World News Dec. 30: Since 1998, WORLD magazine has selected one Christian who has stood up against ungodly trends. This year WORLD has chosen Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International. Read more about this and other world news.
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1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Worthy is the Lamb
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Several years ago Gospel Literature Services funded the first printing of Unger’s Bible Handbook in Bengali. Now GLS is funding the second printing of this excellent resource.
World News Dec. 28: On Christmas Day, police across China tear gassed and beat Christians for worshiping at “unofficial” Christmas services. Read more about this and other world news.
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Women and their God-given Position
World News Dec. 23: Several defectors from North Korea have noted their sympathies for the North Korean people, who they say will be forced to cry over their leader’s death. Read more about this and other world news.
Christmas greetings from our GARBC Resource Center in Schaumburg, Illinois! We find great joy in serving pastors and churches in the association and beyond. Our hearts are glad when we…
Joy Brace earned her name early in life, having inherited her mother’s sparkling eyes and easy laugh, and having somehow channeled a good deal of her father’s personality, especially his serenity during the difficult times of life.
Sidney Capillas, pastor of Northside Harvest Baptist Church, San Jose, Calif., requests prayer for his home Filipino community: “A recent flash flood went through Cagayan De Oro city where I…
World News Dec. 20: The battle over a nativity scene in Athens, Texas, reached new heights this past weekend when up to 5,000 supporters flooded the town square. Read more about this and other world news.
World News Dec. 16: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reaching out to Christians with warm wishes. Read more about this and other news.
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Total Abstinence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Good News Baptist Church celebrated paying off the house and property adjacent to its building.
Christmas JOY from our family to yours! We pray that you will have a wonderful celebration of the Savior’s birth! This Christmas our family will be celebrating with four generations….
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Persecution of Christian Believers
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Mother and Unborn Child
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Jay Lucas, author of RBP’s Ask Them Why, led a debate on whether Christianity or atheism presents a better framework for the protection and fostering of human rights.
MONONGAH, W.Va.—Leaders from four northern West Virginian churches met at Monongah Baptist Church with Jim Vogel, associate national representative of the GARBC, for a Saturday outreach seminar.
End-0f-the-year Blessing As 2011 ends, our staff asks that you give prayerful consideration to providing a financial gift to underwrite the expenses of our ministry. As is the case also…
Connect at Worship Connect! Plan now to attend Worship Connect 2012, to be held March 2 and 3 at First Baptist Church, Silvis, Ill. Worship Connect is a regional conference…
California Association Christian Workers’ Retreat This CARBC annual retreat provides spiritual encouragement and practical help for servants of the Lord. The 2012 retreat, to held in Jan. 16–18 in Cambria,…
New RBP Women’s Bible Study Faces of Perseverance by pastor’s wife and popular author Juanita Purcell focuses on how four Bible characters—Joseph, Ruth, Job, and Esther—resolutely pressed on in spite…
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Home and Child
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—Guests could feel the excitement in the air as ladies from around the northwest suburbs of Chicago gathered at First Baptist Church for the fifth annual evening of Christmas Creations.
Calvin R. Stapert Eerdmans Publishing, 192 Pages, Paper, $15.00 Increase your knowledge and appreciation of this magnificent oratorio, so much a part of the Christmas experience for many. Includes a…
WINNEBAGO, Minn.—Adults attending GARBC churches in Minnesota enjoyed getting together for a bus trip to Branson, Mo.
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Home
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Mel Walker, the author of several youth-ministry books published by Regular Baptist Press and former director of Student Ministries at RBP, has been named vice president for Alumni & Church Relations at Baptist Bible College and Seminary.
DVD Unusual Films (BJU Press), 135 min., $18.36 This video tells the story of a young man in the Roaring ’20s who dreams of playing baseball in the big leagues….
Matthew C. Hoskinson Bob Jones University Press, 228 Pages, Paper, $22.95 For many years Regular Baptist Press has published a well-received book written by Dr. Robert Gromacki, Salvation Is Forever,…
Brian C. Brewer, ed. Judson Press, 174 Pages, Paper, $17.99 A press release for this book says that we are living in a post- denominational age in which church membership is…
Roger N. McNamara Xulon Press, 156 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Troubling news about tragic sins committed against children comes to us constantly, it would seem, demanding that we do all we…
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz.—Two churches in the Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches joined with two other independent Baptist churches for a great Men’s Day.
AUSTIN, Minn.—First Baptist Church celebrated another of its bilingual Communion services on Nov. 6.
Please pray for the Council of Eighteen as they meet Monday, Nov. 14 through Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the GARBC Resource Center. During this time,
ZEBULON, N.C.—George Carapelle, U.S. Navy veteran and former pastor, died on Nov. 12, 2011, at age 90.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—Challenges peculiar to military personnel have come to the attention of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, and the organization has begun speaking to post-traumatic stress disorder and other needs as part of its Biblical counseling ministry.
CRESTON, Iowa—Lucille Riley, longtime missionary, died on Nov. 11, 2011. She was 83.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Today America takes time to remember and be grateful for the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the U.S.
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Homosexuality
During the Thanksgiving season, we believers are overflowing with our thanks to the Lord. As our GARBC staff gives God praise, we express our gratitude for you! We wish you…
The GARBC and its ministries have helped thousands of churches, pastors, and individuals around the world. Now the association needs your support. Please consider giving a special gift to your…
3 Ways to Spread Christmas Joy Christ loves His church. Help the GARBC strengthen the ministries of pastors and local churches! This Christmas adopt a GARBC project for your church…
Contemporary Issues in Women’s Ministry Forum Piedmont Baptist Graduate School, Winston-Salem, N.C., will present a women’s ministry forum on Friday, Dec. 2, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. “The woman’s role in the…
Missionary Home for Rent Fully furnished, well-kept, three bedroom, two bath, ranch style home with 2,400-square-foot living area, deck, and attached garage in Creston, Iowa. Contact Cheryl Henry for more…
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Extension Time for Equal Rights Ratification
ELYRIA, Ohio—First Baptist Church is spending the month of October celebrating its 175th anniversary, with the culmination on Sunday, Oct. 30.
