Norwoodville Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, ordained Philip Kramer, pastor of the church since 2007.
Hope Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio, called Zac Singletary as pastor.
Portville (New York) Baptist Church called Mark Beckwith as pastor.
First Baptist Church, Newaygo, Michigan, called Daniel Borman as pastor of youth and discipleship.
Mogadore Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio, called Eric Francisco as associate pastor.
First Baptist Church, Marilla, New York, called Kevin Leary as pastor.
Grace Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio, is thankful to have expanded its building.
The 2024 GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition has awarded a total of $19,500 to 18 high school seniors from Regular Baptist churches.
A record number of guests attended the Refresh Conference at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary January 31–February 2.
Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, hosted a marriage conference February 9–10.
Couples in all stages of marriage joined the Northeast Fellowship for its “Marriage Refresh: Next Level” retreat.
Marilee Ostrander, a pastor’s wife, died January 16. She was 94.
Grace Baptist Church, Troy, Ohio, called Jeff Kliewer as associate pastor of discipleship and connections.
Grace Baptist Church, Austin, Minnesota, ordained Justus Schofield January 21.
Evangel Baptist Church, Hagerstown, Maryland, hosted almost 70 attendees for the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship’s teen event known as Winter Thing, now in its 23rd year.
Eleanore Ann Swigart, a pastor’s wife, died December 24. She was 84.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Smithville, Ohio, ordained its pastor, Jeff Dilyard.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, spoke at Corban University January 26.
Grace Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio, called Matt Hutchens as pastor of discipleship, youth, and families.
“If you miss Heaven, you’ve missed it all,” Bruce Snyder would often say at the end of sermons.
Evangel Baptist Church, Hagerstown, Maryland, called David Prairie as pastor.
Pamela Sue Kliewer, a pastor’s wife, died January 22. She was 70.
Berean Baptist Church, Portage, Michigan, hosted the annual conference of the Evangelical Church Library Association.
Ankeny (Iowa) Baptist Church hosted Back on Track, a two-day conference for seventh- through twelfth-graders.
January 7 brought ministry at Temple Baptist Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, for David Strope, GARBC interim national representative.
Clare Jewell, director of Generate, participated in a panel discussion at The Great Exchange conference hosted by Soteria Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa.
Calvary Baptist Church, Rochester, Minnesota, ordained Jonathan Eads.
“God has added to the ministry of Damascus Road Community Baptist Church,” says Tony Lawson, pastor of this church in Cockeysville, Maryland.
The National Association of Regular Baptist Camps met for its annual conference at Bethany Camp Nov. 6–9.
At Fellowship Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, My Circle outreach training equipped participants to be more intentional with the people God has placed in their lives.
The Ohio Women for Missions “had an exceptionally wonderful time” at its retreat, says Donna Victor, president of the group.
New Story Church, Kansas City, Kansas, called Pierce Gibson as teaching pastor.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, visited two Iowa churches in December:
The Bridge Fellowship of Michigan met for its annual conference October 16–18 at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Center.
Members of First Baptist Church, Sherman, New York, took a weeklong missions trip in Nicaragua this fall.
The Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Church met for its Family Conference at Grace Baptist Church in Scottsdale.
Restored Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, hosted a Thanksgiving food distribution for its community November 21.
Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Crest Avenue Baptist Church, Riverside, California, celebrated its 40th anniversary November 12.
The Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches has a new state representative.
Bridgewater Church launched a campus in Hancock, New York.
William David Warren, a pastor and professor, died November 24. He was 81.
The Northern California Association of Regular Baptist Churches learned about “Loving and Reaching the Stranger” at the association’s Fall Bible Conference.
“Part celebration, part Bible conference, part reunion, the Northeast Fellowship fall conference combined lots of good things!” says Brian King, director of the Northeast Fellowship.
Throughout the year, Calvary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, “has been diligently handwriting the entire New Testament as a gift to our senior pastor.”
Iglesia Evangelica Bautista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held a fall festival for children.
Manning Brown, director and endorser of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, and his wife, Jennifer, participated in a round-robin missions conference in Minnesota.
Grace Baptist Church, Washington, Indiana, called Tony Ruble as pastor.
Calvary Baptist Church, Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, celebrated a pair of milestones in October.
This year Bethany Baptist Church, Salem, Oregon, has been working toward planting a new church.
The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual conference October 16–18.
October involved many visits to churches and ministries for David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC.
Families with young children attended a Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church, Dunkirk, New York, on Saturday.
Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, Michigan, called Curtis Rider as pastor.
Carolyn Hawbaker, a pastor’s wife, died October 21. She was 92.
Trinity Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrated 75 years of ministry. The celebration Oct. 8 started with a breakfast open house, followed by two services, where the church family watched…
Grace Baptist Church, Laurel, Maryland, is happy to announce the calling of Robert Luff as its pastor.
Berean Baptist Church, Portage, Michigan, called Josh Greiner as pastor.
First Baptist Church, Walnut Creek, California, ordained its pastor, Shawn Hull, while commending his 11 years of service to Walnut Creek.
Camp Gilead, Carnation, Washington, rolled out the red carpet for its 75th anniversary.
Kerry Watkins, head of operations for Regular Baptist Ministries, enjoyed a day of fellowship and encouragement from God’s Word at the annual conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
For almost half a dozen years, Slater (Iowa) Baptist Church has hosted a pumpkin giveaway for the community.
Grace Baptist Fellowship, Sartell, Minnesota, hosted the annual meetings of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches Sept. 18–20.
Maranatha Village (Regular Baptist Fellowship, Inc.) in Sebring, Florida, is seeking a full-time resident business manager.
Donnabelle Harriman, a pastor’s wife, died June 17. She was 96.
Crossroads Fellowship met for its state conference Sept. 11–13 at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center.
First Baptist Church of North Terre Haute in Indiana called Seth Wiram as pastor of multiplication.
First Baptist Church, Cape Fair, Missouri, celebrated paying off its mortgage early.
Laurence Duane Brown, a pastor and an influential communicator of Scripture, died September 26. He was 90.
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church, Cockeysville, Maryland, is praising God that its Bible institute in Benin City, Nigeria, is now officially recognized in the country.
