Church News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 coronavirus restrictions, churches are taking steps to reopen. But those steps come with plenty of precautions.

In the midst of severe flooding in Michigan, water filled the parking lots of Calvary Baptist Church but stopped short of reaching the church building.

Around 3:00 a.m. on a Thursday last October, Pastor Walter McDonald was awoken by a phone call from a church member, who told him the church was on fire.

In a curbside event, Riverside Baptist Church in Decatur, Ill., gave potted flowers to all the mothers in its congregation Sunday, May 10. Soteria Des Moines hosted a similar drive-through event the day before.

Grace Church showed its appreciation for teachers of a public elementary school by helping sponsor a drive-through distribution of thank-you gifts.

At Bethany Baptist Church, a Hispanic congregation is a growing extension of the church’s ministry.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt everyday life, First Baptist Church is loving and serving its neighbors who have limited resources.

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.

Calvary Baptist Church enjoyed hitting the slopes on its annual church ski trip to Sundown Mountain in Dubuque, Iowa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lake Blaine Baptist Bible Camp hosted its annual winter retreat for students Dec. 31–Jan. 2.

New City Church is now an established church after being planted last year through the Engage Network of Saylorville Church in Des Moines.

ANKENY, Iowa—The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted a “Back on Track” students event, held at Ankeny Baptist Church. Pastor Nathan Osborne from Faith …

The Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual conference at Sahuaro Baptist Church.

Riverside Baptist Church ordained its pastor, T. J. Hahn. He has ministered at the church since August 2015.

For Orchard Baptist Baptist Church, hosting a Fall Palooza is a great way for the church to connect with its community.

Calvary Baptist Church held its annual women’s conference Nov. 2, inviting women throughout the state to attend.

Grace Baptist Church’s Amazin’ gRace for teens was a “success once again this year,” says Pastor David Talley. 

Friends, neighbors, and alumni of Victory Ranch, as well as nearby Regular Baptist churches, gathered at the camp for its Annual Round-Up.

Churches from the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, representing Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, met at Evangel Baptist Church for the association’s quarterly conference.

MILLERSBURG, Ohio—Camps across the country convened Nov. 3–7 for the National Association of Regular Baptist Camps conference. Skyview Ranch hosted the event, ending just three …

Members of churches that are part of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip to the Grand Canyon.

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.

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.

Southside Baptist Church hosted the Fall Conference of the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 …

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

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.