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

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.

The Northeast Fellowship has called Brian King to serve as associate director.

Calvary Baptist Church has installed Kristopher England as assistant pastor.

Twin Lakes Camp hosted a special week of camp for students who desire to pursue full-time ministry or who just want to be challenged spiritually on a deeper level.

At Urbandale Baptist Church, Camp Moose on the Loose Vacation Bible School was a hit for “campers” and staff alike.

Glen Mark Trimble, a missionary, died Aug. 5. He was 73.

TROY, Ohio—Grace Baptist Church welcomed Chuck Pausley as its associate pastor of family discipleship. Chuck was pastor of student ministries at Berean Baptist Church, Portage, …

Robert P. Lightner, a professor and an author who was influential in Regular Baptist thought, died Aug. 3. He was 87.

Immanuel Baptist Church held a send-off service for John and Tabitha Groeneveld, who will be serving as medical missionaries in Togo, West Africa.

Clarks Summit University just wrapped up the 49th annual Teen Leadership Conference.

Peace River Baptist Church extended its missions outreach by serving in Israel for a week.

Robert J. Noller, a pastor, died April 26. He was 80.

Vacation Bible School is a busy but blessed week at Harvest New Beginnings Church.

North Court Baptist Church considers itself privileged to have as members four retired pastors and their wives.

Pastor Ken Petzold has retired from First Baptist after ministering there since 2013.

Lucile Janet Thompson, a pastor’s wife, died July 7. She was 85.

Robert Houchin, a pastor for over 40 years, died July 4. He was 91.

Frank Odor, a pastor for 50 years, died June 20. He was 92.

The Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted its annual men’s golf retreat.

Fathers and sons­—and grandfathers and grandsons, and uncles and nephews too—enjoyed a two-day fishing retreat at Camp Gilead.

Dr. Clifford W. Johnson, former vice president of Cedarville University, died May 19. He was 93.

Grace Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary, praising God for His faithfulness in and through the church.

The Northeast Fellowship hosted its annual youth conference, traditionally known as Youth Seminars.

Daniel William Zimmerman, a retired missionary, died April 19. He was 95.

Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Church and Culture Conference on “Sharing Christ in a Politically Correct Environment.”

Darrell Allen Wilson, a pastor, died March 31. He was 68.

Robert Clark Nelson, a church-planting pastor, died April 19. He was 97.

Hope V. Talen, a pastor’s wife who helped plant Baptist churches throughout the Northwest and later served as a missionary, died March 14. She was 98.

David William Green, a pastor, died April 25, one day before his 80th birthday.

Breesport Baptist Church hosted the Spring Ministry Conference of the Northeast Fellowship.

The Annual Refine Ministry Conference of the Baptist Network Northwest highlighted the theme “Founded on the Word, Focused on the World.”

In hosting a Bible conference for the California state association, Westwood Baptist Church learned that hosting a conference can be more blessed than attending.

The neighborhood of Bethany Baptist Church is a favorite for local first responders to work in, because inside Bethany Baptist, they have a comfortable haven where they can rest and recharge.

Men for Christ celebrated its 20th anniversary with a three-day event at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.

First Baptist Church held its second ever outreach to those who love hunting and the outdoors.

Tri County Baptist Church’s Spring Fling brought fun entertainment and a spiritual challenge for women in the church and community.

Calvary Baptist Church is celebrating the calling of Jack Austin as pastor.

With 13 churches represented, 80 men from Southern California gathered at Victory Ranch for the Spring Men’s Retreat.

Judy Richard, a pastor’s wife, died Aug. 13, 2017. She was 75.

Shawnee Hills Baptist Church hosted a drive-through prayer ministry for its community. The ministry’s motto: “Come as you are. Stay in your car!”

The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual meeting at Calvary Baptist Church.

Fellowship Baptist Church hosted the spring meeting of the Sunshine State Ladies’ Fellowship.

Men from 14 Michigan churches attended Men Modeling the Master, a one-day seminar sponsored by the Eastern regional association of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

A church that cares for its missionaries can make a difference—not only around the world, but in the lives of the missionaries.

Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted a missions emphasis based on the book Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream.

Melissa Arlene Spurlock, retired missionary nurse and translator, died March 5.

