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Reaching Children for Christ Children who live in the hilly, tribal part of Bangladesh get only about five years of education. If parents want their children to be educated beyond…
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Association Updates: May 2014

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Five Days of Great Preaching Immerse in God's Word at the 2014 GARBC Conference! Each day brings new messages to challenge and renew. Check out the conference preaching schedule: Monday…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Valuable Workshops for Men and Women GARBC Conference workshops address current issues and offer practical ministry helps. Plan now to attend the conference June 23–27 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Register…
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Classifieds

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Voices of the Past, Voices of the Present Reel-to-reel tapes of messages by R. T. Ketcham, Paul Jackson, Joseph Stowell, Ernest Pickering, John Balyo, and other great preachers of the…
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Being God’s Giver

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Prayer for Conferences in Liberia Please support our Liberian brothers and sisters in prayer with whom we fellowship in the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries. Chris Hindal, director of…
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Association Updates: April 2014

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"The Essential Gospel" 2014 GARBC Conference The essential gospel---by it we are saved and grow toward likeness to Christ. It is the powerful message we communicate to a lost world…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Equipping Together! Outstanding GARBC Conference Workshops This year's GARBC Conference will offer stimulating topics and practical ministry helps for men and women through its excellent workshops. Begin making plans to…
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Classifieds

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Five-Lesson Evangelistic Studies for 99 Cents! RBP’s evangelistic studies are affordable tools to use in your community. Outreach Bible studies are normally $4 to $5 each, but RBP has just…
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Being God’s Giver

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GARBC Service Award Nominations Due March 28 Has your Christian walk been impacted positively by a godly believer or couple in your church? Consider nominating that person (or persons) for…
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Association Updates: March 2014

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Council of Eighteen Nominations Due March 28 "GARBC---by the churches, for the churches." The Council of Eighteen is elected by churches to provide oversight for GARBC ministries. Every year six…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Five New Regular Baptist Web Community Topics Great topics, superb teachers! Check out the following Regular Baptist Web Community online training events: "Updating and Rewriting Your Church's Articles of Faith"…
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Classifieds

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Vintage Conference Messages A large collection of message recordings from GARBC conferences has been given to the GARBC. Included are messages by R. T. Ketcham, Paul Jackson, Joseph Stowell, Ernest…
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Telling Your Story

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Whether you are involved in local church ministry or on the staff of a ministry organization, effective communication through photos and the written word plays a powerful role in developing…
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Being God’s Giver

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Church Planter to Church Planter Church planting is hard work! Church planters evangelize, disciple, counsel, lead singing, facilitate Bible studies, clean bathrooms, prepare coffee, paint walls, pick up food, make…
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Association Updates: February 2014

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"The Essential Gospel": 2014 GARBC Conference Plan now for a June getaway to the Sunshine State! Attendees at the 2014 General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Conference, June 23–27, will…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Regular Baptist Web Community's Great Winter Lineup Eight exceptional topics for your church ministry are available in the Regular Baptist Web Community's 2014 winter session. Online instruction includes updating your…
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Classifieds

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Investigation Destination Investigation Destination super kits are available at www.RBPstore.org/ID. Challenge your students to prepare for the return of the King with this five-lesson Vacation Bible School resource, as they…
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Being God’s Giver

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Praise for Filipino Church Relief Praise God for our Filipino churches that are working on the ground assisting believers and unbelievers, sharing the good news of the gospel and showing…
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Association Updates: January 2014

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20/20 Vision for GARBC Future A challenge from John Greening, GARBC national representative: Our association has a significant opportunity before it. How we respond will determine if we position ourselves…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Regular Baptist Web Community in Session Soon More terrific offerings from Regular Baptist Web Community to enrich your ministry will be available in February and March. Online information will be…
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Classifieds

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Immediate Help Needed for Relief Efforts At the 2013 GARBC Conference, Baptist Builders Club Director Michael Nolan announced the creation of the Disaster Relief Fund. After consulting with a variety…
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Being God’s Giver

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Philippine Relief Effort by GARBC International Ministries Our hearts are heavy as we think of the losses in the Philippines that occurred from Typhoon Haiyan. Many organizations are launching relief…
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Association Updates: December 2013

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Give a Special Christmas Gift for Pastors The 2013 GARBC Christmas project will provide online training scholarships for pastors, associates, and leaders. Often pastors and ministry leaders would like to…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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NEW! The Baptist Bulletin, Digital Edition Experience everything you enjoy about the Baptist Bulletin with the convenience of reading it online and, starting in January, on your mobile device! The Baptist…
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Classifieds

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Arrow Island--RBP's Exciting New VBS! Are you looking for a gospel-centered VBS program that weaves the salvation message into each lesson? Look no further than RBP VBS! Our Vacation Bible…
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Current Issue

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Read the Baptist Bulletin online or contact our subscription department to receive the print edition by mail. Ask about our group rates for churches---read the most up-to-date information about the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.…
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Being God’s Giver

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GARBC Project to Help Pastors This Christmas adopt a GARBC project for gift giving! By doing so, you, your family, and your church can further the gospel and build up…
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Association Updates: November 2013

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IPFBM All-Partners Conference, Bangkok, Thailand The International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries will meet near Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 4--8. Please pray for the leaders as they gather to worship, learn,…
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Classifieds

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Digital Version of GARBC Directory Now Available! It just got easier to network within our association! New this year, we are releasing a digital version of our annual GARBC directory,…
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OCTOBER 2013: A Whole Lot More!

