Leaders of churches fellowshipping with the Central Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for a leadership forum on “Biblical Counseling in the Local Church.”
At their monthly Breakpoint meeting, pastors from western Michigan discussed “The Benefits and Challenges of Pastoral Sabbaticals.”
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosted its 10th Annual Ladies’ Day Out.
Carol Ann Nixon, a youth pastor’s wife, died Jan. 24. She was 57.
Ministry leaders serving with the California Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a retreat at Wonder Valley Resort.
Daniels Road Baptist Church has called Aaron Snyder as associate pastor of youth and worship. His wife, Stephanie, will be serving as director of children’s ministry.
Lakeland Baptist Church has called Caleb Lobb as pastor. Caleb is the third generation of his family to serve at Lakeland Baptist Church.
The Northeast Fellowship hosted its Marriage Refresh retreat at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Dec. 27–28.
Anne Jeffers, who “shaped and guided generations of Corban students,” says Dr. Sheldon C. Nord, president of Corban University, died Dec. 6. She was 91.
The Ohio Women for Missions held its annual retreat at Carlisle Inn Nov. 14–15.
The ladies of Faith Baptist Church and their guests enjoyed an annual retreat at a country homestead.
God calls us to live actively in confident faith and hope, not fear. Like our Biblical forerunners, He asks us to trust in the fact that He is already present in the places that are new and untested for us.
Stewart P. Cottle, a man well known for his passion for teaching and helping, died Jan. 4.
Lake Blaine Baptist Bible Camp hosted its annual winter retreat for students Dec. 31–Jan. 2.
As we begin the new year with plans and goals, I’m reminded of the words the Holy Spirit inspired David to write: “All my days were written in your book and planned before a single one of them began” (Ps. 139:16).
Rob Cady, a missionary with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, died Nov. 30.
Maretta Jean Cook, a pastor’s wife, died Dec. 1. She was 75.
New City Church is now an established church after being planted last year through the Engage Network of Saylorville Church in Des Moines.
Clarks Summit University has been strengthening its department of online learning with new hires and reorganized roles.
Christmas is about a miracle that we can’t quite wrap our brains around yet believe in with all of our hearts – the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Our staff celebrates…
ANKENY, Iowa—The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted a “Back on Track” students event, held at Ankeny Baptist Church. Pastor Nathan Osborne from Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven,…
In this episode, we consider the historical identity of the Magi and offer some reflections on the account of their visit to the Christ-child in Matthew 2.
December can be one of the busiest and most hectic times of the year for church pastors and leaders. With that in mind, Regular Baptist Ministries has provided a checklist that churches can use to make sure that certain tasks, especially those that have IRS deadlines, are completed in time.
Hello, friends, It’s amazing to think that Christmas has become secularized in many ways. If we’re not intentionally focused on the glory of our Savior, we too could become secularized…
The Arizona Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual conference at Sahuaro Baptist Church.
Because of you, Regular Baptist Ministries has a profound and immediate impact around the world. On this Giving Tuesday, please seriously consider donating to one of the Regular Baptist ministries.
Riverside Baptist Church ordained its pastor, T. J. Hahn. He has ministered at the church since August 2015.
For Orchard Baptist Baptist Church, hosting a Fall Palooza is a great way for the church to connect with its community.
Calvary Baptist Church held its annual women’s conference Nov. 2, inviting women throughout the state to attend.
This Thanksgiving Day, as we sit down with our family and friends and stare at that turkey with the trimmings, perhaps we should remind ourselves to be better thankers and better givers.
Grace Baptist Church’s Amazin’ gRace for teens was a “success once again this year,” says Pastor David Talley.
Friends, neighbors, and alumni of Victory Ranch, as well as nearby Regular Baptist churches, gathered at the camp for its Annual Round-Up.
Churches from the DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, representing Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, met at Evangel Baptist Church for the association’s quarterly conference.
Energized for the work of the association, the GARBC Council of Eighteen is meeting to further its assistance and encouragement of churches.
MILLERSBURG, Ohio—Camps across the country convened Nov. 3–7 for the National Association of Regular Baptist Camps conference. Skyview Ranch hosted the event, ending just three days before the camp suffered…
Members of churches that are part of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip to the Grand Canyon.
This episode features a panel discussion on pastoral recruitment and the call to ministry.
In conjunction with seven Christian colleges, Regular Baptist Churches is offering the GARBC Christian Character Scholarship. This scholarship is available to a maximum of twenty-four 2020 high school graduates. Seniors…
Brown Street Baptist Church gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner to “rejoice in God’s provision and reflect on His blessings to us over the last year.”
Harvest New Beginnings hosted its M4 Ministry Enrichment Conference for ministry workers.
