Magnify Church, with campuses in Rockford, Northview, and Ensley, Michigan, called Steve Welch as senior pastor and Stu Quackenbush as lead teaching pastor.
Pastors and their wives from Regular Baptist churches in Illinois enjoyed a retreat of fellowship, encouragement from the Word, and lots of fun and laughter.
Meeting at Memorial Baptist Church, Verona, Wisconsin, February 3, the Pastor-Theologian Collective was honored to host Bryan Chapell, author of Christ-Centered Preaching. Nearly 90 pastors and church leaders gathered for…
In the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the Northeast Fellowship hosted Marriage Refresh, an annual event for married couples to celebrate and build their marriages.
In the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the Northeast Fellowship hosted Marriage Refresh, an annual event for married couples to celebrate and build their marriages.
Crossroads Fellowship has received a $600,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen its organizational capacity to support Christian churches, pastors, and ministry leaders across Indiana.
A Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition commends Northmoreland Baptist, Tunkhannock, Pa., for 175 years of ministry. Northmoreland Baptist Church, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, celebrated its 175th anniversary. During worship services October 26,…
The Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its fall conference, “Growing Together,” at Brookridge Church, Plover, Wisconsin, October 17–18.
In an effort to promote interdependence among its churches, the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches held a Family Gathering Sunday, Sept. 28.
Young adulthood "is a unique time of life" as young people "transition into independent living and find place in society and in the Body of Christ," says Judy King.
Doris M. Tassell, a schoolteacher and loving wife and mother who served alongside her husband in ministry, died October 17 in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. She was 92.
A team of 18 teens and six sponsors from Ankeny (Iowa) Baptist Church traveled to Ingelheim, Germany, to work with Baptist Mid-Missions missionaries Luke and Bethany Snell.
Clare Jewell, GARBC national representative, spoke at Germantown Hills (Illinois) Baptist Church and the following week at Camp Manitoumi, Lowpoint, Illinois.
Liberty Baptist Church, Dike, Iowa, called Alex Gerig as associate pastor. He will begin his role this fall, serving in family ministries. Alex “is a great guy who loves the…
Ladies from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Penn Yan, New York, enjoyed “a sweet time of fellowship” as they wrote letters to the missionaries the church supports.
“Go was a command given by Christ long ago. One would think that all the ‘going’ would be been done by now, but it’s still needed,” says Andrew Schopf, pastor…
Pastors and wives from the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches met April 25–26 for a time of fellowship, rest, and encouragement from the Word. Gathering for the retreat at…
"The Marvelous Mystery of the Church" was the theme for the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ 2025 Conference. Ankeny (Iowa) Baptist Church hosted the conference April 7–8.
Leaders of the GARBC’s state and regional associations met for a three-day retreat at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center, Hillsboro, Indiana. The men first discussed ways the state and…
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches, now in its 96th year, gathered for its annual meetings at Grace Baptist Church, Redding, California, April 1–3.
Daniels Road Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, held a missions conference February 22–23. Clare Jewell, GARBC national representative, served as keynote speaker, challenging attendees to be “Great Commission Christians” by…
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Soteria Church, West Des Moines, Iowa, hosted the 2024 TGX Conference. TGX—meaning The Great Exchange—helps church leadership teams grow in unity and purpose.
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Taking their conference theme from the definition of the word gather, the women of Memorial Baptist Church, Verona, Wisconsin, hosted Gather 2024: Opening the Gift of Repentance.
Calvary Baptist Church, Xenia, Ohio, called Aaron Hedges as pastor. He was previously assistant pastor of Temple Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Ohio. Calvary Baptist is “grateful for the Lord’s provision of…
Members of Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, attend an evangelism module. Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, hosted a module called “Gospel Conversations.” Pat Nemmers, pastor of Saylorville, joined his son…
For more than 90 years, Clarks Summit University has worked tirelessly to carry out God’s mission with a commitment to God’s Word, Baptist doctrine, evangelism, disciple-making, and leadership development. We…
In Michigan, First Baptist Church in Oxford, First Baptist Church in Rochester, and First Baptist Church in Lapeer enjoyed a shared Sunday evening service.
At First Baptist Church of Lapeer, Michigan, a Creativity and the Christian Conference is “an environment where Christians can discuss the convergence of their theology and their art and enjoy…
Lumberjack games are part of the fun at Skyview Ranch's men's retreat. Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, Ohio, "had an amazing weekend" at its men's retreat April 25–27. The men attended…
Be intentional and gracious in sharing the gospel, Daniel DeWitt told the nearly 300 men attending the Men of God Conference at Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Nevada (Iowa) Baptist Church called Matt Reno as associate pastor. He was previously youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He began his new role March 10 and…
Central Baptist Church, Binghamton, New York, hosted a Men’s Adventure. This annual event of the Northeast Fellowship encourages and equips men in their roles for the Lord.
