Church News

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.

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.