Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, ordained Dan Neighbors Jan. 26.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to its campus January 19–20, where several speaking assignments awaited him. In an informal evening session,...
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David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, began his ministry travels in the new year by presenting Regular Baptist Ministries and preaching at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, January 8….
The Northeast Fellowship hosted a Twogether marriage retreat December 27–28. Sessions highlighted how God equips and encourages as couples live together (treating each other well in everyday ways), lift together…
by Jeff Bartz At 8 p.m. on December 23 my church, Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, New York, was designated a storm shelter for stranded travelers seeking refuge from powerful Winter…
“Unwanted” was the theme of the fun-filled three-day Winter Camp at Victory Ranch, Moreno Valley, California. A total of 57 middle and high school students participated. Adam Espinoza, pastor of…
Jean Lumeree, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 28, 2022. She was 103. Jean was a 1939 graduate of Baptist Bible Seminary, then in Johnson City, New York. She married Don…
First Baptist Church of Lagrange, Ohio, ordained its associate pastor, Luke Williams, Nov. 20. Speaking in the ordination service were Noel Hack, pastor of First Baptist; Mark Abbott, one of…
Richard Blades, former state representative of the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, died December 16. He was 82. Richard served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Georgetown, Delaware, for 35 years; chairman…
The Central California Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual meeting at Grace Baptist Church of Paso Robles Dec. 1–2. The CCARBC is one of three regional associations in…
With the new year comes a new season of ministry for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Ken Floyd retired as executive ministry director Dec. 31. He had served…
Ladies at Soteria Des Moines enjoyed a Christmas dinner together Dec. 2. The event included a catered meal, music, and testimonies. Volunteers each decorated a table and provided place settings….
For some, the countdown to Christmas is almost unbearable. Only a few days until Christmas! My younger grandchildren can hardly sit still their excitement is so great. We who are...
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In Sebring, Florida, Maranatha Baptist Church and Maranatha Village are sharing the joy and meaning of Christmas. The church choir and residents of Maranatha Village, a retirement community, went Christmas…
The last several weeks have brought home state speaking engagements for David Strope, GARBC interim national representative. In his home state of Iowa, he preached and presented Regular Baptist Ministries…
Evangel Baptist, Bradenton, Florida, taught the true meaning of Christmas by creating a drive-through Bethlehem. Driving or walking around Evangel Baptist’s property, the church family and community visited Bethlehem “like…
Ohio Women for Missions, a ministry of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met for its annual retreat Nov. 9–10. Gathering at the Carlisle Inn in Sugarcreek, Ohio, the…
After three years of dedication and hard work to reach India, Damascus Road Bible Institute accomplished its dream of starting a campus in Ongole, India. The school ordained students in…
Maranatha Village, Sebring, Florida, is “thankful for God’s sustaining protection” not only after Hurricane Ian this fall but also after a hurricane in 2017. In 2017, “Hurricane Irma visited Maranatha…
West Windsor (New York) Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, Christian Mickey, Nov. 19. Christian has served at West Windsor Baptist Church since 2017. That year he also earned a…
Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the church and the 25th ministry anniversary of its pastor, Ulysses Bestey Sr. Gathering at the…
De Soto Calvary Baptist Church, De Soto, Iowa, held a Fall Fest to welcome the church’s new pastor, Ron Phillips, and introduce him to the community. “It was wonderful to…
Fox Valley Baptist Church, East Dundee, Illinois, partnered with the Carpentersville Police Department to collect food for a food pantry. Phil Zilinski, pastor of the East Dundee church and a…
Ladies of West Pines Baptist Church, Greenacres, Florida, “had an awesome time” at its Hope and Harvest event, the church says. The ladies enjoyed dinner together, crafted fall and Christmas…
Linda Brooks, president and CEO of Baptist Children’s Home, celebrated 40 years of ministry to children and families with BCH.
