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Melvin Mattox, Pastor

mmeyer, March 5, 2021

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

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2021 Christian Character Scholarship Recipient Brenna Penrod

mmeyer, March 5, 2021

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.

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Encouragement and Friendship at Pastors’ Fellowship

mmeyer, March 4, 2021

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

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Scripture Assembly “Enjoyable and Eternal”

mmeyer, February 25, 2021

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

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“Game On!” for Northeast Fellowship

mmeyer, February 24, 2021

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

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Chester Shew, Pastor

mmeyer, February 23, 2021

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

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Marriage Conference a “Memorable Weekend”

mmeyer, February 23, 2021

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

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GARBC Christian Character Scholarship Competition Announces Recipients

mmeyer, February 19, 2021

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

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Iowa Church Calls Zach Fischer as Pastor

mmeyer, February 19, 2021

Calvary Baptist Church has called Zach Fischer as its pastor.

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Jon Beight to Lead Indiana Association

mmeyer, February 17, 2021

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

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Faith Baptist Bible College Refreshes Ministry Leaders with Annual Conference

mmeyer, February 12, 2021

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

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LaVerne Rogers, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, February 10, 2021

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

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Frances Nelson, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, February 3, 2021

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

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California Ministry Leaders Meet for Retreat

mmeyer, January 25, 2021

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

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Revival Conference Results in Many Spiritual Decisions

mmeyer, January 22, 2021

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

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Northeast Fellowship Hosts Marriage Refresh Retreat

mmeyer, January 13, 2021

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

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Maynard Stevens, Pastor

mmeyer, January 11, 2021

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

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GileAdvent at Camp Gilead Celebrates Birth of Christ

mmeyer, January 11, 2021

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.

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Aaron Kaukonen, Pastor

mmeyer, January 11, 2021

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

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John Murray: Walk by Faith

mmeyer, January 5, 2021

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

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Vernon Rosenau of Baptist Mid-Missions

mmeyer, January 5, 2021

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

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Jon Brandt, Pastor

mmeyer, December 18, 2020

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

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Student Christmas Program Presents Mary’s Experiences

mmeyer, December 17, 2020

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

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Living Nativity Presents True Story of Christmas

mmeyer, December 16, 2020

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

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Flint Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary

mmeyer, December 15, 2020

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

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Park Outreach Meets Spiritual and Physical Hunger

mmeyer, December 8, 2020

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

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Lela Wilhite, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, December 4, 2020

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

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Irene Ruth Jackson, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, December 2, 2020

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

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Robert Sauser, Pastor

mmeyer, December 1, 2020

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

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Church Helps Missionary Celebrate 90th Birthday

mmeyer, November 30, 2020

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

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Ken Floyd Speaks at Missions Conference

mmeyer, November 16, 2020

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

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Irv Van Hooser, Music Professor

mmeyer, November 16, 2020

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

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Encouragement and Insight at Ministry Enrichment Conference

mmeyer, November 6, 2020

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

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Churches Connect at Michigan Annual Conference

mmeyer, October 29, 2020

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.

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Phyllis Hawkins, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, October 28, 2020

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

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Baptist Children’s Home Appoints New CEO

mmeyer, October 28, 2020

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

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Tim Brudtkuhl, Missionary

mmeyer, October 26, 2020

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

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Church Serves as Remote Learning Support Center

mmeyer, October 26, 2020

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

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Steve Schultz Appointed to Lead Wisconsin Association

mmeyer, October 23, 2020

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

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Northeast Fellowship Conference Highlights Leadership Transition

mmeyer, October 22, 2020

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

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John Garner, Pastor

mmeyer, October 20, 2020

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

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Women Gather for Conference Watch Party

mmeyer, October 20, 2020

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

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Maranatha Village Resident Celebrates 102nd Birthday

mmeyer, October 12, 2020

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

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Minnesota Annual Meeting Focuses on Fellowship

mmeyer, October 9, 2020

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

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Camp Hosts Young Adults Weekend

mmeyer, October 7, 2020

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

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Nebraska Conference Addresses Joy in Ministry

mmeyer, October 5, 2020

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

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Robert Baxter, Pastor

mmeyer, October 5, 2020

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

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Robert Herrmann, Pastor

mmeyer, October 5, 2020

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

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Missions Trip Serves Retired Missionaries and Pastors

mmeyer, September 28, 2020

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

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Church Family Night ‘a Tremendous Evening of Praise’

mmeyer, September 25, 2020

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

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Women’s Retreat Teaches Bible Study Skills

mmeyer, September 23, 2020

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.

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Weekend of Events Marks Church’s 125th Anniversary

mmeyer, September 21, 2020

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

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Longtime Pastor Shares Lessons He Learned for Ministry

mmeyer, September 11, 2020

“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.

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Decade of Ministry Sees Fruitful Revitalization Efforts

mmeyer, September 9, 2020

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

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Sale of Church to Town Is a ‘Landmark Agreement’

mmeyer, September 2, 2020

“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.

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Appreciation and Support for Law Enforcement

mmeyer, August 31, 2020

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

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Church Shows Appreciation for Law Enforcement

mmeyer, August 26, 2020

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

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Wilma Shea-Arndt, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, August 18, 2020

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

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Darrell Beddoe, Baptist Network Northwest Director

mmeyer, August 17, 2020

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

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Conference Presents Paths to Ministry Multiplication

mmeyer, August 17, 2020

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.

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Martha’s Kitchen Feeds Body and Soul

mmeyer, August 7, 2020

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

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Faith Church Adds David Mora to Pastoral Team

mmeyer, August 4, 2020

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

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Church Garage Sale Benefits Camp Patmos

mmeyer, August 3, 2020

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

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Tim Tucker, Pastor

mmeyer, July 29, 2020

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

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Mike Hess Speaks to Buenos Aires Church Online

mmeyer, July 29, 2020

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.

