PORTLAND, Ore.—The Baptist Network Northwest sponsored an evangelistic activity giving junior- and senior-high students from churches in Oregon and Washington the opportunity to invite their …

Women attending California and Nevada churches enjoyed a wonderful weekend of fellowship, challenge, food, and fun.

Linda Leudaman of Women At Risk International was the keynote speaker for the 2018 DelMarVa Ladies’ Retreat.

TACOMA, Wash.—Dr. William Bellshaw went to be with the Lord. He led fruitful ministries in Washington, Oregon, and California. Bill pastored several churches, including Bethany …

For several years, Hispanic believers have enjoyed a weekend retreat, hosted by Baptist Church Planters, at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. This year over 140 people attended the retreat Aug. 21 and 22.

Q. Please comment on the practice in many churches of dedicating infants and children in a church service ceremony. Is there a Biblical basis for …

As our Resource Center staff prepares for the 2014 GARBC Conference to be held June 23–27, the cost of facilitating the event becomes a reality. …

REDDING, Calif.—Shasta Bible College and Graduate School hosted the 11th annual Alpha Omega Conference on creation and end-time prophecy.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—John R. Greening, national representative of the GARBC, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a DMin May 10 from Baptist Bible Seminary.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—President Jim Jeffery, who has led Baptist Bible College and Seminary with distinction for 13 years, will step down from his role in 2015.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—Daniel Martin Cassell, pastor of Chelsea Baptist Church in Atlantic City from 1973 to 2009, died on April 30.

ANKENY, Iowa—Dr. John Hartog II has announced his retirement from full-time teaching at Faith Baptist Bible College.

JASPER, Ind.—Fellowship Baptist Church had the privilege of baptizing five young people in an outdoor baptism.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, N.J.—Calvary Baptist Church is influencing its community for Christ, most recently through the National Day of Prayer.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.—As high school students across the country attend prom, one church hosts a God-honoring formal event for its teens.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan—Chaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, interviewed Chaplain Bill Gasser, a Navy reservist at Kandahar Airfield.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Melbourne “Mel” Stadt, a pastor, died May 1. He was 94.

ANKENY, Iowa—For 16 years Joe Hayes ministered to pastors and church members throughout the state of Iowa, leading them in making disciples of Christ.

GENOA, Neb.—Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp is aiming to upgrade its staff housing, with help from GARBC churches and individuals.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Boardman Baptist Church will soon enjoy an expanded facility, thanks to the generosity of its members and the ministry of Baptist Church Planters.

ZEELAND, Mich.—Evangeline Miriam Anderson, a pastor’s wife, died April 25. She was 86.

TRACY, Calif.—Eight years ago, when Pastor Timothy and Susan Heinrich moved to Tracy to start Crossroads Baptist Church, they were burdened for the children in their neighborhood.

NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Emmanuel Baptist Church of Warrenville honored Pastor Dale and Shirley Williams with a surprise celebration for having completed 25 years of ministry with the church.

URBANDALE, Iowa—A building project that began in 2003 came to a debt-free conclusion with a mortgage burning at Urbandale Baptist Church.

SPRING HILL, Fla.—A favorite annual event for Spring Hill Baptist Church is its Easter EGGstravaganza.

NORTHFIELD, Ohio—On March 28 and 29, about 100 church ministry workers from a 175-mile radius met at Northfield Baptist Church for the first Ohio Church Ministries Conference.

TOLEDO—Emmanuel Baptist Church has said farewell to secretary Marcia Stover, who has retired after 40 years.

NEWHALL, Calif.—The Alive college ministry at Placerita Baptist Church enjoys retreats throughout the year, the most recent being Camp and Surf in Onofre, Calif.

WINDSOR, N.Y.—Staff and members of New York churches met at West Windsor Baptist Church April 7 and 8 for the Spring Conference of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches.

SAND LAKE, Mich.—Shortly after accepting the call to become the pastor of Ensley Baptist Church in the fall of 2012, Timothy Decker began the application process to serve as a chaplain.

GRAFTON, Ohio—Baptist Church Planters held its second Leadership Summit March 19–21 at the organization’s home office.

SPRING HILL, Fla.—After working hard to prepare for a missions trip, teens from Spring Hill Baptist Church spent their spring break fellowshipping and relaxing.

HORSEHEADS, N.Y.—Young people from across New York attended the Empire State Fellowship’s annual Youth Seminars.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Beverly Frowner, a pastor’s wife at First Regular Baptist Church in Kansas City, died April 6.

NEWHALL, Calif.—The women of Placerita Baptist Church had the privilege of hearing Janie Street teach on the theme “Love One Another” at their Ladies’ Getaway.

ALBION, Ind.—Ruth Hopewell, longtime missionary, died on April 4. She was 90.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Life Matters Worldwide, formerly known as Baptists for Life, has appointed Mark Mohr as director of development and marketing.

In response to a missionary’s persistent requests to visit India, Pastor Donald Shirk always declined. But he finally came out of hiding behind his “spiritual” reasons and said yes.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Ten members of Rustic Hills Baptist Church took a Pilgrim Tours trip to Israel March 18–27.

GRAFTON, Ohio—Stephen Little has been called as president of Baptist Church Planters.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Calvary Baptist Church hosted the Church Ministries Conference of the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches, a two-day event for local church leaders.

STANWOOD, Wash.—Ralph “Rus” Edwin Waud, a retired pastor, died Nov. 22, 2013. He was 92.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Joseph Balbach, who pastored several churches in Michigan, died on March 24 at age 92.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y.—This year’s Men’s Adventure, “Overcome,” an Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches event, started with a major obstacle to overcome.