First Baptist Church, Creston, Iowa, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 27–30. First Baptist Church began as a Sunday School that met in a schoolhouse. Those members organized the Sunday School…
First Baptist Church, Wyoming, New York, installed Alex Nobles as associate pastor. In the installation service Sept. 18, Brian King, director of the Northeast Fellowship, shared a challenge to Alex…
Faith Baptist Church, Elida, Ohio, celebrated 50 years of ministry Sept. 25. “We’re praising the Lord for the beginnings and the continuation of His blessings on the ministry here in…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is unique in many ways. One of those ways is that instead of simply taking a fall break each year, it hosts a…
Q. Every now and then I see a leader of some Christian organization urge people to fast as well as pray for our country and/or other issues. I know fasting…
First Baptist Church, Brownsdale, Minnesota, ordained Ben Simons Oct. 16. He has been pastor of First Baptist since July 2018. Ben is a 2011 Pastoral Studies graduate of Faith Baptist…
Faith Baptist Church, Amherst, Ohio, ordained Cory Prosowski, associate pastor of the church. Pastors in the Hebron, Ohio, area attended to ask Cory questions during the ordination process. Alex VanCuran,…
First Baptist Church, Johnson City, New York, hosted the Northeast Fellowship’s Renew Women’s Conference Sept. 23–24. Speaking on “Psalm 23 and Me,” Karen Smith, dean of women at Word of…
Cornerstone Church, Hemet, California, installed Glen Schaumloeffel as pastor. He officially began Oct. 3. Glen previously served as vice president of college relations and dean of students at Montana Bible…
Slater (Iowa) Baptist Church has called Jason Conable to serve as associate pastor of youth and children’s ministries. He and his wife, Kaylin, have been part of the church family…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is excited to launch an emphasis in Christian camp ministry. This emphasis, part of the school’s Local Church Discipleship Ministries Program, will focus…
Old haunts were the theme of recent ministry visits for David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC. On Sunday, Oct. 23 David spoke at Central Baptist Church, Binghamton, New…
Rod Bradley has retired after serving as pastor of True Bible Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, for two decades. The church honored Rod and his wife, Teresa, with a banquet…
Walter William McDonald, a pastor, died Oct. 14. He was 86. Walter was a church planter since 1988. He was pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida, for at least…
Good News Baptist Church in Grand Rapids welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to its services Oct. 16. He preached on “Pillars of a Healthy Church” and shared a…
Pastor Roger McCarty of First Baptist Community Church, Monte Sereno, California, had the privilege of visiting missionaries his church supports in Bangladesh and Thailand. “Laboring in difficult places can become…
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church, Cockeysville, Maryland, celebrated its second graduation of students at the church’s Bible institute in Benin, Nigeria. The 20 graduates include 17 men who are now…
Regular Baptist Ministries is moving this month! The home office of Regular Baptist Ministries, including the GARBC, has been located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, since 2015. In a time when…
David Strope and Kerry Watkins enjoyed another online meeting with pastors and other ministry leaders of GARBC churches. David is interim national representative of the GARBC, and Kerry is director…
The Silicon Valley of Northern California was the site of David Strope’s ministry Oct. 7–9. David, GARBC interim national representative, visited First Baptist Community Church, Monte Sereno, California. Speaking at…
In Florida, Regular Baptist churches and a retirement community are recovering after Hurricane Ian. Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, thanks its members who helped out at a hurricane…
Regular Baptist Ministries staff members Mark Johnson and Kerry Watkins spent a day at Corban University, Salem, Oregon, planning for the 2023 GARBC Conference that will be held there June…
Jack Dowden retired from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, where he has been pastor to seniors since 1995. The church honored Jack and his wife, Nancy, Oct. 2. Gathering for…
Soteria Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa, welcomed David and Debbie Strope to its worship services Oct. 2. David is interim national representative of the GARBC. During the church’s three…
Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, made it through the hurricane, but there are too many issues to overcome for the church to host the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship Fall…
NEGAUNEE, Mich.—Kerry Watkins, director of church engagement for the GARBC, had the pleasure of meeting with pastors of GARBC churches in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Sept. 27. A few…
ALTOONA, Iowa—David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, enjoyed a day of ministry at Altoona Regular Baptist Church Sept. 25. Pastor Josh and Krista Robinson and their four children…
MARILLA, N.Y.—David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, enjoyed a day of ministry at First Baptist Church Sept. 11. He preached on “God’s First Model Church” from Acts 2, shared a…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—The Clarks Summit University Alumni Association has named Steve Viars, pastor of Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana, Alumnus of the Year. The awards ceremony will take place during the…
VENTURA, Iowa—Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted two events for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches: Women’s Renew and Men’s Revive. Nearly 600 women gathered Sept. 9–10 for Renew. Joan…
FORT MYERS, Fla.—Daniels Road Baptist honored and showed its appreciation for its local fire department. The church family collected snack items for the fire department and delivered them Sept. 11….