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A WHOLE LOT MORE---that's what you get with the Baptist Bulletin, Digital Edition, now available for your browsing! GARBC ministries joyfully announces the arrival of the Baptist Bulletin, Digital Edition, which…
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Being God’s Giver

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This Christmas adopt one of the GARBC Ministries for gift giving! By supporting one of the following projects, you, your family, and your church can further the gospel and build…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Three New Regular Baptist Web Community Offerings: Preaching, Worship, and Assimilation Coming to you: Superb instruction in the comfort of your home or office. You can call in or participate…
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Classifieds

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Investigation Destination Super Kits Now available at www.RBPstore.org/ID. Challenge your students to prepare for the return of the King in this five-lesson study, as they investigate Biblical accounts of Christ…
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Being God’s Giver

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Great Commission Giving It is a thrilling experience to hear a first-person account from an international pastor about souls being saved and added to the church. You can play a…
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Association Updates: September 2013

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Baptist Bulletin Preview The September/October Baptist Bulletin is full of news and information for you. Look ahead for the following articles! “When a ‘Cherished Myth’ Shatters” by Kevin Mungons Sorting…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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"Preaching Ecclesiastes" Learning Lab: Beginning Sept. 3! Hone your ministry skills from the comfort of your own study. Take advantage of the strategic strengths of leaders in our association. “Preaching…
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Classifieds

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Church Pews Available Cross Bridge Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Ind., has 20 upholstered pews available to any church in need. Each pew is 13 feet long with three hymnal/Bible racks on…
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EBM’s Liabilities at Closing

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Individual missionary funds $1,655,258.13 Field projects $370,742.19 Missionary projects $7,874.97 Benevolent fund $52,691.36 Other restricted funds $35,854.65 Total restricted funds $2,086,566.66 Other liabilities (bank mortgage, line of credit, accounts payable,…
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Being God’s Giver

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New Partner Enters IPFBM The Council of Eight of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries rejoices in the acceptance of its newest partner, The Association of Soul Winning Baptist…
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Association Updates: August 2013

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New Online Ministry for Singles One Plus, an online ministry sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is for Bible believing, Baptist singles active in their churches and screened…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Great Online Classes for August and September Interact online with quality content from the comfort or your own home or office. Enrollment is now open for the following Learning Labs.…
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Classifieds

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Children's Program to Meet Your Church's Needs Reviews are in! Churches are giving thumbs up to RBP's It’s Grow Time for their children's ministries. This children's program is perfect for…
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Being God’s Giver

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International Scholarship Fund The International Partnership will hold its second All Partners Conference in Bangkok in November. A major hurdle for our internationals to attend is the expense to get…
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Association Updates: July 2013

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Churches New to GARBC Fellowship The GARBC gives a big welcome to the following churches who became part of the fellowship at the 2013 GARBC Conference! Baptist Evangelical Fellowship, Eau…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013 REGULAR BAPTIST WEB COMMUNITY NOW OPEN Regular Baptist Web Community offers exceptional instruction to enrich your ministry. Interact online with quality content from the comfort of…
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Classifieds

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GARBC Ministries Video Presentations for Your Church Three video presentations for GARBC ministries premiered at the 2013 GARBC Conference that you may download free-of-charge for your church's viewing. These videos…
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TFC: All in the Family

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DEARBORN, Mich.---It’s a family affair—or something like that—at the 2013 National Talents For Christ Group Competition. The event began Wednesday afternoon at the GARBC Conference, where several siblings performed together.
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Get Back Up and Do It Again!

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DEARBORN, Mich.—Preaching on the second night of the GARBC Conference, Dave Doran offered conference guests a sermon of encouragement from 1 Corinthians 4. “God wants us to remain steadfast so…
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Renew Our Strength

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DEARBORN, Mich.—Guests are arriving at the Adoba Hotel and Convention Center in preparation for the 2013 GARBC Conference. “This is an annual tradition since 1932 in our association of churches,”…
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It Takes a Team!

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It’s been a busy week for the GARBC Resource Center Staff. Video presentations, ministry displays, Council of 18 business items, registration badges, Regular Baptist Press bookstore resources, conference supplies, computers,…
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Bernice Miller, Missionary

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MANNING, Iowa—Bernice Pauline Miller, a retired missionary, died June 10. She was 89. Bernice and her husband, Louis, were missionary builders with Continental Baptist Missions. She also served alongside Louis…
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Being God’s Giver

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Children's Workers Minister at GARBC Conference Not only does the GARBC Conference offer a terrific program for adults, but it hosts outstanding Bible instruction and activity times for teens and…
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Association Updates: June 2013

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Refresh at 2013 GARBC Conference Spiritual, physical, and emotional refreshment will be yours at this year’s GARBC Conference, June 24–28, in Dearborn, Mich. Come and experience the benefits of  a…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Three Great Commission Conversations Church planting, outreach, and multicultural ministries are three topics that individual interaction groups will explore on Wednesday afternoon at the GARBC Conference. Attend these interactive conversation…
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Classifieds

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Baptist Resources for Your Church People Most likely you have people in your congregation who do not come from a Baptist background. Did you know that Regular Baptist Press has…
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Ron Urban, Pastor