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Todd Baker Honored for 20 Years of Ministry

mmeyer, July 28, 2020

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

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Donald Roe, Pastor

mmeyer, July 27, 2020

Donald Carl Roe, a pastor, died July 18.

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Pastor’s Wife Donna Poole Writes Novel about Life in a Country Church

mmeyer, July 16, 2020

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.

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Mike Hess Brings Conference Message to Illinois Church

mmeyer, July 14, 2020

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.

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Families Enjoy Week of Camp at Lamoka Baptist Camp

mmeyer, July 10, 2020

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

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Paul Reimer, Pastor

mmeyer, July 7, 2020

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

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Virginia Richardson, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, July 6, 2020

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

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GARBC Welcomes New Churches

jbarram, July 1, 2020

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

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Dawn Sauser, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, June 23, 2020

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

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Jennifer Johnston, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, June 22, 2020

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

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Drive-in Movie Shares the Gospel’s Answer to Racism

mmeyer, June 22, 2020

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.

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Church Meets for Summer Services Outdoors

mmeyer, June 18, 2020

Community Baptist Church is holding worship services outdoors this summer.

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Brown Street Baptist Welcomes Mike Hess to Speak at Drive-in Service

mmeyer, June 12, 2020

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

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Biblical Principles for Social Media

dgunn, June 4, 2020

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

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Minnesota Church Holds Recognition Council with GARBC Leaders

mmeyer, June 4, 2020

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

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Janet Harriman, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, June 3, 2020

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

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Churches Join Forces to Help after Midland Flooding

mmeyer, June 1, 2020

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

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Churches Carry on . . . with Caution

mmeyer, May 28, 2020

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

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Church in Flood Zone Now Helping Others

mmeyer, May 22, 2020

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

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Florida Church Preparing to Rebuild after Fire

mmeyer, May 21, 2020

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

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Curbside Flower Pickup Honors Mothers

mmeyer, May 13, 2020

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

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Drive-Through Gift Distribution Shows Thanks for Teachers

mmeyer, May 11, 2020

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

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Dick Cughan, Pastor

mmeyer, May 8, 2020

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

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Hispanic Ministry Growing in Avon Park, Florida

mmeyer, May 6, 2020

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

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Melvin Jones, Pastor

mmeyer, April 30, 2020

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

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Church Members Create Cloth Masks for Sheriff’s Office

mmeyer, April 29, 2020

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

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Iowa Association Holds Its Annual Conference Online

mmeyer, April 28, 2020

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

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In Curbside Vote, Church Calls David Totman as Pastor

mmeyer, April 25, 2020

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

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Name Tags Connect Congregation in Time of Isolation

mmeyer, April 24, 2020

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

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Meal Kit Distribution Serves Church’s Neighbors

mmeyer, April 23, 2020

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

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Kendra Cizauskas: Top-Tier Christian Character Scholarship Winner

mmeyer, April 22, 2020

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

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Craft Lets Kids Build a Camp with Scioto Hills

mmeyer, April 21, 2020

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

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Yards Signs Spreading Hope and Joy

mmeyer, April 17, 2020

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

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Beverly Mattox, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, April 15, 2020

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

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Camp Hosts Online Events for Youth Workers and Students

mmeyer, April 15, 2020

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

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Sarah Iler: Top-Tier Christian Character Scholarship Winner

mmeyer, April 13, 2020

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

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Maranatha Village Crafters Sew Masks for Assisted Living Residents

mmeyer, April 13, 2020

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

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At Home with Dave and Darlene Murdoch

mmeyer, April 10, 2020

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

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Pastor Richard Wezik Home with the Lord

mmeyer, April 9, 2020

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

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Church Ministry Continues in Epicenter of Pandemic

mmeyer, April 8, 2020

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

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Updates and Clarifications for CARES Act

mmeyer, April 7, 2020

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

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Food Pantry Aims to Be ‘a Light in the Midst of This Dark Hour’

mmeyer, April 4, 2020

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

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CARES Act Offers Forgivable Loans and Financial Assistance to Churches

mmeyer, April 1, 2020

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

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Jacob Southwell: Top-Tier Christian Character Scholarship Winner

mmeyer, March 30, 2020

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

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‘And Toilet Paper Evangelism Was Born’

mmeyer, March 29, 2020

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

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Food Pantry Moves to Curbside Pickup

mmeyer, March 26, 2020

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

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Orchard Avenue Baptist Brings Sunday School to Children Online

mmeyer, March 25, 2020

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

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DelMarVa Conference Includes Timely Sermons

mmeyer, March 25, 2020

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

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What Is the Meaning of “Iron Sharpens Iron” in Proverbs 27:17?

dgunn, March 25, 2020

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

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Church Loves Its Neighbors by Distributing Food

mmeyer, March 24, 2020

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

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Conference Addresses Qualities of Spiritual Manhood

mmeyer, March 23, 2020

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

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Memorial Baptist Prepares Care Packages for Nursing Homes

mmeyer, March 20, 2020

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

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Carson Odle: Top-Tier Christian Character Scholarship Winner

mmeyer, March 20, 2020

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

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Camp Director Shares Tips for Helping Children Cope with Change

mmeyer, March 19, 2020

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

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Spring Hill Baptist Installs Ryan Rouse as Pastor

mmeyer, March 18, 2020

Spring Hill Baptist Church installed Ryan Rouse as pastor.

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Helping One Another at Maranatha Village

mmeyer, March 16, 2020

At Maranatha Village, Buz Cliffe is thankful for the caregiving ministry of several men who are year-round and seasonal residents of this Baptist retirement community.