ALLEGAN, Mich.—Maynard Belt, a longtime ministry leader in Michigan, died Sept. 11. He was 81. Maynard was president of the Fellowship of Missions since 2011. Previously he was state representative…
CRESTON, Iowa—David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, spoke at First Baptist Church Sept. 4. Speaking on 1 Corinthians 1, he challenged the congregation to be a healthy church….
OSWEGO, Ill.—Harvest New Beginnings welcomed David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, to preach Aug. 13 and 14. Harvest New Beginnings holds three identical services: one on Saturday evening…
ROCHESTER, Minn.—Calvary Baptist Church has called Jonathan Eads as associate pastor. He will be serving with Greg Linscott, who has been pastor of the church since May 2021. For the…
ANKENY, Iowa—Ankeny Baptist Church has installed Jason Blunk as pastor. Jason has a long-standing relationship with Ankeny Baptist Church, having attended and served there throughout his childhood and adult years….
MORENO VALLEY, Calif.—Victory Ranch hosted its 2022 Summer Camp program focusing on the theme “Fearless.” “In a world where the mainstream media, social media, and public officials are promoting fear,…
The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship will be hosting a three-day conference Oct. 16–18 at Daniels Road Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida.
LOWELL, Mich.—The day before the GARBC Conference in Grand Rapids, David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, preached at First Baptist Church, Lowell, Michigan. First Baptist had sent its…
Church leaders and members enjoyed all these and more during the 2022 GARBC Conference June 27–30 in Grand Rapids.
First Baptist Church held its Creativity and the Christian Conference Saturday, June 11.
The Northeast Fellowship planned a retreat for married couples from its churches.
Online meetings with GARBC administrative leaders are helping pastors better understand the purpose and ministry of the GARBC.
Faith Baptist Church welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to speak June 19.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to speak June 12.
Celebrating the end of the school year, Fellowship Baptist Church partnered with an elementary school half a block away to host an event for families.
At Vermillion Baptist Church, pastor’s wife Elizabeth Bird teaches culinary arts classes for children, a ministry that is “not for profit but for passion,” she says.
“Training the Next Generation of Pastors” was the theme for the Conference on the Church for God’s Glory May 23.
On May 20, 2022, the Southern Baptist Convention released the report of an independent investigation by Guidepost Solutions. Guidepost investigated allegations of sexual abuse within the SBC by pastors, lay leaders, denomination officials, and the SBC Executive Committee’s handling of these allegations.
In Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Filipino Gracetoration Christian Fellowship held a dedication service celebrating the start of this church.
Orchard Baptist Church knows that like-minded churches that partner together become stronger and healthier.
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Annual Bible Conference May 9–11 at Orchard Baptist Church.
ANKENY, Iowa—During its commencement ceremony May 6, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree to David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC….
Camp Manitoumi welcomed Eric Lloyd as the camp’s first ever program director.
On the evening of May 1, churches of the Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches gathered at First Baptist Church for their annual meeting.
The GARBC announces the resignation of David Gunn as director of Regular Baptist Press. David has accepted an invitation from Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, Pa.) to serve as a professor of systematic theology.
Church workers throughout the Northeast Fellowship gained ministry skills and inspiration at Serve Boldly, the fellowship’s annual conference to train those who serve in church ministry.
Pastors and friends of Regular Baptist churches joined David Strope, interim national representative, for lunch meetings during T4G, the Together for the Gospel conference.