David E. Strope, interim national representative of Regular Baptist Ministries, enjoyed two consecutive weeks of ministry at Calvary Baptist Church, Grinnell, Iowa.
Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana, will be rebuilding its skate park at the church’s East campus community center, with help from community input.
Riverdale Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted its Renew conference for women Sept. 9–10.
Lake Ann Camp in Michigan celebrated its 75 anniversary with friends of the camp over Labor Day weekend.
Grace Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio, installed Ken Floyd as its pastor of leadership development.
Faith Baptist Tabernacle, Sherburne, New York, celebrated its 75 anniversary.
Brown Street Baptist Church, Alton, Illinois, hosted a homecoming weekend to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
First Baptist Church, Littleton, Illinois, called Cody Stinnett as pastor.
Kathryn Marie Vickery, a pastor’s wife, died September 3. She was 93.
First Baptist Church, Strongsville, Ohio, called Steve Lytle as pastor.
First Baptist Church, Spring Valley, California, hosted a conference for the church planters that First Baptist supports.
The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ Revive men’s retreat was full of activities, Bible teaching, and fellowship.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Dublin, Ohio, installed Josh Butler as pastor August 20.
In May, Generate awarded Peace Bible Church, Salem, Oregon, a church-planting grant. Now this new church is ready to launch October 1.
Rob Green, a pastor at Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana, taught at the 15th Annual Biblical Counseling Training Conference in São Paulo, Brazil.
First Baptist Church, Meridian, Idaho, is now a host location for Shepherds Theological Seminary’s cluster classroom program.
A quilting group from Calvary Baptist Church, Midland, Michigan, spent this year creating quilts for people in Peru.
First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus, New York, celebrated its 200th anniversary July 21–23.
Faith Baptist Church, Streetsboro, Ohio, called Josh Littler as pastor.
Alaska Baptist Church, Caledonia, Michigan, is praising God for a fruitful missions trip to Costa Rica.
At New Story Church, Kansas City, Kansas, an ice cream sundae Sunday encouraged and honored teachers and students heading back to school.
David Strope, interim national representative of Regular Baptist Ministries, visited Walnut Park Baptist Church, Muscatine, Iowa, July 30.
Victory Baptist Church, Casa Grande, Arizona, celebrated tow milestones July 23: the church’s 50th anniversary and Terry Green’s 25th year of serving the church as pastor.
Harvest New Beginnings, Oswego, Illinois, celebrated its 60th anniversary.
James F. Dersham, who lived a long life in the service of the Lord across the country, died June 2. He was 96.
Grace Baptist Church, Troy, Ohio, called Chuck Pausley Jr. as pastor.
First Baptist Church, Colville, Washington, has called Kraig Keck as pastor.
Bible Baptist Church, Parkersburg, West Virginia, honored its pastor, Dan Stevens, for serving 20 years at the church.
High school students and young adults from Soteria Des Moines “enjoyed an amazing time” on the church’s survival trip in Wisconsin Dells June 11–15.
Abram Creek Baptist Church, Brook Park, Ohio, hosted its first ever father-son campout June 16. Twenty-nine men and boys—fathers, sons, grandfathers, and grandsons—camped outside the church, where they made s’mores…
Berean Baptist Church, Pickerington, Ohio, celebrated its 50th anniversary.
A year and a half ago, Sam Feiser walked into a men’s group at Branch Life Church, Spring City, Pennsylvania, interested in faith and spirituality, but he was unsure if he was truly a follower of Christ.
Tumwater (Washington) First Baptist Church has called Andy Stacy as its pastor.
While in Salem, Oregon, for the 2023 Regular Baptist Ministries Conference, David Strope and Kerry Watkins, both of Regular Baptist Ministries, visited the two Regular Baptist churches in Salem.
Edward Lyle Fuller, a retired pastor and state representative for the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches, died June 26. He was 91.
The annual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches was filled with “sweet fellowship” and “excellent teaching and preaching from the Word by Scott Owen.”
David Strope, interim national representative of Regular Baptist Ministries, presented RBM and preached at Faith Baptist Church, Winfield, Illinois, June 11 and Urbandale (Iowa) Baptist Church June 18.
At Clear Lake (Iowa) Regular Baptist Church, a Father’s Day prank on dads brought lots of laughs—and a few groans—when 17 men showed up to the church wearing the same shirt.
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches welcomed Clare Jewell, director of Generate, to speak at its annual conference.
Discipleship training and a bluegrass gospel concert were highlights of a conference for northern churches of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Lake Hills Baptist Church, Schererville, Indiana, has called Jacob Riggs as pastor.
Maj. Jeffery Bartz, a chaplain endorsed by Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, was awarded the Air National Guard’s 2023 Samuel Stone Award, recognizing him as Chaplain of the Year for the ANG.
First Baptist Church, Rochester, Michigan, celebrated the ground-breaking of its building project.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Smithville, Ohio, installed Jeff Dilyard as pastor.
Three Regular Baptist churches in Michigan gathered for an evening of worship and fellowship June 4.
Anchor Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated its new church building June 4.
The Northeast Fellowship met for its Serve Boldly conference for church volunteers April 29 at Breesport (New York) Baptist Church.
The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship held its annual conference on “The Absolute Need for Truth.”
Faith Baptist Church, Sauk Centre, Minnesota, has called Jared Matthew as its pastor.
Ken Davis, a church planter and church-planting mentor to many, died May 27. He was 75.
For many pastors, it’s been “quite some time” since they’ve “had the opportunity to sit in a classroom with a gifted theologian and stretch their theological muscles,” says Jeremy Scott, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, Verona, Wisconsin.
First Baptist Church, Eden, New York, joined two other churches for a singspiration on Sunday evening, April 30.
At Recharge 2023, teens in Northeast Fellowship churches learned to “break free from worthless cycles and create new habits of holiness out of loving obedience” to God,
Alaska Baptist Church, Caledonia, Michigan, has called Mike Myers as pastor.
South Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, hosted Men Modeling the Master, a conference of the eastern region of the Bridge Fellowship.
Pastor David King and chaplain Pam Russell were privileged to attend the Indiana General Assembly in April.