Hello, friends, More than likely the next couple of months will be packed with activities at your church and with your family. Both are precious gifts from our great God…
Please pray for Skyview Ranch. Early Sunday morning the camp dining hall, office, and its contents were destroyed by a fire.
Brookdale Baptist Church held a three-day missions conference with Dr. Jeff Straub, professor of historical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
The Northeast Fellowship met for its Fall Conference at Calvary Baptist Church.
Tabernacle Baptist Church held a five-day missions conference focusing on sharing the gospel with the least reached people groups in America.
Women from Central California churches met for a retreat at Hartland Christian Camp.
Dozens of Christian business leaders from across the United States gathered at Faith Baptist Bible College for the Business Leadership Summit.
After hosting the Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School program this summer, First Baptist Church returned to the Old West setting Oct. 5.
Mothers and their daughters enjoyed a two-day retreat at Camp Gilead. The camp hosted this popular retreat over two weekends.
Bethany Baptist Church celebrated two milestones: the church’s 50th anniversary and Pastor Tim Baker’s 25th year of ministry at the church.
Grand Heights Baptist Church hosted the Women on Mission Conference, a regional fall conference of Ohio Women for Missions.
Mike discusses marriage in ministry with John and Daria Greening.
Terry A. Price, pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church, died in the early morning of Oct. 25.
Southside Baptist Church hosted the Fall Conference of the Sunshine Baptist Fellowship.
Self-care in its proper place is good, but that road can be slippery. We are not our own; we are Christ’s.
What happens when three Baptist state associations plan a joint conference at the height of football season, meeting in a church that sits a mile from the Ohio-Michigan border? Yes—a few of the expected jokes about the famed sports rivalry, but then came the more serious business of explaining why church associations still matter.
The Baptist Network Northwest hosted its Refresh Retreat at Cannon Beach Conference Center. The retreat is an annual event for ministry workers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Faith Baptist Church served as a satellite site for Dare 2 Share Live, an evangelism training seminar for teens.
First Baptist Church hosted a time of singing with a meal afterward for Regular Baptist churches in California.
At its Fall Conference, the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches aimed to bring a new appreciation for the Lord’s Supper.
The Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its fall conference at Camp Manitoumi.
David and Mike discuss the proposed updated purpose statement and how it better answers the question, “What is our purpose and our mission?”
Women from Illinois and Missouri churches met for a retreat at Camp Manitoumi with pastor’s wife Misty Beutow.
Donald E. Worch, former president of Baptist Children’s Home, died Oct. 7. He was 90.
God is a good Father. He loves to give good gifts. At the cross, the most significant suffering in history collided with the greatest gift anyone could ever offer.
Be well read! October issue of Bb Pulse is ready for you!
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted the Women’s Renew Conference of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
On Jan. 1, 2020, the minimum annual salary at which workers may qualify for exemption from overtime pay will change from $23,600 to $35,568 per year, and workers must meet certain qualifications to be considered exempt. The new rule will apply to all churches, private schools, and other religious nonprofits.
It is God’s business to turn people who are not good into people are who are. Justification declares us to be righteous based on the righteousness of another, so we are “good” in the estimation of God as He sees us in Christ.
“Amazing Grace” was the theme of the Renew Women’s Conference, an annual event of the Northeast Fellowship.
Teens from Iowa churches attended the Annual Go Conference, an event sponsored by the state youth committee of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted its First Annual One Purpose Weekend to help the entire church family commit to its one purpose in life: giving God glory.
By Kevin Carson Some questions that readers ask are harder to answer than others. This is a very hard question. Whenever someone asks this question, I immediately think one of…
Cedarville University is now making the courses from its Bible minor program available online at no charge.
Immanuel Baptist Church hosted a community block party Sept. 11 to kick off the church’s fall ministries.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio—More than 375 people attended First Baptist Church’s End of Summer Carnival. The carnival included games, prizes, music, crafts, face painting, a bounce house, and food, including popcorn…
High school seniors may now apply for a scholarship, provided by seven participating schools and the GARBC. Encourage students in your church to attend a Christian institution of higher education.
Catch up on association news! September 2019 Bb Pulse is ready for your viewing.
First Baptist Church has called Tim Martin to serve as pastor of family discipleship.
First Baptist Church participated in its city’s Back to School Bash by donating school supplies and introducing people to the church’s ministries for children and students.
More than 400 men from Iowa churches attended the Revive retreat at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.
First Baptist Church passed the baton of leadership, as Steve Schultz handed the role of pastor to Steve Abrams, previously assistant pastor.
Girls ages 5 to 13 enjoyed a Princess Night at Abbe Road Baptist Church.
Grace Church held its Annual Back to School Sunday worship service to pray for and encourage kids and teachers heading back into the classroom.
