jim Vogel seeks input on 2009 GARBC Annual Conference workshops Get connected with fellow “GARBCers” Not…
Video, Audio, Lighting Success by Todd Gathany, Onpoint Designs Is your church struggling to get a handle on its audio, video, and lighting? Many ways exist to build a successful…
Throughout the course of life, parents make a variety of decisions that impact the lives of their children. This morning my wife and I had to make several decisions regarding…
The process of finding the man of God’s choosing for pastoral leadership in a church is a challenging one. In independent churches like ours, the time commitment and sometimes frustrating…
(DVD) Iowa Family Policy Center (www.ifpc.org), 3 minutes, $7 suggested donation It’s only three minutes long, but this DVD sends a powerful message concerning the importance of exercising our citizenship…
Understanding the Meaning of Every Prophetic Passage TIM LAHAYE and ED HINDSON, GEN. EDS. Harvest House, 557 Pages, Hardcover, $24.99 If you have ever thought it would be great to…
Because Marriage Lasts a Lifetime MARTHA PEACE and JOHN CROTTS P & R Publishing, 120 Pages, Paper, $9.99 Tying the Knot Tighter was produced out of a concern that couples…
The Journey of a Pilgrim DVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 42 minutes, $15.99 Here is a short but interesting and informative documentary on the man who will probably live on as…
A Biblical Handbook for New Testament Missions DWIGHT TOMLINSON and PAUL CHAPPELL Striving Together (www.strivingtogether.com), 201 Pages, Paper, $14.95 This book might interest you if you are not particularly acquainted…
Shepherd Press (www.shepherdpress.com), 188 Pages, Paper, $13.95 Many Christian parents are familiar with Tedd Tripp’s valuable earlier book Shepherding a Child’s Heart. Now comes this sequel. Why did the authors…
HAROLD J. SALA Harvest House, 269 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A book like this can be used greatly in minds that might otherwise be swayed by the bombardment of media stories…
THOMAS WHITE, JASON G. DUESING, and MALCOLM B. YARNELL III, EDS. Kregel, 261 Pages, Paper, $18.99 The editors and back cover reviewers are Southern Baptists, but most Baptists in leadership…
Article is taken from the March 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel At the Center: The Ten Commandments for Today?–Part 2 (921 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Johnson City–May 10 to 13 Studies in the Revelation High Lights of Joshua Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Pastoral Theology March 1943 (5.90 MB)
1960 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Air Force Manual
INDIANAPOLIS— Heather Hills Baptist Church has hosted their sixth annual Family Fun Fest, an event intended to communicate the love of Jesus Christ to the families living on the east…
Don LeMaster, pastor of the Brooklyn Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, will undergo cancer surgery on Wednesday, September 3. Pastor Don asks that we pray for his family and for the…
Article is taken from the February 2003 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Hermann J. Austel The Ten Commandments for Today?–Part 1 (768 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Acceptance with God Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Studies in the Revelation Arrid-zona Sunshine The Experience of the American Council with…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Federal Government and Education
NEW ORLEANS, La.—Chris and Deb Hindal joined a mission team from Florida and one from New Jersey during the week of August 10-16 at the Berean Bible Church to help…
DES MOINES, Iowa—Once again, Urbandale Baptist Church participated in the annual City of Urbandale July 4th parade, probably the best attended parade in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Highlighting the…
Article is taken from the July 1997 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Mike D. Stallard The Challenge of Progressive Dispensationalism (1.57 MB)
Articles included in this issue: The Message of the Waterpots Can Fundamental Baptists Now Cooperate With the Northern Baptist Convention? Can the Bible Be Proved? Expositions in the Songs of…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Social Concern
Forest Ranch, Calif.—Forest Ranch Baptist Church has recently completed a day camp for children in their community, organized by members of the church. “On the first day, we had more…
Merle Brock, wife of former OARBC Representative, Bill Brock, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, August 10, after suffering from Guillain Barre Syndrome. Merle was a beloved…
Articles included in this issue: Barnhouse and the American Council of Christian Churches Studies in Genesis Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Pastoral Theology Studies in The Revelation List of…
GLS Restructures Olympic Outreach The hotel rooms had been reserved in Beijing and the airline tickets were on hold. Twelve people had planned to distribute gospel literature to athletes and…
HORSEHEADS, N.Y.—First Baptist Church in Horseheads, N.Y., threw a party—a Family Fest block party attended by 275 visitors. Church organizers planned a one day gathering on their church parking lot…
To reach out and extend love to the community, First Baptist Church, Horseheads, New York, hosted a day-long block party that focused on creating interest about the church and meeting…
1961 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Liquor Traffic
Ellie Swigart, wife of Pastor Earl Swigart, Berea Baptist Church, Stevens Point, WI, is hospitalized with a serious illness. Please pray for Ellie’s recovery and for the medical staff as…
Dick Pettitt, veteran and beloved pastor in our Association family, has recently had surgery on his foot and is to have more surgery on it in the near future. Pastor…
FAIRFIELD GLADE, Tenn.—Fellowship Baptist Church rejoices over a new pavilion. A June ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication featured special guest speakers, including U.S. Congressman Lincoln Davis, Dr. David Little of Baptist…
Article is taken from the September 1973 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Merle R. Hull Introducing ‘Gospel Literature Services’ (299 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Facing the Facts American Council Wins Recognition for Its Commission on Chaplains Chaplains and That United Testimony Again Flashes from Foreign Fields November 1942 (5.68…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Imminent Return of Christ
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
GLS Beijing Olympic Endeavor The torch will soon be lit inaugurating the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. As the world gathers, the opportunities for significant eternal impact will providentially present themselves….