When Kevin Bauder was invited to contribute a chapter to Zondervan’s Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism, he knew he had a difficult task. Many readers from within evangelicalism…
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8, NIV). When Rob and I married, we chose the hymn “Be…
One Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour, a bomb went off outside a church. After the confusion had ended, the injured cared for, and the fire extinguished, four girls…
Among my responsibilities as associate national representative of the GARBC is working with churches that are in pastoral transition. Much of that work focuses on helping pulpit committees establish a…
A Confessional Evangelical Response “At face value, [secondary separation] would seem to imply that orthodox believers would never seek to rescue or redeem wayward institutions and wavering Christians. Had this…
My wife and I were talking about the spiritual hazards in the current culture when she asked, “How do believers make it these days without daily quiet time?” This is…
Q. In Genesis 3:22, God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil.” Many theologians say “Us” is the Trinity: God the Father,…
When the students enter the classroom at Emmanuel Bible Institute, the first thing they see is a message written on the board: “You can do this.” The students will be…
Some of the most frequent criticisms of fundamentalism are actually criticisms of revivalism, says Kevin Bauder in Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism. Describing revivalism as more than someone…
The release of Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism has sparked much conversation about the relationship between fundamentalism and confessional evangelicalism (sometimes referred to as conservative evangelicalism). . Is…
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Equal Rights Amendment
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—West Corners Baptist Church has started replacing its boiler and water heater with help from the GARBC’s Baptist Builders Club.
TSIKO, Togo—Over 100 people gathered at the Center for Christian Materials in Tsiko, Togo, to celebrate 15 years of God’s faithfulness.
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich.—Bruce Stewart, longtime pastor, died on Oct. 24, 2011, at age 75.
MOUNT HOPE, W.Va.—The phrase “Old-Fashioned Facebook,” coined by Dean of Students David Childs, captured the essence of Appalachian Bible College’s Alumni Homecoming.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.—Faith Baptist Church held a ground-breaking service for phase one of its facility expansion.
LAPORTE, Calif.—Men throughout California enjoyed a Men’s Retreat at Pilot Lake Camp Sept. 29–Oct. 1.
1978 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Casino Gambling
Please note update on visitation, viewing, and memorial service, as follows. Robert F. Hunter Sr., a Baptist pastor and senior statesman in racial reconciliation, has died. He was 96. Dr….
BUSSEY, Iowa—At first glance, Bussey, Iowa, seemed an unlikely place for a church plant.
MASON CITY, Iowa—On Nov. 11, 1980, six families met at a local YWCA to establish Faith Baptist Fellowship. This year the church has celebrated its 30th anniversary.
CARROLL, Iowa—Faith Baptist Church hosted a statewide singles outing.
TRACY, Calif.—”Behemoth” is the name Pastor Tim Heinrich deemed for his mammoth cargo trailer that transports supplies for Crossroads Baptist Church. The term also fits the church’s fifth anniversary.
BATAVIA, N.Y.—This past spring Grace Baptist Church broke ground on a 2.7-million-dollar addition. Now as construction gets under way, the congregation is making their own mark on the building through prayer and gratitude to God.
Isn’t it great as Christians to possess good news! October’s E-Info shares GARBC happenings that give reason to rejoice. View E-Info now! Putting Others First See Christ’s Church Multiplied New…
See Christ’s Church Multiplied Whenever a new church is planted in our association, it’s reason to celebrate! Get out the party hats and blow up balloons—at least in your heart….
The GARBC and its ministries have helped thousands of churches, pastors, and individuals around the world. It is your turn to help out the Regular Baptist Ministries. By supporting a project from…
Replacement Theology Series The fall conference of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches, Oct. 21 and 22, will feature Dr. Roy Beacham of Central Seminary, Plymouth, Minn., speaking on…
3 Ways to Spread Christmas Joy Christ loves His church. Help the GARBC strengthen the ministry of pastors and local churches! This Christmas adopt a GARBC project for your church…
Dr. Carl A. Moeller and David W. Hegg Moody Publishers, 152 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Following Christ can be deadly in many parts of the world, yet Christian churches thrive in…
Stephen Ong Chambers Press, 178 Pages, Paper, $8.00 Ong answers questions such as, What causes leaders to go bad? How can one prevent bad leaders from coming to power? Why…
Charles Anderson WinePress Publishing, 208 Pages, Paper, $16.95 A church planter with Baptist Mid-Missions tells of his experiences in sharing Christ on a 2,160-mile hike.
OLYMPIA, Wash.—Doris Merle Wiley Cox, a former curriculum writer for Regular Baptist Press, died on Sept. 6. She was 86.
SAN JOSE, Calif.—When Pastor Ron Shaw of Sunrise Valley Baptist Church learned of church member Sidney Capillas’s call to begin a new church, he thought, “I don’t want to lose him and his wife.”
Andrew Himes Chiara Press, 344 Pages, Paper, $16.95 Many people probably don’t know that evangelist and editor John R. Rice had a black sheep in his clan—the author of this…
Michael J. Peck Baptist Church Planters Couple’s Edition ($7.95), Leader’s Edition ($19.95), DVD ($39.95) Some time ago Michael Peck came up with a premarital counseling set, From This Day Forward,…
INDIANAPOLIS—“The task is too big to be done alone,” says Ariel Abadiano as he greets the 200 guests assembled for the North American Missions Congress, held on the campus of Crossroads Bible College.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Many GARBC churches have held services to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11, partnering with GARBC chaplains to host community events.
MARYSVILLE, Ohio—James A. Ruck, former church-planting missionary, died on Sept. 21, 2011, at age 76.
LAPEER, Mich.—Donald L. Rettger, 84, died Sept. 21, 2011. Donald was the founder of the Committee on Missionary Evangelism.
“Governing is a lot harder than people think it is,” says Emily Nance, a member of Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven, Fla. “I think it’s really easy for people to…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—When Tropical Storm Lee caused massive fall flooding in northeastern Pennsylvania, youth pastor Frank Passetti organized a group of students to help with flood relief.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Students and faculty from Baptist Bible College have spent a day volunteering in local communities mopping up after a flood hit a three-county area near the college campus.
Please continue to pray for Pastor Mike Spiegel and the congregation of First Baptist Church, Newark Valley, N.Y., as they continue to respond to the September flooding. Many members have…
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—On Sept. 11, 2011, Pastor David Whiting of Northridge Church preached “9/11: Ten Years Later” to commemorate the day and consider “how committed Christ-followers view 9/11 differently from the rest of the nation.”
Please pray for Bob and Vicki Lenzi, pastor and wife of Calvary Baptist Church in Kingman, Ariz. Recently Bob learned that he has stage four lung cancer that has metastasized…
ANKENY, Iowa—When Katie Peters returned to the states last year from Saipan, she wouldn’t have dreamed that she would be going back to the island to lead her alma matter’s first sports missions trip.
First Baptist Church of Johnson City, New York, is in need of Bibles, cleaning supplies, used clothing, food staples, toys, children’s books, etc., to supply to flood victims in their…
PARKERSBURG, W.Va.—Eric M. Tucker was licensed to the gospel ministry at Bible Baptist Church.