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ELIDA, Ohio—Ronald E. Urban, pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Elida from 1978 to 1998, died June 5. He was 76. Prior to accepting the pastorate of Faith Baptist, he…
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Being God’s Giver

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Operation Liberia: Building a Christian School By using RBP's VBS Investigation Destination, you can be part of an effort to build a Christian school in Liberia. Children in Mafla Village…
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Association Updates: May 2013

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Renew Your Strength! Be ready to be encouraged and refreshed at this year’s GARBC Conference, June 24--28, in Dearborn, Mich! Come enjoy an incredible lineup of speakers and workshops, plus…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Great Ministry Workshops at GARBC Conference Skilled workshop leaders who are passionate about their topics are presenting at the 2013 GARBC Conference, June 24--28, in Dearborn, Mich. You will be…
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Classifieds

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Building Male Leadership Develop strong leadership in your church by engaging men with the Word of God. The Real Men Bible studies are excellent resources for use in one-to-one discipleship,…
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Donald Mueller, Retired Pastor

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BANCROFT, Iowa—Donald Oscar Mueller, who pastored five churches in the Midwest, died on Easter Sunday, March 31. He was 77. Donald was ordained to the ministry by Temple Baptist Church,…
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April E-Info: Renew and Recharge!

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Recently I traveled with GARBC Conference Coordinator Andrea Gower, my daughter, to Dearborn, Mich. Our purpose was to meet with the conference hotel staff and the local committee in preparation…
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Being God’s Giver

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Fire Victims in Myanmar Timothy Sui Lian Mang, president of Myanmar Biblical Baptist Fellowship, Yangon, Myanmar, sends the following letter regarding a fire that occurred in two Christian family homes:…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Church Planters' Cohort Provides Support Would you like to connect with fellow church planters in a learning-rich environment? Join the online discussion that happens monthly. The next Church Planters' Cohort…
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Association Updates: April 2013

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Teaching and Preaching Learning Labs Begin in April “Teaching to Impact Adult Learners” Learning Lab (4 sessions) First session: Tuesday, April 16 at 11 ET/10 CT/9 MT/8 PT REGISTER. Instructor:…
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Classifieds

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Bible "Baseball" Cards Do you remember when you were young and many boys collected baseball cards of their favorite ball players? Regular Baptist Press has a version of that! As…
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Gene Swim, Pastor

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TOPEKA, Kan.—Gene R. Swim, 88, died on March 14. For over 30 years he was pastor of Faith Baptist Church, where he loved preaching the Word. He was preceded in…
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Bob Currier, Pastor

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TORRANCE, Calif.—Bob Currier, pastor of First Baptist Church of Walteria, went to be with the Lord March 13. He had been pastor of the church for 30 years. Bob is…
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Being God’s Giver

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GARBC Service Award Nominations Has your Christian walk been impacted positively by a godly believer or couple in your church? Consider nominating that person (or persons) for the 2013 GARBC…
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Association Updates: March 2013

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Nomination Deadline Approaching: Council of 18 Candidates Nominating candidates is an important way to influence the GARBC. On behalf of your church, you may nominate candidates online or by downloading…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Church Ministries Conference Church Ministries Conference for local church leaders will be held on March 8 and 9 at Calvary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. The conference, sponsored by the…
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Celerina Lubaton, Missionary

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SAN JOSE, Calif.—Celerina Lubaton, missionary and interim pastor’s wife, died Jan. 25 after suffering a stroke a few weeks earlier. She was 78. Rafael and Celerina Lubaton joined Independent Gospel…
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Being God’s Giver

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2013 RBP VBS Sponsors a Liberian Christian School In Mafla Village, children cannot afford to attend school, but land and building plans have been donated for a school for these…
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Association Updates: February 2013

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2013 GARBC Conference: "Renew Our Strength" Online registration is now open for the 2013 GARBC Conference! Whether you are experiencing fruitful or barren days, ministry takes much physical, mental, and…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Three Great Venues for Pastoring Know-How “Preaching That Connects” Learning Lab, taught by Rich Van Heukelum, pastor of Shawnee Baptist Church, Shamong, N.J. Four sessions, beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 12.…
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Classifieds

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Tom Meyer: Ministry of the Spoken Word God's Word is powerful. In the Facebook, Tweet, copy, paste, file, and forget world we live in, many find it difficult to hide…
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Being God’s Giver

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Gifting Pastors with Books Be a blessing to pastors in 2013 by giving a financial gift to the GARBC. Though the Christmas giving season is over, the opportunity to provide…
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Association Updates: January 2013

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Announcing Regular Baptist Web Community Ministry enrichment in, ministry enrichment out! When you learn, the people affected by your leadership benefit. As you pray for the Lord's use of your…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Four Great Topics to Strengthen Your Ministry Now from the convenience of your own home, you can enjoy instruction that will help you build Christ's church. The following online offerings…
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Classifieds

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A Must-read for Every Pastor RBP's new release, The Pastor: A Guide for God's Faithful Servant, brings together the wisdom and advice of 30 veteran pastors for ministry guidance in…
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A Gift That Lasts

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Across the country, new GARBC churches are being planted, and established churches are outgrowing their buildings. Pastors are looking around their aging facilities and seeing repairs that need to be…
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Ruth Robb, Pastor’s Wife