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New Story Church Visits Israel and Jordan

mmeyer, March 13, 2020

“The more you understand the world of the Bible, the better you can understand the words of the Bible,” says Aaron Patton, pastor of New Story Church.

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Patrick Odle Appointed President-Elect of Baptist Mid-Missions

mmeyer, March 12, 2020

Baptist Mid-Missions is pleased to announce its choice of Patrick Odle as president-elect.

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Conference Addresses Christians’ Calling as Ambassadors of Heaven

mmeyer, March 11, 2020

Calvary Baptist Church hosted its Men of God Conference Feb. 29. The theme “For the Greater Kingdom” addressed Christians’ calling as citizens of Heaven though also citizens of earth.

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Maranatha Baptist Church Thankful to Appoint Interim Pastor

mmeyer, March 10, 2020

Maranatha Baptist Church is rejoicing in God’s goodness for providing an interim pastor after the sudden Homegoing of Pastor Terry Price in October.

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Sportsmen’s Dinner Brings Outdoorsmen Together

mmeyer, March 4, 2020

Altoona Regular Baptist Church hosted its 10th Annual Sportsmen’s Dinner.

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Sue Lunsford of Baptist Network Northwest

mmeyer, March 3, 2020

Sue Lunsford, a pastor’s wife, died on Feb. 29. Sue served with her husband, David, in ministry since 1978.

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Church Members Hit the Slopes Together

mmeyer, March 2, 2020

Calvary Baptist Church enjoyed hitting the slopes on its annual church ski trip to Sundown Mountain in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Marjorie Odor, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, March 2, 2020

Marjorie Odor, a pastor’s wife for more than 50 years, died Feb. 26. She was 93.

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New York Churches Attend Men’s Adventure

mmeyer, February 24, 2020

Central Baptist Church hosted the Northeast Fellowship’s “Cross the Line” Men’s Adventure.

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Bethany Baptist Helps Train Pastors and Missionaries in Cuba

mmeyer, February 21, 2020

Three ministry leaders from Bethany Baptist Church traveled to San Andres, Cuba, a small farming community in the western part of the country, to teach Old Testament Survey.

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Mike Hess Speaks at Conference in Colombia

mmeyer, February 17, 2020

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess had the privilege of speaking at the Growing in Leadership Conference at Impacto Bíblico Iglesia Cristiana Bautista in Santa Marta, Colombia.

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Warren Simmons, Missionary to Children

mmeyer, February 13, 2020

Warren Edward Simmons, a missionary to children, died Feb. 7. He was 95.

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Christian Character Scholarship Winners Announced

mmeyer, February 13, 2020

Twenty-four high school seniors from GARBC churches have been awarded a total of $25,000 in the GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition.

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Two Michigan Churches Visit Holocaust Memorial Center

mmeyer, February 12, 2020

First Baptist Church, Cass City, Michigan, and Northeastern Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, visited the Holocaust Memorial Center together.

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Riverside Baptist Hosts Meeting of Central Illinois Pastors

mmeyer, February 11, 2020

The Central Illinois Pastors’ Fellowship met this month with Mike Hess, GARBC national representative.

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Maryland Students Enjoy ‘Winter Thing’

mmeyer, February 8, 2020

Evangel Baptist Church considers itself blessed to have hosted over 80 students and leaders from the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship for the 20th Annual Winter Thing.

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Northeast Fellowship Leaders Attend Planning Retreat

mmeyer, February 7, 2020

Leaders of the Northeast Fellowship met for a Leadership Summit at the association’s ministry center.

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Building Project Adds Much-Needed Space and Renovations

mmeyer, February 6, 2020

Trinity Baptist Church celebrated the completion of a building expansion project during a dedication service and open house.

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Refresh Conference Aims to Be an ‘Oasis’

mmeyer, February 5, 2020

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary welcomed a record 236 attendees for its Fifth Annual Refresh Conference.

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Michigan Regional Association Discusses Biblical Counseling

mmeyer, February 3, 2020

Leaders of churches fellowshipping with the Central Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for a leadership forum on “Biblical Counseling in the Local Church.”

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L. Wayne Peirson, Pastor

mmeyer, January 31, 2020

Leslie Wayne Peirson, a retired pastor, died Jan. 13. He was 89.

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Panel Discusses Pastoral Sabbaticals

mmeyer, January 31, 2020

At their monthly Breakpoint meeting, pastors from western Michigan discussed “The Benefits and Challenges of Pastoral Sabbaticals.”

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Churches Combine for Ladies’ Day Out

mmeyer, January 30, 2020

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosted its 10th Annual Ladies’ Day Out.

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Charles Reed, Pastor

mmeyer, January 28, 2020

Charles “PR” Reed, a pastor, died Dec. 25. He was 84.

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Carol Nixon, Youth Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, January 27, 2020

Carol Ann Nixon, a youth pastor’s wife, died Jan. 24. She was 57.

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Fellowship a Highlight of Christian Workers’ Retreat

mmeyer, January 24, 2020

Ministry leaders serving with the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a retreat at Wonder Valley Resort.

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Shirley Shimp, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, January 24, 2020

Shirley Shimp, a pastor’s wife, died Jan. 19. She was 87.

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Daniels Road Baptist Welcomes Aaron Snyder as Associate Pastor

mmeyer, January 22, 2020

Daniels Road Baptist Church has called Aaron Snyder as associate pastor of youth and worship. His wife, Stephanie, will be serving as director of children’s ministry.