Baptist Bulletin photographer Darrell Goemaat writes of his experiences in New York City 10 years ago, shooting a story about First Baptist Church and its community prayer vigil.
1977 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Fellowship
As September arrives, so do many opportunities for church ministry. Glean from the know-how of pastors and leaders in our GARBC network. Read September E-Info and praise the Lord for…
MULBERRY, Fla.—Frank R. Chittock, a retired pastor, died on Aug. 22. He was 84.
National Moment of Remembrance: Sunday, Sept. 11 The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on July 22 establishing a Moment of Remembrance to memorialize the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with…
New Pastoral Cohort Forming Pastors across the nation—Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, and Vermont—are participating in an online pastoral cohort, hosted by GARBC representatives John Greening and…
Church Seeking Three Full-time Positions Northridge Church, a Baptist church in Rochester, N.Y., is seeking to hire three full-time positions: director of visual arts (doing graphic art, videos, and working…
1977 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Pornography
Q. When the Hebrews left Egypt, they took their herds with them. Why didn’t they eat their flocks instead of complaining and receiving manna? Also, how long did they receive…
Q. Recently I was introduced to some literature by a group that says believers should petition angels. The group says that angels are our best friends and want to help…
Sometimes our church outreach events are our community’s best kept secret. We do a great job planning them—safety clinics, classic car shows, sportsmen’s dinners, sports tourneys, dinner theaters, Christmas pageants—but,…
Because so many church groups have embraced the 1984 edition of the NIV, many denominations are now evaluating the 2011 version for possible adoption. But the controversy over gender language…
Evaluating a new English translation of the Bible can be quite difficult. We have such a wealth of options already accessible in our language that any new offering seems superfluous;…
Anyone can understand this magazine article if they read carefully. Wait, stop. I’m curious to know what our readers think when they read that first sentence. Did you want to…
A few years ago I decided that using my wife’s kitchen shears to edge around my house’s sidewalks was not only embarrassing my family (my neighbors made comments), but it…
GARBC Newsletter for Your Ministry SEPTEMBER 2011 BALANCE—what does that word mean to you? The teeter-totter of life presents us with work vs. rest, patience vs. action, silence vs. words….
SEBRING, Fla.—Vernon Kelley Billington, a former pastor, died on Aug. 25, 2011. He was 91.
Accomplishing More by Slowing Down Slowing down is difficult. For me, it actually seems counterintuitive because I often get praised for thinking well on my feet and accomplishing much in…
Give Me a Break! Facing a fall schedule that is jam-packed with activities and responsibilities? As the wife of a pastor who is also a Indiana state representative for Baptist…
8 Mistakes in Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers Where would we be without those faithful workers who regularly give of their time to serve in our churches? I think we all…
Preparing Teens for an International Missions Trip Youth leaders Nikolai and Kristi Payne recently returned from taking a team of 14 teens on an ambitious 10-day trip to Guatemala. As…
Books for Internationals Do you have Bible study references books or other books in your library that you really don’t use? Has a loved one in ministry died, and now…
A prayer request from Sidney Capillas, pastor of Northside Harvest Baptist Church, church plant of Sunrise Baptist Church, Ron Shaw, pastor: “I would appreciate your prayers for the first worship…
BREESPORT, N.Y.—Youth groups from churches in the Empire State Fellowship meet annually for The Gathering, a statewide youth rally.
1977 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Inspiration and Inerrancy
Several in our GARBC family have experienced the recent death of a loved one. The following people are now with the Lord: Frank Chittock, retired pastor, Lakeland, Florida Ruth Jingst,…
KENNEWICK, Wash.—David G. Piper, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Kennewick, Wash., for 28 years, died on Aug. 24, 2011, from complications relating to leukemia.
NORWALK, Iowa—Ruth Ingram Jingst, 88, died on Aug. 23, 2011.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Recent high school graduates Caleb Padgett and Dean Corbett have returned from a 25-day missions trip to Niamy, Niger.
CARROLL, Iowa—Faith Baptist Church had an amazing opportunity handed to it in late July, when a member of the community asked if the church would host a group of RAGBRAI riders.
RED BLUFF, Calif.—Deborah Wright, pastor’s wife, died on Aug. 22, 2011. She was 59.
HACKENSACK, N.J.—A missions crew from First Baptist Church teamed up with Faith Baptist Church of Glendale, Ariz. for a week of outreach.
EMPIRE STATE FELLOWSHIP, N.Y.—Forty-eight seniors from 27 churches in the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches flew west for the week of July 20–27 to visit some awe-inspiring sites.
1977 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Homosexuality
Jonah Silverberg, 7-month-old son of Pastor Marty and Val Silverberg of Commonwealth Community Baptist Church in Bronx, N.Y., entered the Lord’s presence this morning, Aug. 17. Jonah had suffered from…
1977 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Children’s Civil Rights
Save the date now for the 2012 GARBC Conference–June 25-29, to be held in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. As you gather on the beautiful campus of Baptist Bible College, you will enjoy fellowshipping with one another and communing with the Lord in His Word. Take advantage of excellent preaching and teaching! Free registration is available to […]
Though fall doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 23, we know that once the school calendar begins, our church schedule becomes busier! Enjoy this month of August—breathe easy, take time for…
Emergency Relief Fund Whenever disaster strikes in any form, God is up to something. Physical needs overwhelm the victims, but for those who are sensitive to God, spiritual opportunities abound….
Hooray for Illinois Support Team! The GARBC staff greatly appreciates the financial support and participation in the association by churches in Illinois. We want to say “thank you” publicly for…
Great Start for Pastoral Cohort Can the GARBC really afford to host a meeting of 13 pastors from Vermont to California every week for two months? Yes, web meetings make…
Marketing Director Opening Put your marketing skills to work for a ministry organization! Regular Baptist Press, the publishing ministry of the GARBC, is seeking a marketing director to join the team…
Three RBP BuildUP Seminars Coming Soon! Impact Parenting Seminar, Sept. 17. Encourage parents in your church to attend this parenting class on how to raise wise and godly kids who…
1977 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Evangelism
This letter is addressed to the Pastors of our GARBC churches and to Deacons. It is being written in accordance with the instructions of the Council of Fourteen. A copy…
BUENA PARK, Calif.—Clarence A. Nickell Jr., 78, died on July 30, 2011.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Ecclesiastical Separation–1976
ANKENY, Iowa—The seminary professors arrive incognito, dressed in golf shirts, giving few clues that would blow their cover as fundamentalist Bible professors attending a little-publicized Bible faculty leadership conference.
Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche, general editors Harvest House, 501 Pages, Paper, $19.99 In the introduction the authors tell of their own experience with homosexuality. Joe Dallas, who has led…
Kenman L. Wong and Scott B. Rae IVP, 288 Pages, Paper, $24.00 A statement on the back cover challenges the reader, “Is business just a way to make money—lots of…
Tim Pawlenty Tyndale House, 301 Pages, Hardcover, $26.99 Yes, he was a successful two-term conservative governor of his liberal home state, Minnesota. Yes, his name is becoming known nationally as…
July’s E-Info is sizzling with good news! Read it now! Putting Others First Baptist Builders Club: Churches Helping Churches Bible School Materials Pave Way for Gospel Association Updates GARBC Awarded…
ROCHESTER, Minn.—A team of 13 youths and adults from Calvary Baptist Church spent June 16–28 ministering in Brazil with Jim and Julie Leonard (Baptist Mid-Missions).
Marketing Director Opening Use your ability to serve the Lord vocationally! Regular Baptist Press, the publishing ministry of the GARBC, is seeking a marketing director to join the team in…
Introducing RB Books . . . a new book line of relevant, doctrinally sound books! As leaders of GARBC churches, you can trust RB Books to have solid premises and…
GARBC Conference Links for You! If you were unable to attend the 2011 GARBC Conference, you missed a great blessing! The conference theme, “Destined to Multiply,” motivated and encouraged attendees…
Pastoral Cohort Forming A good leader constantly desires to improve in all he does. John Greening and Jim Vogel are readying for their next online Pastoral Cohort sessions. This group…
GARBC Awarded Best Christian Workplace After tallying the results of a recent employee survey, the GARBC received news of its ranking as a Best Christian Workplace. Al Lopus, president of…
Baptist Builders Club: Churches Helping Churches! Five churches received checks representing Baptist Builders Club grants at the 2011 GARBC Conference: Faith Baptist Church, Fowler, Colo. ($15,000 grant); Heritage Baptist Church,…
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.—On a beautiful summer Saturday, 40 young adults connected with God and others at Connect, sponsored by the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches.
NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Emmanuel Baptist Church teens proudly display the Talents For Christ (TFC) team award they received for participating in the 2011 TFC competition at the GARBC Conference, June 27-July 1, in Denver, Colorado. The team award is a traveling trophy that is presented to the church with five or more competing teens, which has the […]
DENVER—The following students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 30. Download a high resolution photo of the Talents For Christ winners. Bible Knowledge First Place: Andrew Lockridge (Berean Baptist Church, Pella, Iowa) Second Place: Philip Williams (Emmanuel Baptist Church, Naperville, Ill.) Brass First Place: Brandon Safford (Grandview Park Baptist […]
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference June 27-July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, Believing that the church’s mission is at least…
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference June 27—July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, Believing that the local church is to be…
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference June 27—July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, Believing that the Bible stresses the sanctity of…
2011 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.Download
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Harold Reiner, a missionary who helped plant 13 churches during 60 years of service with Baptist Mid-Missions, has died. He was 83.
JASPER, Ind.—Members of Fellowship Baptist Church helped the Jasper Park Department clean the Riverwalk, an area flooded by the Patoka River.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Evangelism
DES MOINES, Iowa—After raising money for four months to assist a school in India, junior high students at Grandview Park Baptist School, a ministry of Grandview Park Baptist Church, compiled their funds the evening of their junior high banquet.
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus Crossway, 216 pages, Paper, $14.99 Give Them Grace will resonate with all parents who have ever felt hopeless in…
L. Duane Brown Faithful Life Publishers, 222 Pages, Paper, $15.99 Here’s a book that purposes to focus on this one aspect of eschatology—the word “apostasy,” what it means and what…
8 Common Mistakes Church Leaders Make Where would we be without those faithful workers who regularly give of their time to serve in our churches? I think we all know…
I went to public schools while growing up and received a thoroughly secular education. Every one of my science teachers presented the Big Bang and evolution as facts. And they…
Q. People in our fundamental circles believe that the so-called sign gifts in the early New Testament church, such as speaking in tongues, ceased and are not for today. On…
The year 1985 introduced the movie Back to the Future. In the 26 years since its debut, people have enjoyed the film, its sequels, and its spin-offs (an animated series,…
MAINE, N.Y.—Richard “Dick” Nelson, 80, died on July 1, 2011, after Alzheimer’s.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. God’s Order of the Sexes
Listen to John Greening, national representative of the GARBC, as he preaches from Acts 18 and 19. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “Multiplication Lessons from a Church-Planting Veteran“
DENVER—These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 30.
Listen to Pastor Stan Lightfoot as he preaches from Acts 11-13. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: A Church for All Times
Listen to Pastor J. O. Purcell as he preaches from Acts 5—7. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “Conversion and Call“
DENVER—Twelve Baptist churches have joined the GARBC, approved by vote of messengers of the 2011 GARBC Conference in the business session held on Tuesday, June 28.
Listen to Pastor David Tebbenkamp as he preaches from Acts 5—7. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “From Addition to Multiplication“
Listen to Dr. Bernie Augsburger as he preaches from Acts 8. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “The Gospel Multipliers“
Listen to Bill Jenkin III as he preaches from Acts 2. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: Commencement
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met together in regular conference June 27—July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, to approve a “Destined to Multiply” resolution.
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met together in regular conference June 27—July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, to approve a resolution on protecting children from sexual abuse.
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met together in regular conference June 27-July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, to approve a resolution on missional church movement.
Listen to Dr. David Little as he preaches from Acts 1. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer.
Commissioned (Acts 1)
The conference is making its way to Denver. The Resource Center staff has worked tirelessly over the past week to finish all the last minute preparations. Paul Stump, who works in the warehouse, led the effort to get supplies loaded onto the truck, and Michael Nolan, director of business administration, and his family are now on […]
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Keeping Our Perspective in Perilous Times
CORTLAND, N.Y.—At a two-day Ladies’ Advance sponsored by the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, “The Music of the Heart” wasn’t a conference on music but a conference about music.
TOLEDO, Ohio—Emmanuel Baptist Church has celebrated Heritage Sunday. The event marks 113 years since a group of 48 believers organized the church on May 3, 1898.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Morality in Government
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Pastors who attend the 2011 GARBC Conference in Denver, Colo., will receive several free books at a special session led by Jim Vogel, associate national representative of the GARBC.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Several new books will debut at the 2011 GARBC Conference in Denver, Colo., released by Regular Baptist Books, a new publishing imprint of Regular Baptist Press.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Jeannie Vogel, author of two Regular Baptist Press books, has won the Writer of the Year Award from Write to Publish.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Regular Baptist Press has announced the development of a new imprint known as Regular Baptist Books.