At Calvary Baptist Church, Rochester, Minnesota, families with young children enjoyed an event called Lego My Eggo, featuring a waffle buffet and building with Legos.
Evangel Baptist Church, Hagerstown, Maryland, welcomed David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, to speak May 7.
First Baptist Church, Guthrie Center, Iowa, held a Sportsman’s Seminar at its fairgrounds.
Discovery Baptist Church, Gig Harbor, Washington, hosted REFINE: All-Church Ministry Conference, an event of the Baptist Network Northwest, April 20–21. The conference “is designed for the whole church, with a…
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, celebrated its 125th anniversary with a weekend of remembering the past and looking forward to the future.
CrossRoad Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa, hosted the annual conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Maranatha Baptist Church, Grimes, Iowa, welcomed David and Debbie Strope to its worship service April 30.
Several churches of the Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches attended a men’s conference at Grand View Camp, Eager, Arizona.
The Springs Ministries, a Regular Baptist camp in Gladwin, Michigan, hosted a ladies’ retreat March 31–April 2.
David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, spoke in two Arizona churches in April: Faith Baptist Church in Glendale, and Sahuaro Baptist Church in Tucson.
Moms and their daughters had “an amazing time” at an event hosted by Emmanuel Church, Flint, Michigan, March 11.
Whitney Baptist Church, Boise, Idaho, has called Jarren Baker as associate pastor.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, enjoyed a blessed day of ministry at Peace River Baptist Church, Punta Gorda, Florida, on Palm Sunday, April 2.
Victory Ranch, Moreno Valley, California, held its Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 1.
Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana, has called Ian Woodall as pastor of student ministry.
Emmanuel Church, Flint, Michigan, has called Steven Sauvageau as pastor of its campus in Grand Blanc.
Meridian Baptist Church, Newton, Kansas, honored Scott Kliewer for 15 years as pastor.
Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio, hosted its 25th Annual Men of God Conference March 4.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, dedicated the month of March to learning about and supporting missions.
At Grace Baptist Church, Troy, Ohio, the youth group invited the church’s seniors to join them for one of the youth group’s Sunday night gatherings.
Mount Tahoma Baptist Church, Lakewood, Washington, ordained is youth pastor, Alvin Malave.
First Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio, and First Baptist Church, Wellington, Ohio, welcomed David Strope to speak March 19.
At Calvary Baptist Church, Rochester, Minnesota, a worship service and dinner March 5 honored local law enforcement officers.
First Baptist Church, Medina, Ohio, hosted a Mama Bear Apologetics conference for women.
Brown Street Baptist Church, Alton, Illinois, is rejoicing over two ministry milestones: its 100th anniversary and the calling of a new pastor.
Maranatha Village, a retirement community in Sebring, Florida, celebrated 50 years of ministry.
Calvary Baptist Church, Mesa, Arizona, held a missions weekend February 25–26, kicking off the conference with an international dinner.
Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, Michigan, honored its pastor, Scott Farrell, for 20 years of ministry at the church.
David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, completed an eight-day ministry trip in the Midwest.
Urbandale (Iowa) Baptist Church gathered on the evening of February 27 for some fierce competition over secret chili recipes and cupcake delicacies.
After over a year of being an interim pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Highland, Indiana, David Webb has been called as pastor of the church.
CrossRoad Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa, has called Luke Scallon as senior associate pastor, with an emphasis in discipleship and administration.
The northern region of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted a men’s retreat.
Recent ministry visits brought David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to Florida and South Carolina before ministering in his home state of Iowa.
Brookdale Baptist Church, Moorhead, Minnesota, has called William Baker as pastor of outreach and discipleship.
Men ages 5–95 attended “Take the Lead,” the Northeast Fellowship’s Men’s Adventure, February 17–18. Central Baptist Church, Binghamton, New York, hosted the event, which encouraged men in their leadership roles….
Married couples enjoyed a retreat at The Springs Ministries, a Regular Baptist camp in Gladwin, Michigan, February 10–12.
Cedarville University and the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches have entered into an agreement that will provide financial assistance to GARBC church members and employees interested in pursuing an online graduate degree from Cedarville University.
Men in full-time ministry gathered February 6–8 for the Baptist Network Northwest’s prayer summit, Renew: Spiritual Life Retreat. Hosted by Camp Gilead, Carnation, Washington, the retreat focused on personal spiritual…
Ladies from Faith Baptist Church, Sequim, Washington, enjoyed an afternoon of crafting at an inn Feb. 25.
First Baptist Church, Faribault, Minnesota, has called Steve Picray to serve as pastor. He began the role January 1. He was previously pastor of Rapids Street Baptist Church, Adel, Iowa….
The 2023 GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition has awarded a total of $20,500 to 18 high school seniors from GARBC churches.
Calvary Baptist Church, Rochester, Minnesota, made three deliveries to police departments in February to show appreciation for local law enforcement.
“Sometimes . . . God blesses you to the fullest,” says Chips Ross, pastor of Westwood Baptist Church, Fresno, California. And at the Christian Workers Retreat, God gave “good gift…
Fox Valley Baptist Church, Dundee, Illinois, welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, February 12.
Don Shirk retired from Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, New York, Jan. 31. He had been pastor of the church for 35 years. Don’s tenure at Grace Baptist included overseeing a…
Norma Jean Schulze, a pastor’s wife, died December 27, 2022. She was 98. Jean served graciously and wholeheartedly alongside her late husband, Charles, in his pastoral and teaching ministry for…
First Baptist Church, Caro, Michigan, honored its pastor, Marc Herron, for 20 years of ministry. He began his ministry at First Baptist as a summer intern, and during that time…
Lester Burkey, a pastor, died December 20, 2022. He was 87. Lester attended Moody Bible Institute and graduated from Bob Jones University. He was a pastor in Hendersonville, North Carolina;…
Eldon Pals, a pastor, died February 3, 2023. He was 90. Eldon grew up on a farm near Meservey, Iowa. At age 19 Eldon and his family attended a tent…
Calvary Baptist Church, Mesa, Arizona, moved its evening worship service outdoors around a bonfire Jan. 22. “With song and Scripture, we worshiped our Savior on Sunday evening outside around the…
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, ordained Dan Neighbors Jan. 26.