FORT MYERS, Fla.—Walking down “Adam’s road” (Romans 5:12, 14), under condemnation and entrapped by religion, first Micah Wilder and then his brother Matt and their friend Joe Warren came to the Cross.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Blair Ridge Baptist Church hosted its Fifth Annual Men’s Leadership Conference.

OSWEGO, Ill.— “The Balance of Leadership and Preaching” was the theme of the third annual Regional Connection Worship and Growth Conference March 3 and 4 at Harvest Baptist Church.

KOKOMO, Ind.—While Chaplain John Murdoch’s ministry includes much more than his work on behalf of religious freedom, this may be one of his more important activities, because of its long-reaching implications.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Richard Engle, retired professor of Old Testament, Languages, and Literature at Baptist Bible Seminary, died March 9.

Two evangelical leaders make a gambling trip to Las Vegas, followed by a lengthy exposé in a Christian magazine. They later apologize. Several Christian colleges …

Greg Gilbert, pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, was guest speaker at the “Standing Together for the Gospel” conference sponsored by our Ohio …

Christianity includes something besides the gospel. If we make Christianity equal to the gospel alone, then we are likely to fall into one of two …

Two seminary professors, Mark McGinniss and Rod Decker, found themselves in a conversation about their journeys of suffering. When Rod was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, …

Two seminary professors, Mark McGinniss and Rod Decker, found themselves in a conversation about their journeys of suffering. When Rod was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, …

ANKENY, Iowa—Tim Capon has been called as state representative of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Heritage Baptist Church hosted its first-ever Ladies’ Summit.

MINFORD, Ohio—What needs exist in your community? Many churches today are asking this question. But often, striving to answer it becomes overwhelming.

The Regular Baptist Web Community brings together ministry veterans with motivated learners to work on solutions to the challenges of day-to-day local church ministry.

ALTOONA, Iowa—Altoona Regular Baptist Church invited Chris Hindal, director of GARBC International Ministries, to speak at its annual Heart for Home Conference.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—iPad? Kindle? Android? Read the Baptist Bulletin in our new digital formats.

EDEN, N.Y.—The Empire State Fellowship wants to help its churches be as effective as they can.

Presidential transitions mark the beginning of new leadership for four schools and organizations that continue to minister in the U.S. and around the world.

CARNATION, Wash.—Camp Gilead held its first-ever photography retreat with 60 young people and adults.

CASA GRANDE—Victory Baptist Church hosted this year’s winter youth retreat of the Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

A college campus is the perfect mission field, whether it’s for reaching international and American students or opposing the enemies of the gospel.

GRETNA, Neb.—Gretna Baptist Church hosted Winter Games, a youth event of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

OREGON, Ohio—Youth workers learned how to impact future generations at the National Youth Ministries Conference sponsored by Baptist Bible College and Vision for Youth.

CARNATION, Wash.—For junior high students in Northwest churches, SnowBlast at Camp Gilead can be a life-changing experience as they grow in their relationship with the Lord and build friendships.

CAMBRIA, Calif.—For pastors, missionaries, and laypeople in the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches, the annual Christian Workers’ Retreat is a highlight of the year.

MASON CITY, Iowa—Faith Baptist Church said good-bye to its pastor of 25 years.

WATERLOO, Iowa—Richard Wayne Johnson, a faithful pastor, died Jan. 24.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, began the new year with good news for six churches.

LOWELL, Mich.— “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose unto Heaven.” This rings true as the new year has ushered in changes at First Baptist Church following the retirement of W. Lee Taylor, pastor of ministries.

FORT MYERS, Fla.—Fort Myers is a young city, and not particularly wealthy. Daniels Road Baptist Church is reaching out to its needier neighbors by providing a weekly food pantry called Soul Food Ministry.

LaGRANGE, Ohio—Debra Quick, a former pastor’s wife, died on Jan. 11. She was 64.

INDIANAPOLIS—In 2003 Matt Barnes walked into the Capitol building in Indianapolis, sure of a burden from God to reach the legislators of Indiana, but unsure of how to go about it.

CARY, N.C.—John E. Millheim, a Baptist pastor and seminary professor who encouraged 1960s fundamentalists to discard their flamboyant and inflammatory past, died on Dec. 29.

SEBRING, Fla.—A ground-breaking ceremony kicked off the addition of a kitchen and dining area at Maranatha Manor.

BAILEY, Mich.—Roberta Frances Borman, a missionary in Equador, died Dec. 30. She was 83.

SPOKANE, Wash.—Herbert Allen Farrar Jr., a longtime pastor and former president of Western Baptist Bible College, died on Nov. 28. He was 104.

WESTON, Mich.—First Baptist Church reached a milestone, having been organized for 175 years.

SURPRISE, Ariz.—A favorite activity for The Oasis Baptist Church is Christmas caroling at local nursing homes. This Christmas one resident was so moved by the carolers that she gave them something in return.

LUTHER, Mich.—Jack Carlyle Nichols, a church planter, died Dec. 29. He was 85.

SANTA MARIA, Calif.—Byron Francis Buck, a missionary, died Dec. 22. He was 84.

Over a plate of roti, rice, and chicken curry, Henry John invited me to go to India with him. Sent by Maranatha Baptist Church, Grimes, Iowa, the Johns became missionaries to northern India in 2004.

JOHNSTON, Iowa—Evelyn Rose Crown, a former pastor’s wife, died on Dec. 28 at Mercy Hospice. She was 92.