Summer Synergy Minstry ideas that work! Check out the summer issue of Synergy, the GARBC newsletter for pastors and wives, church leaders, and anyone interested in ministry. Topics include planning…
Annual Conference News for You Now is your opportunity to catch the Conference electronically! Check out the following links and plan now to attend the 2009 GARBC Annual Conference in…
Discipleship and church leadership seminar Blueprint Seminar, led by John and Daria Greening, will enable you to: Identify the 7 building blocks of spiritual maturity Discover the instructional essentials that…
In-depth Esther Ladies Bible Study Lisa Cowman and Julie Wescott, pastors’ wives at Columbus Road Baptist Church, Quincy, IL, have recently published a new Bible study for ladies, Esther…A Woman…
Eighty young adults, ages 18-28+, attended the first Empire State Fellowship CONNECT hosted recently by the Breesport Baptist Church, Breesport, New York. Guest speaker Dr. Jim Lytle, Vice President and…
Articles included in this issue: Why the GARBC Declared Itself in Fellowship With the American Council of Christian Churches Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology…
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y.—This year’s national conference of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association took place July 13-17, 2008, at the Double Tree Hotel. Pastors and lay workers enjoyed great music, dynamic…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Education
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Separation of Church and State
Articles included in this issue: How Far May We Go in Doctrine? Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology God’s Highway in Brazil Studies in the…
This issue marks twenty years of service for Norm Olson, our senior editor. We’re grateful for all that Norm has contributed over the years, but my personal favorite is his…
“He was a man of the land,” says Jim Frier as he drives us past a southeast Iowa farm that had been owned by Rolland and Gladys Benson. Pointing out…
This spring, many students with developmental disabilities graduated from high school, having enjoyed a variety of cutting-edge programs designed to meet their needs. But what is the next step? After…
They gathered at the river—a portable plastic river sitting in the corner of the former warehouse where New Life Baptist Church meets every Sunday. The five baptismal candidates walked behind…
Q. Why do believers, including Bible characters, have disagreements, when they all are supposedly indwelt by the same Holy Spirit? One would think that all of us would be in…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Civil Defense
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Guests at the 2008 GARBC Conference have donated hundreds of pounds of canned good and supplies to various Cedar Rapids relief organizations in a project organized by Baptist…
Summer sizzles with Synergy! View the July issue now. This GARBC e-newsletter for pastors and wives and ministry leaders provides great ideas for your ministry. Written by ministry leaders for…
Summer is sometimes associated with “summer reads”- books with lighter, fluffy content. While it is good to take time for rest and relaxation, the summer issue of Synergy comes to…
In my work as a United Parcel Service supervisor, I have seen that company leaders know the business they’re in and that they have measuring tools that indicate whether company…
Our Women’s Missionary Fellowship (WMF) ministry kicks off each September with our All Daughters Banquet. We enjoy a meal and a program in which we introduce our new officers, explain…
In the last three years, our ladies’ ministries have been brought under one umbrella called First Women’s Ministries. We have the following ministries by and to women: Ladies’ Bible Studies—comprises…
In my technology role at the GARBC Resource Center, I oversee 25+ websites. Over the last several years there has been a shift in website presentation and look. The term…
In my work as a Youth Summit community sponsor I help teens in the local school develop leadership projects that benefit our community. The students had noticed that communication between…
As sisters in Christ, it’s good to prompt each other to pray. The following suggestions are two simple ideas that can multiply the prayer effort of ladies in your church….
Nothing kills an audience’s interest faster than spotting the words “Slide 1 of 101” on the first screen of a PowerPoint presentation. As a pastor or church leader, you probably…
It is always a challenge to get kids to see “the big picture” of God’s working throughout Biblical history. The Hero of each Bible story—whether it’s David and Goliath, Noah…
Children at our church enjoyed a LEGO My Eggo activity and meal. We divided the children into three groups according to LEGO skill level. For the first couple of hours,…
Articles included in this issue: “The Lord’s Remembrancers” Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology What Price Tolerance! Profitable Losses August 1942 (4.71MB)
CARNATION, Wash.—Camp Gilead celebrated its 60th anniversary on Memorial Day with more than 550 people, including many local pastors, gathering to celebrate God’s handiwork over the years with activities, a…
ANKENY, Iowa—Jim Vogel, associate national representative of the GARBC, met with a group of 125 pastors at the recent 2008 GARBC Conference to outline the association’s increased efforts in supporting…
1958 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Spiritual Life in our Churches
STRYKER, Ohio—Daniel and Sharon Douglass celebrated 25 years of ministry at First Baptist Church of Stryker on June 8. Surprises planned for the day included Pastor and Sharon’s not having…
1959 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Grateful Appreciation
2008 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.Resolution on the CrossResolution Concerning IsraelResolution Expressing Gratitude
Read MoreThe following document outlining the proposed change to Section XIX, Rapture and Subsequent Events, in the Articles of Faith held by the GARBC was presented during the business meeting of…
Dr. Myron Houghton, senior professor of systematic theology at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary (Ankeny, Iowa), presented a workshop on Reformed theology at the 2008 GARBC Conference. Dr. Houghton has earned…
Articles included in this issue: Will Arizona Baptists Follow Through? Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in Revelation The Glory of Melchisedec July 1942…
ANKENY, Iowa—John Greening, national representative of the GARBC, announced the annual service awards during the closing session of the 2008 GARBC Conference. Recipients were nominated by members of their own…
ANKENY, Iowa—Messengers to the 2008 GARBC Conference have welcomed three new churches to the fellowship, approving them by unanimous vote during the business session on Thursday, June 26. Two congregations…
As a result of God’s sovereign choice, the people of Israel are beloved for the sake of the patriarchs (Romans 11:28). God entrusted them as a people with His oracles…
WHEREAS the subject of the cross of Christ is central and indispensable to the gospel (1 Cor. 1:17—2:2) and is vitally related to Bible doctrines such as substitutionary atonement, propitiation,…
As political candidates scramble to make high-profile statements while glossing over controversial ones, the power of words is evident. Even with the aid of press secretaries and speechwriters, politicians have…
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). Henry Wheeler Shaw added a twist to…
They allowed God’s Spirit to work in their children’s hearts and didn’t try to do His work for Him. They shared their children’s excitement when the children discovered Biblical truths…
New Life Baptist Church was planted with the help of a well-coordinated network: a church-planting missionary from the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, funds from Baptist Church Planters, and…
