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First Baptist Church honored Tom and Rachael Alexander for 25 years of ministry.

Dr. Richard W. Houg, former GARBC pastor and former president of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, died Aug. 31. He was 76.

David Allen Denny, a pastor, died Aug. 31. He was 65.

Maranatha Baptist Church held a baptism on the church grounds.

Wayne Smith, a pastor, died Aug. 6. He was 96. His wife, Martha, died June 13. She was 94.  

Ministry happens through relationships. Relationships are important in the work of the GARBC as well.

Brookdale Baptist Church in Minnesota installed Thomas Overmiller as pastor.

Elaine Clare Kipp, a pastor’s wife, died July 27. She was 86.

Paul Golden is one busy guy. In addition to his administrative role at Clarks Summit University, Paul serves as a chaplain for not one but two professional sports teams.

Genovevo “Geno” Lubaton, a pastor, died July 22.

Damascus Road Community Baptist Church ordained two of its deacons, Mike Childress and Warren Gantt, and issued a license to preach to one of its members, John Raver, a farmer.

Bible Baptist Fellowship celebrated both its 15th anniversary and final mortgage payment.

Calvary Baptist Church has installed Greg Linscott as pastor.

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess spoke at Columbus Road Baptist Church, Quincy, Illinois.

Brian Spencer, a retired pastor, died June 4. He was 83.

Generous financial gifts have helped Cornerstone Baptist Church pay off its mortgage.

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess was privileged to share the Word at First Baptist Church, Dunkirk, New York.

Women from Daniels Road Baptist Church enjoyed a Ladies’ Latte, with coffee, games, and God’s Word.

Yvonne Garlich, a pastor’s wife, died May 11. She was 96.

Samuel McAllister, pastor of First Baptist Church, Pavilion, New York, died May 15. He was 38.

In a first for the Northeast Fellowship, its Marriage Refresh retreat came to western New York.

Churches of the Sunshine State Fellowship met for their spring conference May 1 at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

The Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual gathering May 2 at First Baptist Church.

David Shimp, a pastor, died April 12. He was 91.

Soteria Des Moines hosted its Anew Women’s Conference April 24.

When the Annual Conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches began on April 12, the host church was uncertain if speaker Tim Potter would be able to attend.

First Baptist Church hosted Baptist Network Northwest’s Refine: All-Church Ministry Conference with Mike Hess, GARBC national representative.

Serve Boldly, the Northeast Fellowship’s conference for church workers, “was a great success” April 24 “due to the work of so many people.”

Gretna Baptist Church hosted the Spring Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Carl Kerby of Reasons for Hope spoke on “Racism: A Biblical Perspective.”

Two regional fellowships of Ohio Women for Missions gathered April 17 for meetings that encourage and support missions.

At Grace Baptist Church, ministry leaders and seminary students attended the Michigan Expositors Summit April 15 to become better expositors of God’s Word.

Grace Church was pleased to host the Spring Conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

The Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual conference March 23–24 at South Boulder Bible Church.

Robert D. “Doc” Smith, a medical doctor who also ministered in Biblical counseling, died March 27. He was 91.

At Faith Baptist Church, a fish dinner not only feeds the church family and community but also brings in funds for the church’s food bank.

Leaders of Regular Baptist state associations met online March 15 to brainstorm ways their associations and the GARBC can work together to help churches and pastors.

“The only thing I ever wanted to do was work in an office,” Gladys Dillon once said, reflecting on her long career with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Churches from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia gathered for the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship’s March quarterly conference at Grace Baptist Church.

A favorite saying of Calvary Baptist Church is “Love God. Love others.” One way the church has encouraged its members to love others is by creating a Caring Tree on a hallway wall.

South Baptist Church hosted the Men Modeling the Master Seminar March 6, an annual event sponsored by the Eastern Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. 

“It was a good day at the 2021 Men of God Conference,” says the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calvary Baptist Church has called Zach Fischer as its pastor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When Camp Gilead realized in the latter months of 2020 that it wouldn’t be able to host guest groups due to the continuing coronavirus, the staff brainstormed other possibilities for celebrating Christmas with guests.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the conference committee of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met in spring 2019 to begin planning for the 2020 MARBC Conference, they had no idea how appropriate their choice of the theme “Connect” would be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Renew Women’s Conference, an event of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches, was a time of relaxation and refocusing for the ladies who attended.

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

“The calling of the pastor is more than a job; it’s a wonderful ministry,” says Tom Townsend, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.

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

“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the town.” That’s what Councilmember Chuck Anderson called the recent move by the town of Vienna to purchase the three acres on Center Street that Faith Baptist Church has called home for its lifetime.

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

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

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

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

Pastors from GARBC churches in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon gathered with other pastors and church leaders for a conference hosted by ABWE’s EveryEthne initiative.

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

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

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

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

Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, participated last week in an online worship service of a Buenos Aires church that he visited in person two years ago.

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

Donald Carl Roe, a pastor, died July 18.

Donna Poole of Lickley’s Corners Baptist Church has written a novel based on the real life experiences that she and her husband, John, have shared as pastor and wife of this country church for four decades.

After a successful first-ever virtual GARBC Annual Conference, broadcast live from Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana, June 29–30, one of the messages has received even more listeners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grace Baptist Church reached out to its community in a creative way during a time of unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

Community Baptist Church is holding worship services outdoors this summer.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Spring Hill Baptist Church installed Ryan Rouse as pastor.

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.

“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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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