Improving Your Ministry Skills

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox. Article: “Pastoral Tone: How to Say What …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox. Blog post: “8 Ways Expository Preaching Changed …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox. Blog post: “How Then Shall We Think …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Article on cremation: “Bury or Burn” by Don Shirk. Should a person be buried or cremated? A Biblical perspective provides …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: “And Now, the Star of the Show …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Recent Baptist Bulletin podcast episodes for your personal growth and church development: “Signs and Wonders and Biblical Sufficiency” (by Mike …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Our Resource Center news team has made its extensive coverage of the 2019 GARBC Conference available to you. If you …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: “The Pro-Life Movement Is on the Right …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: “Worship and Lament” podcast episode In the …

MIKE’S PICKS: RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Mark Vroegop, keynote …

MIKE’S PICKS: PODCAST, TRAINING, ARTICLES ON MINISTRY Baptist Bulletin Podcast: A Regular Baptist Perspective on Lent What does Scripture say about the celebration of Lent? Where …

MINISTRY TOOLBOX Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: Good marriages don’t come easy. It’s important that couples understand …

RESOURCES FOR YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT National Representative Mike Hess suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: Audio: Listen to Christianity Today’s interview with Kevin …

GREAT INSIGHTS FOR YOUR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: “The Pastor and Pornography” This interview with …

BLOG AND BOOKS FOR YOUR MINISTRY Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: “What I Love to Ponder at …

PODCASTS, BOOKS, AND ARTICLES FOR YOUR MINISTRY National Representative Mike Hess suggests the following resources for your ministry toolbox: On Preaching with H. B. Charles …

MAY/JUNE BAPTIST BULLETIN: A MUST-READ! In the May/June Baptist Bulletin, check out the testimony and vision of Mike Hess, GARBC national representative candidate, and the …

PRECONFERENCE TRAINING: MINISTERING IN A POLITICALLY POLAR ENVIRONMENT AND TO TRANSGENDER PEOPLE Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, invites all interested people to attend …

BAPTIST BULLETIN ARRIVING SOON! Check out the insightful articles remembering Dr. Billy Graham. Read the March/April 2018 Baptist Bulletin, soon to arrive in your mailbox …

REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES PRESENTS STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCE Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training especially designed to help your church become stronger in its Great …

GAIN MOMENTUM WITH STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCES Take steps to strengthen yourself and your church ministry by attending a Stronger Church Conference. You will find valuable …

STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCES: NEW LOCATIONS Make 2018 the year you take some new steps to strengthen yourself and your church ministry by attending a Stronger …

DAILY ADVENT POSTS: CENTER ON CHRIST! Join us this Advent season as we set our minds on the true meaning of Christmas. Daily posts until …

M4 PASTORS’ CONFERENCE Harvest New Beginnings, Oswego, Illinois, invites pastors to its ministry enrichment conference Nov. 6–7, focusing on the theme “Navigating Disappointment and Division …

TWO MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCE Stronger Church Conferences continue this month! Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training for men and women …

BEEF UP WITH STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCES Stronger Church Conferences begin this month! Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training for men and women in your …

TAKING THE GREAT COMMISSION CHALLENGE Five Liberian pastors and one Indian pastor, representing three of the Regular Baptist International partnering associations, attended the GARBC conference …

DAY BY DAY AT GARBC CONFERENCE Not able to attend the 2017 GARBC Conference? We’ve brought the conference to you! If you did attend the …

MULTIPLICATION IN MINISTRY WORKSHOP Multiplication is the end game. It’s what Jesus had in mind when he released his disciples to fulfill the Great Commission. …

SNEAK PREVIEW: MAY/JUNE BAPTIST BULLETIN See what’s coming in the next Baptist Bulletin, to arrive in your mailbox this month: Passing on Convictions to the …

“BEST CHURCH PRACTICES”: 2017 GARBC CONFERENCE Excellent speakers will bring Biblical instruction on best practices for the church at the 2017 GARBC Conference, June 27–30. …

REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES PRESENTS STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCE Save the date for a Stronger Church Conference in your region! Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training …

EXCELLENT SESSIONS AWAIT YOU: REGULAR BAPTIST WEB COMMUNITY Preaching, equipping teachers, church websites, updating articles of faith, and photography are topics that you can plug …