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SALEM, Ohio.—Ruth Virginia Robb, pastor’s wife, died Dec. 10. She was 87. Ruth graduated from Practical Bible Training School, Johnstown City, N.Y., in 1947. She was a pastor’s wife, serving with…
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Being God’s Giver

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Missions Projects for Youth Groups or Christian Schools In Bangladesh young tribal people in the Hill Tracts must leave their homes and live in hostels in order to receive an…
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Association Updates: December 2012

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Your Christmas Gift to the GARBC A note from John Greening, GARBC national representative: The Christmas season provides a wonderful incentive to generously share out of our abundance to help…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Christian Workers' Retreat This annual retreat of the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches provides spiritual encouragement and practical help for servants of the Lord. The 2013 retreat, to held…
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Classifieds

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Wise Counsel on Basics of Pastoring Pastoral ministry is not a vocation for novices. The complexity of pastoral service requires the wisdom and experience of a veteran pastor. Every young…
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Virginia Rhodes, Pastor’s Wife

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DES MOINES, Iowa—Virginia Rhodes joined her husband, Everett, in Heaven on Dec. 4. She was 95. Born during WWI in 1917, Virginia lived a long and gracious life. She survived childhood…
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Being God’s Giver

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Helping East Coast Churches Assist Devastated Communities Would you like to provide supplies to East Coast churches in the GARBC as they assist their communities with residents' physical and spiritual…
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Association Updates: November 2012

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GARBC Christmas Giving Projects Benefit Pastors Perhaps your church has benefited from being part of the association through IRS tax-exempt status as a GARBC fellowshipping church, aligning with other churches…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant This newest resource from Regular Baptist Books, compiled by general editor Mike Stallard is now available. For centuries, scholars and theologians have debated the…
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Classifieds

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New Seminary Module Scholarships Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa, is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to assist pastors, assistant pastors, and missionaries in beginning their Master of…
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Being God’s Giver

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Cancer Fund for Pastor's Wife In June 2012, Judy Merchant, wife of Pastor Dan Merchant of Cedar Street Baptist Church, Tipton, Iowa, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in the…
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Association Updates: October 2012

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Christmas is just around the corner! Individuals, families, Sunday School classes, and churches can help support the ministries of the GARBC by taking on a Christmas Giving Project! Find a…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Upcoming Teaching Seminars Would you like your teachers to model their instruction after Jesus Christ? RBP teaching seminars for instructors of adults and children can help them know how to…
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Classifieds

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Now Shipping: It’s Grow Time! Junior Church Curriculum RBP’s junior church curriculum is now available. Help prepare kids in your church for a lifetime of serving Christ in the local…
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Being God’s Giver

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BBC--USA Grants and Loans: Fellowship in Action Baptist Builders Club gives grants and loans to help church plants; churches that experience emergency situations such as a fire, flood, or tornado;…
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Association Updates: September 2012

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Baptist Bulletin's Upcoming Issue Coming soon to your mailbox---the Sept./Oct. issue of Baptist Bulletin. Check out the relevant articles and church news, including: The Future of Christian Schools—an interview with…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Pastors' Seminar & Bible Conference, Sept. 24 & 25 West Cannon Baptist Church, Belmont, Mich., invites you to attend "One Holy Mission," a pastors' seminar and Bible conference. For details…
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Classifieds

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It's Grow Time: New Junior Church Program by RBP! Having teacher-friendly and child-engaging curriculum is crucial for running an effective junior church program. RBP announces the launch of It's Grow…
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Guy G. Godfrey, Pastor

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Pastor Guy G. Godfrey, 91, an ardent witness for Christ who established five California churches, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Dec. 11, 2011. He was born to…
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Being God’s Giver

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Impact Remote Areas through Gospel Literature Gospel Literature Services provides churches an outlet to send Sunday School materials to national churches. Many areas of the world have no missionaries, but…
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Association Updates: August 2012

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Order Your 2012--2013 GARBC Directory Keep in touch with your GARBC colleagues and churches! Contact information changes often. Order the new GARBC Directory through Regular Baptist Press online, or call…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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New Regular Baptist Books for Your Library Baptist Distinctives and New Testament Church Order by Kevin Bauder is hot off the press from Regular Baptist Books, a division of Regular…
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Classifieds

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Evangelist/Musician Ready to Minister Rich Eberly has been on the road, preaching, singing, and playing musical instruments since 1974. He and his wife, Julia, go to churches of any size…
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Bertha Moore, Pastor Emeritus’s Wife

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WATERLOO, Iowa—Bertha Moore, pastor emeritus’s wife at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, died July 26. She was 83. Bertha married her high school sweetheart, David, on June 14, 1952. They recently…
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Being God’s Giver

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Relief Effort for Bangladesh Churches Monsoon rains have produced mudslides in the Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Reports from the Bangladesh Tribal Association of Baptist Churches, the newest partner of the…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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New Regular Baptist Books for Your Library Baptist Distinctives and New Testament Church Order by Kevin Bauder is hot off the press from Regular Baptist Books, a division of Regular…
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Classifieds

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Free Course for Youth Pastors Gaining a deeper understanding of today’s teenagers—and learning powerful tools to evangelize and minister to them—is the focus of a free course for youth pastors…
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Association Updates: July 2012

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2012–2013 Council of Eighteen Elected The Council of Eighteen, elected by church representatives at the annual GARBC Conference, provides wise leadership for the association. Officers of the 2012--2013 council are…
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2012 Talents For Christ Results