Harvest New Beginnings held its Second Annual Men’s Steak and Corn Feed as the kickoff for the church’s Fall Men’s Ministries.
First Baptist Church ordained Koku Akakpo, a missionary to Togo, West Africa.
Cornerstone Baptist Church commissioned one of its members, Lexi Lindow, to a year of missions in Peru.
First Baptist Church honored Craig and Shirley Golden upon their 50th anniversary of ministry.
To connect with neighbors, Brown Street Baptist Church moved a recent morning worship service outdoors to a popular local park.
Teachers in Fort Myers, Florida, are thankful for the gifts of school supplies, encouragement, and prayer. This practical and thoughtful support is the result of a church’s desire to intentionally connect with its community.
Do you find yourself in a cyclical battle with sin? Next time you sin, stop yourself, and walk yourself through James 4:1–4.
The Baptist Fellowship Association’s annual conference marked the culmination of three years of conferences dealing with the ethnic divide in the church.
Regular Baptist Ministries is excited to announce that enrollment is now open for a national 403(b)(9) retirement plan designed specifically for the pastors and employees of GARBC churches.
First Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary with friends, missionaries, and former pastors.
August 2019 Bb Pulse e-newsletter is ready for your viewing. Be sure to check out the resources available to you!
Mike and David discuss signs and wonders, spiritual gifts, and Biblical sufficiency.
It is true that people are lost and dying, and that we should be urgent about pursuing the lost, but skipping seminary in order to rush into ministry would be like performing a surgery without any schooling.
Saylorville Church held its annual men’s Steak and Corn Fellowship with Russ Matthews of Sydney, Australia.
Calvary Baptist Church installed Curtis Rider as associate pastor of student ministries.
Slater Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with speaker Chris Hindal, director of Regular Baptist International.
Ezell Wiggins, founding pastor of True Bible Baptist Church in Des Moines, died July 17. He was 91.
Terry Waltersdorf, director of food service at Faith Baptist Bible College, received one of the food service industry’s highest honors.
Dallas Shaw, who ministered to children and their families for 40 years, died July 14. He was 64.
Faith Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary, with former pastors in attendance.
Hello, friends, God graciously blessed our fellowship with an encouraging annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa, a few weeks ago. The preaching was stellar, the fellowship was sweet, and we…
Pat Nemmers and Chuck De Cleene discuss the importance of intentional evangelism.
Heritage Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with both indoor and outdoor events.
David Boehning, who had a passion for missions, died June 25. He was 76.
CrossPoint Fellowship Church held its outdoor church service called Church in the Park.
Daniel L. Mead, pastor emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, Michigan, died July 7. He was 69.
Women of Faith Baptist Church enjoyed the opportunity to serve their community by making dinner and brunch at a local Ronald McDonald House.
Many good ministry helps await you in the GARBC June newsletter!
Faith Baptist Church participated in its community’s Mental Health Awareness Walk and later sponsored a community picnic.
New Life Baptist Church hosted a seminar titled “You Really Can Change: God’s Strategies for Heart Change.” Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, taught the three-hour event.
Seniors from more than 20 Regular Baptist churches in Ohio enjoyed a luncheon at Skyview Ranch May 9.
Ten camp directors and their wives from around the country met at the Regular Baptist Ministries Resource Center for a two-day meeting.
Three Ohio churches convened to partner with Bearing Precious Seed to complete a Bible publishing and shipping project.
Ohio Women for Missions celebrated its 90th anniversary at its spring meeting.
Men from Indiana churches attended a men’s retreat at Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center.
While it is true that believers may struggle with sins, those sins should no longer define the believer: we must cease being what we were and become what we are.
Hundreds of people from Ohio churches met at First Baptist Church for the annual gathering of the Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
On Easter Sunday, members of San Meteo Baptist Church met at a nearby beach for an early morning worship service.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted the Baptist Network Northwest’s Annual Refine Ministry Conference, a conference dedicated to encouraging and equipping church members and leaders.
Hello, friends, What are the consequences of failing to encourage one another? The writer of Hebrews provides important insight into the importance of mutual encouragement. We are to encourage one…
A year of prayerful preparation and core team building resulted in a fantastic launch of Branch Life Church.
Emmanuel Baptist Church of Warrenville honored Dale and Shirley Williams for 30 years of ministry at the church.
David Gunn and Andy Woods discuss the coming Kingdom and its relationship to the Church.
First Baptist Church celebrated the Jewish Passover Seder on Good Friday.
A Critical Review of Andy Stanley’s “Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World.”
Immanuel Baptist Church held a Good Friday service with three additional west-side Columbus churches.
Memorial Baptist Church hosted the 2019 Church and Culture Conference on “Unpacking Forgiveness,” the name of a book by Chris Brauns.