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Lakeland Baptist Calls Caleb Lobb as Pastor

mmeyer, January 21, 2020

Lakeland Baptist Church has called Caleb Lobb as pastor. Caleb is the third generation of his family to serve at Lakeland Baptist Church.

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Weekend Getaway Aims to Refresh Marriages

mmeyer, January 16, 2020

The Northeast Fellowship hosted its Marriage Refresh retreat at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Dec. 27–28.

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Anne Jeffers of Corban University

mmeyer, January 15, 2020

Anne Jeffers, who “shaped and guided generations of Corban students,” says Dr. Sheldon C. Nord, president of Corban University, died Dec. 6. She was 91.

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Retreat Brings in Funds for Missions Project

mmeyer, January 14, 2020

The Ohio Women for Missions held its annual retreat at Carlisle Inn Nov. 14–15.

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Ladies Gather for Retreat at Country Homestead

mmeyer, January 13, 2020

The ladies of Faith Baptist Church and their guests enjoyed an annual retreat at a country homestead.

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Stewart P. Cottle

mmeyer, January 10, 2020

Stewart P. Cottle, a man well known for his passion for teaching and helping, died Jan. 4.

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Students Enjoy Winter Retreat in Montana

mmeyer, January 9, 2020

Lake Blaine Baptist Bible Camp hosted its annual winter retreat for students Dec. 31–Jan. 2.

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Remembering a Missionary to Exiles

mmeyer, January 8, 2020

Rob Cady, a missionary with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, died Nov. 30.

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Maretta Jean Cook, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, January 8, 2020

Maretta Jean Cook, a pastor’s wife, died Dec. 1. She was 75.

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Fifth Church of the Engage Network Now Established

mmeyer, January 7, 2020

New City Church is now an established church after being planted last year through the Engage Network of Saylorville Church in Des Moines.

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Clarks Summit University Grows Its Online Education

jbarram, January 3, 2020

Clarks Summit University has been strengthening its department of online learning with new hires and reorganized roles.

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IARBC Students Learn It’s Not Just ‘Me and Jesus’

ddouglass, December 20, 2019

ANKENY, Iowa—The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted a “Back on Track” students event, held at Ankeny Baptist Church. Pastor Nathan Osborne from Faith …

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Arizona Churches Meet for Annual Conference

mmeyer, December 6, 2019

The Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual conference at Sahuaro Baptist Church.

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Because of You!

agower, December 2, 2019

Because of you, Regular Baptist Ministries has a profound and immediate impact around the world. On this Giving Tuesday, please seriously consider donating to one of the Regular Baptist ministries.

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T. J. Hahn Ordained by Riverside Baptist Church

mmeyer, December 2, 2019

Riverside Baptist Church ordained its pastor, T. J. Hahn. He has ministered at the church since August 2015.

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Fall Palooza Connects Church with Many Families

mmeyer, November 29, 2019

For Orchard Baptist Baptist Church, hosting a Fall Palooza is a great way for the church to connect with its community.

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Women’s Conference Teaches “Strength for the Journey”

mmeyer, November 26, 2019

Calvary Baptist Church held its annual women’s conference Nov. 2, inviting women throughout the state to attend.

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Racing on the DelMarVa Peninsula  

mmeyer, November 23, 2019

Grace Baptist Church’s Amazin’ gRace for teens was a “success once again this year,” says Pastor David Talley. 

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Day of Family Fun at Victory Ranch

mmeyer, November 21, 2019

Friends, neighbors, and alumni of Victory Ranch, as well as nearby Regular Baptist churches, gathered at the camp for its Annual Round-Up.

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DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship Meets for Quarterly Conference

mmeyer, November 20, 2019

Churches from the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, representing Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, met at Evangel Baptist Church for the association’s quarterly conference.

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Camps across Country Meet for Conference

mmeyer, November 19, 2019

MILLERSBURG, Ohio—Camps across the country convened Nov. 3–7 for the National Association of Regular Baptist Camps conference. Skyview Ranch hosted the event, ending just three …

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Minnesota Churches Enjoy Trip to Grand Canyon

mmeyer, November 17, 2019

Members of churches that are part of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip to the Grand Canyon.

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Scholarships Available for High School Seniors

agower, November 15, 2019

In conjunction with seven Christian colleges, Regular Baptist Churches is offering the GARBC Christian Character Scholarship. This scholarship is available to a maximum of twenty-four …

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Irene Pike, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, November 15, 2019

Irene Pike, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 14. She was 83.

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Church’s Thanksgiving Celebration Highlights Church Planting Ministry

mmeyer, November 15, 2019

Brown Street Baptist Church gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner to “rejoice in God’s provision and reflect on His blessings to us over the last year.”

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Conference Encourages and Guides Ministry Leaders

mmeyer, November 13, 2019

Harvest New Beginnings hosted its M4 Ministry Enrichment Conference for ministry workers.

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Fire at Skyview Ranch

mmeyer, November 11, 2019

Please pray for Skyview Ranch. Early Sunday morning the camp dining hall, office, and its contents were destroyed by a fire.

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Conference at Brookdale Baptist Focuses on Missions

mmeyer, November 8, 2019

Brookdale Baptist Church held a three-day missions conference with Dr. Jeff Straub, professor of historical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Northeast Fellowship Approves Leadership Transition Plan

mmeyer, November 7, 2019

The Northeast Fellowship met for its Fall Conference at Calvary Baptist Church.

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Missions Conference Focuses on Least Reached People in US

mmeyer, November 6, 2019

Tabernacle Baptist Church held a five-day missions conference focusing on sharing the gospel with the least reached people groups in America.

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Central California Churches Meet for Ladies’ Retreat

mmeyer, November 4, 2019

Women from Central California churches met for a retreat at Hartland Christian Camp.

