Melvin Ray Mattox, a pastor, died Feb. 20. He was 94.

Brenna Penrod is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the 2021 GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.

Our desire here at Regular Baptist Ministries is to continually point you to Christlikeness through solid Biblical resources.

Every month several southern Illinois pastors who serve with the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches meet for fellowship and encouragement.

For the past five years Tri County Baptist Church has participated in a two-day Scripture assembly project.

The Northeast Fellowship hosted its Men’s Adventure at Central Baptist Church Feb. 19–20.

Chester Shew, a pastor in New York, died Feb. 3. He was 84.

Oasis Baptist Church hosted a Walk as One Marriage Conference Feb. 19–20.

The GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition has awarded a total of $18,500 to 14 high school seniors from GARBC churches.

Calvary Baptist Church has called Zach Fischer as its pastor.

Crossroads Fellowship, Indiana’s association of Regular Baptist churches, has appointed Jon Beight as executive director.

Our theology and hope are not anchored in circumstances, politics, culture, or the 24-7 news cycle. Our hope is anchored in the Savior of the church: the Lord Jesus Christ.

With the revelation of Ravi Zacharias’ secret lifestyle of sexual sins, Christians and even non-Christians publicly wonder what went wrong.

What Jeremiah came to understand is that it’s not the Lord’s gifts but the Lord Himself who constitutes hope.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary’s Refresh Conference kicked off the school’s centennial celebration.

LaVerne L. Rogers, a pastor’s wife, died Feb. 1. She was 91.

No one hates grace, do they? Who would ever be offended by a free gift?

Frances Doreen Nelson, a pastor’s wife, died Dec. 18. She was 95.

Ministry leaders from California met at Wonder Valley Resort for a Christian Workers’ Retreat.

Iglesia Bautista La Gracia hosted its Second Annual Revival Conference Jan. 15–17.

Think of all the things that have changed over the course of the past twelve months. Yet the mission of the church and our fellowship of churches still marches on.

“Get a Grip” on your marriage was the theme of the Marriage Refresh retreat hosted by the Northeast Fellowship.

Maynard L. Stevens, a pastor, died Dec. 24. He was 90.

When Camp Gilead realized in the latter months of 2020 that it wouldn’t be able to host guest groups due to the continuing coronavirus, the staff brainstormed other possibilities for celebrating Christmas with guests.

Aaron Arthur Kaukonen, a pastor for more than 40 years in Michigan and Ohio, died Dec. 9. He was 75.

John Murray passed away on January 2, 2021, stricken by a sudden ailment that doctors are still trying to identify. He was 58.

Dr. Vernon Rosenau, president emeritus of Baptist Mid-Missions, died Dec. 25. He was 71.

It’s true that this year has been challenging, but God has also glorified Himself in and through it.

What passage or verse of Scripture has helped you endure the struggles of 2020?

Jon William Brandt, a pastor, died Dec. 15 from COVID-19. He was 66.

Temple Baptist Church presented a Christmas program called “My Name Is Mary.”

Faith Church is presenting, as a gift to its community, the Lafayette Living Nativity.

Emmanuel Baptist Church “had a wonderful day” celebrating its 100th anniversary, says Pastor John Scally.

In this episode, Mike discusses some of the right and wrong reasons for pastors to consider transitioning to another church or ministry.

Riverside Baptist Church has been using an outreach in a local park to share the gospel with people.

Lela Wilhite, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 18. She was 77.

Irene Ruth Jackson, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 25 after a short illness. She was 92.

Robert L. Sauser, pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Omaha, died Nov. 27.

A 90th birthday celebration and a Christmas shoebox packing party highlighted the evening of Nov. 8 at Blessed Hope Baptist Church.

God has given us a group of doctrinally aligned churches that are passionate about reaching people and seeing them grow and change into the image of Christ.

The Council of Eighteen—governing body of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches—met virtually on Nov. 16 and 17 to make strategic plans for the …

Standale Baptist Church held a monthlong missions conference, inviting a different ministry leader to speak each Sunday in October.

Dr. R. Irving Van Hooser, minister of music and college music professor, died Nov. 5. He was 72.

About 25 pastors from the Midwest attended the M4 Ministry Enrichment Conference at Harvest New Beginnings Nov. 2–3.