It all started in 1957, when Lawrence Cayton interrupted a Sunday School class party with a serious question: “Could this class possibly do something to help my child?” The Caytons…
DVD, Baptist Bible College & Seminary (www.bbc.edu), $11.75+3.00 shipping To observe the school’s 75th anniversary, BBC&S has produced this DVD to highlight the ways God has blessed the school in…
My top 8 suggestions about outdoor church signs Have one! The name of the church in big letters on the side of the building isn’t enough. An attractive sign out…
(DVD) GRIZZLY ADAMS (www.grizzlyadams.tv), $19.95 While this is not a religious production, its importance is high. It could help save the life of someone in your home or church. The…
EMILIE BARNES Harvest House, 192 Pages, Paper, $10.99 Believers need to act the best they can in various social situations, and this book offers a Christian context in manners and…
CHRISTOPHER CONE, GEN. ED. Tyndale Seminary Press (www.tyndale.edu), 492 Pages, Paper, $29.00 Christopher Cone is president of Tyndale Theological Seminary and Biblical Institute. The school, located in the Dallas–Fort Worth…
ROBERT PHILIP Banner of Truth (www.banneroftruth.org), 588 Pages, Paper, $19.00 If a statement on the back cover is true—that “there can be few Christians who changed the life of nations…
PETER A. STEVESON Journey Forth (www.bjupress.com), 136 Pages, Paper, $11.95 Author Peter Steveson taught personal evangelism at Bob Jones University for a number of years, and this book is a…
Rolland and Gladys Benson’s gift to Faith Baptist Bible College was announced as $7.5 million, easily the largest in the school’s history. As a result of the donation, the board…
We, the messengers of the churches in fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC), meeting for our 76th Annual Conference on the campus of Faith Baptist Bible…
Don LeMaster, pastor of Brooklyn Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, is undergoing radiation treatment for a malignant tumor in his upper chest. Please pray for the effectiveness of the treatment,…
Articles included in this issue: The Tenth Annual Conference Expositions in The Songs of Solomon Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in the Revelation June 1942 (5.64 MB)
ANKENY, Iowa—Conference guests sloshed through puddles and dodged heavy rains during the third day of the 2008 GARBC Conference. A full day of activities included sermons by Ariel Abadiano, James…
ANKENY, Iowa—More than 1,600 guests attended the Wednesday evening session of the 2008 GARBC Conference, singing together as Dr. Irv Van Hooser conducted a choir and orchestra in a memorable…
ANKENY, Iowa—The GARBC Council of Eighteen is a group of men elected by the voting messengers from Association churches. Council members serve a three-year term and can be re-elected to…
ANKENY, Iowa—Mayor Steve Van Oort welcomed messengers from Baptist churches across the country during the opening session of the 76th Annual Conference of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches,…
ANKENY, Iowa—As the floodwaters subsided in Cedar Rapids, one thing was clear: The annual conference of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches would not be meeting as scheduled in…
Colin Smith was an Old Testament scholar who was passionate about Biblical languages, innovative educational technology, and Bible translation. But he will be remembered for his commitment to mentoring and…
Teaching the Baptist distinctives will not answer all of our questions or solve all of our problems; it just points us in the right direction. Teaching the Baptist distinctives is…
Articles included in this issue: Shadow of the Federal Council Excerpts from a Missionary’s Diary No. 2 Studies in Genesis Pastoral Theology Studies in the Revelation Expositions in the Songs…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—The GARBC Annual Conference has been relocated to Ankeny, Iowa, in the aftermath of severe flooding at the original Cedar Rapids site. The tragic, destructive flooding affecting Cedar Rapids…
Articles included in this issue: Importance of a United Testimony Denominational Dictatorship Pastoral Theology Expositions in the Songs of Solomon The Capital Parade in the Light of Bible Prophecy April…
DES MOINES—Volunteer work crews have begun recovery efforts in the aftermath of storm and flood damage to three Iowa churches in Des Moines, Waverly, and Mason City. Michael Nolan, director…
Pray for churches in Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota that have experienced damage in church facilities or in family homes due to flooding. Towns along the Cedar River in Iowa;…
Dale Schatz, Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Chairman of the Arkansas Council of Five, recently underwent quadruple bypass surgery. Pray for Pastor Dale and for his…
Article is taken from the May 1986 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Honor Dr. and Mrs. Wood at Shepherds (352 KB) Learn about Shepherds Ministries, Union Grove, Wis.
Part 1—Articles included in this issue: The Incomparable Christ Jude’s Description of the Apostacy Expositions in the Songs of Solomon Pastoral Theology What America Needs To Do In This Present…
Article is taken from the January 1986 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. “With Tremendous Enthusiasm” (750 KB)
Article is taken from the Aug/Sept 1972 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rev. Andrew H. Wood Larry and His Friends (1.88 MB)
Shepherds Ministries of Union Grove, Wisconsin, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Here is a look back at some past articles. Article is taken from the November 1960 issue of the…
ELYRIA, Ohio—The women of of First Baptist Church have met for their their annual spring luncheon, held in the beautiful Garden Room at the nearby Oberlin Inn. Jeannie Vogel, the…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Reach Internationals in Your Community Do you have internationals in your community? Do you have a plan to reach them? Would like to increase your church’s direct involvement in international…
Defending Your Faith Ask Them Why by Jay Lucas, published by RBP, has been in such demand that the book is in its second printing. Ask Them Why provides Biblical…
Beat the High Cost of Fuel Did you know that Iowa has some of the least expensive gas in the U.S.? Come the GARBC Annual Conference and fill up your…
Recharge Your Batteries Do you grow weary in well doing? The GARBC Annual Conference is the perfect place to recharge your batteries! You will be spiritually refreshed by listening to…
Improve Ministry Effectiveness! Enhance the ability of your people to serve! Improve the ministry effectiveness of your church and help other like-minded churches receive training by hosting a RBP Training…
Vacation Bible School Missions Opportunity Pastor Richard Newell, Grace Baptist Church, Washington, Utah, is seeking assistance from a church youth group to conduct Vacation Bible School this summer. Dates for…
NEW HARTFORD, Iowa—A number of tornadoes struck northeastern Iowa on Sunday, May 25, destroying homes belonging to members of First Baptist Church, New Hartford. “The path of the tornado was…
Regular Baptist Press has recently released two out-of-print books by Ernest Pickering, available as free downloads.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Penn.—Dr. Howard Bixby has been honored with several events held to commemorate his 22 years of service at Baptist Bible College & Seminary. Among the activities where faculty,…
Addison, N. Y.—Dr. Mike Stallard, the new dean of Baptist Bible Seminary (Pennsylvania), has taught a recent Shop Talk on “Current Contentious Theological Issues” for the Empire State Fellowship. Forty…
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.—One hundred and eleven senior saints from Empire State Fellowship churches have traveled to Lehigh Valley, Penn., to visit fascinating sites in the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton area.