ALTON, Ill.—Philomena Nicholas, a former pastor’s wife, died Dec. 11 at age 87.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—With help from a few adult actors, the children of First Baptist Church performed Regular Baptist Press’s children’s Christmas play, The Worst Christmas Tree.

The Christmas carolers from Calvary Baptist Church stopped by Ron Clark’s house in Lansdale, Pa., just long enough to sing a few songs and drop off some brochures. “They left all this material for us to look at,” Ron recalls later.

The GARBC announced two important contract agreements after the Council of Eighteen meetings in November, including formal details of the Meacham Road property sale and …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Staff at the GARBC Resource Center celebrated Christmas with praise, laughter, songs, encouraging comments from the Word, games, and a catered barbeque.

CAMBRIA, Calif.—“What a great weekend we had celebrating God’s faithful blessings over the past 50 years here at First Baptist Church!”

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Grace Community Church has called Philip Flores Jr. as pastor. He “comes highly qualified to pastor,” says Ron Schrock, state representative of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

MANIPUR, India—The Doctrine and Administration of the Church is now available in Northeast India bookstores and is “bearing fruit,” says translator Lhunsei Kipgen.

PERRY, Ga.—Marie Christina Russell Henzler, a sheriff’s office chaplain, died Nov. 13 at age 83.

TEMPE, Ariz.— “Mom was never a ‘career missionary,'” says Mildred Lang’s daughter, Fran Elnicky, “but her ministries of helps were a blessing to many.” Mildred died Oct. 22.

CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich.—First Baptist Church ordained its youth pastor, Chris Howard.

TOLEDO—Ten years of planning culminated in the opening of a new children’s wing at Emmanuel Baptist Church, a $1.6 million project that expands and consolidates its ministry from the nursery through fifth grade.

MEMPHIS, N.Y.—First Baptist Church is meeting in a new home in a new location after a snowstorm destroyed the church’s building in 2011.

FISHERS, Ind.—Crossroad Fellowship’s ladies’ group, Joy of the Journey, met for its annual conference with speaker and singer Damaris Carbaugh.

WASHINGTON, Iowa—Prairie Flower Baptist Church has called David Cotner as pastor.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Baptist Bible College and Seminary honored longtime Bible and theology professor Joe Schloegel on Oct. 24, with special gatherings of faculty, students, and staff held throughout the day.

“We’re going to do something incredibly bold and incredibly crazy,” Thomas White said during his inauguration as president of Cedarville University. “We’re going to teach the Bible.”

Why do evangelicals question the historical existence of Adam? What motivates their thinking? In this excerpt from Zondervan’s Four Views on the Historical Adam, William …

My snail-mail box and e-mail inbox are inundated on a weekly basis from conference organizers and eager publishers who want to show me how to …

Read the Baptist Bulletin online or contact our subscription department to receive the print edition by mail. Ask about our group rates for churches—read the most up-to-date information about the General …

KOKOMO, Ind.—Bible Baptist Church honored Bill and Lois Carmichael as they prepare to retire after more than 50 years of ministry.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz.—Victory Baptist Church hosted a statewide men’s retreat Oct. 18 and 19.

ROCHESTER, Minn.—The Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches took a bus trip loaded with adventure.

BATAVIA, N.Y.—Members and staff from churches across New York came together for resources, Bible teaching, worship, and connection at the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches’ fall conference.

DOVER, Del.—Maranatha Baptist Church held an event reminiscent of revivals from the past.

BANGKOK—On Thursday evening of the International Ministries All-Partners Conference, Chris Hindal, GARBC International Ministries director, introduced Dr. H. C. Stephen as the new Council of Eight chairman.

In his recent contribution to Four Views on the Historical Adam, Dr. William Barrick articulates a position that is also affirmed by the GARBC’s Articles …

BYRON CENTER, Mich.—Kenneth Eisentrager, a retired pastor, died Oct. 21 at age 92. Ken was born in a farmhouse in Red Rock Township, Minn. After …

DANA POINT, Calif.—Pastors and wives of churches in the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches got together for a retreat.

BANGKOK—Mistaking me for someone who must be the most popular deity in the pantheon of Eastern gods, many international partners approach me the first two days of the conference with the same hopeful question. “Are you Chris Brown?”

SEBRING, Fla.—Thousands of veterans, full of memories from their years in the military, live and work among us. Today we pause to tell them thank you.

WEST UNITY, Ohio—Donald Love, a former medical missionary, died on Oct. 11, 2013, at age 81.

LOS ANGELES—Chris Brown and Darrell Goemaat thought it was going to be an easy airline connection to Asia when they arrived in Los Angeles this morning on their way to the IPFBM All-Partners Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio—When 400 teens and leaders from 19 churches converge in four locations, the result is one big multisite youth rally.

BUSHKILL, Pa.—Mountain Stream Baptist Church, a church plant of Project Jerusalem, is celebrating five years of God’s faithfulness.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Good News Baptist Church installed Brian Cederquist as pastor.

CARROLL, Iowa—The weather was ideal for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ third annual Fall Singles’ Outing held at the acreage of Dean and Nancy Rogers just north of Scranton.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—What if you knew that hundreds of boxes of free Vacation Bible School material were ready to be shipped, material that will be used to introduce children all over the world to Christ?

YARMOUTH, Iowa—First Baptist Church has installed Jeff Duffy as pastor.

TOLEDO, Ohio—Emmanuel Baptist sits a mile from the Michigan border, a natural conference location for Ohio and Michigan churches. But it’s also football season, and the famous rivalry is hard to ignore.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa—Four members of Calvary Baptist Church’s counseling ministry have been recognized by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Students at Baptist Bible College and Seminary are enjoying a new recreation center. The school dedicated the facility in a formal ceremony Oct. 12 during homecoming week.