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 29. Art First Place (Open): Isaac Church (Delevan Baptist Church,…
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TFC: Serving the Lord

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Families that pray together, stay together. Families that serve never swerve. Call it whatever you want, but it’s a family thing. Talents For Christ has a unique way…
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Patrick Odle—6/27/12 Audio

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Listen to Patrick Odle, pastor of First Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio, as he preaches from 1 Timothy 4:1–10. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your…
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Being God’s Giver

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Conference Scholarships Help Pastors Through the generosity of sister churches and individual donors, GARBC pastors and families in Ohio and Kansas are able to participate in the 2012 GARBC Conference…
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Association Updates: June 2012

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Day of Prayer for GARBC Conference The GARBC national conference is nearly here, and the local committee has set up a "Day of Prayer" for Wednesday, June 20. Their desire…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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4 Round-Table Discussions at GARBC Conference In addition to an outstanding lineup of workshops, the GARBC Conference will offer several round-table discussions of vital interest to pastors and churches. Join…
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Classifieds

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Church Seeking Pulpit Supply/Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Bay Shore, N.Y., is seeking pulpit supply and pastoral candidates. Calvary Baptist is an independent Regular Baptist church affiliated with the GARBC and…
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May 2012 E-Info: Inviting You!

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Nothing beats a warm handshake, a friendly smile, and bursts of laughter---all that and more are available at the GARBC Conference. Consider the following invitation from one pastor inviting a…
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Being God’s Giver

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Meet Your Regional Conference Committee To finalize plans for the 2012 GARBC Conference, pastors and wives and Baptist Bible College personnel met with Rev. Craig Golden, conference regional chairman, and…
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Association Updates: May 2012

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2012 GARBC Conference on a Budget Facing economic challenges? This year's GARBC Conference, June 25--29, offers affordable options. Stay on campus at Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa., for economical…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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2012 GARBC Conference Workshops Excellent presenters are preparing to speak on a wide range of relevant topics for your church ministry and personal life at the 2012 GARBC Conference. Check…
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Classifieds

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Free Month of Lil' Sprouts Club Lil' Sprouts Club from Regular Baptist Press is a complete nursery resource. Check out this nursery program by reviewing curriculum samples. The Director's Guide…
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May/June 2012

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Church Wins Tax Case | Melissa Meyer All Nations Sing in Astoria | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat Becoming More and Better: Worship Connect---Silvis, Ill. 16:5 Conference---Rochester, N.Y. SEED Conference---Indianapolis,…
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Being God’s Giver

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Student Ministries---Students Alive!/Missions Trip Teens in your church can benefit from two great experiences by combining a missions trip with attending the Students Alive! Conference, held in conjunction with the…
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Association Updates: April 2012

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2012 GARBC Conference Features "Authentic Church" Make plans now to come to the 2012 GARBC Conference, June 25--29, in Clarks Summit, Pa. Get in on incredible dialogue and teaching about…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Baptist Network Northwest Cross-cultural Ministry Emphasis Baptist Network Northwest's spring meeting, April 16--18, will focus on cross-cultural ministry. Sessions will be held at First Baptist Church, Richland, Wash. For more…
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Classifieds

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Pastoral Retreat Available High Calling, a cottage 22 miles north of Steamboat Rock, Colo., is available for no cost to full-time ministry workers. Chris Hindal, GARBC International Ministries director, and…
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Becoming More and Better

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SILVIS, Ill.---In an era of gargantuan Christian conferences attended by thousands of pastors, Jon Jenks and Will Hatfield planned something different—a local church conference intended to encourage personal spiritual growth.
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Council of 18 Nominations

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The Council of 18 is a critical part of our association that provides leadership and gives direction. Nominate candidates for the Council of 18 who will represent your church’s values.…
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Church Rescue

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Church planting seems to be in vogue today, attracting hundreds of young seminarians and Bible college students. This resurgence has resulted in an estimated 4,000 new churches being planted in…
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Herding Baptist Cats

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Understanding the different ways that Baptists cooperate with each other--an excerpt from RBP’s new book on Baptist distinctives. Read about Bauder’s book Baptist Distinctives in “New Books for a New…
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One Week Left to Register

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The Talents For Christ deadline is quickly approaching. The registration deadline is March 6, which means there is just one week left to register! Click here to register online or…
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Association Updates: March 2012

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Talents For Christ: March 6 Registration Deadline Talents For Christ advances teens in growing in their confidence, developing their talents, expanding their commitment to serving Christ, and enhancing their personal…
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Being God’s Giver

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GARBC Service Award Nominations Has your Christian walk been impacted positively by a godly believer or couple in your church? Consider nominating that person (or persons) for the 2012 GARBC…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Church Planters in GARBC Receive Free Conference Registration Churches in the GARBC appreciate church planters! For a church plant in the GARBC fellowship, its pastor and his family may attend…
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Classifieds

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Baptistry Needed Wanted: portable fiberglass baptistry new or used in good condition. Please contact Pastor Phil Markel at Calvary Baptist Church, Seeley, Wisc.: 715.634.0506, [email protected]. GARBC Resource Center Seeking Maintenance…
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Voices Raised

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When we think of worshiping God, one of the immediate things that comes to mind is raising our voices in song. Significant occasions in history and throughout our lives are often marked with…
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Being God’s Giver