Article is taken from the March 1968 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Rembert B. Carter Are Baptists Protestants? (800 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Dangerous Desires The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The Controversy over Social Action Expositions in…
1958 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Opposition to Religious Monopoly
Lake in the Hills, Ill.—New Life Baptist Church in Lake in the Hills, Ill., observed its first baptismal service in its own facility last Sunday by baptizing five individuals following…
Article is taken from the December 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin Why I Am a Regular Baptist – David C. Little (1.24 MB)
Articles included in this issue: The Supreme Joy of a Minister The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The Controversy over…
Please pray for Pastor Garrison (Gary) Rice and his wife, Marty. Gary serves as pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Lancaster, Ohio. He is scheduled for surgery Tuesday, May 27,…
A clear strategy for placing the Great Commission at the forefront of our lives and ministries will be offered at this year’s GARBC Pre-Conference Seminar. As a special free-of-charge offer…
Articles included in this issue: The Menace of the Comic Magazine The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The Controversy over…
Article is taken from the October 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist – Tom Ruhlman (910 KB)
1957 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Youth Problem
ELYRIA, Ohio—(by Tom Alexander) “A Thousand Voices of Praise” have sung together as 30 churches in North Central Ohio met for the annual meeting of the Hebron Association of Regular…
SMITHVILLE, Ohio—Pleasant Hill Baptist Church has celebrated Rev. Stephen P. and Mary Jane Olsen’s 30th anniversary of ministering at PHBC. The Olsons began their ministry 1978, soon after Stephen completed…
Article is taken from the May 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist – Myron J. Houghton (2.47 MB)
Articles included in this issue: Fearing God But Serving Idols The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The Controversy over the…
1957 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Walter-Mccarran Act
Our international ministry partners in Myanmar have been severely affected by the hard-hitting cyclone. News outlets are reporting tens of thousands dead and scores of thousands still missing. Every dead…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Articles included in this issue: I Shall Not Want The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The Controversy over the Missionaries…
Article is taken from the February 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist – John Greening (479 KB)
PRINCETON, Ind.—Fire marshals in Princeton, Ind., have condemned the bell tower and auditorium of First Baptist Church in the aftermath of an earthquake on April 17. Widely reported in the…
“I am a Christian Hebraist who has studied the Tanach for nearly fifty years,” was the way “Bernie” Northrup described himself in 2001. “I have taught it in the Hebrew,…
In 1790, the same year the United States generated its first Federal Population Census, John Asplund compiled his Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in America. Having a great desire…
Increased relationship problems, financial burdens, emotional stressors, and social challenges in tandem with decreased physical wellness, vocational satisfaction, and mental health—who couldn’t use some sort of secret formula to make…
Q. Is marriage a covenant? A. I assume you are not asking about so-called covenant marriage, which has been in the news. In contrast to a “traditional” marriage in which…
Two hundred teens attended the final day of Empire State Fellowship’s 2008 regional youth seminars, held at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. For the series of four regional seminars,…
1957 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Budget of the US Information Agency
Ruby, the six-month-old daughter of Associate Pastor Trent and Lydia Hol, was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer. Ruby underwent a MIBG scan and had surgery for removal…
“More Love to Thee” SHARON JAMES Banner of Truth Trust, 241 Pages, Hardcover, $24.00 This is the biography of the writer of one of our most-treasured hymns, “More Love to…
Sallman’s Head of Christ DVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 47 minutes, $15.99 (VHS, $2.99) This is a fascinating documentary concerning one of the most beloved, recognized, and distributed portraits that has…
ROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism Press (www.biblicalevangelist.org/store), 191 Pages, Paper, $9.85 A Bible study on the book of Nehemiah would be enhanced by this work, which focuses on the ten…
Why I Am Not a Purpose-Driven Pastor LARRY DeBRUYN Moeller Printing (order from www.frbaptist.org), 280 Pages, Paper, $14.95 Much of this book is DeBruyn’s personal testimony of what he has…
Discovering the Levels of Biblical Relationships Among Believers RICHARD I. GREGORY and RICHARD W. GREGORY IFCA Press (1-800-347-1840), 218 Pages, Paper, $12.95 The association known as the Independent Fundamental Churches…
Princeton, IN Church Suffers Damage On April 17 an earthquake measuring 5.2 jolted First Baptist Church members awake at 4:37 CDT. After church members surveyed the damage in their homes,…
Getting Better Together Interested in growing your church? creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors? rejuvenating your children’s program? articulating a Baptist perspective on reformed theology? All these topics and more…
Young Pastors to Meet Pastors, enter June 26, 5:00 p.m. into your calendar now! A get together of young pastors, wives, and children is being planned for Thursday evening at…
Meet Conference Speaker Jerry Lancaster, pastor of Starkey Road Baptist Church, Seminole, Florida, will be a featured main session and workshop speaker on Wednesday, June 25, at the GARBC Conference….
Issues in Church Music Today PAUL S. JONES P & R Publishing, 316 Pages, Paper, $16.99 Here’s a book that everyone involved with church music ought to read. The writer,…
Subscriptions are Up! While many periodicals are facing drastic declines in the number of subscribers, the Baptist Bulletin gained 106 subscribers last month. Praise the Lord! Don’t miss a single…
“Hola! Mi nombre es Chris.” Since becoming the director of the GARBC’s International Ministries in 2006, Chris Hindal has learned to say “hello” in thirteen languages. Earlier this year he…
We gathered on a bright Saturday afternoon in the backyard around a table with a festive cake and bowls of nachos. It was a party for a young boy, and…
A new buzzword in the marketing industry is “Alpha Mom.” A recent USA Today article describes these women as “educated, tech savvy, Type A moms with a common goal: mommy…
Two years ago, as the first church meeting was dismissed and the congregation filed out of a rented room at the YMCA, one of the guests stopped to talk to…
When Ernest Pickering wrote Biblical Separation in 1979, fundamentalism had not yet benefited from the dozens of academic studies that would be produced in the 1980s and ’90s. Most fundamentalist…
How a Pleasing Exterior Attracts Your Community Real estate professionals know that initial impressions can be huge factors for potential buyers. What a home looks like at first glance—its curb…
Stretching nearly eight hundred miles from north to south, the sheer size of California gave us cause for concern when the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches unanimously affirmed Ron’s…
Before school started this morning, my youth group students met together, even though they attend several different schools and some are homeschooled. We met online—at Facebook.com. “I check my Facebook…
Articles included in this issue: The Seeking Elements in a Personal Christian Experience The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 – The…
