Victory Lighthouse Baptist Church is blessing parents in its community through care packages.
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Nearly 1,000 young people descended upon four New York churches for the Northwest Fellowship’s Youth Seminars, a weekend-long annual Bible conference for students in grades six through 12.
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Approximately 60 ministers assembled at Harvest New Beginnings for the 2015 Regional Worship and Growth Connection conference.
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People in the Ames area are learning the principles of peacekeeping through a radio spot with Scott Owen, associate pastor of family ministries at CrossRoad Baptist Church.
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Central Baptist Church hosted the Northeast Fellowship Men’s Adventure Feb. 20 and 21.
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To help families protect their homes, Heritage Baptist Church hosted a “Kill Porn” Internet security seminar for parents of teens.
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Lake Hills Baptist Church is multigenerational, but it desires to be more; it desires to be an intergenerational family of believers.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church took in the wonder of the Holy Land on a 10-day trip.
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Faith Baptist Church ordained Joshua Martin, pastor of the church since January 2009.
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Grace Baptist Church is cleaning up from water damage. On Saturday morning, Feb. 14, a sprinkler head malfunctioned in Pastor Don Shirk's study due to the extreme cold.
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For the second consecutive year, Ensley Baptist Church had the privilege of hosting a fine group of young men from Grand Valley University on a mission to raise money for…
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On Sunday morning, Feb. 15, worshipers who were gathered for the 10:00 worship service at Burholme Baptist Church had no idea that just outside the building, disaster had struck. Dangerously…
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Given the vast amount of sportsmen and sportswomen in Wisconsin, Calvary Baptist Church considers a wild game dinner a great opportunity to share the gospel with a large group of…
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Calvary Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, J. David Swope. He has been serving at Calvary since the fall of 2013.
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Despite windchills of 20 degrees below zero, people still showed up at South Baptist Church and had a great time at its coffee house Feb. 13 and 14.
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Chippewa Hills Baptist Church enjoyed a night of fun and fellowship at its Annual Wildgame Dinner.
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Dads and their daughters at Shelby Road Baptist Church created lasting memories this Valentine's Day.
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San Mateo Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 55th anniversary. Pastor Paul and Linda Gordon and the congregation marked the event with a homecoming service on Feb. 8.
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Faith Baptist Church is bonding with its community around games of chess.
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West Pines Baptist Church is learning the importance of serving others.
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Women of Emmanuel Baptist Church enjoyed a Ladies' Tea on Saturday, Feb. 7. "This annual event has become a time for us to bring in friends, neighbors, and coworkers who…
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Several years ago, Columbus Road Baptist Church in Quincy helped rescue Pittsfield First Baptist Church. Now the two churches are coming together to encourage a new church in Peru.
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A churchwide Valentine's Day banquet is an annual event for New Life Baptist Church.
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Adults of First Baptist Church celebrated Valentine's Day together with dinner catered by a local restaurant.
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Chad Welch celebrated five years of ministry at First Baptist Church. "It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since Pastor Chad, Michal, and their girls moved to Farmington,"…
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First Baptist Church's annual Outdoor Adventure outreach is "an enjoyable venue that offers the opportunity for people to hear the gospel."
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Who knew that a youth group could use Monopoly as an outreach activity? James Reynolds, associate pastor of Nevada Baptist Church, did.
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Daniels Road Baptist Church welcomed Dave Wilson Jr. to its staff as associate pastor effective Feb 1.
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Bibles International is committed to reaching the world by making the Bible available in every language, and Glen Baptist Church has caught that vision.
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Light rain on the morning of Jan. 21 turned into large, beautiful snowflakes as 70 teens gathered at Gretna Baptist Church for its annual Winter Games.
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The majestic rocky peaks of the Cascade mountain range served as the backdrop to the Baptist Network Northwest Pastors' Prayer Summit.
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Grace Baptist Church honored its pastor, Jamie Constant, for 10 years of ministry.
