Scripture Assembly “Enjoyable and Eternal”
For the past five years Tri County Baptist Church has participated in a two-day Scripture assembly project.
“Game On!” for Northeast Fellowship
The Northeast Fellowship hosted its Men’s Adventure at Central Baptist Church Feb. 19–20.
Marriage Conference a “Memorable Weekend”
Oasis Baptist Church hosted a Walk as One Marriage Conference Feb. 19–20.
GARBC Christian Character Scholarship Competition Announces Recipients
The GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition has awarded a total of $18,500 to 14 high school seniors from GARBC churches.
Iowa Church Calls Zach Fischer as Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church has called Zach Fischer as its pastor.
Jon Beight to Lead Indiana Association
Crossroads Fellowship, Indiana’s association of Regular Baptist churches, has appointed Jon Beight as executive director.
February 2021 Bb Pulse: Our Hope Is Anchored in the Savior
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.
The Anatomy of a Failure
With the revelation of Ravi Zacharias’ secret lifestyle of sexual sins, Christians and even non-Christians publicly wonder what went wrong.
Jeremiah’s Journey to Hope
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 Refreshes Ministry Leaders with Annual Conference
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary’s Refresh Conference kicked off the school’s centennial celebration.
LaVerne Rogers, Pastor’s Wife
LaVerne L. Rogers, a pastor’s wife, died Feb. 1. She was 91.
The Offense of Grace
No one hates grace, do they? Who would ever be offended by a free gift?
Frances Nelson, Pastor’s Wife
Frances Doreen Nelson, a pastor’s wife, died Dec. 18. She was 95.
California Ministry Leaders Meet for Retreat
Ministry leaders from California met at Wonder Valley Resort for a Christian Workers’ Retreat.
Revival Conference Results in Many Spiritual Decisions
Iglesia Bautista La Gracia hosted its Second Annual Revival Conference Jan. 15–17.
January 2021 Bb Pulse: Welcoming a New Year with an Unchanging God
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.
Northeast Fellowship Hosts Marriage Refresh Retreat
“Get a Grip” on your marriage was the theme of the Marriage Refresh retreat hosted by the Northeast Fellowship.
GileAdvent at Camp Gilead Celebrates Birth of Christ
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 Kaukonen, Pastor
Aaron Arthur Kaukonen, a pastor for more than 40 years in Michigan and Ohio, died Dec. 9. He was 75.
John Murray: Walk by Faith
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 of Baptist Mid-Missions
Dr. Vernon Rosenau, president emeritus of Baptist Mid-Missions, died Dec. 25. He was 71.
Yes, 2020 Has Been a Good Year
It’s true that this year has been challenging, but God has also glorified Himself in and through it.
December 2020 Bb Pulse: God Is Our Faithful Refuge
What passage or verse of Scripture has helped you endure the struggles of 2020?
Student Christmas Program Presents Mary’s Experiences
Temple Baptist Church presented a Christmas program called “My Name Is Mary.”
Living Nativity Presents True Story of Christmas
Faith Church is presenting, as a gift to its community, the Lafayette Living Nativity.
Flint Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Emmanuel Baptist Church “had a wonderful day” celebrating its 100th anniversary, says Pastor John Scally.
Baptist Bulletin Podcast: Thinking Through Pastoral Transitions
In this episode, Mike discusses some of the right and wrong reasons for pastors to consider transitioning to another church or ministry.
Park Outreach Meets Spiritual and Physical Hunger
Riverside Baptist Church has been using an outreach in a local park to share the gospel with people.
Irene Ruth Jackson, Pastor’s Wife
Irene Ruth Jackson, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 25 after a short illness. She was 92.
Robert Sauser, Pastor
Robert L. Sauser, pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Omaha, died Nov. 27.
Church Helps Missionary Celebrate 90th Birthday
A 90th birthday celebration and a Christmas shoebox packing party highlighted the evening of Nov. 8 at Blessed Hope Baptist Church.