Article is taken from the February 2005 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist – Craig Golden (1.55 MB)
1957 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Roman Catholic Intolerance
TOLEDO, Ohio—The high school band from Emmanuel Christian School has just returned from a music tour through Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The group is led by Ms. Yvonne Youngblood, music…
St. Johns, Mich.—Ronald J. Sischo, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, St. Johns, Mich., has been deployed to Kuwait with his unit of the US Navy Reserves. Pastor Sischo, 52,…
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich.—April 20, 2008 was Adoption Sunday at the First Baptist Church, which both received into membership and commissioned to the mission field Bill and Natalie Taylor and Ken…
TOLEDO, Ohio—Emmanuel Baptist Church has ordained Keith Easton for the gospel ministry; he and his wife, Theresa, have served at the church for several years. Keith attended the University of…
MODESTO, Calif.—On Sunday, April 13, 2008, dedicated a new church building. Started just 6 ½ years ago in 2001, SGBC held services in two rented buildings. The day’s theme and…
BREMERTON, Wash.—The Baptist Network Northwest and the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for the Western States Spring Conference and individual Annual Meetings, April 17–19, 2008, at the Kitsap…
ORLAND PARK, Ill.—Every teacher wants to impact students’ lives! Alex Bauman and Andrea Farlow, seminar leaders for Regular Baptist Press, recently helped a group of Sunday School teachers toward that…
WAVERLY, Iowa—In appreciation of twenty years of faithful service, First Baptist Church members and friends held a special recognition for Pastor and Mrs. Brian L. Wilkins on Sunday, March 30,…
A day of celebration! You have embarked on your new career with much excitement and a bit of trepidation. You’ve taken an immense step, but you know that this is…
Article is taken from the October 2004 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Why I Am a Regular Baptist – Richard VanHeukelum (620 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Behold the Lamb of God The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-The Controversy over Ministry and Officialdom…
GENOA CITY, Wisc.—Anchor Baptist Church was privileged to host Jim Vogel at their spring Bible conference, April 13-16, 2008. Jim spoke in all the Sunday services as well as each…
1957 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Labor Management
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Children in Greece are like children everywhere: fun-loving, experimenting, learning from their parents and their peers, influenced by their culture, and spiritually lost. It is unlawful in Greece to…
Vacaville, Calif.—In a day and age when worship styles can be a touchy issue, the members of Orchard Avenue Baptist Church, Vacaville, California, have embraced a unique team of worship…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—More than 300 pastors and church workers attended the first Church Ministries Conference at Baptist Bible College & Seminary. Nearly 50 churches were represented at the conference, held…
OMAHA, Neb.—On the weekend of March 7 and 8, 155 teens and 25 sponsors from 13 Nebraska churches participated in the tenth anniversary annual March Madness youth rally in Nebraska,…
Please pray for the staff of Regular Baptist Press as they are in the process of revising children’s Sunday School curriculum for five age groups simultaneously. Staff members are working…
Articles included in this issue: The Blood of Christ for a Blood Shedding World The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-The Controversy…
Lake in the Hills, Ill.—New Life Baptist Church celebrated its ten-year anniversary and graduation to self-supporting status during a special “Graduation Sunday” on March 30th. The church was started by…
New Life Baptist Church, Lake in the Hills, Illinois, celebrated their ten-year anniversary and graduation to self-supporting status during a special “Graduation Sunday” on March 30th. The church was started…
Article is taken from the November 1998 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Shawna McElwain Once I Could See, but Now I Am Blind (2.10 MB)
Articles included in this issue: Pontiac 1941 – Waterloo 1942 The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-The Controversy Over Ministry and Officialdom…
Do you know of someone who you esteem highly because of his or her ministry? The GARBC Annual Service Awards allow us to celebrate the dedication of servants who love…
Articles included in this issue: How God Uses War The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920-What is a Baptist Church? Pastoral Theology…
Article is taken from the April 1995 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Henry M. Morris Progressive Creationism (758 KB)
1956 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Russian Baptist Clergy
The Living Word was the theme of the second annual Bible conference and pastors’ seminar hosted by West Cannon Baptist Church, Belmont, Michigan, February 25-27, 2008. Speakers at the conference…
A review by John Greening An unusual documentary film is scheduled for nationwide release on April 18. If the film gains the anticipated audience traction, it has the potential to…
BELMONT, Mich.—On February 25-27, 2008, West Cannon Baptist Church hosted their annual Bible conference and pastors’ seminar. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Living Word.” Speakers at the…
BRITTON, Mich.—On St. Patrick’s Day this year, Britton Bethel Baptist Church held and underwrote a Community Leadership Dinner which became the talk of the town (population 750). More than 50…
Kids love the GARBC Conference! Not only do they make new friends and eat out in restaurants, but they have fun times learning about God’s Word! This year’s specially-designed children’s…
Honor a Deserving Saint! Did you intend to nominate a servant for the GARBC Annual Service Award and never got around to doing so? You still have an opportunity! The…
Serve the Lord with Excellence! Andrea Farlow…Alex Bauman…Mel Walker…all are names of superb seminar leaders. Sit under their instruction at a Regular Baptist Press BuildUP Seminar and learn more about…
Good Men Wanted! Help the GARBC in its leadership search. Your church may nominate men for the Council of 18. Council elections will be held this June at the Annual…
No Old Guys Allowed Did you know that pastors under the age of 40 are planning a get-together at the Conference? Even if you have passed the fourth decade of…
Employment Opportunities at GARBC Resource Center Regular Baptist Ministries provides ministry-focused people with the opportunity to serve the Lord on a national and international scope. Regular Baptist Resource Center is…
Articles included in this issue: Pontiac, Michigan, May 12-15 The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920–The Controversy Over Faith and Practice Pastoral…
1956 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Necessity of a National Defense
MARILLA, N.Y.—The Empire State Fellowship rejoices with the 1,340 teens and sponsors who attended the “Basic Training ’08: Defend and Serve” (1 Peter 3:13-17) youth seminars on March 14 and…
METAMORA, Ill.—Germantown Hills Baptist Church, Metamora, Ill., recently hosted a LEGO My Eggo event, where children were invited to bring their appetites and LEGO building skills to the table. The…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The annual Church Ministries Conference sponsored by the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches took place on March 7-8, with the theme “Masterfully Motivated.” Calvary Baptist Church…
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa–A group of ladies from Willow Creek Baptist Church in West Des Moines, Iowa have provided Alpha Women’s Center with fleece blankets for the baby baskets given…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Jim Vogel and John Greening recently hosted a think tank for a small group of young Baptist leaders who met together at the GARBC Ministry Resource Center. They worked…