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A church-planting think-tank brought the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism one step closer toward its goal to facilitate the planting of 1,000 churches in the U.S. in the next…
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Located in a casino-rich environment, Chelsea Baptist Church calls itself “The Lighthouse in Atlantic City.” The church celebrated 115 years of ministry Jan. 11.
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Faith Baptist Church has welcomed a new pastor. Joe DiVietro began ministering at the church Dec. 7.
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First Baptist Church has extended a unanimous call to Zac Patke to serve as assistant to the pastor.
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On Jan. 4, Tri County Baptist Church celebrated the ministry of its former pastor and wife, J. O. and Juanita Purcell, and welcomed its new pastor and his wife, George…
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First Baptist Church has called Claude Wiggins as pastor.
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Northridge Baptist Church has called Ethan Long, one of its own members, as assistant pastor.
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For Bridgewater Baptist Church, 2014 was a year to remember, as 89 people were baptized.
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Shepherd Road Baptist Church showed love to its community this Christmas by providing free child care.
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Sun Coast Baptist Church ordained Bryan Goebert, pastor of the church since 2005.
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Putting feet to their prayers for orphans, a group of women at Fellowship Baptist Church organized a night of blessings for local foster families.
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Since its inception, Faith Baptist has desired to impact its world for Christ through supporting missions worldwide and reaching its neighbors with the gospel.
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When the town of Slater celebrates Christmas, it’s like a Hallmark Christmas movie: food at the fire station, horse-drawn carriage rides, and lighting the Christmas tree on Main Street, followed…
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Discovery Baptist Church is bringing people back to the Christ of Christmas and why He came to earth.
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Daniels Road Baptist Church hosted its third annual dinner for Soul Food Pantry families.
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Victory Lighthouse Baptist Church held its first-ever Christmas party. Although the decorations included traditional Christmas decor—a Christmas tree, wreath, and the like—the party was about celebrating Jesus’ birth.
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At an outdoor mall in Florida, shoppers stop what they're doing to hear a concert from the Peace River Baptist Church choir.
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The children of First Baptist Church performed “A Peanut Butter Christmas” by Ron Hamilton and Gary Emory Dec. 14.
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Jayson Byrd has been installed as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, returning to his hometown of Clarksburg, W.Va.
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"Paid in Full" was the theme of the mortgage burning celebration at South Baptist Church.
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Grace Baptist Church celebrated 50 years of ministry with a weekend of special events.
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Babs Johnson says she carries out the Great Commission in the same way that, generally, all believers do, but her specific ministry keys in on her love of children, adults,…
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A new hospital is set to open in Togo, West Africa, and Saylorville Church has played a large role in that process.
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Florida churches enjoyed two days of informative teaching and sweet fellowship in the Sunshine State.
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"Women Like Us, Touching Lives" is the emphasis this year for Ohio Women for Missions and was the theme for the group's fall retreat.
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Memorial Baptist Church is mourning the loss of Joey Riley, an Army sniper who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
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Pine Grove Baptist Church celebrated 50 years of ministry by honoring its former pastors' wives.
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First Baptist Church officially welcomed Kevin A. Pierpont as pastor Nov. 9, celebrating God’s answers to prayers and the unanimous calling of the Pierponts.
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With a hot-air balloon glowing overhead, nearly 500 Ankeny, Iowa, residents enjoyed an evening with their families and got to know Ankeny Baptist Church at its Fall Harvest Festival.
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An estimated 650 attendees from area churches enjoyed choral and orchestral music designed to give praise and thanks to God as a kickoff to Thanksgiving.
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After meeting in a school for the past eight years, First Baptist Church is looking forward to meeting in its own building.
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Unique events at Crossroads Baptist Church celebrated the season of thankfulness and togetherness.
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Memorial Baptist Church is reaching bikers for Christ, most recently through a Biker Brunch/Toy Drive. We continue to build relationships with these men and women," says Pastor Tom Wright.