David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, began his ministry travels in the new year by presenting Regular Baptist Ministries and preaching at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, January 8….
The Northeast Fellowship hosted a Twogether marriage retreat December 27–28. Sessions highlighted how God equips and encourages couples as they live together (treating each other well in everyday ways), lift…
by Jeff Bartz At 8 p.m. on December 23 my church, Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, New York, was designated a storm shelter for stranded travelers seeking refuge from powerful Winter…
“Unwanted” was the theme of the fun-filled three-day Winter Camp at Victory Ranch, Moreno Valley, California. A total of 57 middle and high school students participated. Adam Espinoza, pastor of…
Jean Lumeree, a pastor’s wife, died Nov. 28, 2022. She was 103. Jean was a 1939 graduate of Baptist Bible Seminary, then in Johnson City, New York. She married Don…
First Baptist Church of Lagrange, Ohio, ordained its associate pastor, Luke Williams, Nov. 20. Speaking in the ordination service were Noel Hack, pastor of First Baptist; Mark Abbott, one of…
Richard Blades, former state representative of the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, died December 16. He was 82. Richard served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Georgetown, Delaware, for 35 years; chairman…
The Central California Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual meeting at Grace Baptist Church of Paso Robles Dec. 1–2. The CCARBC is one of three regional associations in…
With the new year comes a new season of ministry for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Ken Floyd retired as executive ministry director Dec. 31. He had served…
Ladies at Soteria Des Moines enjoyed a Christmas dinner together Dec. 2. The event included a catered meal, music, and testimonies. Volunteers each decorated a table and provided place settings….
In Sebring, Florida, Maranatha Baptist Church and Maranatha Village are sharing the joy and meaning of Christmas. The church choir and residents of Maranatha Village, a retirement community, went Christmas…
The last several weeks have brought home state speaking engagements for David Strope, GARBC interim national representative. In his home state of Iowa, he preached and presented Regular Baptist Ministries…
Evangel Baptist, Bradenton, Florida, taught the true meaning of Christmas by creating a drive-through Bethlehem. Driving or walking around Evangel Baptist’s property, the church family and community visited Bethlehem “like…
Ohio Women for Missions, a ministry of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met for its annual retreat Nov. 9–10. Gathering at the Carlisle Inn in Sugarcreek, Ohio, the…
After three years of dedication and hard work to reach India, Damascus Road Bible Institute accomplished its dream of starting a campus in Ongole, India. The school ordained students in…
Maranatha Village, Sebring, Florida, is “thankful for God’s sustaining protection” not only after Hurricane Ian this fall but also after a hurricane in 2017. In 2017, “Hurricane Irma visited Maranatha…
West Windsor (New York) Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, Christian Mickey, Nov. 19. Christian has served at West Windsor Baptist Church since 2017. That year he also earned a…
Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the church and the 25th ministry anniversary of its pastor, Ulysses Bestey Sr. Gathering at the…
Linda Brooks, president and CEO of Baptist Children’s Home, celebrated 40 years of ministry to children and families with BCH.
First Baptist Church, Creston, Iowa, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 27–30. First Baptist Church began as a Sunday School that met in a schoolhouse. Those members organized the Sunday School…
First Baptist Church, Wyoming, New York, installed Alex Nobles as associate pastor. In the installation service Sept. 18, Brian King, director of the Northeast Fellowship, shared a challenge to Alex…
Faith Baptist Church, Elida, Ohio, celebrated 50 years of ministry Sept. 25. “We’re praising the Lord for the beginnings and the continuation of His blessings on the ministry here in…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is unique in many ways. One of those ways is that instead of simply taking a fall break each year, it hosts a…
First Baptist Church, Brownsdale, Minnesota, ordained Ben Simons Oct. 16. He has been pastor of First Baptist since July 2018. Ben is a 2011 Pastoral Studies graduate of Faith Baptist…
Faith Baptist Church, Amherst, Ohio, ordained Cory Prosowski, associate pastor of the church. Pastors in the Hebron, Ohio, area attended to ask Cory questions during the ordination process. Alex VanCuran,…
First Baptist Church, Johnson City, New York, hosted the Northeast Fellowship’s Renew Women’s Conference Sept. 23–24. Speaking on “Psalm 23 and Me,” Karen Smith, dean of women at Word of…
Cornerstone Church, Hemet, California, installed Glen Schaumloeffel as pastor. He officially began Oct. 3. Glen previously served as vice president of college relations and dean of students at Montana Bible…
Slater (Iowa) Baptist Church has called Jason Conable to serve as associate pastor of youth and children’s ministries. He and his wife, Kaylin, have been part of the church family…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is excited to launch an emphasis in Christian camp ministry. This emphasis, part of the school’s Local Church Discipleship Ministries Program, will focus…
Rod Bradley has retired after serving as pastor of True Bible Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, for two decades. The church honored Rod and his wife, Teresa, with a banquet…
Walter William McDonald, a pastor, died Oct. 14. He was 86. Walter was a church planter since 1988. He was pastor of Providence Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida, for at least…
Good News Baptist Church in Grand Rapids welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to its services Oct. 16. He preached on “Pillars of a Healthy Church” and shared a…
Pastor Roger McCarty of First Baptist Community Church, Monte Sereno, California, had the privilege of visiting missionaries his church supports in Bangladesh and Thailand. “Laboring in difficult places can become…
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church, Cockeysville, Maryland, celebrated its second graduation of students at the church’s Bible institute in Benin, Nigeria. The 20 graduates include 17 men who are now…
Regular Baptist Ministries is moving this month! The home office of Regular Baptist Ministries, including the GARBC, has been located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, since 2015. In a time when…
David Strope and Kerry Watkins enjoyed another online meeting with pastors and other ministry leaders of GARBC churches. David is interim national representative of the GARBC, and Kerry is director…
The Silicon Valley of Northern California was the site of David Strope’s ministry Oct. 7–9. David, GARBC interim national representative, visited First Baptist Community Church, Monte Sereno, California. Speaking at…
In Florida, Regular Baptist churches and a retirement community are recovering after Hurricane Ian. Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, thanks its members who helped out at a hurricane…
Regular Baptist Ministries staff members Mark Johnson and Kerry Watkins spent a day at Corban University, Salem, Oregon, planning for the 2023 GARBC Conference that will be held there June…
Jack Dowden retired from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan, where he has been pastor to seniors since 1995. The church honored Jack and his wife, Nancy, Oct. 2. Gathering for…
Soteria Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa, welcomed David and Debbie Strope to its worship services Oct. 2. David is interim national representative of the GARBC. During the church’s three…
Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, made it through the hurricane, but there are too many issues to overcome for the church to host the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship Fall…
NEGAUNEE, Mich.—Kerry Watkins, director of church engagement for the GARBC, had the pleasure of meeting with pastors of GARBC churches in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Sept. 27. A few…
ALTOONA, Iowa—David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, enjoyed a day of ministry at Altoona Regular Baptist Church Sept. 25. Pastor Josh and Krista Robinson and their four children…
MARILLA, N.Y.—David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, enjoyed a day of ministry at First Baptist Church Sept. 11. He preached on “God’s First Model Church” from Acts 2, shared a…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—The Clarks Summit University Alumni Association has named Steve Viars, pastor of Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana, Alumnus of the Year. The awards ceremony will take place during the…
VENTURA, Iowa—Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted two events for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches: Women’s Renew and Men’s Revive. Nearly 600 women gathered Sept. 9–10 for Renew. Joan…
FORT MYERS, Fla.—Daniels Road Baptist honored and showed its appreciation for its local fire department. The church family collected snack items for the fire department and delivered them Sept. 11….