LOWPOINT, Ill.—Camp Manitoumi and the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches collaborated to sponsor the 30th Annual Men’s Golf Outing.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Personal Holiness
Pastors and their wives are important to our GARBC staff. Encouraging and assisting church leaders is our heartbeat. The GARBC Conference affords us the opportunity to serve those who have…
GARBC Support from Idaho, Georgia, and Hawaii When you give to the GARBC, you strengthen and assist churches. Thank you to the following churches for their financial support of the GARBC general…
Three Cheers for New Baptist Bulletin Subscriber! Thank you, Pastor Mike Tallman and Calvary Baptist Church of Buckhannon, W.Va., for subscribing to the Baptist Bulletin through a group plan. Your…
Controversial Trends Discussion For pastors only: Come to the 2011 GARBC Conference and join a frank discussion by GARBC representatives John Greening and Jim Vogel on current and controversial trends…
Come to the Mountains! It’s not too late to grab a plane ticket and come to the 2011 GARBC Conference. Gas prices are coming down—perhaps you’ll want to drive. You’ll…
Be Part of a Dynamic Ministry! Regular Baptist Press, the publishing ministry of the GARBC, is seeking a marketing director to join the team in Schaumburg, Ill. We are looking…
Continue to pray for Glenda King, wife of Pastor Bill King, Parks Falls, Wisc. Glenda is feeling better in her ongoing battle with cancer and is anticipating future surgery to…
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Personal Separation
It’s not too late to grab a plane ticket and come to the 2011 GARBC Conference. Gas prices are coming down; perhaps you’ll want to drive! You’ll enjoy the fresh air of the Rockies and the spiritual uplift of hearing God Word. The speakers for this year’s conference have a great passion for building Christ’s Church and dynamic communication skills to convey that passion.The conference has
The Majority Text is a group of Greek New Testament manuscripts also described as Byzantine Text-type. These manuscripts form the basis for the Textus Receptus, a group of printed editions…
Dr. Hermann Austel, author, Bible teacher, and professor at Northwest Baptist Seminary, entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday, May 29. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, June…
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Thanksgiving for America
Please pray for the family of Pastor Bob Rapa of Indian River Baptist Church, Indian River, Michigan. Pastor Bob experienced a lung embolism and fell from a ladder, suffering a…
Pastor Don LeMaster of Brooklyn Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, will be having surgery on May 31 to have a marble-sized growth removed from his right lung. This is the…
SEBRING, Fla.—As Dr. David Warren spoke to couples at a retreat, he emphasized the differences between husbands and wives: “Men are mugs; women are goblets,” he said.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Henry A. Osborn Jr., a missionary and linguistics professor who helped with Bible translation projects for 78 languages, died May 13. He was 86.
CEDARVILLE, Ohio—Harold Green went Home to be with the Lord May 19. He was 80 years old.
A church planting pastor would like to come to the 2011 GARBC Conference, but does not have the funds for travel, meals, and lodging. Please consider asking your church to sponsor this pastor and his family. The cost for their cross country travel to the conference would be approximately $1000. Individuals in your church might […]
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Bible-The Word of God
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—This summer, students from Baptist Bible College and Seminary will put into action the ministry skills they learned in the classroom as they embark on missions trips.
Expand your horizons by attending the International Ministries luncheon on Wednesday, June 29, at the 2011 GARBC Conference. Hear testimonies from international pastors, educate yourself about the expanding influence of our association through our partners, and maybe pick up an idea for your local church global outreach. You have to eat somewhere that day, why […]
ALTOONA, Iowa—“It’s not very many pastors who are around to preach at the 50th anniversary of the church they helped start,” noted Russ Farrell, fouding pastor of Altoona Regular Baptist Church.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Duty and Power of Prayer
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church celebrated the ground-breaking of the 2.7 million dollar addition to its facility.
“Walk a mile in my shoes.” It is a great encouragement to know that other pastors and wives can relate to the joys and trials you face in the ministry….
Baptist Builders Club Breakfast Join pastors, BBC–USA administrators, and BBC–USA Director Michael Nolan for breakfast at the 2011 GARBC Conference. Be blessed as these men share their heart for starting,…
Rocky Mountain High Imagine waking up to see beautiful mountains! Come to the GARBC Conference, June 27–July1, and enjoy wonderful messages, heartwarming fellowship, and breathtaking scenery in Denver, Colo. The…
Encouragement for Pastoring through the Tough Times Thursday, May 19 1:30 p.m., CT A pastor’s job isn’t easy. You face pressures and problems on a regular basis. So how do you handle the…
Regular Baptist Press Seeks Marketing Director Regular Baptist Press is seeking a marketing director to join the team in Schaumburg, Ill. This person will need to have experience and education…
Pray for the long-term recovery of Dr. Norman Poludniak and for his wife, Sharon. They are adjusting to Norm’s recent partial paralysis, resulting from a fall off a roof while…
Leland Ryken Crossway, 265 Pages, Paper, $15.99 Here’s another tribute to the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, “the most influential English translation” (as the front cover states). Leland…
Brian G. Hedges Shepherd Press 302 Pages, Paper, $15.95 The pastor of a GARBC church has put into words important how-to principles for spiritual growth and maturity. In the introduction,…
Norman L. Geisler Bethany House 173 Pages, Paper, $14.99 As this review was being written, the world had just experienced one of the worst earthquakes in history (Japan’s largest since…
David W. Bebbington Baylor University Press 315 Pages, Paper, $39.95 Every Baptist needs to know what Baptists believe and practice, but they also should know Baptist history. Here is a…
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio—Anna Mae Lewis, wife of former pastor and Baptist Mid-Missions president, died on May 7, 2011, at age 91.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Ministry of the Word
WAKEFIELD, Mich.—Calvary Baptist Church held a worship service to rededicate its church facilities.
FOSTORIA, Ohio—The Ohio Women for Missions held its annual spring meeting at Fostoria Baptist Church.
HORSEHEADS, N.Y.—Two generations intersected at First Baptist Church, which hosted the annual Share Your Talents teens’ contest of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches.
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif.—Richard William Peterson died on April 30, 2011, in his home almost a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 67.
ROME, N.Y.—The Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Spring Conference at Skyline Baptist Church.
FRIENDSHIP, Wis.—Janice L. Eberly, missionary, died on April 30, 2011, at age 65.