Six churches from the southeast region of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches combined for a worship service on Good Friday.
Ohio Women for Missions is praising God for a great day and good attendance at its spring meeting.
David Strope interviews keynote speakers Nicolas and Venessa Ellen on their life and ministry, and the topics on which they will be speaking at this year’s GARBC conference.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Good Friday service with three other congregations.
Let the love of Christ be fresh in your heart and mind. Allow Christ’s great redemptive work at Calvary to constrain you. Move to worship in heartful, affective adoration. Live for Him, Who loved you and gave Himself for you.
Harold Albert, who served in ministry for seven decades and was known to many as “Bud,” died March 30. He was 89.
Church leaders of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches gained wisdom and encouragement in ministry reproduction at Church Solutions Conferences.
For its annual conference, the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches headed to camp.
Teens from Northeast Fellowship churches had the time of their lives at Recharge.
Listen as interim GARBC National Representative David Strope talks about “Faithful & Pressing Forward”
David Gunn, director of Regular Baptist Press, spoke during a prophecy conference at Peace River Baptist Church.
Grace Church honored Dave Fox for 30 years of ministering on the church’s pastoral staff.
Sometimes leaders are so busy painting a beautiful picture of a better future that they can’t see the potholes right in front of them! Good leadership includes seeing those and taking preventive action.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted an evening of worship with songwriter and musician Matt Papa.
Ukrainian Baptist Church has been raising funds to help provide humanitarian aid for people in Ukraine.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, and Kerry Watkins, director of church engagement, are meeting online monthly with pastors of Regular Baptist churches.
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church is celebrating the graduation of students at Damascus Road Bible Institute.
The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship met at Skyline Baptist Church for its Quarterly Conference March 8.
Bible Baptist Church has started a diaper bank to assist families in the church’s community and surrounding areas.
More than 700 people from dozens of Michigan churches gathered for spiritual edification and encouragement at the Church Ministries Conference March 4–5.
Men gathered at two churches in Ohio March 5 for conferences designed to encourage them to grow in godliness.
Nevada Baptist Church invited youth groups across the Iowa Regular Baptist fellowship to attend Monopoly Madness Feb. 26.
Each month pastors from central Illinois Regular Baptist churches meet for prayer and fellowship and to share ministry ideas with one another.
Is self-care a legitimate pursuit for a Christian in ministry? If we’re not talking about self-indulgence, but stewardship, then yes.
Faith Church welcomed a record number of attendees to its Biblical Counseling Training Conference Feb. 13–18.
The GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition has awarded a total of $16,000 to 13 high school seniors from GARBC churches.
Greetings in the name of our wonderful Lord Jesus! Today I sit in the GARBC national representative’s office in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Just outside that office are lithographs of Robert Ketcham, H. O. Van Gilder, Joe Stowell, and others. And I wonder, What am I doing here?
Men from the northern area of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches gathered for a retreat at Camp Shamineau Feb. 25–26.
Men from Northeast Fellowship churches gathered at Central Baptist Church Feb. 18–19 for a men’s conference called Game Changer.
Listen as interim GARBC National Representative David Strope talk about “A Call to Arms: Ministry Together.”
Pastors gained a sharper focus on multiplying disciples of Jesus during a Church Solutions Conference Feb. 17.
The church is not the kingdom, but we do have an important job to do in preparing for the kingdom’s arrival. We have been tasked with recruiting a kingdom constituency and preparing Christ’s mediatorial queen.
Ankeny Baptist Church said farewell Feb. 6 to its pastor and his wife, David and Debbie Strope, in a service marking a celebration and transition of David’s ministry.
Bob Jones University invited David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, to speak in its CoRE Conference Jan. 31–Feb. 1.
The Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Annual Family Bible Conference at Calvary Baptist Church.
Get a chance to hang out with pastors and friends of the GARBC from across the country at this national event.
Nothing could be more anti-scientific than denying the fact that humans are a sexually dimorphic and sexually reproducing species. Yet, the common mantra of many today would deny this reality.