Jerry Smith retired from Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven, Florida. He had served at the church since 1984, first as associate pastor and then as visitation pastor.
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.
Clare Jewell, director of Generate, participated in a panel discussion at The Great Exchange conference hosted by Soteria Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa.
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 Northern California Association of Regular Baptist Churches learned about "Loving and Reaching the Stranger" at the association's Fall Bible Conference.
Ladies and girls from Midpoint Baptist Church, Moran, Kansas, enjoyed a Harvest Party November 3. Girls in sixth grade and up joined the ladies in painting and decorating mason jars…
"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."
Manning Brown, director and endorser of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy, and his wife, Jennifer, participated in a round-robin missions conference in Minnesota.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, held a free family carnival June 17. Sonshine Carnival is Emmanuel's "largest missional outreach to the Toledo community," says Dan Neighbors, pastor of students, families,…
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…
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.
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."
"No matter what chapter of life is unfolding for you personally, God’s Word has wisdom to speak into your day-to-day living," says Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center. The camp…
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…
Discipleship training and a bluegrass gospel concert were highlights of a conference for northern churches of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
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.
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,…
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,
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.
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…
David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, spoke in two Arizona churches in April: Faith Baptist Church in Glendale, and Sahuaro Baptist Church in Tucson.
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.
Recent ministry visits brought David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to Florida and South Carolina before ministering in his home state of Iowa.
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.…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary held its Refresh Conference for ministry leaders January 31 through February 3. The conference, now in its eighth year, drew a record number…
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…
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…
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.…
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed junior high and high school students to its Winter Meltdown. The camp hosted the program on three weekends in January and February, with a different…
"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…
Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center welcomed kids to its camp for a winter program January 27–28. The kids, in third through sixth grade, played indoor group games, participated in…
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;…
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…
Winter Camp "was a blast with our students," says Windsor (California) Christian Church. Meeting at a conference center's lodge Jan. 6–8, junior high and high school students enjoyed winter activities…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary welcomed David Strope, GARBC interim national representative, to its campus January 19–20, where several speaking assignments awaited him. In an informal evening session,…
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…
Pastor Jason and Amy Reynolds (right) welcome David and Debbie Strope to Clear Lake (Iowa) Regular Baptist Church. The last several weeks have brought home state speaking engagements for David…
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…
Margaret Warren displays the basket she won at Ohio Women for Missions' retreat. The basket contained a quilt and other products. Ohio Women for Missions, a ministry of the Ohio…
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…
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. A missionary nurse cares for babies…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
David Strope's family joins him as he receives an honorary DDiv from Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. ANKENY, Iowa—During its commencement ceremony May 6, Faith Baptist Bible College…
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…
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.
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…
Church leaders of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches gained wisdom and encouragement in ministry reproduction at Church Solutions Conferences.
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.
More than 700 people from dozens of Michigan churches gathered for spiritual edification and encouragement at the Church Ministries Conference March 4–5.
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.
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.
The city council of West Lafayette has proposed an ordinance that some say is an attack on Biblical counseling, parents' rights, and religious freedom.
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.
Each fall, Central Baptist Theological Seminary holds a conference "designed to edify and equip believers in the areas of ministry and Christian life."
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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."
At Grace Baptist Church, ministry leaders and seminary students attended the Michigan Expositors Summit April 15 to become better expositors of God's Word.
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.
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…
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.
Every month several southern Illinois pastors who serve with the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches meet for fellowship and encouragement.
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…
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…
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.
“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.
"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…
First Baptist Church showed its appreciation and support for law enforcement officers by giving the staff of the Shelbyville Police Department gift bags.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 churches fellowshipping with the Central Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for a leadership forum on "Biblical Counseling in the Local Church."
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.
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.
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,…
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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…
Brookdale Baptist Church held a three-day missions conference with Dr. Jeff Straub, professor of historical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
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…
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.
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.
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 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.
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…
The Baptist Fellowship Association's annual conference marked the culmination of three years of conferences dealing with the ethnic divide in the church.
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.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted the Baptist Network Northwest's Annual Refine Ministry Conference, a conference dedicated to encouraging and equipping church members and leaders.
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.
West Cannon Baptist Church is hosting a Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Training Conference in partnership with Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, Lafayette, Indiana.
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…
Brown Street Baptist Church's missions conference focused on believers' “Greater Responsibility” to preach the gospel around the world as well as locally.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Hamilton Hills Church, Fishers, Ind., sets up a memorial wall for a murder victim in its community. by Jaimee Thomason FISHERS, Ind.—“God showed up in a way that was quite…
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.
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…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted a three-day photo camp, instructing students, faculty, and staff on photography fundamentals.
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…
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…
Dr. George and Darlene Matzko, prior to their visit at Rustic Hills Baptist, demonstrate a science experiment to show students how science and Scripture work together. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Rustic Hills…
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…
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.
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.
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…