Grace Church honored its treasurer, Allen Gipson, for 60 years of service.
Don Radecki, a Regular Baptist leader in California, died April 3.
The California Association of Regular Baptist Churches celebrated its 90th anniversary during its Annual Bible Conference.
Mike Hess and Mark Vroegop discuss pastoral ministry, worship, and lament.
Renald E. Showers, an influential writer, speaker, and professor known for making complex Bible concepts simple to understand, died April 4. He was 83.
Students and leaders from 12 churches gathered at First Baptist Church for the Unite Annual Youth Rally—a day filled with activities, fellowship, food, music, and Bible teaching.
“Church Forward: Embrace the Possibilities of the 21st Century” was the theme of the Illinois/Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches Spring Conference.
By Bob Stevenson Tomorrow, we celebrate good Friday. In our church, we gather to read the passion narrative and reflect on the event of the cross. Like any holiday, this…
In the spiritual gift lists in the New Testament, some gifts were miraculously endowed and immediately exercised and some were non-miraculously, naturally inherited and used.
Be strong in ministry! Connect with colleagues and resources through April’s Bb Pulse newsletter.
First Baptist Church has begun a new ministry to encourage children and teens to serve in the church.
Rhea Joan Reeves, a church-planting missionary, died Dec. 31, 2018. She was 85.
Bob Jones University invited Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, to speak in its chapel April 2.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary welcomed Dr. Mark Minnick for its Annual Pulpit Day.
Attendees of the Iowa association’s annual conference also attended a Youth Ministries Roundtable.
Three times a year, members of Daniels Road Baptist Church get together for a fun-filled three-day crafting event called Scrap and Yak.
Branch Life Church hosted a successful Community Night at a local gathering place, the Pottstown Carousel.
At the end of January, pastors from Baptist Network Northwest drove to the mountain retreat city of McCall, Idaho, where Camp Pinewood awaited them.
The Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual conference March 21–22 at Reformation Baptist Church.
by Dave Cunningham Those of us who stand for the truth of God’s Word and vote with the Bible in our back pocket have been criticized, marginalized, and even victimized….
Unplanned is a film you need to see. It will change your perspective. It is not entertaining, but it does show in compelling fashion both what abortion is and how by God’s grace we can see change in those who administer and advocate its practice in our day.
West Cannon Baptist Church is hosting a Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Training Conference in partnership with Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, Lafayette, Indiana.
David and Mike discuss the issues of ecclesiastical separation and secondary separation.
Many Christians know that Jesus said that we should have the faith of a child. But what does Jesus mean by this comparison?
Brown Street Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, Eric Lloyd, on Sunday, March 17.
Olivet Baptist Church invited Marrena Ralph, Kids4Truth Clubs specialist, to lead a special Kids4Truth Clubs event.
On March 15 the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court decision and found that a housing allowance for church clergy does not violate the Constitution’s establishment clause.
The Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Annual Church Ministries Conference at Calvary Baptist Church.
Faith Baptist Church joined a Nepali congregation for a combined church service.
All the churches in the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches have been accounted for regarding this month’s catastrophic flooding.
This year’s Men Modeling the Master Conference was an impactful day for men eager for growth and change.
Jon Jenks joins us to discuss the essence and nature of Biblical worship.
You have a choice! Churches choose the Council of 18 and chart the course for future association ministries. Now is the time for you to lead your church in nominating…
Constance Woolford, 80, died on March 10, 2019. Connee and her husband ran a business together before eventually working for Regular Baptist Press.
First Baptist Church ordained Joshua Butler. He has been associate pastor of youth ministries at First Baptist Church since July 2012.
Each year on the first Saturday in March, First Baptist Church has the privilege of hosting men from around Ohio to spur them on to a deeper relationship with the Lord.
The DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship held its quarterly conference at Grace Baptist Church March 10–12.
Ida Marion Wells, a pastor’s wife, died March 8. She was 90.
Over 140 men from northeast Ohio converged upon First Baptist Church for the First Annual Man Up Conference.
Hello, friends, By God’s design, we have been created to be highly relational people. A short study of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22 and 23 reveals that…
Brown Street Baptist Church’s missions conference focused on believers’ “Greater Responsibility” to preach the gospel around the world as well as locally.
Dorothy Ritchie, a church-planting missionary, died Feb. 14. She was 93.
Grace Baptist Church sent a missions team to Hospital of Hope in Mango, Togo.
Each February hundreds of men gather for a Friday and Saturday Bible conference of the Northeast Fellowship.
The Miracles of Jesus Christ John the Baptist (who did no miracle) was the new voice for God to Israel after the four sterile centuries between the testaments. His message…
William “Bill” Hayes Jr., a member of the team that developed Baptist Fellowship Press, the Sunday School curriculum ministry of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association, died Feb. 3.