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An Opportunity Worth Investigating Chris Hindal, director of GARBC International Ministries, invites 15 pastors to the Ukraine Oct. 15--24 for a trip hosted by Christian Ministries Institute, affiliated with ABWE.…
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Association Updates: February 2012

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Worship Connect: A Regional Conference for GARBC Churches Plan now to attend the Worship Connect conference March 2 and 3 at First Baptist Church, Silvis, Ill. Worship Connect is a…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Church-Planting Cohort Begins Soon! Praying together, brainstorming, discussing church issues, and learning from one another---these valuable activities are part of an upcoming church-planting online cohort. Church planters, senior and associate…
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Classifieds

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Bible Survey Course for Elementary Students Would you like to give students solid grounding for knowing God's Word? Regular Baptist Press offers "Truth Travelers," an outstanding Bible survey course that…
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A Visual Act of Worship

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Acting and art—whether through painting, sculpting, photography, or digital presentations—can stir emotions and solicit a response. They can communicate in a way that simple spoken words cannot. They can stretch…
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New Year’s Resolution

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What new year’s resolutions have you created this year? How about considering a resolution to develop the talents in your church’s teens and encourage them to use those talents to…
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Being God’s Giver

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A Need in Haiti Throughout the world in December, churches joined together and celebrated the birth of our Savior. For some, that celebration took place in stunning settings of grandeur,…
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Association Updates: January 2012

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Church-Planting Cohort to Begin Are you a church planter who would like to connect with colleagues for prayer, training, problem solving, and brainstorming? Are you a pastor who would like…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Worship Connect! Plan now to attend the Worship Connect conference March 2 and 3 at First Baptist Church, Silvis, Ill. Worship Connect is a regional conference spearheaded by Council of…
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Classifieds

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Engage Your Students in Missions Go Missions! will gather your students into a Great Commission Team that will take five trips into the Bible to learn about missions. Any ministry…
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December 2011 E-Info: JOY!

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Christmas JOY from our family to yours! We pray that you will have a wonderful celebration of the Savior's birth! This Christmas our family will be celebrating with four generations.…
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Being God’s Giver

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End-0f-the-year Blessing As 2011 ends, our staff asks that you give prayerful consideration to providing a financial gift to underwrite the expenses of our ministry. As is the case also…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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California Association Christian Workers' Retreat This CARBC annual retreat provides spiritual encouragement and practical help for servants of the Lord. The 2012 retreat, to held in Jan. 16--18 in Cambria,…
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Classifieds

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New RBP Women's Bible Study Faces of Perseverance by pastor's wife and popular author Juanita Purcell focuses on how four Bible characters—Joseph, Ruth, Job, and Esther—resolutely pressed on in spite…
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Being God’s Giver

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The GARBC and its ministries have helped thousands of churches, pastors, and individuals around the world. Now the association needs your support. Please consider giving a special gift to your…
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Association Updates: November 2011

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3 Ways to Spread Christmas Joy Christ loves His church. Help the GARBC strengthen the ministries of pastors and local churches! This Christmas adopt a GARBC project for your church…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Contemporary Issues in Women's Ministry Forum Piedmont Baptist Graduate School, Winston-Salem, N.C., will present a women's ministry forum on Friday, Dec. 2, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. "The woman’s role in the…
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Classifieds

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Missionary Home for Rent Fully furnished, well-kept, three bedroom, two bath, ranch style home with 2,400-square-foot living area, deck, and attached garage in Creston, Iowa. Contact Cheryl Henry for more…
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Marking the Boundaries

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The release of Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism has sparked much conversation about the relationship between fundamentalism and confessional evangelicalism (sometimes referred to as conservative evangelicalism). . Is…
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October E-Info: Spreading Good News

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Isn't it great as Christians to possess good news! October's E-Info shares GARBC happenings that give reason to rejoice. View E-Info now! Putting Others First See Christ's Church Multiplied New…
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Putting Others First

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See Christ's Church Multiplied Whenever a new church is planted in our association, it's reason to celebrate! Get out the party hats and blow up balloons---at least in your heart.…
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Association Updates: October 2011

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The GARBC and its ministries have helped thousands of churches, pastors, and individuals around the world. It is your turn to help out the Regular Baptist Ministries. By supporting a project from…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Replacement Theology Series The fall conference of the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches, Oct. 21 and 22, will feature Dr. Roy Beacham of Central Seminary, Plymouth, Minn., speaking on…
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Classifieds

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3 Ways to Spread Christmas Joy Christ loves His church. Help the GARBC strengthen the ministry of pastors and local churches! This Christmas adopt a GARBC project for your church…
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Putting Others First

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National Moment of Remembrance: Sunday, Sept. 11 The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on July 22 establishing a Moment of Remembrance to memorialize the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with…
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Association Updates: September 2011

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New Pastoral Cohort Forming Pastors across the nation—Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, and Vermont—are participating in an online pastoral cohort, hosted by GARBC representatives John Greening and…
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Classifieds

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Church Seeking Three Full-time Positions Northridge Church, a Baptist church in Rochester, N.Y., is seeking to hire three full-time positions: director of visual arts (doing graphic art, videos, and working…
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With the Lord

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Several in our GARBC family have experienced the recent death of a loved one. The following people are now with the Lord: Frank Chittock, retired pastor, Lakeland, Florida Ruth Jingst,…
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August E-Info: Adieu and About-face!