ANNOUNCING SEMINARS BY REGULAR BAPTIST WEB COMMUNITY Beginning in February, the following topics will be available to you and your church through the Regular Baptist …

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER BAPTIST BULLETIN READY FOR YOUR VIEWING Check out relevant articles for church ministry in the current issue: Print Civic Responsibility and Civil Disobedience (Kevin …

INSPIRED CONFERENCE Dr. Scott Carroll, founder and executive director of the National Bible Museum in Texas, is coming to CrossRoad Baptist Church in Ames, Iowa, …

“CULTIVATING LEADERS IN THE LOCAL CHURCH” God desires that we all lead. Some of us lead as parents or teachers, some as pastors or deacons, …

NEW FROM REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH PLANTING: CHURCH PLANTER ASSESSMENT Planting churches is the very best way to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. …

AUDIO MESSAGES FROM GARBC CONFERENCE Couldn’t make it to the 2016 Conference? You can still have a conference experience by reading summaries and listening to …

July/August Baptist Bulletin: Hot off the Press! The Baptist Bulletin magazine is ready for you. Check out the following stimulating and helpful articles. “New Theological …

SCOTT CARROLL TO PRESENT SCROLLS AT GARBC CONFERENCE “Inspired: Scrolls to Scriptures,” a portable, hands-on museum exhibit that tells the story of the composition and …

GARBC CONFERENCE: YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU CAME! The 2016 GARBC Conference, Tuesday, June 28 through Friday, July 1, is a great opportunity for the whole …

“PROCLAIMING CHRIST FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT”: GARBC CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Be encouraged in God’s Word! Attend the 2016 GARBC Conference June 28—July 1 in Oswego, Illinois. …

PROPHECY UP CLOSE CONFERENCE Friends of Israel presents a conference on the topic “Future Events, In Light of Today” on Saturday, April 2, at the …

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND 2016 GARBC CONFERENCE The 2016 GARBC Conference has something to offer the whole family! Held in the beautiful facility of Harvest …

2016 GARBC CONFERENCE The 2016 GARBC Conference has something to offer the whole family! Teens and children will enjoy Bible-centered programs designed especially for them. …

2016 CHRISTIAN WORKERS RETREAT The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches will host its annual Christian Workers Retreat at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful …

SAVE THE DATE! 2016 GARBC CONFERENCE Plan now on attending a super GARBC Conference next June! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 28 through Friday, …

BOOK RECOMMENDATION FROM RBP PUBLICATIONS Questions about the law and whether or not it has an ongoing role to play in the life of the …

EVANGELISM TRAINING TO REACH AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD Evangelism in the context of our diverse, ever-changing world is the topic of The Emmaus Road Message (TERM) …

RB WEB COMMUNITY: BACK TO SCHOOL! School bells are ringing! Regular Baptist Web Community offers quality online classes that will benefit you and your ministry. …

REGULAR BAPTIST WEB COMMUNITY FALL OFFERINGS School bells are ringing! It’s time for teachers, pastors, and ministry leaders to go back to school as well. …

MINISTRY HELPS FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE ISSUE Numerous inquiries have come into the Regular Baptist Ministries Resource Center regarding safeguards churches can institute in light of …

Evangelism and Discipleship: May/June Baptist Bulletin In the latest issue of the Baptist Bulletin, find practical insight on evangelism, such as how to intersect everyday …

“Connected to Christ”: GARBC Conference Speakers Be encouraged in God’s Word! Attend the 2015 GARBC Conference June 29—July 3 in Omaha. The theme “Connected to …

Stellar Workshops at GARBC Conference Informative and practical workshops are awaiting you at the upcoming 2015 GARBC Conference, June 29—July 3. Check out the following …

Regular Baptist Web Community: Sound, Church Planting, Strategy, and Consultation Experiencing glitches in your church’s sound system? Wanting your church family to catch the vision …

Regular Baptist Web Community: Registration Now Open Enjoy excellent instruction and helps from the following March web community opportunities: “Churches Planting Churches: How Do We …

Finding Your Way through Church Finances Getting church finances in order takes knowledge and know-how. Sometimes it’s good to have a colleague from the outside …

January/February Baptist Bulletin: “Understanding Islam” If you aren’t reading the Baptist Bulletin, now is the time to begin! (Subscribe now.) As Islam-related stories permeate our …

Free Training for Teachers of Children The Regular Baptist Web Community will host a seminar titled “Teaching Young Children: Early Education,” led by RBP Regional …

