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“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 …

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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 …

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 …

WOOD RIVER, Ill.—Joyce Ariel Moody, longtime missionary nurse in India, died Oct. 28. She was 92. Joyce graduated from Alton (Illinois) High School in 1945 …

VACAVILLE, Calif.—Gerald Lee Harder, 67, longtime pastor of Elmira Baptist Church, died on Dec. 15, 2018. He was known in his congregation for his uncompromising …

We at the Regular Baptist Resource Center express our thanks for your prayer and financial support. See what good things God has done through our …

Byron Center, Mich.—James M. Huckaby, 81, died Dec. 18, 2018, after a long illness. “Coach Huck” was a winning basketball coach, athletic director, and administrator …

MASON CITY, Iowa—Fourth grade through sixth grade is a crucial time for spiritual development. The teachers at Faith Baptist Church want to influence boys of …

The National Association of Regular Baptist Camps will begin a new Camp Executive Director training program to equip future camp leaders.

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

A weeklong Missions Global Impact Celebration at Harvest New Beginnings focused on honoring and supporting missionaries.

Ohio Women for Missions held its fall meeting in conjunction with the three-day fall conference of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Rebecca Riggle, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 5. She was 55.

Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary hosted its Annual E3 Pastors Conference, addressing the theme “The Pastor in the Pulpit.”

“What is your expectation of God?” This opening question by keynote speaker Mike Hess set an appropriate tone for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ 2018 Conference: “Hope in Harsh Times.”

NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Pillar of Faith Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Ruel Akut and Associate Pastor Brad Blissett, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Bryan Augsburger, pastor …

by Jaimee Thomason FISHERS, Ind.—“God showed up in a way that was quite unimaginable and beyond comprehension.” When someone begins a conversation with this simple …

At its annual conference, the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches discussed a historic proposal: distributing the state representative’s responsibilities to two additional people.

Conferees of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed encouraging messages from the book of Philippians at their Fall Bible Conference.

Soteria Des Moines ordained one of its own staff members, Jared Segerstrom.

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

Involve Church in Idaho launched a pastoral residency program with the help of Baptist Network Northwest and Regular Baptist Church Planting.

Stephen Simpson has been selected as the new president of Faith Baptist Mission.

A unique event called Amazin’ gRace offered teens an afternoon of fun while teaching them spiritual truths.

On its 70th anniversary, Lake Ann Camp celebrated the grand opening of its 32,000-square-foot recreation facility called the ARC.

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

The Northeast Fellowship held its Fall Conference at First Baptist Church.

Bass Lake Camp hosted a bus trip to Washington, DC. The passengers included 29 people from four states.

“Cider-Pressin’ Saints” of First Baptist Church gathered for their favorite tradition of fall: making cider.

When Pastor Mark Neal of Hamilton Hills Church heard about the tragic murder-suicide of two teachers in his community, he reached out to civic leaders to see how the church could help.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted a three-day photo camp, instructing students, faculty, and staff on photography fundamentals.

IL-MO Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for their Fall conference, reflecting on “What Does It Mean to Walk with God?”

BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church ordained its associate pastor, Corey Hancock, Oct. 14. Preceding the ordination, a council consisting of 23 pastors and messengers representing 15 …

Memorial Baptist Church joins forces with police to host National Night Out Against Crime.

Teens participated in GO! Conference, learning the importance and “how to” of sharing their faith.

Independent Baptist Church honored Pastor Donn Hauser and his wife, Lynn, for ministering at the church for 25 years.

Solomons, Md.—Lenore “Peggy” Ellison, who served Regular Baptist chaplains and their families with her husband, Chaplain Ervin D. “Doc” Ellison III, died Sept. 30. She …

John Jay Ruhlman IV, a pastor and teacher for 55 years, died Aug. 9. He was 77.

Richard “Dick” Riffle, a pastor, died Aug. 8. He was 100.

Carl A. Hills, a pastor for six decades, died Sept. 18. He was 97.

Seniors from the Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip in Branson, Missouri.

Women studied the topic “Hope Greater than Our Circumstances” at the Northeast Fellowship Ladies’ Advance.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Rustic Hills Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosted a Bible and Science Seminar with Dr. George Matzko of Bob Jones University. Matzko is …

Crosspoint Fellowship Church, in partnership with individuals and businesses, hosted a golf scramble in honor of their community’s volunteer fire and police departments.

AURORA, Colo.—Men attending Airport Boulevard Baptist Church enjoyed a three-day retreat at a campground. The men fished, cooked meals, and dug into God’s Word together. …

A day of fellowship marked the 150th anniversary of First Baptist Church.

Camp Fairwood celebrated its 50th anniversary of hosting its Laymen’s Retreat.

Branch Life Church, planted in 2018, conducted its first baptisms.

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess and his wife, Christina, were thrilled to visit Bob Jones University for the first time and were blessed by the school’s generous hospitality.

Don LeMaster, a forerunner in the GARBC for building a multicultural church, died Sept. 16.

Lynda Jolls, a pastor’s wife, died Sept. 15. She was 54.

Douglas E. Bartlett, a longtime pastor, died Sept. 5. He was 84.