ALLEGAN, Mich.—Maynard Belt, a longtime ministry leader in Michigan, died Sept. 11. He was 81. Maynard was president of the Fellowship of Missions since 2011. Previously he was state representative…
CRESTON, Iowa—David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, spoke at First Baptist Church Sept. 4. Speaking on 1 Corinthians 1, he challenged the congregation to be a healthy church….
OSWEGO, Ill.—Harvest New Beginnings welcomed David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, to preach Aug. 13 and 14. Harvest New Beginnings holds three identical services: one on Saturday evening…
ROCHESTER, Minn.—Calvary Baptist Church has called Jonathan Eads as associate pastor. He will be serving with Greg Linscott, who has been pastor of the church since May 2021. For the…
ANKENY, Iowa—Ankeny Baptist Church has installed Jason Blunk as pastor. Jason has a long-standing relationship with Ankeny Baptist Church, having attended and served there throughout his childhood and adult years….
MORENO VALLEY, Calif.—Victory Ranch hosted its 2022 Summer Camp program focusing on the theme “Fearless.” “In a world where the mainstream media, social media, and public officials are promoting fear,…
The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship will be hosting a three-day conference Oct. 16–18 at Daniels Road Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida.
LOWELL, Mich.—The day before the GARBC Conference in Grand Rapids, David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, preached at First Baptist Church, Lowell, Michigan. First Baptist had sent its…
First Baptist Church held its Creativity and the Christian Conference Saturday, June 11.
The Northeast Fellowship planned a retreat for married couples from its churches.
Online meetings with GARBC administrative leaders are helping pastors better understand the purpose and ministry of the GARBC.
Faith Baptist Church welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to speak June 19.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to speak June 12.
Celebrating the end of the school year, Fellowship Baptist Church partnered with an elementary school half a block away to host an event for families.
At Vermillion Baptist Church, pastor’s wife Elizabeth Bird teaches culinary arts classes for children, a ministry that is “not for profit but for passion,” she says.
“Training the Next Generation of Pastors” was the theme for the Conference on the Church for God’s Glory May 23.
On May 20, 2022, the Southern Baptist Convention released the report of an independent investigation by Guidepost Solutions. Guidepost investigated allegations of sexual abuse within the SBC by pastors, lay leaders, denomination officials, and the SBC Executive Committee’s handling of these allegations.
In Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Filipino Gracetoration Christian Fellowship held a dedication service celebrating the start of this church.
Orchard Baptist Church knows that like-minded churches that partner together become stronger and healthier.
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Annual Bible Conference May 9–11 at Orchard Baptist Church.
ANKENY, Iowa—During its commencement ceremony May 6, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree to David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC….
Camp Manitoumi welcomed Eric Lloyd as the camp’s first ever program director.
On the evening of May 1, churches of the Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches gathered at First Baptist Church for their annual meeting.
The GARBC announces the resignation of David Gunn as director of Regular Baptist Press. David has accepted an invitation from Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, Pa.) to serve as a professor of systematic theology.
Church workers throughout the Northeast Fellowship gained ministry skills and inspiration at Serve Boldly, the fellowship’s annual conference to train those who serve in church ministry.
Pastors and friends of Regular Baptist churches joined David Strope, interim national representative, for lunch meetings during T4G, the Together for the Gospel conference.
Six churches from the southeast region of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches combined for a worship service on Good Friday.
Ohio Women for Missions is praising God for a great day and good attendance at its spring meeting.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Good Friday service with three other congregations.
Let the love of Christ be fresh in your heart and mind. Allow Christ’s great redemptive work at Calvary to constrain you. Move to worship in heartful, affective adoration. Live for Him, Who loved you and gave Himself for you.
Harold Albert, who served in ministry for seven decades and was known to many as “Bud,” died March 30. He was 89.
Church leaders of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches gained wisdom and encouragement in ministry reproduction at Church Solutions Conferences.
For its annual conference, the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches headed to camp.
Teens from Northeast Fellowship churches had the time of their lives at Recharge.
Listen as interim GARBC National Representative David Strope talks about “Faithful & Pressing Forward”
David Gunn, director of Regular Baptist Press, spoke during a prophecy conference at Peace River Baptist Church.
Grace Church honored Dave Fox for 30 years of ministering on the church’s pastoral staff.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted an evening of worship with songwriter and musician Matt Papa.
Ukrainian Baptist Church has been raising funds to help provide humanitarian aid for people in Ukraine.