Free Webinar: “The Question Churches Rarely Ask” For churches that are committed to taking care of their pastors but are on tight budgets, there is …

Women’s Ministry Learning Lab Linda Pausley, veteran pastor’s wife and women’s ministry leader, will facilitate an online series on women’s ministry, particularly geared toward smaller …

Two Free Christian Ed Webinars! Fall is a natural time to promote Christian education in your church! Encourage your Christian education workers with these two free …

GARBC Conference at Your Fingertips! GARBC staff members were hard at work, not only facilitating the 2014 GARBC Conference, but also reporting conference happenings. Walk …

Valuable Ministry Workshops at GARBC Conference Skilled workshop leaders who are passionate about their topics will be presenting at the 2014 GARBC Conference, June 23–27, …

Valuable Workshops for Men and Women GARBC Conference workshops address current issues and offer practical ministry helps. Plan now to attend the conference June 23–27 …

Equipping Together! Outstanding GARBC Conference Workshops This year’s GARBC Conference will offer stimulating topics and practical ministry helps for men and women through its excellent …

Five New Regular Baptist Web Community Topics Great topics, superb teachers! Check out the following Regular Baptist Web Community online training events: “Updating and Rewriting …

Regular Baptist Web Community’s Great Winter Lineup Eight exceptional topics for your church ministry are available in the Regular Baptist Web Community’s 2014 winter session. …

Regular Baptist Web Community in Session Soon More terrific offerings from Regular Baptist Web Community to enrich your ministry will be available in February and …

NEW! The Baptist Bulletin, Digital Edition Experience everything you enjoy about the Baptist Bulletin with the convenience of reading it online and, starting in January, …

Three New Regular Baptist Web Community Offerings: Preaching, Worship, and Assimilation Coming to you: Superb instruction in the comfort of your home or office. You …

“Preaching Ecclesiastes” Learning Lab: Beginning Sept. 3! Hone your ministry skills from the comfort of your own study. Take advantage of the strategic strengths of …

Great Online Classes for August and September Interact online with quality content from the comfort or your own home or office. Enrollment is now open …

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013 REGULAR BAPTIST WEB COMMUNITY NOW OPEN Regular Baptist Web Community offers exceptional instruction to enrich your ministry. Interact online with quality …

Three Great Commission Conversations Church planting, outreach, and multicultural ministries are three topics that individual interaction groups will explore on Wednesday afternoon at the GARBC …

Great Ministry Workshops at GARBC Conference Skilled workshop leaders who are passionate about their topics are presenting at the 2013 GARBC Conference, June 24–28, in …

Church Planters’ Cohort Provides Support Would you like to connect with fellow church planters in a learning-rich environment? Join the online discussion that happens monthly. …

Church Ministries Conference Church Ministries Conference for local church leaders will be held on March 8 and 9 at Calvary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. …

Three Great Venues for Pastoring Know-How “Preaching That Connects” Learning Lab, taught by Rich Van Heukelum, pastor of Shawnee Baptist Church, Shamong, N.J. Four sessions, …

Four Great Topics to Strengthen Your Ministry Now from the convenience of your own home, you can enjoy instruction that will help you build Christ’s …

Christian Workers’ Retreat This annual retreat of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches provides spiritual encouragement and practical help for servants of the Lord. …

Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant This newest resource from Regular Baptist Books, compiled by general editor Mike Stallard is now available. For centuries, scholars …

Upcoming Teaching Seminars Would you like your teachers to model their instruction after Jesus Christ? RBP teaching seminars for instructors of adults and children can …

Pastors’ Seminar & Bible Conference, Sept. 24 & 25 West Cannon Baptist Church, Belmont, Mich., invites you to attend “One Holy Mission,” a pastors’ seminar …

New Regular Baptist Books for Your Library Baptist Distinctives and New Testament Church Order by Kevin Bauder is hot off the press from Regular Baptist …

New Regular Baptist Books for Your Library Baptist Distinctives and New Testament Church Order by Kevin Bauder is hot off the press from Regular Baptist …

4 Round-Table Discussions at GARBC Conference In addition to an outstanding lineup of workshops, the GARBC Conference will offer several round-table discussions of vital interest …

2012 GARBC Conference Workshops Excellent presenters are preparing to speak on a wide range of relevant topics for your church ministry and personal life at …