When the conference committee of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met in spring 2019 to begin planning for the 2020 MARBC Conference, they had no idea how appropriate their choice of the theme “Connect” would be.

The message of Revelation needs to be shared, and as a pastor, you are in the prime position to teach it to your congregation.

In late July two retired pastors were talking about the problems COVID-19 has brought to the US and about the nation’s political upheaval. They wondered …

Phyllis Hawkins, a pastor’s wife, died Oct. 23. She was 88.

Baptist Children’s Home has appointed Linda Brooks as its chief executive officer.

Timothy Ledru Brudtkuhl, a missionary, died Oct. 21. He was 61.

In partnership with Columbus City Schools, Memorial Baptist Church has been serving as the site of a Learning Extension Center this school year.

The Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches appointed Steve Schultz as its state representative during the association’s annual conference.

The Northeast Fellowship met for its annual fall conference, NF Next, Oct. 19.

John Garner, a retired pastor, died Oct. 15. He was 84.

First Baptist Church hosted a watch party of the Northeast Fellowship’s Renew Conference, a virtual conference for women.

Morgan Dawley of Maranatha Village, a Baptist retirement community, celebrated his 102nd birthday with the help of Maranatha Baptist Church.

God is good in blessing our first ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference above and beyond what we asked or thought.

Calvary Baptist Church hosted the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches Sept. 21-23.

Forty young adults from four states came together for a weekend of spiritual growth, laughter, and fun at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.

First Baptist Church hosted the Fall Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Robert Baxter, in pastoral ministry for 60 years, died Sept. 28. He was 84.

Robert Herrmann, a retired pastor, died Sept. 26. He was 64.

First Baptist Church served on a missions trip to Missionary Acres, a retirement community in Missouri for missionaries and pastors.

Church Family Night at Faith Church “was a tremendous evening of praise and worship,” says Pastor Steve Viars.

God is good in blessing our first ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference above and beyond what we asked or thought.

The Renew Women’s Conference, an event of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches, was a time of relaxation and refocusing for the ladies who attended.

Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary with a weekend of events Sept. 5–7.

In order to have a Biblically clear mind, we need a Biblically developed worldview filter that can sort out the good from the bad, the Biblical from the secular.

Our Heavenly citizenship is a gift that should change our perspective on how we live out our lives.

“The calling of the pastor is more than a job; it’s a wonderful ministry,” says Tom Townsend, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.

Grace Baptist Church honored Brandon Crawford Sept. 6 for 10 years as the church’s pastor.

Chris and Deb Hindal have retired from Regular Baptist International as director and administrative assistant, respectively. When they first came to Gospel Literature Services, the ministry’s name at the time, they had already served as a pastor and wife for 35 years at churches in Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Florida.

Indulging your children when they throw a temper tantrum is unhelpful and counter-productive.

“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the town.” That’s what Councilmember Chuck Anderson called the recent move by the town of Vienna to purchase the three acres on Center Street that Faith Baptist Church has called home for its lifetime.

First Baptist Church showed its appreciation and support for law enforcement officers by giving the staff of the Shelbyville Police Department gift bags.

If you are fearful entering this school year, then turn to God’s Word for hope. Within the pages of the Bible, there are precious promises for scared, weak, and needy people to grab hold of.

Let’s put our hearts and minds into what the Lord has for us. Let’s do it wholeheartedly for the Lord.

Brown Street Baptist Church is aiming to change the negative perception of law enforcement, at least for those who serve the church’s city.

Churches need to realize that although the role of a pastor’s wife can be rewarding and special, it can also be lonely.

As school starts this year, create a new tradition at supper for each person in your family to think about someone at their school or workplace they can pray for, then pray for them as a family during supper time.

Wilma Shea-Arndt, a pastor’s wife, died Aug. 1. She was 99.

Darrell Beddoe, former director of the Baptist Network Northwest, died Aug. 13. He was 79.

Pastors from GARBC churches in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon gathered with other pastors and church leaders for a conference hosted by ABWE’s EveryEthne initiative.

Mike and David discuss Mike’s new book, No Contest: Overcoming a Competitive Spirit.

In three Maryland counties, people in need are thankful for Martha’s Kitchen, a food donation ministry operated by Damascus Road Community Baptist Church.