Daniel Robert Warren, a pastor, died Feb. 20. He was 60.

Kitty Sue Vine, a pastor’s wife, died Feb. 2. She was 95.

A DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship conference discussed the role of churches as they reach out to members of the military as well as veterans in their communities.

CARROLL, Iowa—Single adults throughout Iowa came to the city of Carroll for Faith Baptist Church’s winter singles’ event. From 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., 30 men …

Meridian First Baptist Church celebrated half a century of ministry.

Grace Baptist Church welcomed Rob Tahtinen as assistant pastor.

Brown Street Baptist Church in Illinois has called Greg Linscott as pastor.

Calvary Baptist Church’s retreat for couples offered solid Biblical teaching on God’s design for the marriage.

William Franklin Graham Jr., the Baptist evangelist who preached to more than 200 million people and became one of the most notable figures of the 20th century, died on Feb. 21 in Montreat, North Carolina.

Pastors of Regular Baptist churches across the Midwest met at Harvest New Beginnings for the annual Regional Connect Worship Conference.

Russ W. Farrell, an evangelist and pastor, died Feb. 8. He was 89.

Charles Burdette Hawkins, a pastor and minister of the gospel for over 50 years, died Feb. 9.

Preble Cobb, a missionary pastor, died Jan. 26. He was 90.

Doris Marie Leverett, a missionary, died on Jan. 15. She was 95.

Grace Baptist Church expressed its profound appreciation for teachers and leaders through ENGAGE, an encouraging and enriching conference.

Girls living in an orphanage in South Africa will have new dresses to wear, thanks to the ladies of Unadilla Forks Baptist Church.

“Responding to Mental Illness in the Church” was the topic of the recent Breakpoint monthly pastors’ gathering of the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Robert E. Allen, former interim president of Clarks Summit University, died Jan. 27.

Willard Read Benedict, a missionary and pastor, died Jan. 19. He was 87.

Crail E. “Pete” Piger, a retired pastor, died Dec. 12.

At its second annual Bible conference, First Baptist Church taught how the redemptive story of Scripture applies to daily life.

Ministry leaders in California enjoyed a Christian Workers Retreat at Wonder Valley Resort.

After 45 years of ministry, Ron Burnet has retired from the pastorate, having most recently served as pastor of Crosstown Baptist Church, Silvis, Illinois.

The Northeast Fellowship hosted its annual Marriage Refresh retreat for couples, complete with “fun games and crazy activities.”

Calvary Baptist Church created a memorable weekend for Pastor David and Diana Conrad by celebrating David’s 60th birthday, as well as the couple’s 10th anniversary of ministry at the church.

Glenn Clark Stewart Jr., who had 42 years of experience leading churches, planting churches, and developing leaders, died Jan. 12.

Temple Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving in the heart of Omaha.

Faith Baptist Church is thanking God for His goodness in providing the means for the church to complete its building project debt free.

Gary L. Yackey, a pastor, died Jan. 7. He was 62.

Trinity Baptist Church has called Gordon Rowe to serve as its pastor.

DYSART, Iowa—Judy Merchant, a retired pastor’s wife, died Dec. 21. Judy served with her husband, Dan, a pastor, at Cedar Street Baptist Church, Tipton, Iowa. …

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary honored Tom and Sandy Robbins, pastor and wife at Faith Baptist Church, with its Faithful Servant Award.

Charles E. Welner, visitation pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church, died Dec. 25. He was 82.

First Baptist Church is making sure its community keeps warm this winter.

“We know where God gets His coffee in the morning,” says Eddy Weiss, commander of a tactical operations response team based in Eldora, Iowa.

Women at Faith Baptist Church gathered for a Ladies’ Tea with Amy Dunham, author of the women’s Bible study Soul Rest, published by Regular Baptist Press.

First Baptist Church launched a Bible Institute aimed at helping believers build a Christian worldview.

SEBRING, Fla.—Jesse G. Eaton, a pastor and missionary for nearly 60 years, died Nov. 29 after suffering a stroke on Thanksgiving and slipping into a …

George Hanson, a retired pastor, died Nov. 22. He was 94.

Members and friends of First Baptist Church celebrated Pastor Bryan and Jeanie Augsburger’s 35th anniversary of ministry at the church.