EMDEN, Mo.—Barbara Ann Bodwell, a pastor’s wife, died on Oct. 3. She was 75.

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.—Women from New York churches learned how to be “Bold Women in a Broken World” at the Empire State Fellowship’s Ladies’ Advance.

WINFIELD, Ill.—Last Christmas Faith Baptist Church caught the GARBC’s vision of how a sacrificial gift can make an eternal difference. The Association des Énglises Evangeliques …

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—Leaders of various separatist mission agencies gathered in the Blue Ridge Mountains for the Fellowship of Missions CEO Retreat in Helen, Ga.

VENTURA, Iowa—More than 500 women from across Iowa explored “The Heart of Friendship” at the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches Ladies’ Retreat held at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.

NEW YORK, N.Y.—First Baptist Church launched its new website, firstnyc.org, on Sunday, Sept. 22 thanks to a grant from the Web for Good foundation.

WINFIELD, Ill.—Worship Pastor Eric Andersen’s espresso coffee machine hisses and sputters while he serves vanilla, caramel, and mocha lattes on the lawn at Faith Baptist Church’s Fall Festival.

MANIPUR, India—The New Testament Baptist Churches Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its youth fellowship.

YARMOUTH, Iowa—Dr. Daniel A. McClure, a member of First Baptist Church, was appointed the national chaplain for the American Legion during its 95th National Convention.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Baptist Builders Club kicked off the Christmas season early by offering donors a way to “stuff the disaster stocking.”

TUCSON, Ariz.—Sahuaro Baptist Church installed James P. Kester as pastor in a service on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—The International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries announces its newest partner, the Association of Regular Baptist Churches of Brazil, an association of over 400 churches.

A Multisite Church Rescue | Darrell Goemaat Same-Sex Marriage: What the Bible Really Says | Gary Gromacki Talking to a Gay Rights Advocate | Jay …

CANNON BEACH, Ore.—Pastors and wives serving churches in the Baptist Network Northwest met in the beautiful coastal city of Cannon Beach for the association’s annual Pastors’ and Wives’ Retreat.

BRITT, Iowa—Every second week in August, the small town of Britt grows in size in observance of the National Hobo Convention, and Bethel Baptist Church used the opportunity to creatively reach out to its community.

ITHACA, N.Y.—Pastors of churches throughout the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches benefited from an interactive think tank at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

WESTFIELD, Wis.—How does a follower of Christ become a semper fi godly man? To answer that question, men at Camp Fairwood’s Laymen’s Retreat asked themselves, How does a recruit become a marine?

FRENCHTOWN, N.J.—The Garden State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches closed out the summer with a Labor Day picnic at New Life Island.

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.— The Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics meets at Baptist Bible Seminary for a discussion of the sign gifts.

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

Q. Lately some friends have begun attending a church that doesn’t have membership; a person who simply attends is considered a member. Is this right?

A. In the last few decades an increasing number of churches have gone this route, particularly so-called megachurches. The Bible doesn’t specifically use the word member concerning local churches, and I am not going to judge those churches that do not have what we might call formal membership. However, I believe a positive, Biblically harmonious case can be made for it.

Q. Two verses, 1 Samuel 16:7 and 16:12, seem to contradict each other. Please explain.

A. Samuel was to anoint a new king to take the place of wicked King Saul. God instructed Samuel to go to Jesse the Bethlehemite to find a king among his sons. Verse 7 says that the Lord warned Samuel not to evaluate the sons by their looks, “for the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” After God indicated that the sons, one by one, were not whom He had in mind, verse 12 says that there was one son left, “so he sent and brought him [David] in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good looking. And the Lord said, ‘Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!’”

Money matters matter—even at church, because as church leaders we have a God-given responsibility on behalf of God’s people to direct the financial affairs of …

IOWA CITY, Iowa—Imagine moving to a different country and all you have is what you packed in your suitcase. Faith Baptist Church provides household goods and lets the students know they have friends in Iowa City.

By all appearances, it was a typical church meeting: muffins, coffee, fluorescent lights, uncomfortable chairs. But at stake were the reputations of perhaps a dozen …

WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—Co-pastors Dan Nichols and Tim Walker were expecting 150–200 people (but would have been happy “if God gave us 100”) for the grand opening of Restored Church on Sept. 8.

ALTON, Ill.—Brown Street Baptist Church celebrated its 90th anniversary with a reunion weekend.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—In just five weeks, God revitalized First Baptist Church through “Bible Days: Spread the Word,” an outreach and church-growth program based on setting goals.

DES MOINES, Iowa—Nathan Gast has accepted the call to become the next pastor of Urbandale Baptist Church.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y.—Donald Norman MacKenzie, a former pastor, went to be with his Lord Aug. 23. He was 75. Donald was a graduate of Southside High …

ESSEXVILLE, Mich.—For people in Essexville, the 150th anniversary of First Baptist Church was hard to miss Sunday, Aug. 11.

“Daddy, the sign says 30 miles an hour, and you’re going 45.” “Oh, I didn’t see the sign. Besides, this is a good road. There’s …

GREER, S.C.—Dr. Arthur B. Walton, former professor at Faith Baptist Bible College and prolific author for Regular Baptist Press, died on Friday, Aug. 16, at his home in Greer, S.C. He was 81.

REDDING, Calif.—Pastor Al Franklin, regarded as one of fundamental Christianity’s premier Bible expositors, received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.