Faith Church has added David Mora to its North Campus pastoral team.

Calvary Baptist Church, Norwalk, Ohio, held a garage sale to benefit Camp Patmos.

Your pastor might have several degrees hanging on his wall from prestigious seminaries and educational institutions. But rest assured, he has never taken a class …

Tim Tucker, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Ludington, Michigan, died July 28.

Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, participated last week in an online worship service of a Buenos Aires church that he visited in person two years ago.

First Baptist Church of Elimsport honored its pastor, Todd Baker, for 20 years of ministry at the church.

Donald Carl Roe, a pastor, died July 18.

God is good in blessing our first ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference above and beyond what we asked or thought.

Donna Poole of Lickley’s Corners Baptist Church has written a novel based on the real life experiences that she and her husband, John, have shared as pastor and wife of this country church for four decades.

After a successful first-ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference, broadcast live from Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana, June 29–30, one of the messages has received even more listeners.

Lamoka Baptist Camp invited families to its lakefront campus June 29–July 4 for family camp.

2020 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Resolution on God’s Goodness  

2020 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, Resolution on Racial and Ethnic Harmony.

Paul A. Reimer, a pastor, died July 4. He was 65.

Virginia Richardson, a pastor’s wife, died May 9. She was 97.

By Bob Cowman I tend to see opportunity at the strangest times and in the weirdest ways. If you read the news or follow the …

The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches welcomes three churches intofellowship and rejoices in the planting of new churches.

Dawn Sauser, a pastor’s wife, died June 20. She was 72.

In this 2018 video, listen to Aaron Lavender, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, speak on “The Incompatibility of Christianity and Racism.”

Jennifer Johnston, a pastor’s wife, died June 19. She was 65.

Grace Baptist Church reached out to its community in a creative way during a time of unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

Mike and Bob discuss the many issues surrounding the difficult decision to leave a church.

Community Baptist Church is holding worship services outdoors this summer.

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess was privileged to preach at an outdoor worship service of Brown Street Baptist Church.

As Christians, we must be prepared to confront both racist actions and racist attitudes, because sin originates in the heart.

Clarks Summit University hosted its LYFE Women’s Conference online May 30.

Hello, friend, God is so kind and generous in giving wisdom to those who ask of Him (James 1:5). As churches begin the process of …

Mike interviews Steve DeWitt on the subject of Christ’s supremacy and beauty.

The question isn’t so much whether or not to utilize social media, but what we are trying to say and why. Our communication is to be seasoned as with salt—that implies that we are putting in some thought beforehand.

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess held a church recognition council June 2 with the leadership team of Prior Lake (Minnesota) Baptist Church.

2020 GARBC CONFERENCE: VIRTUALLY EVERYONE CAN COME! We can’t wait to connect with you online! Join us for the virtual 2020 GARBC Conference June 29–30. …

Janet Harriman, a pastor’s wife, died June 2.

Severe flooding in the Midland area last week caused significant damage to nearly 30 of the church family’s homes, with some homes declared a total loss.

As states loosen coronavirus restrictions, churches are taking steps to reopen. But those steps come with plenty of precautions.

In the midst of severe flooding in Michigan, water filled the parking lots of Calvary Baptist Church but stopped short of reaching the church building.

Around 3:00 a.m. on a Thursday last October, Pastor Walter McDonald was awoken by a phone call from a church member, who told him the church was on fire.

“Can we gather yet as a church again?” A national representative of a fellowship of churches does not have the definite answer for each local church. But thankfully, the principles of God’s sufficient Word do.

What should we be considering, as Christians, when we ponder and discuss the idea of reopening the country?

In a curbside event, Riverside Baptist Church in Decatur, Ill., gave potted flowers to all the mothers in its congregation Sunday, May 10. Soteria Des Moines hosted a similar drive-through event the day before.

Grace Church showed its appreciation for teachers of a public elementary school by helping sponsor a drive-through distribution of thank-you gifts.

Richard Edwin “Dick” Cughan, a retired pastor, died May 5. He was 83.

At Bethany Baptist Church, a Hispanic congregation is a growing extension of the church’s ministry.