Should Baptists celebrate Lent? Mike and David discuss this question by examining the history of Lent, New Testament teachings on food, fasting, and spirituality, and the sacramental context in which Lenten observance usually occurs.
The era of the Gospels began with the gigantic miracle of the virgin conception and birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the entrance of God in the flesh into the temporal order. This era closed with the most colossal miracle of all human history—the bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
We often rehearse how we are saved by faith, but God has also called us to live by faith.
Some of the coldest temperatures in the history of Iowa were not enough to disrupt the Fourth Annual Refresh Conference at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary.
This year’s CoRE Conference at Bob Jones University Seminary addressed the important contemporary issue of “Gender, Sexuality, and the Church.”
Mike Hess discusses challenges facing the Church today and the importance of sound hermeneutics.
The Mid-Winter Couples’ Retreat cut through the cold of this winter to give some warmth and light from God’s Word to married couples in Iowa.
By Kyle Dunham How important is biblical creation for one’s theology? Self-professed evangelicals increasingly say, “Very little.” A surprising number of theologians downplay its importance. Wayne Grudem, while agreeing that…
YOUR FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER FROM REGULAR BAPTIST MINISTRIES Hello, friends, Missionary William Carey once wrote, “I’m not afraid of failure; I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.” Making disciples…
By Nick Harsh Sunday morning. For some families, these two simple words call to mind a morning filled with chaos. For others, however, Sunday mornings are slow and provide an…
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GREENVILLE, S.C.—Beneth Peters Jones, former “first lady” of Bob Jones University, died Feb. 2, 2019. She was 81. In addition to being a wife and mother, Mrs. Jones was an…
Calvary Baptist Church hosted a conference for Upper Peninsula church leaders.
In Indiana, Faith Church has opened its third community center in an effort to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of the people who call Lafayette and West Lafayette home.
By Rolland McCune On occasion through the years one reads or hears of a great revival somewhere in the world, a sudden outburst of the power of the Holy Spirit….
Snow and cold: both were firsts in a long time for the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ Winter Games.
Nathan Lobb, pastor of Lakeland Baptist Church, Gilbert, Minnesota, died Jan. 17 at age 61.
Evangel Baptist Church hosted the 19th Annual Winter Thing, an event for students attending DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship churches.
The Baptist Bulletin podcast will debut next week! Join hosts Mike Hess (GARBC National Representative) and David Gunn (RBP Director) for discussions on theology, ministry, and discipleship. The Baptist Bulletin…
Mike Hess, GARBC national representative, presented the ministries of the GARBC at O’okala Fellowship, located on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii.
By Rob Green Years ago, I heard the phrase “perception determines reality.” I remember being confused. Reality is not dependent on one’s perception, I reasoned. The saying made no sense…
Ministry leaders and their spouses gathered for a Christian Workers’ Retreat in Fresno, California.
As a means of ministering to its community, Pastor Nathan Gast and Urbandale Baptist Church actively participate in the Urbandale Food Pantry.
Thousands of community people attended a Christmas presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ by Faith Baptist Church on December 15–16.
First Baptist Church of Lapeer held their third annual Bible conference on Jan. 19. The theme for this year’s event was “Turning the World Upside Down.”
Kenai, Alaska—Missionary Virgil Redmond, 90, died Nov. 17, 2018. He spent nearly 40 years planting churches in Alaska. Virgil was born Sept. 22, 1928, in West Branch, Michigan. He served…
OMAHA, Neb.—Dawn McClure Rittmiller, 44, died Jan. 4, 2019. She was the faithful and loving companion of Pastor Shawn Rittmiller, the mother of four, and an active member of Park…
Inside this edition of Bb Pulse you’ll find a number of helpful resources.
Tax reform law that went into effect in 2018 includes a requirement for churches and nonprofits to pay tax on the cost of parking space used primarily by employees. Churches can take some easy steps to make certain that they remain in compliance.
WOOD RIVER, Ill.—Joyce Ariel Moody, longtime missionary nurse in India, died Oct. 28. She was 92. Joyce graduated from Alton (Illinois) High School in 1945 and from the Alton Memorial…
VACAVILLE, Calif.—Gerald Lee Harder, 67, longtime pastor of Elmira Baptist Church, died on Dec. 15, 2018. He was known in his congregation for his uncompromising preaching of God’s Word, love…
We at the Regular Baptist Resource Center express our thanks for your prayer and financial support. See what good things God has done through our ministries, enabled by your generosity!…
Byron Center, Mich.—James M. Huckaby, 81, died Dec. 18, 2018, after a long illness. “Coach Huck” was a winning basketball coach, athletic director, and administrator at Clarks Summit (Pennsylvania) University,…
Witnessing a son or daughter charging hastily into destruction is a burden so heavy even the most resolute parents despair of bearing it. But there is always hope in Christ.