1976 Annual Conference resolutions, passed by voting messengers. Commendation for Dr. William Kuhnle Commendation for Miss Ruth Herriman
As Americans approach , many eyes are upon the presidential elections and the scores of difficult political and economic challenges. While political pundits exchange views and posture their positions, another…
Some Baptists would describe themselves as evangelical. Others Baptists would use the label fundamentalist. Is it fair to say that both groups embrace the idea of Biblical authority? Mark Dever:…
Another evangelical pastor has written a liberal coming-out book, a sad trend that is becoming an annual rite of spring. Last year Brian McLaren surprised nearly no one with A…
4 Suggestions I’ve never heard of a church that didn’t have a constitution, but I have heard of church leaders who wish they didn’t have one! Outdated wording, obscure explanations,…
The expression “missional church” is a popular catchphrase in ministry today, evident through its use in book titles, conference themes, blog contributions, and methodologies for church planting. While the phrase…
Q. In Acts 23 or 24, Paul talks to his accusers in either Aramaic or Hebrew—it depends on which translation one reads. What is the difference, and why don’t the…
Q. Please comment on “unworthy” in 1 Corinthians 11:27. I’ll admit I sometimes am afraid of taking the Lord’s Supper unworthily. A. If you are a believer and are walking…
“Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible is not true? How would you refute this?” Joel Shaffer of Urban Transformation Ministries begins his Thursday night Bible study with…
Can churches create compassionate social ministries in their communities without inadvertently becoming sidetracked from their essential gospel motivation? The question is not new—a promising young German seminarian slipped down this…
Q. Please comment as to who the “angel” is in Revelation 2:1. A. Revelation 2 and 3 include messages the Lord gave to the seven churches of Asia in existence…
ANKENY, Iowa—Every spring Faith Baptist Bible College schedules an assessment day to help determine how well it is doing in its mission to train people for life and ministry.
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.—U.S. Army medic and Santa Clarita Christian School graduate Rudy A. Acosta, 19, was killed March 19 in combat in Afghanistan.
The Christian Post has published an article by R. Albert Mohler Jr. in which Mohler ruminates on decades old research by Dean Kelley and a recent David Brooks op-ed article…
VANCOUVER, Wash.—George Huffman, former pastor, died on April 23, 2011.
1976 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Rapture of the Church
WATERTOWN, Wis.—The 14th Annual Men for Christ rally was held March 25 and 26 at Calvary Baptist Church.
HACKENSACK, N.J.—Eric Wohner has been called to First Baptist Church as pastor.
Our 2011 GARBC Annual Conference is only weeks away. As a fellowship, we will be gathering in scenic Denver, Colorado, on June 27 to July 1. With the majestic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, we will be focusing our attention on God’s desire for the church to multiply through evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. The […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—April 3 dawned sunny and clear after a week of storms that brought cooler temperatures. It was a perfect day for Faith Baptist Church to dedicate its family life center.
MORENO VALLEY, Calif.—God blessed with beautiful weather as Victory Ranch hosted the spring Men’s Retreat for the Southern California Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Douglas R. McLachlan’s book highlights numerous principles of historic fundamentalism that are the foundation of what a fundamentalist should believe.
KOUTS, Ind.—First Baptist Church celebrated a milestone—50 years of ministry.
William J. Petersen & Ardythe Petersen Tyndale, 690 Pages, Paper, $19.99 It’s doubtful they’re exaggerating when the publisher says on the back cover that this work is “the largest collection of…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—The GARBC Resource Center presented “Having Fun in Marriage,” a webinar led by John and Daria Greening.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Biblical Separation
GOLD was the prize that incited the rush to Pike’s Peak in 1859. In nearby Denver, Colo., SPIRITUAL GOLD will be yours for the taking at the 2011 GARBC Conference,…
Greet Chaplains at GARBC Conference Regular Baptist military, institutional, and community chaplains are looking forward to reporting about their ministries at the 2011 GARBC Conference, June 27–July1, in Denver, Colo. Stop…
Baptist Bulletin—New Subscribing Churches Thanks to Pastor Wilbur Parrish and Faith Baptist in Stockton, Calif., and Pastor John Woodford and Good News Baptist Church in Sioux City, Iowa, for enlisting…
Dealing with Financial Crisis in Your Church Michael Nolan, GARBC director of business administration and treasurer, desires to assist pastors and churches with their financial planning and dealing with financial…
Limited Seating for International Ministries Luncheon Be sure to register online for the International Ministries Luncheon to be held at the GARBC Conference on Wednesday, June 29. It is your one…
Youth Group Seeking to Minister The youth group of First Baptist Church in Grundy Center, Iowa, is seeking a church in which to conduct a week of teen ministry as…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After completing a tour in Iraq with a cavalry unit from Fort Bliss, Texas, Army Chaplain Mark Worrell has a new assignment with a unit known as The Old Guard.
MULBERRY, Fla.—Shepherd Road Baptist Church hosted a women’s quartet called Forever Be Sure, a group that travels together only one week per year.
Cliff Jenkin, 31-year-old son of Bill Jenkin III, GARBC Council of Eighteen member and Continental Baptist Mission president, entered the Lord’s presence on Friday, April 1, after a battle with…
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.–April 3, 2011, marks the 12th April Faith Day. Assistant to the Pastor Stephen Simpson explains: “Every year, on the first Sunday in April, we give an extraordinary and sacrificial offering to the Lord.”
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Dr. Reginald Matthews to Clarks Summit
ALTOONA, Iowa—Altoona Regular Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary and invites former members and friends to attend.
Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 184 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A number of predications are circulating these days concerning the Lord’s return and the end of the world. Even some professing believers…
John Crotts Shepherd Press, 138 Pages, Paper, $13.95 “Satan has taken over the local churches.” “Churches are irrelevant, at best.” “Churches today are nothing but victims of false doctrines, the…
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—“SAVED” was the theme of the 2011 Youth Seminars of the Empire State Fellowship.
God has the power to move mountains. The backdrop to Denver is the perfect illustration of the power, might, and wonder of the God we serve. The God Who can move mountains is the same God Who can move our hearts to action! The local church has enormous potential to multiply. Discipling believers and evangelizing […]
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church has experienced a “baby bonanza,” as seven babies have been born in just two months.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Governmental Restrictions Upon Private Social Agencies
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—More than 200 pastors and leaders attended the “16:5 Conference” at Northridge, a Baptist church in Rochester.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—A conference sponsored by the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches has become an annual destination for many Sunday School teachers and lay workers in Grand Rapids churches.