Dale Byers, a pastor and Regular Baptist Press author, died Jan. 26. He was 84.
Calvary Baptist Church learned the importance of missions during the church’s Missions Emphasis Jan. 26–30.
Four members of the GARBC home office staff traveled to Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids to begin planning for the 2022 GARBC Conference, to be held there June 27–30.
Gary Gladfelter, pastor of Elk Rapids Bible Church, died Jan. 16. He was 65.
Our interim national representative, David Strope, will continue holding online meetings for pastors this year.
Generate approved $30,000 in grants for Damascus Road Baptist Church, Cockeysville, Maryland.
Chaplaincy activity continues to build, with applications coming in and applications pending board selection.
We are happy to report that several Regular Baptist International partners are planning to attend this summer’s GARBC Conference in Grand Rapids.
Married couples from Northeast Fellowship churches attended the fellowship’s Marriage Refresh retreat.
“Drinking from a fire hose” is an apt description of the last days of January for me.
Some speak of the “dog days of summer,” but if you live in the central plains of the Midwest, as I do, I think the phrase might better be stated, “the dog days of winter.”
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Christian Workers’ Retreat Jan. 24–26.
Listen as interim GARBC National Representative David Strope describes how we are moving forward as a Fellowship.
Pastors and deacons from Indiana’s Crossroads Fellowship churches attended a leadership summit focused on the ministry of deacons.
You may be either an atheist, an agnostic, a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, a Wiccan, a Buddhist, a Hindu, or simply an individual who does not identify with any label. But whatever you are, you are a worshipper.
The city council of West Lafayette has proposed an ordinance that some say is an attack on Biblical counseling, parents’ rights, and religious freedom.
Irvin F. Johnson, a pastor and an evangelist, died Jan. 1. He was 93.
Skyview Ranch has appointed Jon Casbohm as executive director.
Anthony Mendoza, whose passion was to teach God’s Word to the deaf, died Dec. 27. He was 67.
Jim Douglass, who served on the pastoral staff of Northridge Baptist Church in Des Moines, died Dec. 24. He was 76.
Every new year brings natural occasions of reflection and resolution.
The Council of Eighteen has appointed David Strope as the GARBC’s new interim national representative.
J. Kevin Boggs, a pastor and evangelist, died Oct. 28. He was 69.
Branch Life Church, a Generate church plant grant recipient, baptized several people Nov. 28.
Mel Walker, who invested his ministry in impacting students for Christ, died Dec. 2.
The fact that the Son of God was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was born of a virgin, and took on human flesh is beyond the scope of our understanding. Yet these truths remains the bedrock foundation of the gospel message: Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man.
Peace River Baptist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary Nov. 20–21.
Three churches in Iowa met for a combined worship service this fall.
Ohio Women for Missions enjoyed its annual retreat Nov. 11–12.
The GARBC Council of 18 met at the home office for a fruitful and encouraging two days of meetings.
The ladies’ ministry at Faith Baptist Church enjoyed a ThanksGIVING Fellowship with the theme “A Thankful Heart Gives.”
Members and friends of Maranatha Baptist Church are praising God for His protection after a delightful trip turned disastrous.
The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship met for its fall conference at Grace Baptist Church.
Grace Baptist Church hosted a women’s conference called “Broken Yet Blessed.”
With the theme “Focus on What Matters,” the Michigan association’s conference looked forward to God’s continued direction in ministry.
Man Camp was one of many retreats Lake Ann Camp offered this year.
During this month of Thanksgiving, I give heartfelt thanks to God for the churches that have experienced His blessings and are now intentionally encouraging and blessing other churches in disciple-making ministries.
Myrtle Sarah Pidcock Weer, a pastor’s wife, died Oct. 28. She was 92.
First Baptist Church hosted the Northeast Fellowship’s Fall Conference, “Teach Us to Pray.”
“Nourish,” the Fall Conference of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, appeared to do just that for those who attended.
One of God’s greatest promises is that one day He “will deliver us from this world,” Mike Hess says.