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“It’s truly staggering how many families are affected by losing a long-waited for, much loved little one,” says Amy Reynolds of Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church. “As a church body…
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Scott Poling, pastor of Harvest New Beginnings, ran a 101-mile race Nov. 1 in Missouri. For Poling, running isn’t just a physical exercise; it’s also spiritual.
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Allegany Baptist Church honored Frank Hayman upon his retirement from the pastorate.
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Brooktondale Baptist Church celebrated its 200th anniversary with a weekend full of special events.
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Calvary Baptist Church held its first Trunk or Treat and was "encouraged to see so many members from our community come out enjoy a fun evening."
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Pastor Ron Hemsworth has accepted a call to serve at Missionary Acres, a community in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains for those who have retired from Christian service.
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When cyclists rode through the Cambria area to support Wounded Warriors, First Baptist Church was on the scene cheering them on and volunteering to help.
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On Sunday, Oct. 26, Pastor Bob Kadlecik preached at Bridgewater Baptist Church . . . and so three other pastors. No, it wasn't a really long sermon. It is one…
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Each year on the evening of Halloween, Calvary Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat, a community outreach. The event changes the focus of Halloween from the dark and evil roots…
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Orphans in India have cheerful-looking, personalized pillowcases, thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of ladies at Peace River Baptist Church.
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Community Day at Calvary Baptist Church showed the love of Christ to the community and provided an opportunity for members to invite someone to hear the gospel.
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Book Road Baptist Church hosted its first Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25. A young couple suggested this event after participating in one while attending college.
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GARBC churches in southern California enjoyed men's and ladies' retreats at Victory Ranch.
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Atlanta Bible Baptist Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of its church and founding pastor, Dr. John A. McNeal Jr., in grand style.
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Teens all over the state of Ohio were saturated in God's Word, fellowship, and worship at the Saturate youth rally.
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Nottingham Baptist Church culminated months of planning as nearly 100 ladies attended Treasured Traditions, a crafting and tasting outreach event, Oct. 18.
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Residents in the Philippines have received physical and spiritual relief, thanks to members of Fil-American Baptist Church who went on a medical missions trip.
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An ordination council convened Oct. 17 at First Baptist Church to examine Josh Palma’s call to ministry. Palma is associate pastor of music and discipleship at First Baptist.
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This year's Ladies' Advance encouraged not only attendees, but women across the globe. For the first time, attendees raised money for a cause.
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Sept. 28 was a red-letter day as Gateway Baptist Church welcomed its new pastor, John Leber, and his wife, Kathy. To mark the occasion, members donned red shirts, blouses, and…
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The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted its third Annual “Refresh” Pastors and Wives’ Retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. Twenty-six couples in pastoral ministries throughout Iowa attended the…
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Mud and an obstacle course were the basis for a youth event called "Out of the Darkness," a joint effort of four New York churches.
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Seniors from churches associated with the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip to New York City Oct. 6 and 7.
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Good News Baptist Church hosted a free "Yard Sale." The purpose was not to sell items, but to give away clothing and household goods donated by individuals and fellowshipping churches.
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Several students from Peace River Baptist Church attended “See You at the Pole” at their public school on Sept. 24. Associate Pastor Peter Klotzbach was there to encourage the students…
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Maranatha Baptist Church held its 2nd annual Community Tent Revival on a beautiful weekend in September.
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Grace Baptist Church, Harla, Iowa, hosted a Fall Family Fellowship filled with activities for all ages.
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Men from Northern Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan enjoyed Highland-style games at the Ohio Men’s Retreat, held at Camp Patmos.
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Focusing on God’s grace and faithfulness, Urbandale Baptist Church (Iowa) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of meals, fellowship times, and services.
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Pastors and wives from churches in the Baptist Network Northwest spent Sept. 8–11 at the Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center for a fall Ministry Retreat.
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Steak, fellowship, and the gospel were a winning combination at Grillville, an event for men at Ankeny Baptist Church.