ELYRIA, Ohio—Amy Katherine Phillips, associate pastor’s wife, died on March 23, 2011. She was 67.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Colleges and Seminaries
Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 237 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Part 1 of this book has 10 chapters for “10 Amazing Fulfilled Prophecies.” Included is “the greatest prophecy ever given” (chapter 4)….
FAIR OAKS, Calif.—James Houston Morrison, Christian youth camp worker, died on March 16, 2011. He was 97.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Last April, Baptist Builders Club came alongside Great Commission Baptist Church to provide three years of assistance. During this past year, the church has met weekly in a local community center. Now God has provided for a move to the next phase—space at a shopping center.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Our Continuing Commission
Read this article for suggestions on donating your books and music. These items could help ministry leaders in the Philippines.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Peace River Baptist Church enjoyed two days of remembering “30 Years of Grace and Glory” as it celebrated its anniversary.
GARBC Churches are our heartbeat at the GARBC Resource Center. Check out the March E-Info to see how the Resource Center staff can assist you and your church. Ready for…
Last chance to register for the Talents For Christ scholarship competition! Don’t miss this great opportunity to develop your skills and serve Christ. Deadline is Monday, March 7, so register today!
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Persecuted Peoples
NORWALK, Iowa—Alvin P. Jingst, a former pastor, died on March 3, 2011, at age 90.
Churches Give Gifts to GARBC The GARBC is thankful for Calvary Baptist Church and Pastor Roger and Linda Crawford of Union, Iowa, and Mason Road Baptist Church and Pastor Mark and…
God’s Power at 2011 GARBC Conference God has the power to move mountains. The backdrop to Denver is the perfect illustration of the power, might, and wonder of the God…
Be in the Know with Baptist Bulletin The March/April issue of the Baptist Bulletin will soon arrive at your doorstep. Look what’s coming: A profile on Padma Kumar, a woman…
Crowne Plaza: The Place to Stay! GARBC’s block of rooms are filling at the Crowne Plaza Denver International Airport, site of the 2011 GARBC Conference. The hotel is in a…
Have You Saved These dates Yet? Sept. 27–29 You wouldn’t want to miss the first North American Missions Congress at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis! This historic multicultural gathering of minds with…
Q. Legalizing polygamy has been in the news lately. If it’s wrong, why did so many Old Testament believers practice it? Why did they go unpunished? A. In the Dispensation…
In the first year of one of my pastorates, I removed about 200 people from the membership! It’s true—but let me explain. Although the church constitution included a clear statement…
Joe Bower began serving as a GARBC pastor in 1943, meeting and learning from Robert Ketcham, Paul Jackson, and Joseph Stowell—the first generation of GARBC leaders. Now in retirement, Dr….
Millions of children in India are stuck in a “slumdog” life of poverty, child labor, malnutrition, and illiteracy—all perpetuated by a Hindu caste system and beliefs that discriminate against lower…
Riots erupted in Egypt in January, an explosion of popular anger that seemed to have little warning. Protesters demanded the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, demanding a new government…
The young woman waving her hand offers an urgent prayer request during Wednesday night prayer meeting. “Pray for my family back in Mexico. Ten people were killed in drug violence…
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Pornographic Trends in Media
Jonah Silverberg, infant son of Pastor Marty and Val Silverberg, has severe medical issues. Marty and Val are missionaries with Baptist Mid Missions and pastor and wife of Commonwealth Community…
LANSDALE, Pa.—At a conference sponsored by Calvary Baptist Seminary this week, one message has been delivered without any preaching: No time will be wasted worrying about the traditional taboos of…
Nathan MacDonald Wm. B. Eerdmans 156 Pages, Paper, $16.00 Beginning with a consideration of God’s promise to His Chosen People of a new land “flowing with milk and honey,” this…
MESA, Ariz.—Alma Maxine Gray, a former pastor’s wife, died at age 84 on Feb. 22, 2011.
LANSDALE, Pa.—On the second day of Calvary Baptist Seminary’s Advancing the Church Conference, most guests seemed to be waiting for an afternoon event billed as the Speakers’ Panel, where Mark…
LANSDALE, Pa—Stepping to the pulpit, Mark Dever was well aware of his fundamentalist audience. The noted author and conservative evangelical pastor had been invited as keynote speaker for the Advancing the Church conference, an event sponsored by Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, Pa.
MEMPHIS, N.Y.—The building is gone, but the church is fine, says Pastor Art George after the roof of First Baptist Church collapsed.
TOGO, West Africa—Ivan Moore has modified a Singer sewing machine and it is allowing African villagers to produce their own income, and it is providing many opportunities to share the gospel.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Baptist World Alliance
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—For 60 years Harold Bigelow and his late wife, Thelma, participated in Baptist Builders Club, both as givers and receivers.
You are invited to be part of a mentoring group. Join with your peers and continue to learn! A good leader constantly desires to improve in all he does. Instead…
FERNDALE, Wash.—John T. Lunsford, a former pastor, died on Feb. 12, 2011, at age 88.
First Baptist Church, Polson, Mont., called from its own staff Scott Craven as pastor.
“Can we really take God seriously in understanding what He meant by what He said in the only book He’s ever written? Where does special revelation fit into your whole perspective of the origin of the universe, the structure and function of the universe, and its destiny?”—John Whitcomb reflects on a life of ministry in a Baptist Bulletin interview.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Bicentennial Year
EVERETT, Wash.—Yvonne June Stone, medical missionary, died on Feb. 10, 2011. She was 76.
Pray for Jim and Susie Goodew, pastor and wife of Faith Baptist Church, Brainerd, Minnesota, and the family as they grieve the death of their young adult son and loved…
Bad weather in February? Churches in the GARBC don’t let the weather put a damper on their ministries! Regardless if you live in rainy Seattle or snowy Syracuse, ministry opportunities…
Brian Beckett, associate pastor at Grace Baptist, Minford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday as a result of a heart attack and complications from diabetes. He was in his early 50s….
Support International Relationships This year three regional conferences are scheduled for the GARBC International Partnership. Each conference includes not only travel expense, but additional costs outside what is covered by registration…
Nominate Council of 18 Now is the time to nominate Council of 18 candidates. Your church’s nomination is important, influencing the selection of council to represent your church in our association….