David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, and Kerry Watkins, director of church engagement, are meeting online monthly with pastors of Regular Baptist churches.
Damascus Road Community Baptist Church is celebrating the graduation of students at Damascus Road Bible Institute.
The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship met at Skyline Baptist Church for its Quarterly Conference March 8.
Bible Baptist Church has started a diaper bank to assist families in the church’s community and surrounding areas.
More than 700 people from dozens of Michigan churches gathered for spiritual edification and encouragement at the Church Ministries Conference March 4–5.
Men gathered at two churches in Ohio March 5 for conferences designed to encourage them to grow in godliness.
Nevada Baptist Church invited youth groups across the Iowa Regular Baptist fellowship to attend Monopoly Madness Feb. 26.
Each month pastors from central Illinois Regular Baptist churches meet for prayer and fellowship and to share ministry ideas with one another.
Faith Church welcomed a record number of attendees to its Biblical Counseling Training Conference Feb. 13–18.
The GARBC Christian Character Scholarship competition has awarded a total of $16,000 to 13 high school seniors from GARBC churches.
Men from the northern area of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches gathered for a retreat at Camp Shamineau Feb. 25–26.
Men from Northeast Fellowship churches gathered at Central Baptist Church Feb. 18–19 for a men’s conference called Game Changer.
Pastors gained a sharper focus on multiplying disciples of Jesus during a Church Solutions Conference Feb. 17.
Ankeny Baptist Church said farewell Feb. 6 to its pastor and his wife, David and Debbie Strope, in a service marking a celebration and transition of David’s ministry.
Bob Jones University invited David Strope, interim national representative of the GARBC, to speak in its CoRE Conference Jan. 31–Feb. 1.
The Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Annual Family Bible Conference at Calvary Baptist Church.
Dale Byers, a pastor and Regular Baptist Press author, died Jan. 26. He was 84.
Calvary Baptist Church learned the importance of missions during the church’s Missions Emphasis Jan. 26–30.
Four members of the GARBC home office staff traveled to Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids to begin planning for the 2022 GARBC Conference, to be held there June 27–30.
Gary Gladfelter, pastor of Elk Rapids Bible Church, died Jan. 16. He was 65.
Married couples from Northeast Fellowship churches attended the fellowship’s Marriage Refresh retreat.
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its Christian Workers’ Retreat Jan. 24–26.
Pastors and deacons from Indiana’s Crossroads Fellowship churches attended a leadership summit focused on the ministry of deacons.
The city council of West Lafayette has proposed an ordinance that some say is an attack on Biblical counseling, parents’ rights, and religious freedom.
Irvin F. Johnson, a pastor and an evangelist, died Jan. 1. He was 93.
Skyview Ranch has appointed Jon Casbohm as executive director.
Anthony Mendoza, whose passion was to teach God’s Word to the deaf, died Dec. 27. He was 67.
Jim Douglass, who served on the pastoral staff of Northridge Baptist Church in Des Moines, died Dec. 24. He was 76.
J. Kevin Boggs, a pastor and evangelist, died Oct. 28. He was 69.
Branch Life Church, a Generate church plant grant recipient, baptized several people Nov. 28.
Mel Walker, who invested his ministry in impacting students for Christ, died Dec. 2.
Peace River Baptist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary Nov. 20–21.
Three churches in Iowa met for a combined worship service this fall.
Ohio Women for Missions enjoyed its annual retreat Nov. 11–12.
The GARBC Council of 18 met at the home office for a fruitful and encouraging two days of meetings.
The ladies’ ministry at Faith Baptist Church enjoyed a ThanksGIVING Fellowship with the theme “A Thankful Heart Gives.”
Members and friends of Maranatha Baptist Church are praising God for His protection after a delightful trip turned disastrous.
The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship met for its fall conference at Grace Baptist Church.
Grace Baptist Church hosted a women’s conference called “Broken Yet Blessed.”
With the theme “Focus on What Matters,” the Michigan association’s conference looked forward to God’s continued direction in ministry.
Man Camp was one of many retreats Lake Ann Camp offered this year.
Myrtle Sarah Pidcock Weer, a pastor’s wife, died Oct. 28. She was 92.
First Baptist Church hosted the Northeast Fellowship’s Fall Conference, “Teach Us to Pray.”
“Nourish,” the Fall Conference of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, appeared to do just that for those who attended.
One of God’s greatest promises is that one day He “will deliver us from this world,” Mike Hess says.
At Prior Lake Baptist Church, “the Lord has been kind to knit together a group of people who love the gospel and who love each other,” says Pastor Sam Choi.
The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship held its Fall Conference at Tri County Baptist Church.
Memorial Baptist Church hosted the 2021 Conference of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Faith Fellowship Baptist Church welcomed Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, to speak in a Sunday worship service.
Faith Baptist Bible College turned 100 years old Sept. 28.
We often don’t want to hear truth. But listening to the truth from others is vital to finishing life well.
Each fall, Central Baptist Theological Seminary holds a conference “designed to edify and equip believers in the areas of ministry and Christian life.”
Speaking on Matthew 5, Mike Hess shared this big idea: “Living for Jesus entails loving like Jesus.”
Walnut Ridge Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary.
Temple Baptist Church celebrated “A Century of Serving the Savior,” marking the church’s 100th anniversary.
The Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Fall Conference Oct. 5.
MURRIETA, Calif.—Marilyn Mohr, a pastor’s wife, died Sept. 17. She was 90. Marilyn married her late husband, Richard G. “Dick” Mohr, in 1952. They began their ministry together by serving…
David Whipple, administrative vice president of Baptist Church Planters, died Sept. 1.
Pastors from the Northeast Fellowship took a camping trip in the Adirondacks.
Calvary Baptist Church ordained its associate pastor, Curtis Rider.
COVID-19 has greatly impacted and continues to shape church ministry.
Branch Life Church has a new home in Spring City, just a few miles south of the church’s former location in Pottstown.
First Baptist Church hosted the fall gathering of the Southern Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Louis H. Showers IV, a pastor who used his model railroading hobby as a tool to share Christ, died Sept. 20.
