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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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 …

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calvary Baptist Church has installed Kristopher England as assistant pastor.

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, …

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Meridian First Baptist Church celebrated half a century of ministry.

Grace Baptist Church welcomed Rob Tahtinen as assistant pastor.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Berean Baptist Church has called Joshua Wasson as pastor.

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

Nevada Baptist Church welcomed Kevin England its associate pastor.

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

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

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

The 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Like watching your toddler grow to adulthood is how Pastor David Strope describes helping a church plant in Kenya, East Africa.

Hindered by language barriers, the small, urban congregation of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries in Kansas City couldn’t reach their neighbors, but they could open their doors—which is what they did.

The women’s ministry team of Haddon Heights Baptist Church hosted an accessory swap for ladies and their friends.

For many years, the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship has wanted to see a church planted in the Bowie area of Maryland. With the organization of Shiloh Baptist Church, the fellowship is beginning to see this desire come to fruition.

Altoona Regular Baptist Church held its 7th Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet. This free event is one of the church’s biggest outreach events of the year.

Summer games were a highlight of Winter Games, an annual youth event organized by the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Tri-City Baptist Church hosted a one-day conference for Hispanic ministry leaders. Billed as the Hispanic Think Tank, the conference was the first to be held in the West.

Equipping teachers for effective instruction is a priority at Grace Baptist Church. To underscore the church’s commitment to teacher training, Grace Baptist hosted an “Engage” training seminar.

Pastors of Regular Baptist churches in Iowa are taking part in a statewide initiative to spiritually support their legislators.

Oasis Baptist Church, formerly in Las Vegas, constructed a new building about 16 miles south in Henderson.

Pastors of Baptist Network Northwest churches attended the association’s three-day prayer retreat at Camp Gilead.

Students and faculty of Cedarville University were honored to hear Dr. John McNeal speak during chapel Monday, Jan. 16, a day marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ministry leaders of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches came together for fellowship, encouragement, and refreshment at the association’s 70th Christian Workers Retreat.

High school and college students from Pacific Northwest churches spent two days learning from God’s Word, worshiping, and fellowshipping at Washington Family Ranch.

The Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches has called Jon Jenks as state representative.

The Northwest Youth Ministries is actively reaching students with the gospel, most recently through a fun, evangelistic event called The Next Thing.

Emmanuel Baptist Church ordained its associate pastor, David Rodgers.

Churches of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Church have said farewell to Ed and Diane Fuller, who retired as state representative and wife.

Michigan churches gather in in both peninsulas for annual state association meeting.

Emmanuel Baptist Church held its first Renew Women’s Conference to be renewed by the truth of the Word.

Meeting for their fall conference, churches in Ohio honored Dr. David and Pat Warren for their 18 years of service to the association.

Churches throughout northern California met for their annual meeting at Grace Baptist Church.

Open Bible Baptist Church embarked on a missions trip to Nicaragua to help and encourage ABWE missionaries Bruce and Laura Edgar.

First Baptist Church kicked off its first archery ministry this September. Dedicated volunteers and generous donations made the event possible.

The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship held its Fall Conference at Bethany Baptist Church around the theme “Can We Trust the Word?”

For the first time in the MARBC’s history, its annual conference was held in two sites simultaneously, in the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan.

Ladies in New York State had a wonderful time learning, praying, laughing, and fellowshipping at the Annual Ladies’ Advance, an event of the Northeast Fellowship.

“Israel and the Church” was the theme of the Northeast Fellowship’s Fall Bible Conference with Dr. Jim Showers of Friends of Israel.

First Baptist Church celebrated its 200th anniversary with a weekend of special events for the congregation and community.

By combining their resources, staff, and members, the merger of two small congregations in Michigan gives these churches the hope of thriving.

Faith Baptist Church hosted a day of fun and encouragement for singles who attend churches in fellowship with the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Emmanuel Baptist Church was blessed this September to have Dr. Bob Kellemen lead through Scriptures full of hope, promise, and truth.

Now in its seventh year, the Upward Flag Football ministry of Bethany Baptist Church has reached record attendance.

It is well known that many missionaries struggle with culture shock in their first term of ministry. But a visit from a familiar face can bring refreshment and encouragement.

Dr. Michael Wittmer addressed the topic “Politics, Patriotism, and the People of God” at a gathering for pastors.

Churches across Indiana met for a conference that addressed the topic “In Persecution, the Church Speaks.”

To honor those who serve Elyria and meet the church’s neighbors, First Baptist Church planned two special events.

Temple Baptist Church has ordained its pastor, Adam Whitty.

First Baptist Church celebrated its 200th year of ministry. “God has truly blessed the church because of its faithfulness to Him and His Word through the years,” says the church’s pastor.

David and Debbie Strope celebrated 40 years of ministry at Ankeny Baptist Church.

Desiring to build bridges with community residents, businesses, and organizations, Washington Baptist Church held “Harmony in the Park” with help from two other churches.

The Men’s Retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp “was a refreshing time of fellowship, fun, and feeding on the Word,” says Tim Capon.

Leaders and law enforcement officers gathered with Broadview Baptist Church to celebrate the efforts of the North Lauderdale Police Department.

FARMINGTON, Iowa—First Baptist Church celebrated 175 years of ministry. In 1841, the year the church was organized, only five other Baptist churches existed in Iowa. …

Grace Baptist Church is partnering with the Iowa Food Bank to expand its food pantry program.

CANNON BEACH, Ore.—”A day at the beach” takes on special meaning as the Baptist Network Northwest gathers at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Pastors and wives of …

Henry Baptist Church knows firsthand how churches can help one another in ministry.

Teens across Iowa attended the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ GO Conference, designed to challenge, equip, and motivate students to share the gospel.