MASON CITY, Iowa—Fourth grade through sixth grade is a crucial time for spiritual development. The teachers at Faith Baptist Church want to influence boys of this age more than just…
The National Association of Regular Baptist Camps will begin a new Camp Executive Director training program to equip future camp leaders.
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Baptist Network Northwest sponsored an evangelistic activity giving junior- and senior-high students from churches in Oregon and Washington the opportunity to invite their friends to a “well planned…
A weeklong Missions Global Impact Celebration at Harvest New Beginnings focused on honoring and supporting missionaries.
Ohio Women for Missions held its fall meeting in conjunction with the three-day fall conference of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary hosted its Annual E3 Pastors Conference, addressing the theme “The Pastor in the Pulpit.”
A grateful heart reflects God’s goodness. November’s Bb Pulse offers much for which to thank God!
“What is your expectation of God?” This opening question by keynote speaker Mike Hess set an appropriate tone for the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches’ 2018 Conference: “Hope in Harsh Times.”
NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Pillar of Faith Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Ruel Akut and Associate Pastor Brad Blissett, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Bryan Augsburger, pastor of First Baptist Church, Arlington…
by Jaimee Thomason FISHERS, Ind.—“God showed up in a way that was quite unimaginable and beyond comprehension.” When someone begins a conversation with this simple but powerful statement, I know…
At its annual conference, the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches discussed a historic proposal: distributing the state representative’s responsibilities to two additional people.
Conferees of the Nebraska Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed encouraging messages from the book of Philippians at their Fall Bible Conference.
Soteria Des Moines ordained one of its own staff members, Jared Segerstrom.
By Bernie Augsburger Have you ever wondered how the Pilgrims could have a thanksgiving celebration after going through the most difficult year of their lives? The trip across the Atlantic,…
Women attending California and Nevada churches enjoyed a wonderful weekend of fellowship, challenge, food, and fun.
Involve Church in Idaho launched a pastoral residency program with the help of Baptist Network Northwest and Regular Baptist Church Planting.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted its Second Annual Business Leadership Summit.
Stephen Simpson has been selected as the new president of Faith Baptist Mission.
A unique event called Amazin’ gRace offered teens an afternoon of fun while teaching them spiritual truths.
On its 70th anniversary, Lake Ann Camp celebrated the grand opening of its 32,000-square-foot recreation facility called the ARC.
Linda Leudaman of Women At Risk International was the keynote speaker for the 2018 DelMarVa Ladies’ Retreat.
The Northeast Fellowship held its Fall Conference at First Baptist Church.
Bass Lake Camp hosted a bus trip to Washington, DC. The passengers included 29 people from four states.
“Cider-Pressin’ Saints” of First Baptist Church gathered for their favorite tradition of fall: making cider.
When Pastor Mark Neal of Hamilton Hills Church heard about the tragic murder-suicide of two teachers in his community, he reached out to civic leaders to see how the church could help.
By Sam Horn There are certain cultural influences and age specific tendencies that can be observed in each generation. These “generational habits” are not always negative, but they do present…
A recent court decision declaring the Minister’s Housing Allowance unconstitutional is being appealed. However, your church and your pastor as an individual should consider what to do if he loses his housing allowance.
“Cultivating a True Community of Grace” was the focus of SALT Women’s Conference at Lakeshore Baptist Church.
By Kyle Dunham This year marks the 70th anniversary of the inception of the modern state of Israel. On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion announced from Tel Aviv the rebirth…
Challenges on becoming a healthy church to ready for planting a church were the emphases of conference presenters Clare Jewell and Brad Hoff.
Bethany Fellowship Annual Bible Conference attendees enjoyed the ministry of Chuck and Linda Pausley, representative and wife of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
By Diane Scallon For those of you who have smartphones, please take a moment to check the battery status of your phone. In the battery section, it will give you…
by Jeff Burr The Incarnation is a revolutionary doctrine. Humanity was alienated from God because of its sin. Jesus, the eternal Son of God and the Creator of the universe,…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary hosted a three-day photo camp, instructing students, faculty, and staff on photography fundamentals.
Your October Newsletter from Regular Baptist Ministries Hello, friends, As my wife, Christina, and I travel to churches, colleges, and camps, individuals ask, “Why should we be part of the…
Conference highlights from DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship, featuring church planting missionaries.
IL-MO Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for their Fall conference, reflecting on “What Does It Mean to Walk with God?”