Dan Rase, youth pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Ohio, age 43, suffered a fatal heart attack at approximately 4:00 a.m., March 17. Pray for Dan’s wife, Joyce, their young daughter,…
By now many churches understand the importance and value of establishing web presence. For over a decade most congregations have utilized the “real time” benefits of e-mail to communicate with…
WESTFIELD, Wis.—Camp Fairwood of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches reports serious damage to several cabins and their contents as the result of what could be more than 100…
TUCSON, Ariz.—Pastor Steve Carter reports that Sonoran Desert Baptist Church has now met in its new facility the last four Sundays, the furnishings are coming along little by little, the…
Article is taken from the July 1959 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by David Nettleton If I Were the Devil (1.05 MB)
Articles included in this issue: “Where Are the Nine?” The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920–The Controversy Over the Schools Pastoral Theology…
Excerpt from The Blogging Church: Sharing the Story of Your Church Through Blogs BRIAN BAILEY with TERRY STORCH, John Wiley & Sons, 199 Pages, Paper, $19.95 There are two very…
FLINT, Mich.— Pastor Will Payne and South Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, have received a community award from Priority Children, a Genesee County, Michigan social services organization. The church was presented…
What do you call it when 100 teens come together for one crazy night of activities, food, and fun? In the Delmarva Baptist Fellowship (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) it is called…
CRESAPTOWN, Md.—James Stargel, pastor of student ministries, was ordained to the gospel ministry by Calvary Baptist Church on March 2, 2008. Rev. Bruce McBride, Sr., pastor of Calvary, gave the…
AMES, Iowa—More than forty representatives from Iowa churches have met to examine Pastor Will Hatfield of Campus Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa. The ordination council asked questions about theological and practical…
Sharing the Story of Your Church through Blogs BRIAN BAILEY with TERRY STORCH, John Wiley & Sons, 199 Pages, Paper, $19.95 If you want to educate yourself better on this…
Articles included in this issue: Will the Church Go Through the Great Tribulation? The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 The Group…
Article is taken from the March 1957 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Robert T. Ketcham Christianity Today–An Analysis (733 KB)
1956 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Roman Catholic Persecutions in Columbia, South America
1956 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Autonomy and Independence of the Local Church
SPRING LAKE, Fla.—Spring Lake Baptist Church celebrated a mortgage burning on Sunday, January 27, with Dr. Gerald Webber and Pastor Ronald Smith as the special speakers. Dr. Webber, who was…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Be a Blessing to Those who have Blessed! Nominate worthy adults and teens for the GARBC Annual Service Award who have exemplified humble, faithful service for the Lord through local…
Alive! Thriving! Purposeful! Do these three words describe your church’s educational program? Let ministry leaders at Regular Baptist Press help your church develop exciting and effective instruction. Encourage teachers and…
Regular Baptists Across the Country March 1 EMARBC Men Modeling the Master Conference, Flint, MI 1 Volleyball Jamboree, Madison, WI 3 IL-MO Book Club, Peoria Region 4 IL-MO Book Club,…
First-time Vocational Ministry Families Register Free! Are you in vocational ministry and have never been to a GARBC Annual Conference? This is the year to come! The 2008 Conference offers…
Job Openings at GARBC Resource Center Do you know of an individual who would like to direct his or her vocational knowledge and skill into full-time service in a nonprofit…
C. Raymond Buck, a pastor and missionary who served as president of Baptist Mid-Missions, died on February 29. He suffered a serious stroke on January 26 from which he never…
by C. Raymond Buck My parents, long before they were saved, had a sincere interest in church and the Christian faith. That interest eventually brought the family into close relationship…
Article is taken from the May 1978 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by C. Raymond Buck The Serpent of Our Society(639 KB)
Article is taken from the December 1975 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by C. Raymond Buck Well-Come…Pretty Mother! (1.43 MB)
Articles included in this issue: Wounding Words The Conflict Between the Modernists and the Fundamentalists in the Northern Baptist Convention Since 1920 Pastoral Theology His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful…
GREG SPECK Moody Publishers, 251 Pages, Paper, $12.99 Here’s a book for teenagers to read concerning sexual issues that they face (though parents could profit from reading the book too)….
Resisted and Repulsed JOHN OWEN Banner of Truth Trust, 118 Pages, Paper, $10.00 Matthew 26:41 reads, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but…
A Record of Crucial Change in the Years 1950 to 2000 IAIN H. MURRAY & BANNER OF TRUTH (www.banneroftruth.org), 342 Pages, Hardcover, $23.00 Readers interested in the developments of fundamentalism…
PAUL A. MARSHALL, ED. Rowman & Littlefield, 499 Pages, Paper, $59.95 Here’s an up-to-date assessment of religious freedom, country by country. Each country is given a numerical ranking to indicate…
Are We on the Brink of World War III? TIM LAHAYE and ED HINDSON Harvest House, 262 Pages, Hardcover, $24.99 The instability of our world prior to the Rapture drives…
DVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 187 Minutes, $15.99 Here are five dramatized testimonies of Muslim men and women who have trusted Jesus Christ after coming to the truth without any prior…
MICHAEL TODD WILSON and BRAD HOFFMANN IVP Books, 265 Pages, Paper, $16.00 The writers of this book have a unique ministry—they work with dropout pastors. Listening to the stories of…
When Del Mohler heard the weather report the morning of January 16, 2008, he knew it was going to be a long day for him, his wife, and two of…
For thirty-four years I was an unsaved “dead man walking,” but I didn’t know it. I was dead in my sins, and God’s condemnation was upon me. I was successful…
Richard Weeks (1918–1993) was the dean of faculty at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wisconsin, where he taught for twenty years. Like this month’s author Colin Smith, Weeks believed…
When my family and I arrived in Germany after our 2002 furlough, we could purchase one euro for one dollar. The exchange had been slowly worsening, with the slide becoming…
Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the pastor who got into an angry argument with a disgruntled deacon in the lobby after church one Sunday. Voices were raised. Fingers were…
Q. Which of these two words should we use—“sin” or “sins”? Is there any difference between the two? A. A fine passage to observe is 1 John 1:8 and 9:…
Q. How did the word “Easter” get into Scripture? Easter has pagan connotations. A. Acts 12:4 is the single use of the word “Easter” in Scripture (KJV). The Greek pascha…
GARY, Indiana—Seven members of Grace Baptist Church flew to Lima, Peru, on January 22, 2008, for a week of ministry to Iglesia Bautista LA FE (Faith Baptist Church) and Baptist…
Amherst, OHIO–Sensing a need to find God’s direction for the church, Faith Baptist Church of Amherst gathered a group of about 50 people to participate in a strategic planning session…
BINGHAMTON, N.Y.—Sponsored by the Empire State Fellowship and held at the Central Baptist Church, a Men’s Adventure on February 22 and 23 drew 676 men from 89 churches to attend….