CARLISLE, Iowa—A generation of teenagers first met Russell Doughten Jr. while sitting on the floor of their church basement, watching his film A Thief in the Night.. Doughten, 86, died Aug. 19.

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa—More than 150 teenagers in Iowa were challenged to go with the Good News of Jesus Christ to their friends, family, teammates, coworkers, and schools.

SEBRING, Fla.—Harry Eugene Cole, 92, died Aug. 12. The retired pastor was saved during WWII while serving in the Coast Guard in Alaska. Harry met …

FRESNO, Calif.— “We never cease to be amazed at what surprises God allows us to experience here,” say Sam and Darlene Farlow of Westwood Baptist Church. One of those surprising things came during the church’s soccer camp.

FINDLAY, Ohio—Richard “Dick” N. Pettitt, a pastor, went home to be with his Lord on Aug. 15. He was 90. Dick was saved at the …

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Whit Woodard Faithful Life Publishers, 182 Pages, Paper: $14.99, Kindle: $2.99; Nook: $2.99 Woodard, a Regular Baptist chaplain, gives insight concerning the chaplaincy, emphasizing the …

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Paul W. Chappell Striving Together, 160 Pages, Hardcover: $14.95, Kindle: $7.95 Written in allegory form, the book “will not eliminate your burdens but will show …

ROMEOVILLE, Ill.—Bible Baptist Church took advantage of Romeoville’s RomeoFest, using the festival as an opportunity to share the gospel.

PRINCETON, Ind.—First Baptist Church ordained Mark Massaro, the church’s pastor of children and student ministries since 2007.

TRUMANN, Ark.—When Pastor Greg Clark found himself out of a job over a doctrinal disagreement with his church this spring, family members suggested he start a new church. So began Victory Lighthouse Baptist Church.

GRANT, Mich.—A global search for his identity led Joe Murray to Jesus and to a life of ministry. At 66, he entered the presence of His Lord on Aug. 4.

No one can predict when a victim of sexual abuse will experience a spiritual or emotional crisis. But the church should be ready with a …

Loss of support and ministry funds. EBM missionaries lost an average of $18,500 when EBM administrators diverted their designated donations. Some lost nothing, others as …

EBM was founded in 1928 by six members of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Patterson, N.J., providing funds for missionary Joseph McCaba, who later became the …

Individual missionary funds $1,655,258.13 Field projects $370,742.19 Missionary projects $7,874.97 Benevolent fund $52,691.36 Other restricted funds $35,854.65 Total restricted funds $2,086,566.66 Other liabilities (bank mortgage, …

“The board wanted the meeting to be a clear request for forgiveness,” says Don Whipple of the June 20 resolution meeting in Lafayette, Ind. During …

After John Greening became the GARBC’s national representative in 1996, he searched for a better way to describe the association’s Meacham Road property. Many referred …

BALLITO, South Africa—Children in South Africa experienced snow and soaked in the gospel at VBS, thanks to Gospel Literature Services.

ALTOONA, Iowa—Every year, thousands of eager bicyclists engage in the festive RAGBRAI ride across Iowa. To Pastor Chris Humburg of Altoona Regular Baptist Church, it is an opportunity for ministry.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches has signed a letter of intent with a developer interested in purchasing the association’s property on Meacham Road in Schaumburg.

EAST DUNDEE, Ill.—Guests, regulars members, and previous members “came home” to Fox Valley Baptist Church to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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DECATUR, Ill.—Riverside Baptist Church held a “Rededication Sunday” to consecrate their newly remodeled church sanctuary and dedicate themselves to sharing the gospel.

ANKENY, Iowa—Community Baptist Church has called Shon Lundberg as pastor.

OSWEGO, Ill.—A weekend of activities marked the 50th anniversary of Harvest Baptist Church.

MONTROSE, Pa.—When Pastor Bob Kadlecik came to Bridgewater Baptist Church in 2005, he had a dream. He says, “Before I die, I’d like to be part of a church that starts a new church or rescues a struggling church.”

NAVARINO, Wis.—Maranatha Baptist Church has called Joel Smith as pastor.

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo.—Chaplain Dustin Rodriguez, a basic training brigade chaplain at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., says his favorite place to be is in the field with the troops.

TRACY, Calif.—With Vacation Bible School only weeks away, Crossroads Baptist Church hit the streets to publicize their upcoming VBS.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—First Baptist Church was awarded first place for its entry in the village’s Frontier Days Festival Parade over the July 4th weekend.

TOLEDO, Ohio—Emmanuel Baptist Church has ordained Mark Self, a missionary to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

ASTORIA, N.Y.—In the neighborhoods of Queens, CityView Church is receiving assistance through Baptist Builders Club in order to thrive.

BAY SHORE, N.Y.—Calvary Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist have seen the Lord give; they’ve seen the Lord take away; now they are celebrating all that God did through Hurricane Sandy.

Q. Occasionally I hear preachers and others telling us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” How can this be right or even possible in …

The task of a pastoral search committee in a church isn’t what it used to be. It was never easy, but it seems to be …

Donald Hustad died on June 22 at the age of 94, his death marked by dozens of tributes and articles that called him one of the most influential church musicians of the 20th century.

ORLANDO, Fla.—All eyes were on Dr. Richard and Carol Gregory as they stood to receive an award at this year’s IFCA International Convention.