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Though fall doesn't officially begin until Sept. 23, we know that once the school calendar begins, our church schedule becomes busier! Enjoy this month of August---breathe easy, take time for…
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Putting Others First

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Emergency Relief Fund Whenever disaster strikes in any form, God is up to something. Physical needs overwhelm the victims, but for those who are sensitive to God, spiritual opportunities abound.…
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Association Updates: August 2011

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Hooray for Illinois Support Team! The GARBC staff greatly appreciates the financial support and participation in the association by churches in Illinois. We want to say "thank you" publicly for…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Great Start for Pastoral Cohort Can the GARBC really afford to host a meeting of 13 pastors from Vermont to California every week for two months? Yes, web meetings make…
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Classifieds – August 2011

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Marketing Director Opening Put your marketing skills to work for a ministry organization! Regular Baptist Press, the publishing ministry of the GARBC, is seeking a marketing director to join the team…
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BuildUP Church Ministry Training

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Three RBP BuildUP Seminars Coming Soon! Impact Parenting Seminar, Sept. 17. Encourage parents in your church to attend this parenting class on how to raise wise and godly kids who…
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Chapter and Verse

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ANKENY, Iowa---The seminary professors arrive incognito, dressed in golf shirts, giving few clues that would blow their cover as fundamentalist Bible professors attending a little-publicized Bible faculty leadership conference.
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July E-Info: Hot off the Press

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July's E-Info is sizzling with good news! Read it now! Putting Others First Baptist Builders Club: Churches Helping Churches Bible School Materials Pave Way for Gospel Association Updates GARBC Awarded…
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Classifieds

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  Marketing Director Opening Use your ability to serve the Lord vocationally! Regular Baptist Press, the publishing ministry of the GARBC, is seeking a marketing director to join the team in…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Pastoral Cohort Forming A good leader constantly desires to improve in all he does. John Greening and Jim Vogel are readying for their next online Pastoral Cohort sessions. This group…
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Association Updates: July 2011

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GARBC Awarded Best Christian Workplace After tallying the results of a recent employee survey, the GARBC received news of its ranking as a Best Christian Workplace. Al Lopus, president of…
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Putting Others First

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Baptist Builders Club: Churches Helping Churches! Five churches received checks representing Baptist Builders Club grants at the 2011 GARBC Conference: Faith Baptist Church, Fowler, Colo. ($15,000 grant); Heritage Baptist Church,…
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2011 Talents For Christ Winners

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DENVER—The following students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 30. Download a high resolution photo of the Talents For Christ winners.…
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KJV Only?

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This year marks the 400th anniversary of one of the most important pieces of English literature ever released. Arguably, no other book has had the widespread influence and lasting significance…
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“Destined to Multiply” Resolution

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The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met together in regular conference June 27—July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, to approve a "Destined to Multiply" resolution.
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Resolution on Missional Church Movement

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The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met together in regular conference June 27-July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, to approve a resolution on missional church movement.
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Putting Others First

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GARBC Support  from Idaho, Georgia, and Hawaii When you give to the GARBC, you strengthen and assist churches. Thank you to the following churches for their financial support of the GARBC general…
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Association Updates: June 2011

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Three Cheers for New Baptist Bulletin Subscriber! Thank you, Pastor Mike Tallman and Calvary Baptist Church of Buckhannon, W.Va., for subscribing to the Baptist Bulletin through a group plan. Your…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Controversial Trends Discussion For pastors only: Come to the 2011 GARBC Conference and join a frank discussion by GARBC representatives John Greening and Jim Vogel on current and controversial trends…
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Classifieds

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  Be Part of a Dynamic Ministry! Regular Baptist Press, the publishing ministry of the GARBC, is seeking a marketing director to join the team in Schaumburg, Ill. We are looking…
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Putting Others First

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Baptist Builders Club Breakfast Join pastors, BBC--USA administrators, and BBC--USA Director Michael Nolan for breakfast at the 2011 GARBC Conference. Be blessed as these men share their heart for starting,…
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Association Updates: May 2011

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Rocky Mountain High Imagine waking up to see beautiful mountains! Come to the GARBC Conference, June 27--July1, and enjoy wonderful messages, heartwarming fellowship, and breathtaking scenery in Denver, Colo. The…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Encouragement for Pastoring through the Tough Times Thursday, May 19 1:30 p.m., CT A pastor's job isn’t easy. You face pressures and problems on a regular basis. So how do you handle the…
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Classifieds

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Regular Baptist Press Seeks Marketing Director Regular Baptist Press is seeking a marketing director to join the team in Schaumburg, Ill. This person will need to have experience and education…
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Fellow Travelers

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From left: Tim Jordan, Mark Dever, Kevin Bauder, Dave Doran Some Baptists would describe themselves as evangelical. Others Baptists would use the label fundamentalist. Is it fair to say that…
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Recalculating

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As Americans approach , many eyes are upon the presidential elections and the scores of difficult political and economic challenges. While political pundits exchange views and posture their positions, another…
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Church Multiplication

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Our 2011 GARBC Annual Conference  is only weeks away. As a fellowship, we will be gathering  in scenic Denver, Colorado, on June 27 to July 1. With the majestic Rocky…
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Putting Others First

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Greet Chaplains at GARBC Conference Regular Baptist military, institutional, and community chaplains are looking forward to reporting about their ministries at the 2011 GARBC Conference, June 27--July1, in Denver, Colo. Stop…
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Association Updates: April 2011