Family and friends of Joseph and Lucy Chapman helped the couple celebrate 70 years of marriage. They have lived at Maranatha Village in Sebring for 28 years.

Each year the educational leadership of Fellowship Baptist Church hosts a breakfast to honor the church’s Sunday School workers and students and to introduce Sunday School to those who do not attend a class.

Fifty-five volunteers from Camino Verdad y Vida and Vietnamese Living Water Baptist Church worked together to host VBS at International Baptist Church.

First Baptist Church took its worship service outdoors, holding it at the public square in downtown Medina for an audience of 700 to 800 people.

With a combine, a tractor, hay-bale animals, and farm fencing in the yard, it was no secret that something was going on at Faith Baptist Church. That “something” was Cowabunga Farm Vacation Bible School, published by Regular Baptist Press.

Calvary Baptist Church honored Gary and Betty Holtz upon their 40th anniversary of ministry with Campus Bible Fellowship International.

With Pokémon Go sweeping the nation, South Holly Baptist Church has utilized the popular augmented reality game to meet its neighbors.

Faith Baptist Church commissioned Heidi Robbins as a missionary under Baptist Mid-Missions in Lima, Peru.

Calvary Baptist Church is spreading the gospel in its community through its local fair.

When Pokémon Go grew in popularity, pastors around the nation saw the phenomenon as a ministry opportunity.

The Northeast Fellowship has called Ben Baker to serve as its youth seminar coordinator.

Berean Baptist Church in Illinois is partnering with is local public elementary school to show the love of Jesus.

Students in the Dover area enjoyed Vacation Bible School and a soccer clinic at Maranatha Baptist Church.

Grace Baptist Church had the privilege of celebrating two special occasions: Associate Pastor Jeff Bartz’s completion of his DMin degree, and the arrival of a pastoral intern.

In a direct answer to prayer, Crossroads Baptist Church has added 12 new members, representing five new families.

Teens attending Regular Baptist churches across the country have been busy preparing for Talents For Christ competitions. Teens from Wisconsin and Michigan competed at Calvary Baptist Church.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church is quite literally located in the middle of a cornfield, but its people have a huge heart for the mission and glory of God.

Park Avenue Baptist Church is making itself known in its neighborhood and to its community beyond.

First Baptist Church ordained Zachary Patke, who has served as the assistant to the pastor since April 2015.

The Garden State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches welcomed new members to its Council of Six during its annual conference.

Over the past year, ladies who are a part of Ohio Women for Missions have been collecting and sacrificially giving funds for the pharmacy at Hospital of Hope in Mango, Togo, Africa.

Church ministry workers from across the state of Ohio and beyond met for the Ohio Church Ministries Conference.

During this time of year when teachers are typically honored during Teacher Appreciation Week, two churches combined their people and resources to recognize a group of elementary school teachers.

The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches convened for its 81st Annual Conference at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church.

Churches in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho met for the Baptist Network Northwest’s spring meeting with Larry Osborne.

Faith Baptist Church honored two of its members, Fred and Sharon Harpest, for 40 years of ministry with the church’s Awana Clubs.

CrossPoint Fellowship Church ordained Dennis Dale, associate pastor of student ministries at CrossPoint since 2012.

JERSEYVILLE, Ill.—Churches of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Baptist Churches discussed ministry effectiveness in the 21st century at the association’s spring conference. Delhi Baptist Church hosted …

Glen Baptist Church hosted the Northeast Fellowship’s Spring Ministry Conference with keynote speaker Tom Bevan of The Master’s College.

An interactive “Walk Thru the Old Testament” seminar helped Bethany Baptist Church better understand the Old Testament.

Heritage Baptist Church celebrated the naturalization of 20 students who attended a citizenship class sponsored by the church.

Faith Church served an orphanage in the Dominican Republic by training its staff in counseling principles.

The Baptist Network Northwest named Dave Lunsford as its executive director during the fellowship’s spring conference.

“God wants you to be holy because He says, ‘I am holy,'” Pastor Keith Hunt told attendees at the Spring Bible Conference of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

South Baptist Church’s “Strings of Hope” Coffee House reminded people that hope is available to those who come to Jesus.

Sun Coast Baptist Church is rejoicing in a successful revival in which people in every service made decisions for Christ.

Each year First Baptist Church hosts a women’s conference as an outreach to the unsaved or unchurched people in the women’s lives. And each year the conference attendance grows.

Harvest New Beginnings is investing in a local crisis pregnancy ministry to serve its community.

Three Chicagoland churches joined together for a special Good Friday service, looking at the incredible sacrifice of Christ’s death on the cross.

Oftentimes we try to take the pen from God’s hand and write our own stories, but He is the ultimate author of our lives.

The Council of 18 nomination deadline is Thursday, March 24. If your church is in the GARBC and has not yet participated in nominating candidates for the Council of 18, please do so.

Eight pastors and their wives from across Ohio met at the beautiful Carlisle Inn for a retreat hosted by the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

The past few years have seen steady growth in attendance at First Baptist Church’s Wild Game Dinner. The annual event serves as a unique outreach and fellowship opportunity for the congregation.

Emmanuel Baptist Church is supporting its missionaries in a concrete way: by visiting their mission fields and helping through physical labor.

In its initiative to help churches become more effective, the Northeast Fellowship led a No Church Left Behind consultation workshop for local church leaders.

SYRACUSE, Ind.—Wawasee Heights Baptist Church joined area churches in praying for its community. The evening kicked off a 40-day season of prayer that will culminate …

Pianist Diane Fuller is privileged to take part in the broadcasting of VCY America radio, whose programs reach many states and around the world.

Friendship Bible Conference focused on the love of God, because “whether we are single or married, we all need the love of friends and family.”