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"Sometimes as a youth pastor, you are presented an opportunity that is a no-brainer," says Paul Weaver, youth pastor at Bible Baptist Church. "Yes, We Can," a canned-food drive organized…
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Two couples in leadership at Daniels Road Baptist Church traveled to Haiti July 22–29. Their purpose was to help Tim and RoseAnne Bower, missionaries with Open Door Baptist Missions, run…
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With the current congregation of Faith Baptist Church representing 18 nations, the church has been enjoying the rare blessing of unity with diversity. “It is truly a treasure to have…
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Brown Street Baptist Church eagerly welcomes Aaron Love as its new pastor. Aaron and Elizabeth Love accepted the call to serve in June.
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Every Labor Day weekend, Calvary Baptist Church hosts its annual Midwest Old Threshers Reunion. The event brings in thousands of people who love antique tractors, steam engines, and the company…
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A team of 24 from Fellowship Baptist Church ministered in Jamaica at Independence Hall Baptist Church in Axe and Adze alongside Pastors Hervill Willey and Kingsley Smith.
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Madagascar and South Africa aren’t all that far apart geographically, but for Daniel Comings, they were like separate continents. Comings, associate pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, visited both countries as…
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For the 15th year, First Baptist Church of Wellington partnered with First Baptist Church of Elyria for a joint outreach at the Lorain County (Ohio) Fair.
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East Limington Baptist Church ordained its youth pastor, Steven Howard. An ordination council consisting of pastors and representatives from churches fellowshipping with the Northeast Regular Baptist Fellowship of Churches examined…
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LeClaire Baptist Church took advantage of a community event, Tug Fest, to reach out to its neighbors. Tug Fest is an annual three-day event in early August in which a…
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On Aug. 24, Pastor Richard C. Piatt II of Fellowship Baptist Church did not know who would be preaching in the morning service. That mystery began a morning of honoring…
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A special baptismal service took place at New Life Baptist Church in Illinois. It was the first time the church had held a baptism in the Fox River in Algonquin,…
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Strait View Baptist Church called a recognition council to examine its constitution and bylaws. Strait View Baptist is a church plant that is a joint effort of Faith Baptist Church,…
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Two couples have teamed with Grace Baptist Church, Westlake, Ohio, to give parents with babies in the NICU a moment of happiness and hope in the midst of so much…
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When a seven-member team from Cornerstone Baptist Church returned from a missions trip to Haiti this summer, they came back with a greater awareness of needs and opportunities, and on…
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More than 140 students and their sponsors were challenged Saturday evening, Aug. 16 to go and share the gospel.
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Riverside Baptist Church held a Family Fun Day that not only provided a fair-like atmosphere but gave school supplies to the children who attended.
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A group of 24 high school students and adults from Whitney Baptist Church traveled to Grandview, Wash., to serve First Baptist Church/Iglesia Del Pueblo.
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"The summer of 2014 was a busy one at Faith Baptist Church," says Peter Brock, pastor of missions and Christian Education. Faith Baptist participated in five separate missions trips this…
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Camp Manitoumi hosted a two-day men's retreat. The 83 men in attendance began the retreat with a golf outing, followed by free time to enjoy the camp's amenities, like swimming,…
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First Baptist Church installed Peter Jones as pastor. He is the 29th person to serve as pastor of the church, which was founded in 1867.
Read More“It starts with a bag of food,” says Mike Muilli, director of Soul Food Pantry, a ministry of Daniels Road Baptist Church. Each person who comes to the Soul Food…
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Calvary Baptist Church is aiming to better reach its teens for Christ. In the past the church "has had a hit-or-miss youth group," says Pastor Zac Sandiford.
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A clothing giveaway was a successful community outreach event for First Baptist. "It didn't cost us anything—just the time in organizing it and the use of our space," says organizer…
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AMHERST, Ohio—An organized food fight at Faith Baptist Church served as an outreach event for teens. "It was a blast," says Youth Pastor Cory Prosowski. Food for a local food…
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New Life Baptist Church participated in a local Founder's Day Parade to not only promote the church's VBS but also to serve the spectators.