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church ordained its associate pastor, Corey Hancock, Oct. 14. Preceding the ordination, a council consisting of 23 pastors and messengers representing 15 churches met on Oct. 11…
Memorial Baptist Church joins forces with police to host National Night Out Against Crime.
Teens participated in GO! Conference, learning the importance and “how to” of sharing their faith.
Over 500 women gathered at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp for the 2018 IARBC RENEW Conference.
Independent Baptist Church honored Pastor Donn Hauser and his wife, Lynn, for ministering at the church for 25 years.
Solomons, Md.—Lenore “Peggy” Ellison, who served Regular Baptist chaplains and their families with her husband, Chaplain Ervin D. “Doc” Ellison III, died Sept. 30. She was 94. Peggy graduated from…
John Jay Ruhlman IV, a pastor and teacher for 55 years, died Aug. 9. He was 77.
Seniors from the Hebron Association of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a trip in Branson, Missouri.
Women studied the topic “Hope Greater than Our Circumstances” at the Northeast Fellowship Ladies’ Advance.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Rustic Hills Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosted a Bible and Science Seminar with Dr. George Matzko of Bob Jones University. Matzko is the former chair of the…
Crosspoint Fellowship Church, in partnership with individuals and businesses, hosted a golf scramble in honor of their community’s volunteer fire and police departments.
By Rebekah Anderson In 280 days, I get to marry my best friend—the man I admire more than anyone else in the world. And some people are surprised he’s black….
AURORA, Colo.—Men attending Airport Boulevard Baptist Church enjoyed a three-day retreat at a campground. The men fished, cooked meals, and dug into God’s Word together. “After each meal,” the church…
A day of fellowship marked the 150th anniversary of First Baptist Church.
A new way to keep you connected. Making disciples through healthy local churches is the mission at the heart of Regular Baptist Ministries. Welcome to Bb Pulse, our new association…
Camp Fairwood celebrated its 50th anniversary of hosting its Laymen’s Retreat.
Branch Life Church, planted in 2018, conducted its first baptisms.
GARBC National Representative Mike Hess and his wife, Christina, were thrilled to visit Bob Jones University for the first time and were blessed by the school’s generous hospitality.
Don LeMaster, a forerunner in the GARBC for building a multicultural church, died Sept. 16.
Douglas E. Bartlett, a longtime pastor, died Sept. 5. He was 84.
The Lord is lord of all. Whether rain or snow, cold or heat, wind or stagnant air, hurricane or calm, the Lord is the one who continues to uphold all of creation by His mighty power.
The Northeast Fellowship has called Brian King to serve as associate director.
Mike Hess spoke in chapel on the campus of Cedarville University, pointing students to “The Cure for a Grumbling Heart.”
We begin a new school year with many concerns, apprehensions, and hopes. What better way to begin this school year than to begin in prayer?
Our new national representative, Mike Hess, greets association churches and provides a teaser of what is ahead in his tenure!
The average church’s retention rate of unchurched first-time visitors is less than 3 percent. How can churches help visitors become regular attenders?
Calvary Baptist Church has installed Kristopher England as assistant pastor.
Twin Lakes Camp hosted a special week of camp for students who desire to pursue full-time ministry or who just want to be challenged spiritually on a deeper level.
At Urbandale Baptist Church, Camp Moose on the Loose Vacation Bible School was a hit for “campers” and staff alike.
TROY, Ohio—Grace Baptist Church welcomed Chuck Pausley as its associate pastor of family discipleship. Chuck was pastor of student ministries at Berean Baptist Church, Portage, Michigan, since 2010. Grace Baptist…
Robert P. Lightner, a professor and an author who was influential in Regular Baptist thought, died Aug. 3. He was 87.
Regeneration is not a cooperative effort between God and man. God initiates the new birth by reaching down to us in love, mercy, and grace and lifting us from our lifeless condition. We do not meet Him halfway.
Immanuel Baptist Church held a send-off service for John and Tabitha Groeneveld, who will be serving as medical missionaries in Togo, West Africa.
Clarks Summit University just wrapped up the 49th annual Teen Leadership Conference.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois—Following an overwhelming confirmation vote at this year’s GARBC conference, Mike Hess has officially begun his tenure as national representative of the Regular Baptist Churches. Outgoing national representative…
Peace River Baptist Church extended its missions outreach by serving in Israel for a week.
Vacation Bible School is a busy but blessed week at Harvest New Beginnings Church.
North Court Baptist Church considers itself privileged to have as members four retired pastors and their wives.
Pastor Ken Petzold has retired from First Baptist after ministering there since 2013.
Lucile Janet Thompson, a pastor’s wife, died July 7. She was 85.