November 2020 Bb Pulse: Participate in Giving Tuesday
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.
Council of Eighteen Plans for Association’s Future
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 …
Ken Floyd Speaks at Missions Conference
Standale Baptist Church held a monthlong missions conference, inviting a different ministry leader to speak each Sunday in October.
Irv Van Hooser, Music Professor
Dr. R. Irving Van Hooser, minister of music and college music professor, died Nov. 5. He was 72.
Encouragement and Insight at Ministry Enrichment Conference
About 25 pastors from the Midwest attended the M4 Ministry Enrichment Conference at Harvest New Beginnings Nov. 2–3.
Churches Connect at Michigan Annual Conference
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.
Seven Reasons to Preach through Revelation
The message of Revelation needs to be shared, and as a pastor, you are in the prime position to teach it to your congregation.
You’re Invited to a 100-Day Prayer Challenge
In late July two retired pastors were talking about the problems COVID-19 has brought to the US and about the nation’s political upheaval. They wondered …
Phyllis Hawkins, Pastor’s Wife
Phyllis Hawkins, a pastor’s wife, died Oct. 23. She was 88.
Baptist Children’s Home Appoints New CEO
Baptist Children’s Home has appointed Linda Brooks as its chief executive officer.
Tim Brudtkuhl, Missionary
Timothy Ledru Brudtkuhl, a missionary, died Oct. 21. He was 61.
Church Serves as Remote Learning Support Center
In partnership with Columbus City Schools, Memorial Baptist Church has been serving as the site of a Learning Extension Center this school year.
Steve Schultz Appointed to Lead Wisconsin Association
The Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches appointed Steve Schultz as its state representative during the association’s annual conference.
Northeast Fellowship Conference Highlights Leadership Transition
The Northeast Fellowship met for its annual fall conference, NF Next, Oct. 19.
Women Gather for Conference Watch Party
First Baptist Church hosted a watch party of the Northeast Fellowship’s Renew Conference, a virtual conference for women.
Maranatha Village Resident Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Morgan Dawley of Maranatha Village, a Baptist retirement community, celebrated his 102nd birthday with the help of Maranatha Baptist Church.
October 2020 Bb Pulse: Encouraging Others with Scriptural Truth
God is good in blessing our first ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference above and beyond what we asked or thought.
Minnesota Annual Meeting Focuses on Fellowship
Calvary Baptist Church hosted the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches Sept. 21-23.
Camp Hosts Young Adults Weekend
Forty young adults from four states came together for a weekend of spiritual growth, laughter, and fun at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.
Nebraska Conference Addresses Joy in Ministry
First Baptist Church hosted the Fall Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Robert Baxter, Pastor
Robert Baxter, in pastoral ministry for 60 years, died Sept. 28. He was 84.
Missions Trip Serves Retired Missionaries and Pastors
First Baptist Church served on a missions trip to Missionary Acres, a retirement community in Missouri for missionaries and pastors.
Church Family Night ‘a Tremendous Evening of Praise’
Church Family Night at Faith Church “was a tremendous evening of praise and worship,” says Pastor Steve Viars.
September 2020 Bb Pulse: God Is Using the GARBC
God is good in blessing our first ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference above and beyond what we asked or thought.
Women’s Retreat Teaches Bible Study Skills
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.
Weekend of Events Marks Church’s 125th Anniversary
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary with a weekend of events Sept. 5–7.
Murky Waters, Murky Minds
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.
Three Ways to Live Out Your Heavenly Citizenship
Our Heavenly citizenship is a gift that should change our perspective on how we live out our lives.
Longtime Pastor Shares Lessons He Learned for Ministry
“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.
Decade of Ministry Sees Fruitful Revitalization Efforts
Grace Baptist Church honored Brandon Crawford Sept. 6 for 10 years as the church’s pastor.
Hindals Retire from Regular Baptist International
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.
Parents, Don’t Negotiate With Terrorists!
Indulging your children when they throw a temper tantrum is unhelpful and counter-productive.