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On Saturday, Aug. 9, a line of people started at the front doors of Altoona Regular Baptist Church and stretched toward the parking lot for the church's school supply giveaway.
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The Bikers for Christ Motorcycle Ministry held a Too Broke for Sturgis Run, and Community Baptist Church made itself available to help.
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The annual picnic at Bridgewater Baptist Church included the baptism of 10 people.
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A quilt of valor was awarded to retired Marine Damian Rodriguez to honor his years of service.
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Maranatha Baptist Church showed the love of Christ to its community at a nearby Peach Festival.
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BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church traveled to the center of the world to help share the message of the gospel. Eleven members spent 10 days in Quito, Ecuador, serving alongside Jeff…
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Rustic Hills Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with western-theme events.
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Teens at Faith Church in Indiana got a taste of missions in their own hometown.
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A Steak and Corn Feed is a fun, evangelistic opportunity for men at Saylorville Church in Des Moines.
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NILES, Ohio—Seventeen young people and leaders from First Baptist Church traveled to the Chicago area to help a missionary couple in their ministry. Derek and Aimee Phillips are missionaries with…
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.—VBS at First Baptist Church "is a great time for us to connect with our community and share the love of God with the families that attend," says…
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FORT MYERS, Fla.—Students attending VBS at Daniels Road Baptist Church learned to help others through a missions project that benefitted their community.
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Starkey Road Baptist Church went on a hog hunting "missions trip” to build relationships among the church’s men. “We converted nine hogs—to bacon,” says Pastor Tom Benefiel. “Most of us…
Read MoreOSWEGO, Ill.---Churches and individuals across the country participated in the National Day of Prayer, including Harvest Baptist Church.
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JASPER, Ind.---Fellowship Baptist Church had the privilege of baptizing five young people in an outdoor baptism.
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR, N.J.---Calvary Baptist Church is influencing its community for Christ, most recently through the National Day of Prayer.
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.---As high school students across the country attend prom, one church hosts a God-honoring formal event for its teens.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio---Boardman Baptist Church will soon enjoy an expanded facility, thanks to the generosity of its members and the ministry of Baptist Church Planters.
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TRACY, Calif.—Eight years ago, when Pastor Timothy and Susan Heinrich moved to Tracy to start Crossroads Baptist Church, they were burdened for the children in their neighborhood.
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NAPERVILLE, Ill.---Emmanuel Baptist Church of Warrenville honored Pastor Dale and Shirley Williams with a surprise celebration for having completed 25 years of ministry with the church.
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URBANDALE, Iowa---A building project that began in 2003 came to a debt-free conclusion with a mortgage burning at Urbandale Baptist Church.
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SPRING HILL, Fla.---A favorite annual event for Spring Hill Baptist Church is its Easter EGGstravaganza.
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NORTHFIELD, Ohio---On March 28 and 29, about 100 church ministry workers from a 175-mile radius met at Northfield Baptist Church for the first Ohio Church Ministries Conference.
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TOLEDO—Emmanuel Baptist Church has said farewell to secretary Marcia Stover, who has retired after 40 years.
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NEWHALL, Calif.---The Alive college ministry at Placerita Baptist Church enjoys retreats throughout the year, the most recent being Camp and Surf in Onofre, Calif.
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SPRING HILL, Fla.---After working hard to prepare for a missions trip, teens from Spring Hill Baptist Church spent their spring break fellowshipping and relaxing.
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HORSEHEADS, N.Y.---Young people from across New York attended the Empire State Fellowship's annual Youth Seminars.
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NEWHALL, Calif.—The women of Placerita Baptist Church had the privilege of hearing Janie Street teach on the theme “Love One Another” at their Ladies’ Getaway.
Read MorePastor James Howell. Photo courtesy of the Wyoming County Press Examiner. If a church is exempt from real estate taxes, should the entire structure be exempt? Common sense says yes.…
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