Baptist Network Northwest Cross-cultural Ministry Emphasis Baptist Network Northwest’s spring meeting, April 16–18, will focus on cross-cultural ministry. Sessions will be held at First Baptist …

Church Planters in GARBC Receive Free Conference Registration Churches in the GARBC appreciate church planters! For a church plant in the GARBC fellowship, its pastor …

Church-Planting Cohort Begins Soon! Praying together, brainstorming, discussing church issues, and learning from one another—these valuable activities are part of an upcoming church-planting online cohort. …

Worship Connect! Plan now to attend the Worship Connect conference March 2 and 3 at First Baptist Church, Silvis, Ill. Worship Connect is a regional …

California Association Christian Workers’ Retreat This CARBC annual retreat provides spiritual encouragement and practical help for servants of the Lord. The 2012 retreat, to held …

Contemporary Issues in Women’s Ministry Forum Piedmont Baptist Graduate School, Winston-Salem, N.C., will present a women’s ministry forum on Friday, Dec. 2, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. …

Replacement Theology Series The fall conference of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches, Oct. 21 and 22, will feature Dr. Roy Beacham of Central …

Great Start for Pastoral Cohort Can the GARBC really afford to host a meeting of 13 pastors from Vermont to California every week for two …

Pastoral Cohort Forming A good leader constantly desires to improve in all he does. John Greening and Jim Vogel are readying for their next online …

Controversial Trends Discussion For pastors only: Come to the 2011 GARBC Conference and join a frank discussion by GARBC representatives John Greening and Jim Vogel …

Encouragement for Pastoring through the Tough Times Thursday, May 19 1:30 p.m., CT A pastor’s job isn’t easy. You face pressures and problems on a regular basis. So …

Dealing with Financial Crisis in Your Church Michael Nolan, GARBC director of business administration and treasurer, desires to assist pastors and churches with their financial …

Be in the Know with Baptist Bulletin The March/April issue of the Baptist Bulletin will soon arrive at your doorstep. Look what’s coming: A profile …

Seminar Builds Parenting Skills Would you like parents at your church to learn to be more effective in their role? Are you interested in helping your …

Revitalize Your Church’s Vision for Multiplication Get a ministry boost! Come to the 2011 GARBC Conference, June 27–July 1, in beautiful Denver, Colo. Stimulate your …

SAVE THE DATE for North American Missions Congress, Sept. 27–29 Mark your calendar for the first triennial North American Missions Congress at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, …

“Balancing Ministry and Family” GARBC Webinar—Nov. 11 Presenter: Pastor Will Hatfield, Campus Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa Every married pastor experiences the challenge of balancing ministry …

Blueprint Leadership Seminar—Oct. 30 Twin Lakes Baptist Camp, Hillsboro, Ind. Make disciples by helping believers grow toward spiritual maturity! Register now for this seminar by John …

Planning for Spiritual Growth Optimize the opportunities for your church to grow spiritually. Blueprint Seminar will help you put together a plan for helping your …

Parenting Seminar for Strengthening Families Would you like to help parents at your church be more effective in their role? Are you interested in helping …

Helping your church grow in spiritual maturity takes thought and planning. Do you as a pastor or church leader have a master plan in mind …

Students Alive! A Terrific Teen Conference Prepare your students for future service. Students Alive! provides your teens with in-depth Bible teaching, a wholesome atmosphere, and the opportunity …

Earn Graduate Credit through GARBC Conference/Piedmont Baptist Graduate School The GARBC and Piedmont Baptist Graduate School offer you an opportunity to earn three graduate credit …

Leading Theologically Substantive Worship Webinar April 15, 10:00 a.m. CT Whether your church is large or small, has gifted musicians or regular Joes, the responsibility …

Mentoring Sessions to Begin Pastors, would you like to interact about ministry?  John Greening and Jim Vogel, GARBC representatives, invite you to consider participating in …

Mentoring with John and Jim Growing in ministry skills is a desired learning outcome of pastoral mentoring. John Greening and Jim Vogel invite a group …

Mentoring Focuses on Worship Leading Theologically Substantive Worship is a topic presented recently by John Greening during an online mentoring session with pastors. Would you …

Visitor Strategies Webinar GARBC Resource Center is hosting a free webinar, “Visitor Strategies: Welcoming and Following Up Church Visitors.” Jim Vogel, associate GARBC national representative, …