When we do a Christmas Eve service, we like to keep things quiet and worshipful. We dim the lighting and use lots of candles. We prefer to use simple accompaniments…
Arlington Heights, Ill.—A group of students from First Baptist Church, Arlington Heights, Illinois, recently volunteered with an organization called “Feed my Starving Children.” When the group arrived to assemble the…
Pray for many young people in GARBC churches who are making important decisions this week that profoundly affect their futures. Many teens are choosing to register for Talents For Christ…
Article is taken from the April 1950 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Howard M. Ervin A Reexamination of 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 (1.12 MB)
Articles included in this issue: God’s Christmas Gift to You The Capital Parade in the Light of Bible Prophecy God’s Highway in Brazil Flashes from Foreign Fields December 1940 (4.72…
1955 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Present Moral Situation (23KB)
THE VILLAGES, Fla.—Growth in a church’s congregation is a good thing, but for Tri County Baptist Church in Lady Lake, its huge growth over the past five years required building…
Article is taken from the June 1982 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Bryce B. Augsburger Do Fundamentalists No Longer Need to Fear the Dark Shadow of Modernism? (1.37MB)
Articles included in this issue: The Value of Convictions The Making of Ministers The Capital Parade in the Light of Bible Prophecy The Ministry of a Silent God November 1940…
ANKENY, Iowa—On Monday, February 11, U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R.) spoke in the chapel service of Faith Baptist Bible College. Senator Grassley shared his testimony of faith in Christ and…
1955 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Temperance (35KB)
GRETNA, Nebraska—On Saturday, January 26, the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Annual Winter Games Youth Rally. Approximately 100 teens and sponsors from churches in Omaha, Lincoln, Nebraska…
PORTAGE, Mich.—Berean Baptist Church was the site of a February 4 ordination council that convened to examine Pastor Jon McGinnis, who has been serving as pastor of student ministries at…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Best Practices Conference for Local Church Ministries Best practices for building local church ministries will be the focus of a wide-ranging event, Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, at…
Give Teens Positive Press Churches in our Association have students who are outstanding young people. We would like to honor students who demonstrate outstanding Christian character and service at home,…
Job Openings at GARBC Resource Center At Regular Baptist Resource Center our people are our most valuable asset. We desire to be a place where employees enjoy coming to work,…
Reserve your Room Now! 2008 GARBC Annual Conference promises to be packed with excellent speakers, relevant workshops, soul-stirring music, family adventures, and great down-home fellowship. The Conference hotel, Crowne Plaza…
Become better at what you do… and encourage your church people to improve their ministry skills! Learn how you might more effectively teach God’s Word and engage people in serving…
Warm up your brain cells this winter! Synergy is ready for your viewing! This GARBC e-newsletter for pastors and wives and ministry leaders provides great ideas for your ministry. Written…
During the recent Christmas season, many churches hosted Christmas Eve services in which they reflected on the gift of Jesus Christ, and shared the gospel with guests from their communities….
Do ladies in your church have special hobbies? Why not turn their hobbies into outreach opportunities? The format is simple: Women get together once or twice a month to work…
Often deacons begin serving in their office with little training or experience, nor do they possess a working knowledge of Baptist history and distinctives. As a church planter, my goal…
In this age of postmodernism, much has been said about the emerging church movement. This movement has influenced the way believers do church, read and interpret the Bible, and think…
Recently my husband and I attended a child dedication service at Faith Baptist Church, Winfield, Illinois, in which our grandson and our daughter and her husband took part. The service…
A well-respected and loved veteran pastor, Joe Bower, has spent the latter portion of his ministry career in helping churches during times between pastors. He offers the following overview of…
Many people today doubt the relevance of God’s Word. They would rather read USA Today, Time, or Newsweek than the Bible. They believe that the Bible is outdated and irrelevant…
A Big Thank-You! Praise! A special thank-you to the following churches for increasing their financial support of the Association: Germantown Hills Baptist Church, Metamora, Illinois, Pastor Robert Fields Memorial Baptist…
Dear Olivia, Happy Birthday! I am writing this letter to you on the day of your Parent-Child Dedication at Faith Baptist Church. As you read this letter, you are celebrating…
Everybody can do it! Is your church small? Does it have limited resources? That’s our church, but our bridge-building and outreach can go against the “big boys.” We focus on…
We are writing this note from home today due to an intense blizzard that has paralyzed the greater Chicago area. The GARBC Resource Center is closed. Announcements on television advise…
Our Man to Man ministry is designed to provide accountability and encouragement to men in the church. We want men to have good friends and not succumb to the isolationism…
A greeting from Jeannie Vogel, GARBC women’s ministries coordinator: Hi! Allow me to introduce myself. I am a recent addition to the staff at the Regular Baptist Ministry Resource Center….
As I hear the Scriptures being read publicly, I shudder at the lack of preparation that sometimes precedes the oral reading of God’s Word. Paul admonished Timothy to “give attention…
Articles included in this issue: God’s Complete Remedy for Man’s Complete Ruin The Pledged Presence or Forsaken Never How Safe is the Salvation of the Saint? The Capital Parade in…
1955 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Separation (25KB)
GARY, Ind.—Seven members of Grace Baptist Church flew to Lima, Peru, on January 22, 2008, for a week of ministry to Iglesia Bautista LA FE (Faith Baptist Church) and Baptist…
GARY, Ind.—Seven members of Grace Baptist Church flew to Lima, Peru, on January 22, 2008, for a week of ministry to Iglesia Bautista LA FE (Faith Baptist Church) and Baptist…
Calvary Baptist Church, Cresaptown, Maryland General Scope Ensure the integrity of all fiscal operations is above reproach. Pastoral staff member answering directly to senior Pastor and the Deacon of Finance…
Articles included in this issue: Why Was Christ a Carpenter? The Gospel Packed in Pearls The Home in Perilous Times When Baptists Cease to Be Baptists September 1940 (4.91 MB)
1955 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Evangelism (28KB)
TAYLOR, Mich.—Evangel Baptist Church celebrated a special weekend January 18–20, with John Greening, GARBC national representative, speaking at the Deacons and Wives Banquet Friday evening, and he and his wife,…
Rolland and Gladys Benson, who were faithful members of Prairie Flower Baptist Church, Washington, Iowa, before going to be with the Lord, have left approximately $7.5 million to the ministries…
LAKE ANN, Mich.—Lake Ann Camp, which has blessed churches for 60 years, reports that its annual Freeze Out, a winter retreat for junior and senior high youth groups, was a…
FROM THE CARIBBEAN—Senior saints from Maranatha Village in Sebring, Florida, and from the Empire State (New York) Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches came together January 13-19 to enjoy Christian fellowship…
Article is taken from the November 1977 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim Since We Last Met (1.53 MB)
Article is taken from the September 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim A Melbourne Manifesto (1.06 MB)
Article is taken from the March 1976 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim A Safari in Struggle (1.87 MB)
Article is taken from the November 1970 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim The Canadian Congress on Evangelism (662 KB)
Articles included in this issue: Jesus Christ Through the Centuries God’s Highway in Brazil The Northern Baptist Convention The Peace Offering The Holy Scriptures The Capital Parade in the Light…
1955 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Bricker Amendment (25 KB)
GRAFTON, Ohio—“Church planting—we may be closer than we think.” That was the conclusion of a church planting think tank after a full day of discussion at the Baptist Church Planters…
AMES, Iowa—A group of Iowa churches have been working for more than two years to improve their discipleship ministries, focusing on the biblical command to “make disciples of all peoples.”…
STEVENS POINT, Wis.—Cold temperatures and snowy roads didn’t prevent a good number of men from attending the annual Wisconsin Men’s Prayer Summit hosted by Pastor Earl Swigart and the people…
FRUITPORT, Mich.—Cloverville Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary in October, 2007, with 144 in attendance.