HILLSBORO, Ind.—Crossroads Fellowship held its annual conference at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center. The two-day conference began the evening of Sunday, Sept. 12, with a dedication service for the…
Faith Baptist Bible College hosted its Annual Business Leadership Summit with a charge to “walk worthy in challenging times.”
Camp Manitoumi hosted a ladies’ retreat with the theme “Light of the World.”
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Trinity Baptist Church installed David Rodgers as associate pastor of children’s ministry and Christian education. “Dave has attended Trinity Baptist Church for a few years, and in that…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glenda App, a pastor’s wife, died June 30. She was 81. As a pastor’s wife, Glenda served alongside her husband, Charles Jr., in Pennsylvania, including at Burholme Baptist Church in…
GARBC National Representative Mike Hess spoke at Columbus Road Baptist Church, Quincy, Illinois.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baptist Children’s Home has appointed Linda Brooks as its chief executive officer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 COVID-19 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.
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.”
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.
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.
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 Baptist Church in Winter Haven,…
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 days before the camp suffered…
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 2020 high school graduates. Seniors…
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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 house, and food, including popcorn…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 mother, Mrs. Jones was an…
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 West Branch, Michigan. He served…
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 an active member of Park…
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 and from the Alton Memorial…
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 preaching of God’s Word, love…
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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 at Clarks Summit (Pennsylvania) University,…
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 this age more than just…
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 friends to a “well planned…
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.
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 of First Baptist Church, Arlington…
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 but powerful statement, I know…
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 churches met on Oct. 11…
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 was 94. Peggy graduated from…
John Jay Ruhlman IV, a pastor and teacher for 55 years, died Aug. 9. He was 77.
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 the former chair of the…
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. “After each meal,” the church…
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.
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.
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, Michigan, since 2010. Grace Baptist…
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.
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.
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.
PRAY FOR 2018 GARBC CONFERENCE, JUNE 26–29 The 2018 GARBC Conference is quickly approaching! Please join us in praying for the following: The Regular Baptist Ministries team and Hamilton Hills…
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PASTOR SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR TEENS’ SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT SURVEY Joshua Ausfahl, pastor of Baker Creek Bible Church, Bellingham, Washington, is seeking teens who are willing to participate in a survey on…
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.”
Robert Clark Nelson, a church-planting pastor, died April 19. He was 97.
I am delighted with the Council of Eighteen’s recommendation of Mike Hess as the next national representative of the GARBC. Mike and his wife, Christina, will bring a strong ministry…
MINISTRY HOUSE OFFERS PASTORS AND FAMILIES REFRESHMENT Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy, Illinois, is making available a furnished home on its campus for ministry couples and families. Pastor Wayne Manago states,…
MIKE HESS, NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE Mike Hess, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is the Council of Eighteen’s selected candidate for the position of GARBC national representative. The…
PRECONFERENCE TRAINING: MINISTERING IN A POLITICALLY POLAR ENVIRONMENT AND TO TRANSGENDER PEOPLE Manning Brown, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, invites all interested people to attend chaplaincy training on Tuesday, June…
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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.
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.
TRANSPORTATION NEED FOR PASTORS Chris Hindal, director of Regular Baptist International, reports that on his recent trip to India he met with several pastors in southeast India who need motorcycles…
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BAPTIST BULLETIN ARRIVING SOON! Check out the insightful articles remembering Dr. Billy Graham. Read the March/April 2018 Baptist Bulletin, soon to arrive in your mailbox and/or inbox! Print Billy Graham…
CHAPLAINCY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Have you considered the chaplaincy? Regular Baptist Chaplaincy offers many opportunities to serve in volunteer, part-time, and full-time capacities. Minister at the tip of the spear!…
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.
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.
PRAYER REQUEST: CHAPLAINS DEPLOYED TO SOUTHWEST ASIA The GARBC endorses a fine corps of dedicated and gifted chaplains for military, community, and institutional service. Please pray for two of our…
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE SEARCH UPDATE The Council of Eighteen National Representative search committee is making good progress. Thank you for praying for the search process and for the Lord’s preparation in…
REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES PRESENTS STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCE Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training especially designed to help your church become stronger in its Great Commission ministries. Affordable pricing makes…
CAMP MOOSE ON THE LOOSE IS A HIT! Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy outdoor fun and adventure in RBP’s 2018 Vacation Bible School program, Camp Moose on the Loose:…
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 and women of various ages…
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.
Charles Burdette Hawkins, a pastor and minister of the gospel for over 50 years, died Feb. 9.
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.
TAKING DR. PAUL JACKSON’S BOOK INTO INDIA As opposition to the gospel in India rises, the church continues to grow. Pastors are in need of training and would benefit by…
CONFERENCE BROCHURE ARRIVING IN CHURCHES Information about the 2018 GARBC Conference is in your church office’s mailbox or will be arriving in the next few days. In addition to previewing…
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CAMPING FUN FOR KIDS: RBP’S VBS! Outdoor fun and adventure await in RBP’s 2018 Vacation Bible School program, Camp Moose-on-the-Loose: Discovering God’s Forever Forgiveness. Join Bruce the Moose as kids…
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.
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.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR CHAPLAINS The new year brings new opportunities! Please include Regular Baptist Chaplaincy as part of your giving. Our chaplains serve at the cutting edge of…
CONFERENCE AND COUNCIL NOMINATION INFO ARRIVING SOON A GARBC Conference info packet will be arriving soon in your church’s mailbox. You will find the following info: Conference registration (Check out…
STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCES: NEW LOCATIONS Make 2018 the year you take some new steps to strengthen yourself and your church ministry by attending a Stronger Church Conference, offering valuable help…
GREAT FUN AT CAMP MOOSE-ON-THE-LOOSE VBS! Outdoor fun and adventure await in RBP’s 2018 Vacation Bible School program, Camp Moose-on-the-Loose: Discovering God’s Forever Forgiveness. Kids will join Bruce the Moose…
Faith Baptist Church is thanking God for His goodness in providing the means for the church to complete its building project debt free.
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. After retiring when Judy was…
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 coma. He was 81. Jesse’s…
Members and friends of First Baptist Church celebrated Pastor Bryan and Jeanie Augsburger’s 35th anniversary of ministry at the church.