Relax at the Crown Plaza Reserve your room at this year’s host hotel, the Crowne Plaza Hotel–Denver International Airport in Denver, Colo. The 2011 GARBC Conference, Students Alive!, and Talents…
Seminar Builds Parenting Skills Would you like parents at your church to learn to be more effective in their role? Are you interested in helping your church make new relationships in…
Running Out of Money? Is your church making cutbacks in its budget? Would your leadership team like help in looking at your church’s financial picture and finding ways to optimize…
MINFORD, Ohio—Brian Beckett, associate pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Minford, Ohio, died on Feb. 5, 2011.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Importance of Doctrinal Teaching
Quentin Myron Gillett, 79, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 15 after serving Him faithfully in Omaha, Neb.
Win scholarships and prizes, develop skills, enjoy teamwork, see the country—all these things are possible through participating in Talents For Christ (TFC). With so many TFC categories, you’ll have no problem finding a competition that you and/or your youth group can enter. The 2011 TFC national competition takes place in beautiful Denver, CO. Your youth […]
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.—Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Biblical Counseling Ministries discipleship development seminar, “Weathering Storms in Relationships,” with Dan and Kathy Pugh.
Pray for the three-year-old daughter of Mike and Dawn Martin, pastor and wife of First Baptist Church, Cumberland, Iowa, who suffered burns from her clothing catching on fire. She is…
NORTHFIELD, Ohio—Northfield Baptist ordained its associate pastor, Chad Dalton.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Ordination of Women
Are we commanded to pray for the salvation of the lost? Mathew 9:37, 38 – Pray for laborers Acts 4:29–31 – Pray for boldness Colossians 4:2–4 – Pray for opportunity to…
DVD Vision Video, 42 minutes, $19.99 This year hails the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Still a best seller, the KJV is considered the greatest,…
T. David Gordon P & R Publishing, 190 Pages, Paper, $12.99 The book’s title and cover more or less reveal the thesis, along with the initial statement on the back…
David and Betty Weinberger Association of Messianic Home Educators 40 Pages, Hardcover, $22.00 With the observance of our Lord’s death, burial, and resurrection ap-proaching, this beautifully illustrated story deserves consideration….
Michael J. Peck Baptist Church Planters 115 Pages (Couple’s Edition), Paper 124 Pages (Counselor’s Edition), Paper $29.95 for set of two couple’s books and one counselor’s edition Married people who…
How do you define synergy? According to the Encarta dictionary, synergy is the working together of two or more people, organizations, or things, especially when the result is greater than…
John 17:20 is a prayer for all future believers: “I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message”; in other words, the message I have shared with…
Why Not a Multiethnic Church? Could your church be multiethnic? Check how many nationalities live in your community. Go to http://www.peoplegroups.info/; click on your state; then go to city, county, or zip…
A Quiet Getaway for Pastors “Jesus made it a regular habit to get away from the crowds so He could reconnect with His Father. If He needed to, how much…
Pastoral Fine Points Correct theology, passionate preaching, a heart for God, an emphasis on Christ, and good people skills are big matters essential to quality ministry. But ministry also contains…
Handling a Crisis Pastors, along with chaplains, are called to respond to crisis situations. When leaving to handle a crisis, you don’t have time to pack heavy. Based on my…
AUGUSTA, Maine—With deep appreciation for their church’s founders, Augusta Baptist Church celebrated the ministry of Claude and Anna Wivell.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Appreciation for Dr. R. T. Ketcham
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Transcendental Meditation
My wife works at a learning center that, among other things, teaches students reading skills. The center start this emphasis with its youngest students, preschoolers, and continues to the oldest, who are in…
Twenty men attended a European Tower Shoot sponsored by Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church as an outreach event.
What in your life have you learned to appreciate and not waste? Read the following posts and share your comments: Don’t Waste Your Curriculum Resources Don’t Waste Your Reading Skills…
Take an honest look at the Sunday School classes at your church. Are teachers utilizing their curriculum to the greatest potential, making their jobs easier and increasing their effectiveness? I…
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Equal Rights Amendment
“I think I can; I think I can. . . .” Do you remember that motto from the childhood story The Little Engine That Could? January is a month of…
Pastor Ralph Burns entered the Lord’s presence on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Ralph Burns served as pastor of GARBC churches in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. He provided valuable leadership on state Regular…
Churches Give Special Gifts A sincere thank you to the following pastors and churches for expressing their appreciation of the GARBC by sending special Christmas gifts to support the association’s…
1st North American Missions Congress Sept. 27–29, Indianapolis, Ind. Play a role in fulfilling God’s desire for His name to be exalted among the nations! Ariel Abadiano, director of Partners…
Revitalize Your Church’s Vision for Multiplication Get a ministry boost! Come to the 2011 GARBC Conference, June 27–July 1, in beautiful Denver, Colo. Stimulate your thinking on • evangelism, • discipleship, • leadership…
High Impact Student Missions Opportunity at Camp Gilead, Wash. Looking for a chance for your students to serve in local missions? Kimberly Mallory, Camp Gilead program director, extends the following…
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated the long ministry of Youth Pastor Don Jackson, who now serves full-time with Vision for Youth as director of student missions.
A group of young kids from Germantown Hills Baptist Church near Peoria and their intrepid Sunday School teacher, Joyce Donahoe, visited a church plant in Chicago.
Lynn L. Sparkman, 76, died Dec. 23. Lynn was state representative of the Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches, serving GARBC churches in Kansas, Western Missouri, and Oklahoma. He was…
C. Gordon Cleveland, former pastor, died on Dec. 31, 2010. He was 73.
Who invented the BAPTIST distinctives? Careful now—we hope the reader did not answer “John the Baptist.” Baptist beliefs developed during the 1600s in several different places, led by local congregations…
Good communication is a central part of a pastor’s role as a preacher and Bible teacher. It’s also an important skill in the ministry of deacons and other leaders, who…
Q. Just when did Satan fall? Why did God allow Satan to fall, and why did God even create Satan in the first place? A.To consider when Satan fell (see…
Adam Zamora talks about church planting and the foundation of gratitude A young Adam Zamora stood waiting outside the Saginaw Civic Center. Ozzy Osbourne had just finished his 1986 Ultimate…
In 1865 General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, to declare to slaves there that they were free. The order that General Granger took to those slaves had been signed…
Missionary efforts used to be a matter of geography,” says Ariel Abadiano, the president and founder of Philippine-based PARTNERS International. “Missionary service meant leaving a country and traveling by boat…
Robert Hunter came home from work with a pink slip—his job at General Motors was over. He had been working the night shift while attending classes at Baptist Seminary of…
Wayne Dale stands at the pulpit, announcing the hymn to the congregation: “Número quinientos once, ‘Cristo me ama.’ ” Then he looks at another hymnal and announces it again, “Number…
Regular Baptist Press is developing a new series of books to define and defend the core values of our association, with the first title to be released at the 2011…