HARLAN, Iowa—Fifty men from Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas, attended the fourth annual Grace Baptist Church Men’s Leadership Conference on January 11 and 12, 2008. John Greening, GARBC national representative, led…
PRINCETON, Ind.—On Sunday, January 6, 2008, the people of First Baptist Church, Princeton, Indiana, welcomed Mark Massaro as their new youth pastor, along with his wife, Cindi, and their four…
Articles included in this issue: The Tragedy of it All First Principles For the Jews Who is Jesus Christ? The True God July 1940 (6.20 MB)
The International Congress on World Evangelization Article is taken from the October 1974 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim A Consortium of Compromise (1.44 MB)
The World Council of Churches in Vancouver Article is taken from the October 1983 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by John Millheim Ecumenism Before the Watching World (2.29 MB)
Bernie Augsburger, state representative for the Illinois-Missouri Regular Baptist Churches, led 12 men in the first Chicago-area Pastor’s Prayer and Book Club meeting on January 15 at Village Baptist Church…
Illinois-Missouri Regular Baptist Church Representative Bernie Augsburger led 12 men in the first Chicago-area Pastors Prayer and Book Club meeting on January 15 at Village Baptist Church in Aurora, Illinois….
It was the end of a rough day at work, and Phil Dawson was considering a possible career change. “If I really worked hard at professional golf,” he asked his…
Q. Explain Matthew 22:13 and 25:30, where a person is said to be cast “into outer darkness.” Was the person a Christian? In Heaven, will there be a Hell for…
The first edition of the Baptist Bulletin was pulled off the presses in January 1933, just eight months after the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches was organized. No one…
Interested in back issues of the Baptist Bulletin? You may request any issue from the past year by e-mailing Lynne Goemaat at Subscriptions@BaptistBulletin.org. The cost is $2.50/issue, with quantity discounts…
CLARKSON, NEW YORK—The Emmanuel Baptist Church family enjoyed abundant blessings during the entire two-year construction process of their new church facility, with the assistance of Baptist Builder’s Club. Now the…
Articles included in this issue: The 1940 Conference The Good Shepherd and His Sheep The Court Case of the Princeton Church Flashes from Foreign Fields June 1940 (5.88 MB)
Eighty-two couples enjoyed a Holiday Getaway Retreat on December 27 & 28 at the Radisson Hotel in Corning, New York. The husbands and wives benefited by practical messages on marriage…
The GARBC Prayer Partner Guide is available to friends who would like to support the Association through prayer. When we unite in prayer, the Lord is gracious in listening and…
The heart of Christ contained a single vision that He imparted to His understudies—that vision was the Great Commission. By precept and example Christ mobilized His followers to carry out…
When Wendell Kempton became president of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism in 1971, the organization had 338 missionaries working in 11 countries. By the time he retired 30…
The heart of Christ contained a single vision that He imparted to His understudies—that vision was the Great Commission. By precept and example Christ mobilized His followers to carry out…
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church of Batavia, N.Y. has ordained Associate Pastor Mark W. Hurlbut. An ordination council to examine the candidate was attended by 36 Baptist pastors and messengers from…
ROCKFORD, Ill.— M.O. and Jean Burman have celebrated God’s faithfulness over 70 years of marriage and ministry. Many family members and friends attended a special anniversary celebration in their honor….
Article is taken from the October 1992 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Wendell Kempton Keepers of the Heart (2.11 MB)
Article is taken from the September 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Interview with Wendell Kempton, V. Ben Kendrick, David Marshall The New Missionary and Church Support (636 KB)
Article is taken from the June 1963 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Wendell Kempton Athletes As Ambassadors (1.05 MB)
1954 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. World Council of Churches Meeting (29 KB)
From a sermon by Wendell Kempton My assigned topic, “Rekindling Our Passion for Missions,” has three major words. REKINDLING: With this word we admit our need. PASSION: This word refers…
ADRIAN, Mo.—Calvary Baptist Church recently celebrated its 45th anniversary, thanking God for His grace. Calvary has remained a strong Bible-believing church through the years, choosing a conservative course in worship…
Pregnancy Care Centers have a unique role in outreach to the community. Besides providing counseling and help to unwed mothers, they also present the gospel to a segment of society…
From the beginning, Ruthie’s case was unusual. It began one sunny morning when she and her family entered the Pregnancy Care Center where I volunteered. Most of our PCC clients…
by Cyndy Snyder—Women & Teens Pregnancy Center Some churches are afraid that participating in the pro-life cause will distract them from their “main” job of evangelism and discipleship. But how…
Volunteer Gerry Clark has never let excuses stop her from her twenty-year service to the Flint Crisis Pregnancy Center. When she started in 1986, she was legally blind but could…
Articles included in this issue: God’s Glorious Victories in Brazil The Princeton Case The Gospel in Genesis Five Flashes from Foreign Fields May 1940 (6.66MB)
Article is taken from the October 1954 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Baptist Bible Seminary: ‘Diary of My Life’ (5.61 MB)
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Teach Your Teens to Serve Would you like to get your teens active in serving the Lord in a greater way? Talents For Christ (TFC) provides teens with opportunities to…
Build Strong Churches Would you like to expand your thinking about ministry and develop your ability to serve? Invite a Regular Baptist Staff member to speak or conduct a workshop…
Look What’s Coming! Don’t miss the January/February issue of the Baptist Bulletin! Check-out Leader’s Digest, a new two-page feature by Jim Vogel, Associate GARBC National Representative, packed with ministry resources…
Church Pews Available Heritage Baptist Church in Clarks Summit, PA, has twenty church pews in good condition available to donate or to sell for a small contribution. The recipient would…
Most churches I know have challenges with money. It’s a continual burden for church leaders in the light of increasing costs and the failure of many believers these days to…
On October 19, Deb and I left Chicago to visit churches in Peru and Guyana in response to an invitation by two local Baptist associations. In 2007 we were privileged…
Faithful He who promised life True is the Word He gave. Faithful is His blessed Son, Believing souls to save. Holding fast the faithful Word Holding fast the faithful Word…
JOHN ANKERBERG & DILLON BURROUGHS Harvest House, 206 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Two respected writers in the fields of apologetics and prophecy bring us up to date concerning today’s events in…
DVD, Vision Video (www.visionvideo.com), 30 minutes, $15.99 A great tool for January’s emphasis on the right to life, including Right to Life Sunday, this DVD tells the story of two…
A Christian Paradigm for Classical Learning ROBERT LITTLEJOHN and CHARLES T. EVANS Crossway Books, 224 Pages, paper, $14.99 The introduction to this book stresses the importance of being aware of…
Usually the Baptist Bulletin offers book reviews to suggest helpful material to our readers, but here our intent is different—to make readers aware of the recent profusion of books promoting…
David Marshall Harvest House, 236 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A new rash of writings, movies, and other vehicles promoting atheism are reminiscent of the “God-is-dead” movement several decades ago. Names such…
As many grieving believers have learned, other people cannot soothe the pain of losing a loved one; only the Lord can give comfort. But this fact does not negate Christians’…