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Baptist Bulletin—New Subscribing Churches Thanks to Pastor Wilbur Parrish and Faith Baptist in Stockton, Calif., and Pastor John Woodford and Good News Baptist Church in Sioux City, Iowa, for enlisting…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Dealing with Financial Crisis in Your Church Michael Nolan, GARBC director of business administration and treasurer, desires to assist pastors and churches with their financial planning and dealing with financial…
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Classifieds

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Youth Group Seeking to Minister The youth group of First Baptist Church in Grundy Center, Iowa, is seeking a church in which to conduct a week of teen ministry as…
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Putting Others First

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Churches Give Gifts to GARBC The GARBC is thankful for Calvary Baptist Church and Pastor Roger and Linda Crawford of Union, Iowa, and Mason Road Baptist Church and Pastor Mark and…
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Association Updates: March 2011

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God's Power at 2011 GARBC Conference God has the power to move mountains. The backdrop to Denver is the perfect illustration of the power, might, and wonder of the God…
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Improving Ministry Skills

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Be in the Know with Baptist Bulletin The March/April issue of the Baptist Bulletin will soon arrive at your doorstep. Look what’s coming: A profile on Padma Kumar, a woman…
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Classifieds

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Have You Saved These dates Yet? Sept. 27--29 You wouldn’t want to miss the first North American Missions Congress at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis! This historic multicultural gathering of minds with…
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Teach, Pray, Love

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Lakshimi proudly holds her Dino Detective student book. Millions of children in India are stuck in a “slumdog” life of poverty, child labor, malnutrition, and illiteracy—all perpetuated by a Hindu…
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Crazy Ideas

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TOGO, West Africa---Ivan Moore has modified a Singer sewing machine and it is allowing African villagers to produce their own income, and it is providing many opportunities to share the…
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Putting Others First

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Support International Relationships This year three regional conferences are scheduled for the GARBC International Partnership. Each conference includes not only travel expense, but additional costs outside what is covered by registration…
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Association Updates: February 2011

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Nominate Council of 18 Now is the time to nominate Council of 18 candidates. Your church’s nomination is important, influencing the selection of council to represent your church in our association.…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Seminar Builds Parenting Skills Would you like parents at your church to learn to be more effective in their role? Are you interested in helping your church make new relationships in…
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Classifieds

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Running Out of Money? Is your church making cutbacks in its budget? Would your leadership team like help in looking at your church's financial picture and finding ways to optimize…
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2011 Talents For Christ–Ready to Roll!

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Win scholarships and prizes, develop skills, enjoy teamwork, see the country—all these things are possible through participating in Talents For Christ (TFC). With so many TFC categories, you’ll have no…
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Putting Others First

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Churches Give Special Gifts A sincere thank you to the following pastors and churches for expressing their appreciation of the GARBC by sending special Christmas gifts to support the association's…
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Association Updates: January 2011

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1st North American Missions Congress Sept. 27--29, Indianapolis, Ind. Play a role in fulfilling God’s desire for His name to be exalted among the nations! Ariel Abadiano, director of Partners…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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Revitalize Your Church’s Vision for Multiplication Get a ministry boost! Come to the 2011 GARBC Conference, June 27--July 1, in beautiful Denver, Colo. Stimulate your thinking on •    evangelism, •    discipleship, •    leadership…
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Classifieds

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High Impact Student Missions Opportunity at Camp Gilead, Wash. Looking for a chance for your students to serve in local missions? Kimberly Mallory, Camp Gilead program director, extends the following…
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Expect Nothing

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Adam Zamora talks about church planting and the foundation of gratitude A young Adam Zamora stood waiting outside the Saginaw Civic Center. Ozzy Osbourne had just finished his 1986 Ultimate…
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I Believe in St. Nicholas

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Wallace Alcorn's column from the Austin Daily Herald explains why he never believed in Santa Claus, but did very much believe in St. Nicholas (not the mythical character but the…
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Brooklyn Church Completes Remodel

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BROOKLYN, N.Y.---Brooklyn Baptist Church has completed a remodel of the lower level of its church building, assisted by $15,000 from Baptist Builders Club. The church is home to members who…
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Farewell and Welcome

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FORT BLISS, Texas---Chaplain (Colonel) Tom Phelan, a Regular Baptist chaplain, ministered to mobilized Soldiers of the Texas National Guard 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they deployed overseas. He again…
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Putting Others First

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Opportunities to Serve at GARBC Conference! Take part in a missions trip before and after the conference. Teens, adults, and families from your church will have opportunities to help area…
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Association Updates: December 2010

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See God at Work among the Nations Chris Hindal represents the International Ministries of your association and has open dates in 2011 and 2012. Invite him to help you extend the global…
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Improving Your Ministry Skills

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SAVE THE DATE for North American Missions Congress, Sept. 27--29 Mark your calendar for the first triennial North American Missions Congress at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Ind. Pray for God's glory…
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Classifieds

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Chairs Available Shepherds Ministries of Union Grove, Wis., has 200 chairs available. Maintenance supervisor Dave Slye shares the following info: We have about 200 chairs that were donated to us. I…
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Vogels Minister in California

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Jim Vogel, associate national representative of the GARBC, and his wife, Jeannie, spent two weekends in October ministering to churches in southeastern California.
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