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Kim Lewis, Pastor

mmeyer, November 1, 2019

Kim H. Lewis, a pastor, died Oct. 12.

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Christian Business Leaders Benefit from Business Leadership Summit

mmeyer, October 31, 2019

Dozens of Christian business leaders from across the United States gathered at Faith Baptist Bible College for the Business Leadership Summit.

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Return to Giddyup Junction Follows Up with VBS Students

mmeyer, October 29, 2019

After hosting the Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School program this summer, First Baptist Church returned to the Old West setting Oct. 5.

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Mothers and Their Daughters Enjoy Retreat at Camp Gilead

mmeyer, October 29, 2019

Mothers and their daughters enjoyed a two-day retreat at Camp Gilead. The camp hosted this popular retreat over two weekends.

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Bethany Baptist Church Celebrates Two Milestones

mmeyer, October 28, 2019

Bethany Baptist Church celebrated two milestones: the church’s 50th anniversary and Pastor Tim Baker’s 25th year of ministry at the church.

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Missionary from Berlin Speaks at Women’s Conference

mmeyer, October 26, 2019

Grand Heights Baptist Church hosted the Women on Mission Conference, a regional fall conference of Ohio Women for Missions.

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Terry A. Price, Pastor

mmeyer, October 25, 2019

Terry A. Price, pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church, died in the early morning of Oct. 25.

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Florida Churches Gather for Fall Conference

mmeyer, October 25, 2019

Southside Baptist Church hosted the Fall Conference of the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship.

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Moving Together for the Gospel

ddouglass, October 23, 2019

What happens when three Baptist state associations plan a joint conference at the height of football season, meeting in a church that sits a mile from the Ohio-Michigan border? Yes—a few of the expected jokes about the famed sports rivalry, but then came the more serious business of explaining why church associations still matter.

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Baptist Network Northwest Enjoys Retreat on Oregon Coast

mmeyer, October 21, 2019

The Baptist Network Northwest hosted its Refresh Retreat at Cannon Beach Conference Center. The retreat is an annual event for ministry workers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

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National Seminar Teaches Teens to Share the Gospel

mmeyer, October 18, 2019

Faith Baptist Church served as a satellite site for Dare 2 Share Live, an evangelism training seminar for teens.

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California Churches Gather for Corporate Worship

mmeyer, October 17, 2019

First Baptist Church hosted a time of singing with a meal afterward for Regular Baptist churches in California.

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Wisconsin Churches Meet for Fall Conference

mmeyer, October 15, 2019

At its Fall Conference, the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches aimed to bring a new appreciation for the Lord’s Supper.

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Al Franklin, Pastor

mmeyer, October 14, 2019

Al Franklin, a longtime pastor and Bible teacher, died Oct. 10.

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Camp Hosts State Association’s Fall Conference

mmeyer, October 14, 2019

The Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its fall conference at Camp Manitoumi.

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Retreat Challenges Women to Guard Their Hearts

mmeyer, October 11, 2019

Women from Illinois and Missouri churches met for a retreat at Camp Manitoumi with pastor’s wife Misty Beutow.

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Don Worch of Baptist Children’s Home

mmeyer, October 10, 2019

Donald E. Worch, former president of Baptist Children’s Home, died Oct. 7. He was 90.

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Camp Hosts Iowa Women’s Conference

mmeyer, October 5, 2019

Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted the Women’s Renew Conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

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David C. Dunkin, Pastor

mmeyer, October 2, 2019

David C. Dunkin, a former pastor, died Sept. 30. He was 96.

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Women’s Conference Focuses on God’s Amazing Grace

mmeyer, October 1, 2019

“Amazing Grace” was the theme of the Renew Women’s Conference, an annual event of the Northeast Fellowship.

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Conference Encourages Teens to Share Their Faith

mmeyer, September 26, 2019

Teens from Iowa churches attended the Annual Go Conference, an event sponsored by the state youth committee of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

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One Purpose Weekend Recharges Congregation

mmeyer, September 25, 2019

Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted its First Annual One Purpose Weekend to help the entire church family commit to its one purpose in life: giving God glory.

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Jerry Palma, Pastor

mmeyer, September 24, 2019

Jerry Palma, a retired pastor, died Aug. 30. He was 89.

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Bible Minor Class Videos Available for Free Online

mmeyer, September 20, 2019

Cedarville University is now making the courses from its Bible minor program available online at no charge.

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Block Party Introduces Ministries for Children and Teens

mmeyer, September 18, 2019

Immanuel Baptist Church hosted a community block party Sept. 11 to kick off the church’s fall ministries.

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Church Marks End of Summer with Community Carnival

mmeyer, September 16, 2019

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio—More than 375 people attended First Baptist Church’s End of Summer Carnival. The carnival included games, prizes, music, crafts, face painting, a bounce …

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Kathy Cortner, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, September 13, 2019

Katherine Cortner, a pastor’s wife, died Sept. 7. She was 69.

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Tim Martin Installed as Pastor of Family Discipleship

mmeyer, September 4, 2019

First Baptist Church has called Tim Martin to serve as pastor of family discipleship.

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Church Introduces Its Ministries at Back to School Event

mmeyer, September 3, 2019

First Baptist Church participated in its city’s Back to School Bash by donating school supplies and introducing people to the church’s ministries for children and students.

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Men’s Retreat Addresses Church Revitalization

mmeyer, August 30, 2019

More than 400 men from Iowa churches attended the Revive retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.

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Pastor Passes Baton to Assistant Pastor

mmeyer, August 29, 2019

First Baptist Church passed the baton of leadership, as Steve Schultz handed the role of pastor to Steve Abrams, previously assistant pastor.