BRONX, N.Y.—Victory Baptist Church, though in its infancy as a church plant, has already seen its share of trials . . . and blessings.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Meryl E. Welch, a musician who served with her husband for many years in pastoral and college ministries, died July 3. She was …

ELYRIA, Ohio—When Patrick Odle, pastor of First Baptist Church, preached on marriage recently, he had five rows of living examples to draw from.

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz.—Firefighter Dustin DeFord, a member of Open Door Baptist Church, died while fighting what has become known as one of the worst wildfires in history.

GENEVA, Ohio—Ross DeFelice, a church-planting missionary with Continental Baptist Missions for 28 years, died June 23 at age 74. He was the first pastor of …

President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage as a “victory for American democracy” but clashed with his African host …

DEARBORN, Mich.—The following students won first and second place at the Talents For Christ national competition on Thursday, June 27.

DEARBORN, Mich.—When Dave Doran steps to the pulpit on the final night of the 2013 GARBC Conference, he’s not far from home. He grew up in Dearborn Heights, Mich., just a few miles from the Adoba Hotel and Conference Center in Dearborn. And he starts with a small confession.

A petition urging the Obama administration to ban the teaching of creation and intelligent design in U.S. schools was recently filed on the White House …

DEARBORN, Mich.—What does it mean to “serve the Lord?” For some Talents For Christ national competitors, it could mean anything from hard labor, to singing, to Bible teaching. At least that’s what the teens from Nevada Baptist Church, Iowa, have been doing the last two weeks.

2013 GARBC Conference Web Stories Intro: “Renew Our Strength” Monday: “Beating the Monday Blues” Monday’s Students Alive!: Teens Recharge Faith as Conference Begins” Tuesday: “Get Back …

DEARBORN, Mich.—Identity theft is a problem, even for teens who don’t have a credit card. Spiritually speaking, teens fight identity theft by understanding who they are, a recurring theme during Wednesday’s Students Alive! activities.

DEARBORN, Mich.—It’s a family affair—or something like that—at the 2013 National Talents For Christ Group Competition. The event began Wednesday afternoon at the GARBC Conference, where several siblings performed together.

“I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman.” President Barack Obama made this statement in 2008, answering Pastor Rick Warren’s …

The Truth about Same-Sex Marriage is a book that reflects both my love for the homosexual community as well as my deep concern for our nation …

Where do I start? How can I answer questions my friends are asking about my faith—especially when they brand me as a homophobic hater? Jay …

DEARBORN, Mich.—Messengers attending the business session at the 2013 GARBC Conference heard surprising news—a developer has approached the association, offering to buy its Schaumburg property.

DEARBORN, Mich.—Preaching on the second night of the GARBC Conference, Dave Doran offered conference guests a sermon of encouragement from 1 Corinthians 4.

DEARBORN, Mich.—Sometimes the best way to be recharged for ministry is just to do ministry. Teens at Students Alive! did just that as they served at the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Tuesday afternoon during the 2013 GARBC Conference.

DEARBORN, Mich.—Messengers to the GARBC Conference elected six new members to the Council of Eighteen during the Tuesday afternoon business session.

DEARBORN, Mich.—Seven Baptist churches are now in fellowship with the GARBC, after messengers of the GARBC Conference voted during the business meeting held on Tuesday, June 25.

DEARBORN, Mich.—Pastor Mark Holeman introduces the “Recharge Your Faith” theme to the students arriving for the 2013 GARBC Conference.

FORT BENNING, Ga.—Congratulations to Chaplain Mark Worrell on his graduation from the U.S. Army Airborne School.

No church wants to think that a pastor or church leader would commit sexual sin, but in our sex-obsessed culture, such offenses are becoming more …

World News June 21: A substitute teacher believes he was fired because he’s a member of an international religious organization that distributes Bibles. Read more about this and other news.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—“I’m looking out my window, and there is a huge plume of smoke,” says Pastor Stan Lightfoot of Rustic Hills Baptist Church.

World News June 18: The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an order that the Department of Justice must respond to a rehearing request regarding the legal status of a German homeschooling family. Read more about this and other news.

SEBRING, Fla.—The Ladies’ Missionary Fellowship of Maranatha Baptist Church celebrated their 35th anniversary by inviting five of their past presidents as mystery guest speakers.

MUSCATINE, Iowa—Fruitland Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with special events for the public.

World News June 14: Southern Baptists expressed their “opposition to and disappointment in” the membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Read more about this and other news.

TRACY, Calif.—“Following the principle of standing stones in Joshua, we teach our children the importance of remembering those who have given their lives so that we are free to worship,” says Susan Heinrich.

WASHINGTON, Iowa—When Shaila Davis, 33, rides her wheelchair into her class at Prairie Flower Baptist Church, she rolls into a place of safety and engulfing love.

World News June 11: Two prominent civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency. Read more about this and other news.

World News June 7: The number of churches that were dismissed from Presbyterian Church (USA) last year has increased by fivefold compared to 2011. Read more about this and other news.

LITTLETON, Ill.—Despite flooding in two states, three members of Almond Tree Ministry traveled to First Baptist Church for a training conference on Biblical substance abuse counseling.

World News June 4: Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are active in seven states responding to damage from floods, tornadoes, and other disasters on the eve of hurricane season. Read more about this and other news.

World News May 31: Most voters don’t approve of the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation of news reporters. Read more about this and other news.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Great Commission Baptist Church honored member Iva Greening for her 100th birthday.

Iva Greening has always had a special way of making guests feel welcome in her home. As a pastor’s wife of 54 years, she has …

BEREA, Ohio—Berea Baptist Church has ordained its youth pastor, Chris Roberts.