For many years Calvary Baptist Church has aimed to be a blessing to its community by providing Thanksgiving meals for its neighbors in need.

Three Iowa churches banded together to help repair homes in Texas following Hurricane Harvey.

The drawers are empty, the shelves are cleared off, and the lights are turned off in the pastor’s office. Retirement is a big change not only for a pastor but also for his church. Where does the church go from here?

Berean Baptist Church has called Joshua Wasson as pastor.

Men from 15 Regular Baptist churches gathered for a men’s retreat at Victory Ranch.

Ronald Lee Grosh, a former pastor, died Aug. 25. He was 95.

Nevada Baptist Church welcomed Kevin England its associate pastor.

Stanley Lightfoot Jr., a longtime pastor, died Oct. 31. He was 95.

Maranatha Baptist Church has ordained Andrew Gonnerman, who will begin full-time missions in Japan.

Camp Manitoumi, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, hosted the fall conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Victory Ranch hosted a fall ladies’ retreat, with women from 13 Regular Baptist churches in Southern California attending.

The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism has installed Paul Davis as president. Davis has been a member of ABWE’s board since 2013.

The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Fall Conference Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, installing Chuck Pausley as state representative.

LeClaire Baptist Church has called Nick Oliver as pastor.

Wildfires in Northern California have destroyed the homes of families who attend Regular Baptist churches.

Ladies from New York churches gathered at First Baptist Church for the Ladies’ Advance, an annual two-day event of the Northeast Fellowship.

Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed 579 women from across the state for the Women’s Renew Conference, a two-day event of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Hamilton Hills Baptist Church hosted a Healthy Pastors Network meeting for Indianapolis area pastors and wives.

Members of Minnesota churches enjoyed a six-day trip to visit several sites across the Midwest and Southeast.

First Baptist Church hosted the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

First Baptist Church, Dunkirk, New York, has called Mark Massaro as pastor.

Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted a two-day retreat for Hispanic families.

Pastor Mike and Christina Hess of Calvary Baptist Church took part in the inauguration of El Talar Iglesia Bautista in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

“Has anyone ever taken a Bible and shown you how you can know you are going to Heaven?” This is the question that Larry Moyer of EvanTell asked often during his five key sessions on evangelism during the 2017 Crossroads Fellowship Conference.

With people in Texas still cleaning up after Hurricane Harvey hit, four members of New York churches traveled to the Houston area to help.

Trinity Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with a weekend filled with “reflection, reunion, and inspiration as the church gathered in praise over the faithfulness and grace of our Lord,” says Pastor Gordon Rowe.

A Stronger Church Conference challenged church members and pastors to make, mature, and multiply disciples in the context of the local church.

Six teens and two adults from Faith Baptist Church spent a week helping a church plant in Salt Lake City establish a presence in its community.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—David Gunn has been named director of Regular Baptist Press. Gunn, who joined the staff of RBP in 2014, assumed his new responsibilities …

Clayton Nuttall, who served in churches and schools for five decades, died Sept. 5. He was 82.

Andrew Mead, pastor of Marlette Baptist Church for the past year, died Sept. 10.

Elda Ann Harden, a pastor’s wife, died Sept. 8. She was 81.

Maranatha Baptist Church has called Lance Augsburger as pastor. He and his wife, Carrie, previously worked at their alma mater, Faith Baptist Bible College.

Ninety-six senior adults from three Ohio churches traveled to Sugarcreek, Ohio, to see the play Home Game at the new 500-seat Ohio Star Theater.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted its first Business Leadership Summit to encourage business leaders within the church and give practical advice.

Faith Baptist Church welcomed entire families to its church for Vacation Bible School this summer.

Faith Baptist Church held a giveaway of household goods for international students at the University of Iowa.

For the past 12 years, CrossPoint Fellowship Church has enjoyed participating in a local festival.

Regular Baptist Press offered a free half day of teacher training at Riverside Baptist Church.

Hurricane winds and heavy rain damaged carports, porches, roofs, trees, and offices and cut power for five days at Maranatha Village during Hurricane Irma.

Richard Fleming, longtime professor and administrator at Faith Baptist Bible College, died on Sept. 10.

Faith Baptist Church welcomed its new pastor, Gary Akright.