At Prior Lake Baptist Church, “the Lord has been kind to knit together a group of people who love the gospel and who love each other,” says Pastor Sam Choi.
The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship held its Fall Conference at Tri County Baptist Church.
Let’s use another regrettable event in our world as an opportunity to marvel at what Jesus Christ made possible for us, and move in the direction of repentance, faith, and obedience so that our words—whether spoken in private or public—might honor Him.
Memorial Baptist Church hosted the 2021 Conference of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Faith Fellowship Baptist Church welcomed Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, to speak in a Sunday worship service.
Faith Baptist Bible College turned 100 years old Sept. 28.
We often don’t want to hear truth. But listening to the truth from others is vital to finishing life well.
Each fall, Central Baptist Theological Seminary holds a conference “designed to edify and equip believers in the areas of ministry and Christian life.”
Speaking on Matthew 5, Mike Hess shared this big idea: “Living for Jesus entails loving like Jesus.”
Walnut Ridge Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary.
Temple Baptist Church celebrated “A Century of Serving the Savior,” marking the church’s 100th anniversary.
The Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Fall Conference Oct. 5.
MURRIETA, Calif.—Marilyn Mohr, a pastor’s wife, died Sept. 17. She was 90. Marilyn married her late husband, Richard G. “Dick” Mohr, in 1952. They began their ministry together by serving…
David Whipple, administrative vice president of Baptist Church Planters, died Sept. 1.
Pastors from the Northeast Fellowship took a camping trip in the Adirondacks.
Our association is strongest when we are faithful to Scripture. Our churches are healthiest when everything we do is driven by Scripture.
Calvary Baptist Church ordained its associate pastor, Curtis Rider.
COVID-19 has greatly impacted and continues to shape church ministry.
Branch Life Church has a new home in Spring City, just a few miles south of the church’s former location in Pottstown.
First Baptist Church hosted the fall gathering of the Southern Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Louis H. Showers IV, a pastor who used his model railroading hobby as a tool to share Christ, died Sept. 20.
HILLSBORO, Ind.—Crossroads Fellowship held its annual conference at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center. The two-day conference began the evening of Sunday, Sept. 12, with a dedication service for the…
Faith Baptist Bible College hosted its Annual Business Leadership Summit with a charge to “walk worthy in challenging times.”
Camp Manitoumi hosted a ladies’ retreat with the theme “Light of the World.”
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Trinity Baptist Church installed David Rodgers as associate pastor of children’s ministry and Christian education. “Dave has attended Trinity Baptist Church for a few years, and in that…
First Baptist Church honored Tom and Rachael Alexander for 25 years of ministry.
Dr. Richard W. Houg, former GARBC pastor and former president of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, died Aug. 31. He was 76.
Our association is strongest when we are faithful to Scripture. Our churches are healthiest when everything we do is driven by Scripture.
Maranatha Baptist Church held a baptism on the church grounds.
For twenty years the Afghan people have been told that they now will be free. Schools built. Promises made. However, all of those things have changed over one long weekend.
Wayne Smith, a pastor, died Aug. 6. He was 96. His wife, Martha, died June 13. She was 94.
Worshiping God is what we’re designed to do. Worship points us to the truth of God’s greatness.
Ministry happens through relationships. Relationships are important in the work of the GARBC as well.
Brookdale Baptist Church in Minnesota installed Thomas Overmiller as pastor.
Our association is strongest when we are faithful to Scripture. Our churches are healthiest when everything we do is driven by Scripture.
When we recognize the power of the tongue, we will desire God’s wisdom for our words.
Paul Golden is one busy guy. In addition to his administrative role at Clarks Summit University, Paul serves as a chaplain for not one but two professional sports teams.
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church ordained two of its deacons, Mike Childress and Warren Gantt, and issued a license to preach to one of its members, John Raver, a farmer.
Bible Baptist Fellowship celebrated both its 15th anniversary and final mortgage payment.
Calvary Baptist Church has installed Greg Linscott as pastor.
Our association is strongest when we are faithful to Scripture. Our churches are healthiest when everything we do is driven by Scripture.
God loves when we ask questions with the right heart and a spirit of humble submission to him.