World News May 28: People concerned about the Boy Scouts’ membership policy are seeking alternative groups to join. Read more about this and other news.

World News May 24: Oklahoma Baptist disaster relief workers were in action immediately after the tornado hit. Read more about this and other news.

Voyle A. Glover Kregel Books, $12.99 “Good intentions alone will not stop the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual damage resulting from just one incident of …

Kenneth Bickel and Kevin Vanderground BMH Books, $15.99 “When ministry leaders grievously fail, the ripple effects often extend well beyond what any one person can …

For too long our churches swept the problem under the carpet. When asked about the possibility of child sexual abuse, we seemed to answer with, …

Floating debris. A handful of survivors hanging onto wreckage for dear life. Traces of a commercial jetliner floating in the Potomac’s icy waters. All these …

Q: I have a question about the belief some have that each Christian has a personal guardian angel that watches over and protects us through …

Q. Please comment on Psalm 2:12, which mentions “kissing the Son.” A. The phrase “kiss the Son” is figurative language, referring to the actual practice …

Most church leaders are happy to see guests visit on Sunday. Sometimes they come as a result of a personal invitation. At other times, a …

As a church leader, you are asked to counsel a man in your church who is having marital problems. In your first meeting, he tells …

With trembling hands and a reeling mind, Carla struggled to guide her apartment key into the deadbolt. Her handbag slipped off her shoulder, its contents …

Their basement flooded in a storm, and his family is doing what they can to salvage their stuff. But he can’t spend much time helping …

World News May 21: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a case involving a New York town’s policy regarding prayers presented before public meetings. Read more about this and other news.

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Dwight Gustafson Journey Forth, 72 Pages, Paper, $9.00 The author is a beloved former dean of the School of Fine Arts at Bob Jones University …

William L. Lumpkin; Bill J. Leonard, ed. Judson Press, 548 Pages, Hardcover, $36.99 Here is a comprehensive resource on the various Baptist confessions of faith, …

Jonathan Bernis Chosen Books, 234 Pages, Paper, $15.99 A messianic believer, who is president of Jewish Voice Ministries, offers perspective on Bible prophecy as it …

Bradley G. Green, ed. IVP, 398 Pages, Paper, $24.00 You’ve probably heard the church fathers’ names—Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, Athanasius, Augustine, and others—and regardless of your …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—GARBC Chaplain Whit Woodard has been awarded the G. William Dando Volunteer Service award from the Military Chaplains Association.

World News May 17: The IRS will soon face more than controversy and Congressional hearings over its discrimination of pro-life and conservative groups. Read more about this and other news.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Darrell Goemaat has been named alumnus of the year at Faith Baptist Bible College. He graduated from Faith in 1983. From there the path leading to a journalism career—and a ministry—becomes a bit more convoluted.

World News May 14: An IRS campaign to apply additional scrutiny to conservative groups included those focused on government spending, the Constitution, and several other broad areas. Read more about this and other news.

World News May 10: A House committee has launched an investigation in response to the trial of the abortion practitioner charged with multiple counts of infanticide. Read more about this and other news.

VERONA, Wis.—Jeremy Scott has been installed as pastor at Memorial Baptist Church.

World News May 7: In a huge victory for pro-life advocates taking on the controversial HHS mandate, the Obama administration is giving up its effort to force a Bible publisher to obey it. Read more about this and other news.

Jonathan Cahn FrontLine, 262 Pages, Paper, $16.99 This book is taking born-again Christians by storm, and has been on bestseller lists such as the New …

Warren W. Wiersbe CLC Publications, 116 Pages, Paper, $8.50 This powerful new book from a prolific pen demonstrates how far off the track many churches …

C. H. Spurgeon Banner of Truth Trust, 316 Pages, Hardcover, $28.00 Many of us have been blessed by published sermons and commentaries from the “prince …

Jim Geyer Ambassador International, 192 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A pastor shares insights he received from two blessings in life—having godly parents and being raised on …

Banner of Truth Trust, 123 Pages, Softcover, $14.00 A letter came to Baptist churches in England and Wales asking them to send representatives to a …

GREENCASTLE, Pa.—The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship held its Men’s Advance April 19 and 20 at Joy El, a Christian camp and retreat center.

World News May 3: A California megachurch pastor who has recently come under fire for his views on homosexuality has declared that he will not be intimidated. Read more about this and other news.

Betrayal, Fear and Faith: The Victim’s Battle | Sue Nicewander Still an Easy Target | Voyle A. Glover Ministry Conflict of Interest | Kevin Vanderground …

World News April 30: President Obama addressed the nation’s largest abortion provider Friday, criticizing pro-life laws. Read more about this and other news.

SOUTH BEND, Ind.—On a cool Friday just before Palm Sunday, Chaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, was walking through a quiet neighborhood in South Bend, Ind.

World News April 26: Southern Baptist chaplains report that an SBC website has been blocked at military installations around the nation. Read more about this and other news.

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Several churches partnered with Baptist Bible College and Seminary to introduce high school students to local outreach and cross-cultural ministries.

World News April 23: Congress is now far more aware of the Kermit Gosnell story, the abortionist on trial for murder in Philadelphia. Read more about this and other news.

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo.—The Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its semiannual Spring 2013 Conference at Faith Baptist Church April 8 and 9.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—In Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, churches have difficulty supporting their pastors and ministries. But God has answered a longstanding prayer request.

ANKENY, Iowa—In a time when popular culture is decidedly antifamily and seeks to blur or even eliminate gender differences, attendees at the 2013 Men for Christ rally were reminded that God intends men to exhibit godliness in every area of their lives.