Damage caused by Hurricane Irma could have been greater. Most Regular Baptist churches in Florida are reporting minimal damage in the wake of the hurricane.

Faith Baptist Church installed Mike Myers as pastor. The installation service on Aug. 27 was a time of great rejoicing and celebration for the church.

George Cox, a pastor in the Northwest for six decades, died Aug. 22.

Paul and Esther Weimer, church-planting missionaries in Alaska, died within four days of each other: Esther on Aug. 15, and Paul on Aug. 19. They were both 87 years old.

Regular Baptist Builders Club is watching Hurricane Irma as it gains strength and bears down on the 44 Florida GARBC churches in its path. Sunshine …

Union Grove Baptist Church collected supplies for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, benefiting not just one church but an entire community.

First Baptist Church hosted a surprise retirement fellowship for Don and Sandy Long, who have served in ministry for four decades.

Getting in shape takes effort! The Stronger Church Conference can help your church strengthen its ministry!

Pastor Scott Poling says he was “honored and humbled” to open the House of Representatives in prayer, as well as preach in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

July 30 marked a historic Sunday for Book Road Baptist Church and Pillar of Faith Baptist Church, as the two churches held their first worship service as one congregation.

Dora Freyermuth, a missionary with Baptist Church Planters, died Aug. 1. She was 86.

George Dwelley, pastor of Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church in Shingleton, Mich., died Aug. 9. He was 69.

Lakewood Park Baptist Church combined a movie night with a school supply giveaway to minister to its community.

Cornwall Baptist Church ran its Sixth Annual Law Enforcement Camp for students ages 11–17.

Pastor Scott Poling of Harvest New Beginnings and his 17-year-old son, Dawson, served in Rwanda with a ministry that trains leaders in remote areas.

Mary Leitch, a pastor’s wife, died July 7 after a stroke.

What do you do when things don’t go as planned? More than 350 Baptist Mid-Missions missionaries, staff, and other guests delved into this topic at BMM’s 2017 Annual Conference held at First Baptist Church of Elyria, Ohio.

Juanita Clark, pastor’s wife at Baptist Bible Church, died July 18. She was 65.

Vacation Bible School at Maranatha Baptist Church “was a great week where we met all of our goals set by the VBS team.”

Sidney Aldrich, a longtime pastor, died July 9. He was 93.

Garold Quick, former pastor of seniors at Saylorville Baptist Church, died July 15 at age 80.

The Northeast Fellowship launched its third church revitalization project since 2015, this time in Indian Lake, New York.

William “Bill” Paton, a missionary pastor for many years, died July 14. He was 72.

Bradford Neal Kolbo, a pastor, mentor, and counselor, died June 3. He was 69.

Warren Rayford Mattox, president of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association from 2000 to 2004, died June 16.

Emmanuel Christian School in Toledo celebrated its 50th anniversary with a weekend of special events.

Bill Arp, scholar and professor of Greek and New Testament studies who spent nearly 50 years teaching at Clarks Summit University, died July 2.

Patricia Lee Bates, a longtime faculty member of Cedarville University, died June 17. She was 72.

Malcom VanAntwerp, founding pastor of Munising (Michigan) Baptist Church in 1942, died June 1 at age 97.

William Wooldridge Jahnke, a retired staff member of Clarks Summit University, died on June 3. He was 91.

John Ralph Wood, a Michigan pastor and leader known for his sense of humor, died June 10. He was 89.

Donna Vermilyea, former pastor’s wife, lovingly known as “Mrs. V,” died June 4. She was 90.

Ruth Ann Engstrom, who served with her husband in music ministry, died May 31 at age 78.

Irwin “Wyn” Olson, a pastor and leader of the Indiana Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, died May 26 after a series of strokes. He was 96.

The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches has called Chuck Pausley as its new state representative.

Tri County Baptist Church welcomed Neal Terwilliger as its new music pastor.

With a concern for public safety on the rise, two chaplains have formed a business enterprise to meet the growing need for emergency and safety awareness in churches.

Calvary Baptist Church recognized Memorial Day by holding a Garden Party.

“Our focus on eternity will give focus, hope, and importance in this life,” said Dr. David Crandall at the Annual Bible Conference of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

After a career full of deadlines, Norm Olson, retired senior editor of the Baptist Bulletin, was settling into a quiet routine with his family and friends. Norm died on May 20 after suffering a sudden heart ailment. He was 69.