GARBC National Representative Mike Hess spoke at Columbus Road Baptist Church, Quincy, Illinois.
Generous financial gifts have helped Cornerstone Baptist Church pay off its mortgage.
GARBC National Representative Mike Hess was privileged to share the Word at First Baptist Church, Dunkirk, New York.
The GARBC wants to encourage every church in the fellowship to pursue Biblical health. But this must come by asking hard and uncomfortable questions.
Women from Daniels Road Baptist Church enjoyed a Ladies’ Latte, with coffee, games, and God’s Word.
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Samuel McAllister, pastor of First Baptist Church, Pavilion, New York, died May 15. He was 38.
Mike and Clare discuss the church’s disciple-making mandate and the vital need to reproduce Christian leaders in the days ahead.
By Bob Stevenson Last October I hosted a discussion group to help our church process through the upcoming election. We don’t often talk about politics at church, but I do…
In a first for the Northeast Fellowship, its Marriage Refresh retreat came to western New York.
Churches of the Sunshine State Fellowship met for their spring conference May 1 at Cornerstone Baptist Church.
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The Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual gathering May 2 at First Baptist Church.
Soteria Des Moines hosted its Anew Women’s Conference April 24.
Our desire here at Regular Baptist Ministries is to continually point you to Christlikeness through solid Biblical resources.
When the Annual Conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches began on April 12, the host church was uncertain if speaker Tim Potter would be able to attend.
First Baptist Church hosted Baptist Network Northwest’s Refine: All-Church Ministry Conference with Mike Hess, GARBC national representative.
Serve Boldly, the Northeast Fellowship’s conference for church workers, “was a great success” April 24 “due to the work of so many people.”
Mike and special guest Knute Larson discuss pastoral mentoring, church ministry, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
Gretna Baptist Church hosted the Spring Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope spoke on “Racism: A Biblical Perspective.”
Two regional fellowships of Ohio Women for Missions gathered April 17 for meetings that encourage and support missions.
At Grace Baptist Church, ministry leaders and seminary students attended the Michigan Expositors Summit April 15 to become better expositors of God’s Word.
Grace Church was pleased to host the Spring Conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
The Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual conference March 23–24 at South Boulder Bible Church.
Robert D. “Doc” Smith, a medical doctor who also ministered in Biblical counseling, died March 27. He was 91.
Our desire here at Regular Baptist Ministries is to continually point you to Christlikeness through solid Biblical resources.
The call to ministry is a realization that God is directing you into vocational ministry. This realization is accompanied by your own desire. And it is confirmed by church leaders who observe your character and gifts for ministry.
At Faith Baptist Church, a fish dinner not only feeds the church family and community but also brings in funds for the church’s food bank.
Leaders of Regular Baptist state associations met online March 15 to brainstorm ways their associations and the GARBC can work together to help churches and pastors.
God uses the “wave” of an overwhelmed heart to lead us to the Rock of Ages, the Rock that is higher than us.
“The only thing I ever wanted to do was work in an office,” Gladys Dillon once said, reflecting on her long career with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Churches from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia gathered for the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship’s March quarterly conference at Grace Baptist Church.
A favorite saying of Calvary Baptist Church is “Love God. Love others.” One way the church has encouraged its members to love others is by creating a Caring Tree on a hallway wall.
South Baptist Church hosted the Men Modeling the Master Seminar March 6, an annual event sponsored by the Eastern Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
“It was a good day at the 2021 Men of God Conference,” says the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Brenna Penrod is one of four high school seniors attending GARBC churches who have been awarded $2,500 scholarships in the 2021 GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vernon Rosenau, president emeritus of Baptist Mid-Missions, died Dec. 25. He was 71.
What passage or verse of Scripture has helped you endure the struggles of 2020?
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.
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 association’s future. Ordinarily, the council…
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 why Christian leaders had not…
Baptist Children’s Home has appointed Linda Brooks as its chief executive officer.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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 commentators, you might think that…
The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches welcomes three churches intofellowship and rejoices in the planting of new churches.
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.