Baptist Bulletin Sneak Preview Be sharp for ministry. Read the Baptist Bulletin! Coming in the November/December issue of the Baptist Bulletin: • What Baptists are …

Leadership Seminar in Northwest Oct. 10: RBP Blueprint Seminar for pastors and wives, ministry leaders, and deacons and wives, led by John and Daria Greening, hosted …

Parenting, Teaching, and Leading Seminars September 15- Parenting Workshops by John and Daria Greening, sponsored by the Garden State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, at …

Quest Network Informs Are you keeping current in your awareness of  theological issues and ministry  trends? The Quest website offers resources in these topics and …

Quest Launches Website Young Baptist Leaders now have a venue for communicating and sharing information, http://garbcquest.org  The Quest website features sections on books, Christianity and …

Best Ministry Workshops Exceptional offerings are all under one roof at the GARBC Annual Conference, June 22-26, Elyria, Ohio. A record number of workshops are …

Sharpening Your People Skills Empire State Fellowship‘s Shop Talk for church leaders on May 14 will feature topics on church relationships and ethics by Jim …

GARBC Church Assistance: Financial Advice Your church may be experiencing financial strain due to the economic downturn in our country. The GARBC Resource Center offers …

Free Books for Early Registering Pastors Pastors, register now for the GARBC Annual Conference. Free books for your personal library will be distributed at the …

RBP Launches 3 New Seminars! Regular Baptist Press expands it offerings of BuildUP Training Seminars. Enhance your churches ministry by attending or hosting a Seminar. …

Church Assistance Available As a service to churches in the GARBC, the Association provides ministry consultation to pastors and churches.  Dr. Jim Vogel is available …

Jim Vogel Hosts Leadership Webinar Personalized leadership was the topic that associate national representative Jim Vogel and ten pastors at various locations across the country …

State Association Pairs with RBP A new combo of a state association conference and RBP ministry help seminars was recently piloted in the state of …

Make a Difference at the Polls! Our National Elections will soon occur. As Christians we have a responsibility to influence society through our vote. Church …

RBP Blazes New Path Good curriculum is important for effective instruction. Have you tried Regular Baptist Press curriculum lately? RBP’s new curriculum lines are teacher …

Defending Your Faith Ask Them Why by Jay Lucas, published by RBP, has been in such demand that the book is in its second printing. …

Getting Better Together Interested in growing your church? creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors? rejuvenating your children’s program? articulating a Baptist perspective on reformed theology? …

Serve the Lord with Excellence! Andrea Farlow…Alex Bauman…Mel Walker…all are names of superb seminar leaders. Sit under their instruction at a Regular Baptist Press BuildUP …

Alive! Thriving! Purposeful! Do these three words describe your church’s educational program? Let ministry leaders at Regular Baptist Press help your church develop exciting and …

Best Practices Conference for Local Church Ministries Best practices for building local church ministries will be the focus of a wide-ranging event, Friday and Saturday, …

Build Strong Churches Would you like to expand your thinking about ministry and develop your ability to serve? Invite a Regular Baptist Staff member to …

New Teacher Training Resource Regular Baptist Press has revised and updated Success in Bible Teaching, the training manual that helps teachers know how to use …

Teacher Training Right in Your Home Regular Baptist Press provides valuable online resources to assist you in your educational ministries to children, youth, and adults. …

Re-energize Your Ministry–See New Edition of Synergy The fall edition of Synergy contains useful and practical ideas to re-energize your ministry. You will find information …

New Visuals, New Version, and Very Exciting Lessons! Planting Faith is the new Regular Baptist Press Sunday School curriculum for 2s and 3s and Pre-Primary …

All New Material for 2s & 3s and Pre-Primary! Planting Faith is the new Regular Baptist Press Sunday School curriculum for 2s and 3s and …

You Can Plant a Church in Your Area Regular Baptist churches, no matter what size, can plant another church. Pastor, are you ready to lead …

Be Part of Fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission Your church can participate in fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission by planting a church in your area. You will …

Discover How Your Church Can Plant a Church Your church can experience the joy of planting a church in your area. You will catch the …

Catch the Vision for Planting a Church Your church can experience the joy of planting a church in your area. You will catch the vision …

Learn More about Church Planting Our international brothers lead the way in planting churches. It is a regular part of their ministry. Your church can …