First Baptist Church took on a special project to commemorate its 135th anniversary: raising funds for the translation of the New Testament for the people of Luxembourg.

Alice Humrickhouse Messenger, a pastor’s wife, died May 10. She was 86.

“God never designed you to be all things to all people all the time,” said Dr. Richard Swenson at the Annual Church and Culture Spring Conference.

In the last three years, the Northeast Fellowship has changed the focus of its spring meeting from a Bible conference to a ministry training conference for church leaders.

A church in Florida is painting stones of inspiration, faith, and encouragement to be a blessing to its community.

PARMA, Ohio—Douglas Reiner, a longtime missionary with Baptist Mid-Missions, died May 2 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 53. Doug grew up in Northeast …

Don Leitch, a former pastor, died May 6. He was 81.

Churches with the Baptist Network Northwest came together for an annual conference focusing on edification.

A Mystery Dinner Theater called “Who Murdered Jesus Christ?” shared the stories of people surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion.

“Know what God has called you to do and get it done,” GARBC National Representative John Greening challenged attendees of the Stronger Church Conference.

Students attending Sunday School classes at First Baptist Church have beautiful visuals of the life of Christ, thanks to a church member who has begun painting murals on the classroom walls.

First Baptist Church is reaching its neighbors with the gospel while connecting with believers in its community.

An event called Walk with Jesus invited families to follow the footsteps of Jesus during the week leading to His death, burial, and resurrection.

Restored Church is passionate about multiplying leaders for church ministry. Knowing that higher education is costly and time consuming, the church created Restored University, where church members and leaders can attend Bible and ministry classes.

Jason Nightingale of Wordsower International died April 19. He was 68.

When a church needs minor repairs or sprucing up, some people might ignore the issues. But when one church member saw a need, she got the whole church involved.

Wilbur Frank Hartwig, a longtime missionary, died Feb. 25. He was 86.

a ministry called Shepherd’s Closet has given scores of volunteers an opportunity to minister to both believers and unbelievers.

First Baptist hosted the Spring Conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

During Baptist Bible Seminary’s Ministers Enrichment Day, 70 ministry professionals enjoyed a day of insight, refreshment, and motivation through various sessions that focused on the theme “Outside the Walls: Creative Outreach in a Contemporary Culture.”

First Baptist Church in Minnesota has made it a priority to find deliberate ways to reach people for Christ in its own city.

Kenneth W. Osbeck, a Cornerstone University professor who wrote a best-selling series of hymn stories, died March 27. He was 92.

Karen Elaine Peck, director of Baptist Church Planters’ JOY Club, died April 4. She was 65.

Camp directors focused outward in their planning as they met for the annual retreat of the National Association of Regular Baptist Camps.

Families enjoyed an event called LEGO My Eggo at Germantown Hills Baptist Church.

Dr. Milo Thompson, former president of Clarks Summit University, died April 1.

Urbandale Baptist Church commissioned Isaiah and Rosanna Peterson as missionaries. The Petersons will be serving as Bible translators in Peru with Bibles International, a ministry of Baptist Mid-Missions.

Iowa pastors are joining an effort to support legislators through prayer, encouragement, and Biblical counsel.

First Baptist Church was privileged to serve as the host congregation for the 150th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Baptist Churches.

With the calling of a new pastor, First Baptist Church says a sincere thank-you—but not good-bye—to its interim pastor.

The Northeast Fellowship led a day of practical teacher training for laypeople and pastoral staff of Regular Baptist churches in New York.

A group of ladies whose goal is to support Camp Manitoumi met for their spring meeting.

Church and community families at First Baptist Church enjoyed an afternoon of making and flying kites.

Earle C. Harriman, a pastor and school administrator, died March 20. He was 93.

After holding services in two schools for nine years, Desert Hills Baptist Church is now meeting in its own facility that it constructed in a prime location.

St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is the deadline for Council of 18 Nominations. You may nominate online or by email, listing candidate’s name, city, and …

Teens from two churches in Iowa and Michigan gathered in Chicago for a unique “Passion for God” retreat that presented evidence of creation.