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Princess Night a Fun Event for Girls

mmeyer, August 27, 2019

Girls ages 5 to 13 enjoyed a Princess Night at Abbe Road Baptist Church.

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Worship Service Encourages Students and Teachers

mmeyer, August 25, 2019

Grace Church held its Annual Back to School Sunday worship service to pray for and encourage kids and teachers heading back into the classroom.

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Steak and Corn Dinner Kicks Off Men’s Ministries

mmeyer, August 23, 2019

Harvest New Beginnings held its Second Annual Men’s Steak and Corn Feed as the kickoff for the church’s Fall Men’s Ministries.

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Ted Lawrence, Pastor

mmeyer, August 22, 2019

Edson “Ted” Lawrence, a pastor, died Aug. 21. He was 62.

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Mary Mothershead, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, August 21, 2019

Mary Mothershead, a pastor’s wife, died Aug. 19.

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Koku Akakpo, Missionary to Togo, Ordained

mmeyer, August 21, 2019

First Baptist Church ordained Koku Akakpo, a missionary to Togo, West Africa.

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College Student Commissioned to Missions Internship

mmeyer, August 20, 2019

Cornerstone Baptist Church commissioned one of its members, Lexi Lindow, to a year of missions in Peru.

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Craig and Shirley Golden Celebrate Golden Anniversary of Ministry

mmeyer, August 19, 2019

First Baptist Church honored Craig and Shirley Golden upon their 50th anniversary of ministry.

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Church Takes Worship Service to Local Park

mmeyer, August 19, 2019

To connect with neighbors, Brown Street Baptist Church moved a recent morning worship service outdoors to a popular local park.

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Connecting with Community by Supporting Teachers

mmeyer, August 16, 2019

Teachers in Fort Myers, Florida, are thankful for the gifts of school supplies, encouragement, and prayer. This practical and thoughtful support is the result of a church’s desire to intentionally connect with its community.

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Baptist Fellowship Association Meets for Annual Conference

ddouglass, August 15, 2019

The Baptist Fellowship Association’s annual conference marked the culmination of three years of conferences dealing with the ethnic divide in the church.

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First Baptist in Wisconsin Celebrates 125th Anniversary

mmeyer, August 9, 2019

First Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary with friends, missionaries, and former pastors.

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Men at Saylorville Church Attend Steak and Corn Fellowship

mmeyer, August 1, 2019

Saylorville Church held its annual men’s Steak and Corn Fellowship with Russ Matthews of Sydney, Australia.

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Michigan Church Installs Curtis Rider as Youth Pastor

mmeyer, July 30, 2019

Calvary Baptist Church installed Curtis Rider as associate pastor of student ministries.

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Slater Baptist Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary

mmeyer, July 29, 2019

Slater Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with speaker Chris Hindal, director of Regular Baptist International.

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Ezell Wiggins, Pastor

mmeyer, July 26, 2019

Ezell Wiggins, founding pastor of True Bible Baptist Church in Des Moines, died July 17. He was 91.

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Dining Services Director Earns High Honor

mmeyer, July 26, 2019

Terry Waltersdorf, director of food service at Faith Baptist Bible College, received one of the food service industry’s highest honors.

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Dallas Shaw, Children’s Pastor

mmeyer, July 25, 2019

Dallas Shaw, who ministered to children and their families for 40 years, died July 14. He was 64.

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Lloyd Lowe, Pastor

mmeyer, July 24, 2019

Lloyd Adelbert Lowe, a pastor, died June 11. He was 92.

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Faith Baptist Celebrates 50th Anniversary

mmeyer, July 22, 2019

Faith Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary, with former pastors in attendance.

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Heritage Baptist Church Marks 50 Years of Ministry

mmeyer, July 16, 2019

Heritage Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with both indoor and outdoor events.

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Donald E. Matheny, Pastor

mmeyer, July 11, 2019

Donald Matheny, a pastor, died Sept. 3, 2018. He was 88.

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David Boehning, Missionary, Pastor, and Professor

mmeyer, July 10, 2019

David Boehning, who had a passion for missions, died June 25. He was 76.

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Church Holds Annual Service in a Park

mmeyer, July 10, 2019

CrossPoint Fellowship Church held its outdoor church service called Church in the Park.

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Daniel L. Mead, Pastor Emeritus

mmeyer, July 9, 2019

Daniel L. Mead, pastor emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, Michigan, died July 7. He was 69.  

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Act of Service Shows Love to Community

mmeyer, June 14, 2019

Women of Faith Baptist Church enjoyed the opportunity to serve their community by making dinner and brunch at a local Ronald McDonald House.

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Church Aims to Be a Light for Jesus in Its Community

mmeyer, June 5, 2019

Faith Baptist Church participated in its community’s Mental Health Awareness Walk and later sponsored a community picnic.

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Seminar Addresses Growth and Change

mmeyer, June 3, 2019

New Life Baptist Church hosted a seminar titled “You Really Can Change: God’s Strategies for Heart Change.” Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, taught the three-hour event.

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Seniors Gather for Luncheon at Skyview Ranch

mmeyer, May 31, 2019

Seniors from more than 20 Regular Baptist churches in Ohio enjoyed a luncheon at Skyview Ranch May 9.

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Camp Directors Meet at RBM Resource Center

mmeyer, May 29, 2019

Ten camp directors and their wives from around the country met at the Regular Baptist Ministries Resource Center for a two-day meeting.

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Churches Combine Efforts to Complete Bible Project

mmeyer, May 28, 2019

Three Ohio churches convened to partner with Bearing Precious Seed to complete a Bible publishing and shipping project.

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Ohio Women for Missions Celebrates 90th Anniversary

mmeyer, May 24, 2019

Ohio Women for Missions celebrated its 90th anniversary at its spring meeting.