SALEM, Ore.—Intergenerational ministry is vital for the health of a church, notes Baptist Network Northwest.

World News April 19: Well-known gospel soloist George Beverly Shea, 104, died Tuesday evening following a brief illness. Read more about this and other news.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—“It is less painful not to grow and change than it is to change for sake of growth,” says David Whiting. This year’s 16:5 Conference focused on “Risking Change.”

World News April 16: An idea for a national day of prayer and fasting, which began in a column just several days ago, has now become a national movement. Read more about this and other news.

World News April 12: A Michigan high school canceled a speech by former Sen. Rick Santorum after teachers became outraged over his opposition to gay marriage. Read more about this and other news.

BANCROFT, Iowa—Donald Oscar Mueller, who pastored five churches in the Midwest, died on Easter Sunday, March 31. He was 77. Donald was ordained to the …

CRESAPTOWN, Md.—March Madness basketball came to Calvary Baptist Church, as it has for the past 19 years, in the form of a three-on-three tournament.

World News April 9: Soldiers in the U.S. military have been told in a training briefing that evangelical Christians are the No. 1 extremist threat to America. Read more about this and other news.

World News April 5: A portrait of Jesus that had adorned a southern Ohio public school district building since 1947 has been taken down. Read more about this and other news.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Great Commission Baptist Church was able to connect with three new families due to a successful Family Connect morning of activities.

World News April 2: Edith Schaeffer, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30. Read more about this and other news.

World News March 29: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has stepped into the fray concerning a professor who told students to write the word “Jesus” on a piece of paper, throw it on the floor, and stomp on it. Read more about this and other news.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Heather Hills Baptist Church was privileged to host Dr. Harold Best and Dr. Joe Crider for its Fourth Annual SEED Conference.

World News March 26: Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen of Iranian descent imprisoned in Tehran, tells of the torture he has endured for his faith as well as the joy that comes with forgiving his perpetrators. Read more about this and other news.

DALLAS, Texas—Dr. Roy B. Zuck’s greatest joy was seeing God’s Word change lives. He went to be with the Lord March 16. He was 81.

World News March 22: Redefining marriage to include same-sex couples would jettison the rationale and logic behind prohibitions on polygamous marriages, according to several friend-of-the court briefs. Read more about this and other news.

CLOVERVILLE, Mich.—Rachel Lynn Lones, the 45-year-old daughter of retired pastor Clifford and Janet Lones, experienced new joy and freedom when she entered the presence of …

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.—An Outdoor Adventures Banquet resulted in a Wisconsin man celebrating a key spiritual event.

World News March 19: The island nation of Cyprus made headlines, and rattled markets across the Western world, by announcing a raid on private bank accounts this week. Read more about this and other news.

SEBRING, Fla.—“We thank the Lord for Maranatha Village,” said Ellen Reed as she wrapped up her talk on “Seeing Maranatha for the First Time” at the Maranatha Village 40th anniversary celebration.

World News March 15: The archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has been selected as the next Roman Catholic pope. Read more about this and other news.

FORT MYERS, Fla.—Under communism, a man from the Czech Republic was unable to ever read a Bible. Now he lives in Florida, attends English as a Second Language classes at Daniels Road Baptist Church, and has asked for an English Bible.

SEBRING, Fla.—Evelyne Metzler and Ruth Shelpman, both retired missionaries, spoke on the theme “Who, Me?” at the spring meeting of the Sunshine Ladies’ Missionary Fellowship.

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa.—When Dave Stallard graduated from Baptist Bible College in 2007, he could have chosen to play professional basketball in Europe. Instead he took a position at Camp Sankanac in Chester County, Pa.

HORSEHEADS, N.Y.—Helping pastors bring fire and doctrine to their pulpits is why ESF representative Jim Vogel offers New York pastors a monthly preaching practicum.

World News March 12: Leaders at this past week’s National Religious Broadcasters conference warned that Christians may soon be forced to practice civil disobedience. Read more about this and other news.

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla.—In February, while much of the country was still experiencing winter, Broadview Baptist Church took advantage of temperatures in the low 80’s to hold a free car wash.

World News March 8: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s unmanned Predator B drone fleet has been custom designed to identify civilians carrying guns and track cell phone signals. Read more about this and other news.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—What does it mean to be a spiritual leader? Men thought about this and similar questions at the fourth annual statewide Men’s Leadership Conference.

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I know of a man who met his wife in a most unusual way. One day he was making a run for his job as …

Troubling headlines Recent incidents of genocide (the systematic killing of ethnic or religious groups) and ethnic cleansing (the forced deportation of ethnic or religious groups): …

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27, NIV). Paul was expressing a specific and significant concern: that …

Q: Is it wrong to invest time in genealogies, family trees, etc.? I refer to Titus 3:9. A: Titus 3:9 reads, “But avoid foolish disputes, …

Q: In reading the book of Daniel, I came across something that appears to be contradictory. Daniel 12:11 says 1,290 days, while my understanding from …

Here’s what I’ve discovered about leadership development: some of the best leaders I’ve worked with as a pastor had their start as workers. They didn’t …

Today, pastors often move between churches. While this mobility does not necessarily violate New Testament requirements, it does pose special problems. How can churches know …

There seems to be considerable confusion on this matter. When a minister of the gospel conducts himself in such a fashion as to make it …

Celebrating the combined efforts of four GARBC churches who helped rescue a sister church that was almost dead, First Baptist Church, Pittsfield Ill., held two …

World News March 5: The Department of Justice is saying that children do not need—and have no right to—mothers. Read more about this and other news.