SUPPORT A DEPLOYED CHAPLAIN THROUGH PRAYER Please pray for Capt. Brad Kelsey and his wife, Priscilla, as Brad, a Regular Baptist chaplain, is currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support…
CHRISTMAS GIFTING FOR FIRE-RAVAGED HOMES Wildfires in northern California have destroyed thousands of homes around GARBC churches in the communities of Windsor and Weaverville. First Baptist in Windsor and First…
DAILY ADVENT POSTS: CENTER ON CHRIST! Join us this Advent season as we set our minds on the true meaning of Christmas. Daily posts until Christmas Day will guide you…
THY WILL BE DONE: GOD’S WILL VS. YOUR DESIRES Thy Will Be Done, the latest women’s Bible study from RBP author Dorothy Davis, is now available. When God’s will and your…
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.
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.
MEMBERS OF CALIFORNIA CHURCHES LOSE HOMES IN WILDFIRE On the tails of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Northern California experienced devastating wildfires. Homes of members from two Northern California Regular Baptist…
KIDS4TRUTH CLUBS TRANSLATED INTO CHINESE Chris Hindal, director of Regular Baptist International, recently met in Hong Kong with Bob Roberts, representative of RBP International’s China division, to plan the expansion…
M4 PASTORS’ CONFERENCE Harvest New Beginnings, Oswego, Illinois, invites pastors to its ministry enrichment conference Nov. 6–7, focusing on the theme “Navigating Disappointment and Division in Ministry.” Through the conference,…
STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCES: MAKING, MATURING, AND MULTIPLYING DISCIPLES The third and final Stronger Church conference for 2017 was held in Redding, California, October 20–21. Regular Baptist Press was represented by…
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.
TWO MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCE Stronger Church Conferences continue this month! Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training for men and women in your church. Instruction is…
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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.
REMEMBERING OUR CHAPLAINS IN PRAYER Our chaplains endorsed by Regular Baptist Chaplaincy need our support through prayer. Please pray for CH (LTC) Michael Crawford and his wife, Carla. CH Crawford has…
WELCOME, REGULAR BAPTIST PRESS DIRECTOR David Gunn has been named director of Regular Baptist Press. David, who joined the staff of RBP in 2014, assumed his new responsibilities in early…
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 in early September. David is…
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.
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.
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 Baptist Fellowship Council Chairman Jim…
Union Grove Baptist Church collected supplies for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, benefiting not just one church but an entire community.
HELP THOSE DYING IN UGANDA Uganda is experiencing famine from a drought. Eastern Uganda Baptist Association, a Regular Baptist International partner, can purchase rice and distribute it as a testimony for…
HURRICANE HARVEY AFFECTS CHURCH MEMBERS Two Regular Baptist churches in greater Houston, Texas, are directly under threat of catastrophic flooding by Hurricane Harvey, which has dumped more than 25 inches…
BEEF UP WITH STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCES Stronger Church Conferences begin this month! Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training for men and women in your church. Instruction is available in…
FACES OF FRIENDSHIP: NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Faces of Friendship, the latest women’s Bible study from author Debi Pryde, is now available from Regular Baptist Press. With each kind of…
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.
CHAPLAINS MINISTER IN TIME OF CRISIS Did you know that 18 percent of U.S. adults struggle with mental illness and that on average 20 veterans commit suicide each day? Chaplains…
REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES PRESENTS STRONGER CHURCH CONFERENCE Stronger Church Conferences are coming this fall! Regular Baptist Ministries is offering valuable training for men and women in three tracks—church discipleship by…
TAKING THE GREAT COMMISSION CHALLENGE Five Liberian pastors and one Indian pastor, representing three of the Regular Baptist International partnering associations, attended the GARBC conference in June. As the pastors…
VBS 2018: CAMP MOOSE-ON-THE-LOOSE! Outdoor fun and adventure await in RBP’s 2018 Vacation Bible School program, “Camp-Moose on-the-Loose: Discovering God’s Forever Forgiveness.” Kids will join Bruce the Moose as they…
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.
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.”
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.
SPONSOR AN INTERNATIONAL PASTOR Every four years the international partnership hosts an All-Partners Conference. This year it is scheduled to be in Manila, Philippines, Nov. 6–10. We need sponsors to…
JOHN GREENING TO RETIRE, SEARCH COMMITTEE FORMED John Greening has announced his plans to retire as GARBC national representative no earlier than June 2018. The Council of Eighteen has formed…
DAY BY DAY AT GARBC CONFERENCE Not able to attend the 2017 GARBC Conference? We’ve brought the conference to you! If you did attend the conference, you may find yourself…
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.
THE PLEASURES OF MARRIAGE: AN EXPOSITION OF THE SONG OF SOLOMON Love, romance, sex, expectations, attitudes, arguments: God is not silent on these topics, especially as they relate to marriage….
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.
PRAYER: GARBC CONFERENCE As speakers, workshop leaders, and Regular Baptist Ministries personnel prepare for the 2017 GARBC Conference, June 27–30, join us in praying for the following: The Holy Spirit’s…
BEAUTIFUL SETTING, SUPER GARBC CONFERENCE If you haven’t been to Sandy Cove Ministries, this is the perfect opportunity to visit. Make this year your year to attend the GARBC Conference…
MULTIPLICATION IN MINISTRY WORKSHOP Multiplication is the end game. It’s what Jesus had in mind when he released his disciples to fulfill the Great Commission. Churches get healthy, grow, and…
JOB OPENINGS AT REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES At Regular Baptist Ministries, people are our most valuable asset. We desire to be a place where employees enjoy coming to work, morale is…
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 Brazil with his missionary parents,…
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.
PRAYER: UGANDA CHURCHES AFFECTED BY FAMINE In an e-mail to Regular Baptist International Director Chris Hindal, Joshua Masaba, president of the Eastern Uganda Baptist Association, states, “I am bringing to…
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STUDY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT Find out what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit. Order today RBP’s adult Sunday School course Pneumatology: Understanding and Living by the Holy Spirit….
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.