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Outdoor Activities a Highlight of Men’s Retreat

mmeyer, May 23, 2019

Men from Indiana churches attended a men’s retreat at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center.

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Hebron Association Meets for Annual Gathering

mmeyer, May 21, 2019

Hundreds of people from Ohio churches met at First Baptist Church for the annual gathering of the Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

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Sunrise Service on the Ocean Shore

mmeyer, May 21, 2019

On Easter Sunday, members of San Meteo Baptist Church met at a nearby beach for an early morning worship service.

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Ministry Conference Encourages and Equips Churches

mmeyer, May 17, 2019

Calvary Baptist Church hosted the Baptist Network Northwest’s Annual Refine Ministry Conference, a conference dedicated to encouraging and equipping church members and leaders.

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Branch Life Church Launches After Year of Preparation

mmeyer, May 14, 2019

A year of prayerful preparation and core team building resulted in a fantastic launch of Branch Life Church.

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Dale and Shirley Williams Honored for 30 Years of Ministry

mmeyer, May 10, 2019

Emmanuel Baptist Church of Warrenville honored Dale and Shirley Williams for 30 years of ministry at the church.

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dgunn, May 8, 2019

A tribute to Dr. Warren Wiersbe (1929–2019).

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Church Celebrates Passover Seder

mmeyer, May 6, 2019

First Baptist Church celebrated the Jewish Passover Seder on Good Friday.

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Four Churches Combine for Good Friday Service

mmeyer, May 3, 2019

Immanuel Baptist Church held a Good Friday service with three additional west-side Columbus churches.

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Conference Addresses “Unpacking Forgiveness”

mmeyer, April 29, 2019

Memorial Baptist Church hosted the 2019 Church and Culture Conference on “Unpacking Forgiveness,” the name of a book by Chris Brauns.

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Church Treasurer Honored for 60 Years of Service

mmeyer, April 26, 2019

Grace Church honored its treasurer, Allen Gipson, for 60 years of service.

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Don Radecki, State Representative

mmeyer, April 26, 2019

Don Radecki, a Regular Baptist leader in California, died April 3.

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Hazel Currier, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, April 26, 2019

Hazel Currier, a pastor’s wife, died April 1.

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California Association Celebrates 90th Anniversary

mmeyer, April 26, 2019

The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches celebrated its 90th anniversary during its Annual Bible Conference.

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Renald E. Showers, Writer, Speaker, and Professor

mmeyer, April 22, 2019

Renald E. Showers, an influential writer, speaker, and professor known for making complex Bible concepts simple to understand, died April 4. He was 83.

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Youth Rally Brings Together Students from Wisconsin Churches

mmeyer, April 22, 2019

Students and leaders from 12 churches gathered at First Baptist Church for the Unite Annual Youth Rally—a day filled with activities, fellowship, food, music, and Bible teaching.

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Conference Challenges Churches to Plan for the Future

mmeyer, April 20, 2019

“Church Forward: Embrace the Possibilities of the 21st Century” was the theme of the Illinois/Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches Spring Conference.

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Ministry Idea Teaches Students How to Serve

mmeyer, April 18, 2019

First Baptist Church has begun a new ministry to encourage children and teens to serve in the church.

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Rhea Joan Reeves, Church Planter

mmeyer, April 17, 2019

Rhea Joan Reeves, a church-planting missionary, died Dec. 31, 2018. She was 85.

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Faith Pulpit Day Welcomes Dr. Mark Minnick

mmeyer, April 16, 2019

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary welcomed Dr. Mark Minnick for its Annual Pulpit Day.

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Youth Committee Presents Roundtable at State Conference

mmeyer, April 15, 2019

Attendees of the Iowa association’s annual conference also attended a Youth Ministries Roundtable.

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Crafting Event Creates Opportunity for Fellowship

mmeyer, April 13, 2019

Three times a year, members of Daniels Road Baptist Church get together for a fun-filled three-day crafting event called Scrap and Yak.

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Church Hosts Community Night at Local Carousel

mmeyer, April 12, 2019

Branch Life Church hosted a successful Community Night at a local gathering place, the Pottstown Carousel.

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Pastors’ Prayer Summit Provides Spiritual Refreshment

mmeyer, April 9, 2019

At the end of January, pastors from Baptist Network Northwest drove to the mountain retreat city of McCall, Idaho, where Camp Pinewood awaited them.

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Rocky Mountain Association Holds Annual Conference

mmeyer, April 7, 2019

The Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual conference March 21–22 at Reformation Baptist Church.

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Conference Provides Training in Biblical Counseling

mmeyer, March 29, 2019

West Cannon Baptist Church is hosting a Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Training Conference in partnership with Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, Lafayette, Indiana.

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Brown Street Baptist Ordains Eric Lloyd

mmeyer, March 27, 2019

Brown Street Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, Eric Lloyd, on Sunday, March 17.

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Students Enjoy Baseball Theme Event at Kids4Truth Clubs

mmeyer, March 26, 2019

Olivet Baptist Church invited Marrena Ralph, Kids4Truth Clubs specialist, to lead a special Kids4Truth Clubs event.

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Church Ministries Conference Equips Leaders

mmeyer, March 25, 2019

The Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Annual Church Ministries Conference at Calvary Baptist Church.

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Congregation Meets with Nepali Church for Combined Worship Service

mmeyer, March 23, 2019

Faith Baptist Church joined a Nepali congregation for a combined church service.

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Nebraska Pastors Report on Flooding

jbarram, March 22, 2019

All the churches in the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches have been accounted for regarding this month’s catastrophic flooding.