By Steve Viars Indiana’s governor, Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with his assembled team of medical and business professionals, has the gigantic task of leading our …

Hello, friend, Reading through the book of Acts reminds me of how the church can thrive in undesirable circumstances. Despite persecution and doctrinal error, the …

Melvin O. Jones, a church planter and pastor, died April 23. He was 92.

The Portage County, Wisconsin, Sheriff’s Office is thanking Berea Baptist Church for its thoughtfulness and generosity.

The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Church held its annual conference online April 21.

Faith Baptist Church has called David Totman as its new pastor. He and his wife, Anora, have been missionaries in Africa and Hungary since 2003.

First Baptist Church is using a creative method for its congregation to stay connected when they can’t meet face-to-face. 

Restored Church says it is “in the city, for the city.” To serve its city April 19, the church distributed 1,100 meal kits to 900 people.

Kendra Cizauskas is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.

Scioto Hills Christian Camp and Retreat Center has created a fun at-home craft for kids: creating the camp with heavyweight paper, scissors, and a few more simple supplies.

Members of Orchard Avenue Baptist Church are using yard signs to share the message that our hope is in the Lord.

Beverly Mattox, a pastor’s wife, died April 15 after recent TIAs, or ministrokes. She was 90.

Iowa Regular Baptist Camp has begun hosting online events for youth workers and students.

This is a time of great uncertainty, but it is also a time for reflection on First Things, on Prime Principles. On what is certain. On Truth.

Sarah Iler is one of four high school seniors who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.

Ladies at Maranatha Village, a Baptist retirement community, have been busy making masks for residents of Maranatha Manor, the 20-bed assisted living facility located in the center of Maranatha Village.

Now, with a stay-at-home order instated in Ohio, they treated their neighbors to a concert from the couple’s lawn.

We’re all in over our heads right now. These are hard times. But the hard times are the best times to become who God made us to be.

Just as biblical love is an action (not a feeling) so is biblical forgiveness. Stop looking at your emotions as a barometer and start looking unto Jesus.

Richard Wezik, pastor of First Baptist Church, Hempstead, N.Y., died April 6 from COVID-19.

Just Google ‘epicenter of the coronavirus’ right now, and you’ll likely see a photo of the hospital in Elmhurst, in the New York City borough of Queens.

Hello, friend, Welcome to the April edition of Bb Pulse! As we find ourselves unable to gather for church ministries during this particular time, the …

As we continue to follow developments related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, we want to make churches aware of updates to this program.

Like the early church, we must boldly step into the challenge of caring for the vulnerable and sick. We must point them to the only One Who can deliver us.

Mike and David discuss Christian living and church ministry in an age of Coronavirus lockdown.

Village Baptist Church’s food pantry serves those in the church body and in the community, but the food pantry ministry looks a bit different these days as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Observing the Lord’s Table remotely might not be the best idea.

What the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act means for Regular Baptist churches, with important updates as the CARES Act has continued to take shape.

Jacob Southwell is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.

What does the Coronavirus lock-down mean for our Baptist understanding of church polity?

Pastor Scott and Carla Poling of Harvest New Beginnings are showing love to their neighbors in this time when some people lack basic necessities that can’t currently be found in stores.

Four suggestions for using this extraordinary time as an opportunity for spiritual renewal.

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Ps. 119:11).

While US churches have temporarily shut their doors to help slow the spread of COVID-19, their food pantries remain open.

Orchard Avenue Baptist Church included children its online church service by livestreaming a Sunday School class.

Attendees at a DelMarVa conference heard two sermons that would prove to be timely in light of coming challenges.

The “iron sharpening iron” process that Proverbs 27:17 provides is a helpful and maybe even convicting part of a believer’s life.

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt everyday life, First Baptist Church is loving and serving its neighbors who have limited resources.

First Baptist Church hosted the Men Modeling the Master conference, an annual event of the Eastern Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. 

We have good reason to take the virus seriously. But we also have good reason to trust God, live courageously, and love others.

In the midst of social distancing, pastors and church members were blessed to gather online for prayer.

Knowing that the elderly are especially concerned about COVID-19, Memorial Baptist Church is showing love to this segment of its community by preparing care packages for nursing homes.

Carson Odle is one of four high school seniors who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the first GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.

Director Jon Beight of Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center has produced a video to help parents talk to their children about how to cope with change.