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Men’s Conference Encourages Growth and Change

mmeyer, March 22, 2019

This year’s Men Modeling the Master Conference was an impactful day for men eager for growth and change.

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Connee Woolford, Retired Businesswoman

jbarram, March 20, 2019

Constance Woolford, 80, died on March 10, 2019. Connee and her husband ran a business together before eventually working for Regular Baptist Press.

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Associate Pastor Joshua Butler Ordained

mmeyer, March 20, 2019

First Baptist Church ordained Joshua Butler. He has been associate pastor of youth ministries at First Baptist Church since July 2012.

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Conference Encourages Men to Put Faith into Action

mmeyer, March 18, 2019

Each year on the first Saturday in March, First Baptist Church has the privilege of hosting men from around Ohio to spur them on to a deeper relationship with the Lord.

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DelMarVa Fellowship Holds Quarterly Conference

mmeyer, March 15, 2019

The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship held its quarterly conference at Grace Baptist Church March 10–12.

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Ida Marion Wells, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, March 15, 2019

Ida Marion Wells, a pastor’s wife, died March 8. She was 90.

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Conference Challenges Men to Biblical Manhood

mmeyer, March 14, 2019

Over 140 men from northeast Ohio converged upon First Baptist Church for the First Annual Man Up Conference.

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Rose Ertle, Pastor’s Wife

mmeyer, March 13, 2019

Rose Ertle, a pastor’s wife, died Jan. 27. She was 84.

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Missions Conference Challenges and Encourages Congregation

mmeyer, March 12, 2019

Brown Street Baptist Church’s missions conference focused on believers’ “Greater Responsibility” to preach the gospel around the world as well as locally.

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Dorothy Ritchie, Missionary

mmeyer, March 11, 2019

Dorothy Ritchie, a church-planting missionary, died Feb. 14. She was 93.

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Missions Team Visits Hospital Ministry in Togo

mmeyer, March 8, 2019

Grace Baptist Church sent a missions team to Hospital of Hope in Mango, Togo.

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New York Church Hosts Men’s Adventure

mmeyer, March 7, 2019

Each February hundreds of men gather for a Friday and Saturday Bible conference of the Northeast Fellowship.

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William “Bill” Hayes Jr. of Baptist Fellowship Press

mmeyer, March 5, 2019

William “Bill” Hayes Jr., a member of the team that developed Baptist Fellowship Press, the Sunday School curriculum ministry of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association, died Feb. 3.

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Conference Refreshes Those in Ministry

mmeyer, February 24, 2019

Some of the coldest temperatures in the history of Iowa were not enough to disrupt the Fourth Annual Refresh Conference at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary.

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Couples’ Retreat an Encouraging Weekend

mmeyer, February 20, 2019

The Mid-Winter Couples’ Retreat cut through the cold of this winter to give some warmth and light from God’s Word to married couples in Iowa.

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Thomas Dolph, Pastor

mmeyer, February 19, 2019

Thomas F. Dolph, a pastor in Michigan, died Feb. 14.

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Beneth Jones, Wife of Dr. Bob Jones III

ddouglass, February 12, 2019

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Beneth Peters Jones, former “first lady” of Bob Jones University, died Feb. 2, 2019. She was 81. In addition to being a wife and …

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Conference Aims to Encourage Church Leaders

mmeyer, February 11, 2019

Calvary Baptist Church hosted a conference for Upper Peninsula church leaders.

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Building for the Community

mmeyer, February 11, 2019

In Indiana, Faith Church has opened its third community center in an effort to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the people who call Lafayette and West Lafayette home.

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Snow and Cold Were Welcome Elements for Winter Games

mmeyer, February 6, 2019

Snow and cold: both were firsts in a long time for the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ Winter Games.

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Nathan Lobb, Pastor

mmeyer, February 4, 2019

Nathan Lobb, pastor of Lakeland Baptist Church, Gilbert, Minnesota, died Jan. 17 at age 61.

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Winter Thing a Fun Event for Students

mmeyer, February 2, 2019

Evangel Baptist Church hosted the 19th Annual Winter Thing, an event for students attending DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship churches.

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Mike Hess Visits O’okala Fellowship in Hawaii

mmeyer, February 1, 2019

Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, presented the ministries of the GARBC at O’okala Fellowship, located on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii.

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Ministry Leaders and Spouses Gather for Retreat

mmeyer, January 31, 2019

Ministry leaders and their spouses gathered for a Christian Workers’ Retreat in Fresno, California.

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Urbandale Baptist Church Participates in Local Food Pantry

ddouglass, January 29, 2019

As a means of ministering to its community, Pastor Nathan Gast and Urbandale Baptist Church actively participate in the Urbandale Food Pantry.

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Presentation of Jesus Christ Reaches Thousands at Christmas

ddouglass, January 25, 2019

Thousands of community people attended a Christmas presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ by Faith Baptist Church on December 15–16.

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Lapeer Bible Conference Addresses ‘Turning the World Upside Down’

ddouglass, January 25, 2019

First Baptist Church of Lapeer held their third annual Bible conference on Jan. 19. The theme for this year’s event was “Turning the World Upside Down.”

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Virgil Redmond, Missionary

ddouglass, January 18, 2019

Kenai, Alaska—Missionary Virgil Redmond, 90, died Nov. 17, 2018. He spent nearly 40 years planting churches in Alaska. Virgil was born Sept. 22, 1928, in …

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Dawn Rittmiller, Pastor’s Wife

ddouglass, January 17, 2019

OMAHA, Neb.—Dawn McClure Rittmiller, 44, died Jan. 4, 2019. She was the faithful and loving companion of Pastor Shawn Rittmiller, the mother of four, and …

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