The messengers of the Regular Baptist Churches meeting in session on June 28, 2018, at Fishers, Indiana, elected seven new or returning members to the Council of Eighteen: Tim Capon,…
The Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches hosted its annual men’s golf retreat.
Fathers and sons—and grandfathers and grandsons, and uncles and nephews too—enjoyed a two-day fishing retreat at Camp Gilead.
Why should you show up at church on a Sunday morning? Ever wonder that? Here are four reasons to attend church.
Dr. Clifford W. Johnson, former vice president of Cedarville University, died May 19. He was 93.
High school senior Cassidy Dunn organized an event to share her faith and introduce other teens to Jesus Christ.
Hello, friends, I just reviewed the 2018 GARBC Conference program before it goes to the printer. The conference lineup is terrific. The speakers are top-notch expositors of the Word. The…
Grace Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary, praising God for His faithfulness in and through the church.
There are four lessons to be learned from current events surrounding pastors. Those in ministry need to pay attention and be warned.
The Northeast Fellowship hosted its annual youth conference, traditionally known as Youth Seminars.
Daniel William Zimmerman, a retired missionary, died April 19. He was 95.
Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Church and Culture Conference on “Sharing Christ in a Politically Correct Environment.”
“I was wrong. Will you forgive me?” Seven words and two sentences that will change your life and your relationships for the better.
Robert Clark Nelson, a church-planting pastor, died April 19. He was 97.
I am delighted with the Council of Eighteen’s recommendation of Mike Hess as the next national representative of the GARBC. Mike and his wife, Christina, will bring a strong ministry…
Mothers are not generally regarded as warriors. However, the Bible describes some mothers who fought in a hand-to-hand combat for their children.
Hope V. Talen, a pastor’s wife who helped plant Baptist churches throughout the Northwest and later served as a missionary, died March 14. She was 98.
David William Green, a pastor, died April 25, one day before his 80th birthday.
Breesport Baptist Church hosted the Spring Ministry Conference of the Northeast Fellowship.
The Annual Refine Ministry Conference of the Baptist Network Northwest highlighted the theme “Founded on the Word, Focused on the World.”
In hosting a Bible conference for the California state association, Westwood Baptist Church learned that hosting a conference can be more blessed than attending.
The neighborhood of Bethany Baptist Church is a favorite for local first responders to work in, because inside Bethany Baptist, they have a comfortable haven where they can rest and recharge.
Men for Christ celebrated its 20th anniversary with a three-day event at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.
First Baptist Church held its second ever outreach to those who love hunting and the outdoors.
Tri County Baptist Church’s Spring Fling brought fun entertainment and a spiritual challenge for women in the church and community.
Calvary Baptist Church is celebrating the calling of Jack Austin as pastor.
As your ministry resource provider, Regular Baptist Ministries is considering how to better assist you in this area of financial stewardship. Will you take part in this important survey regarding…
With 13 churches represented, 80 men from Southern California gathered at Victory Ranch for the Spring Men’s Retreat.
ALTON, Ill.—Several congregations in the Riverbend region of southwestern Illinois gathered to rejoice in their common salvation through Jesus Christ on Good Friday. Brown Street Baptist Church hosted the gathering….
Shawnee Hills Baptist Church hosted a drive-through prayer ministry for its community. The ministry’s motto: “Come as you are. Stay in your car!”
The Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches met for its annual meeting at Calvary Baptist Church.
Check out April’s E-Info. Sometimes a big heart and calloused hands go together!
Fellowship Baptist Church hosted the spring meeting of the Sunshine State Ladies’ Fellowship.
Men from 14 Michigan churches attended Men Modeling the Master, a one-day seminar sponsored by the Eastern regional association of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
A church that cares for its missionaries can make a difference—not only around the world, but in the lives of the missionaries.
Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted a missions emphasis based on the book Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream.
Melissa Arlene Spurlock, retired missionary nurse and translator, died March 5.
The crowd who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem may have been fans of Jesus, but they certainly weren’t followers of Jesus.
Jesus is serious about His disciples working while He is away. Why do you think that you will be more fervent about serving Him tomorrow if you are unwilling to serve Him today?
A DelMarVa Baptist Fellowship conference discussed the role of churches as they reach out to members of the military as well as veterans in their communities.
Change is in the air! March E-Info alerts you to two important decisions regarding Regular Baptist Churches.
Because we don’t know when Jesus will return, we must always be ready. To be ready is to be faithfully working for Christ. There is no time for casualness or time-wasting. The Master is coming. We must be working.
CARROLL, Iowa—Single adults throughout Iowa came to the city of Carroll for Faith Baptist Church’s winter singles’ event. From 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., 30 men and women of various ages…
Meridian First Baptist Church celebrated half a century of ministry.
Grace Baptist Church welcomed Rob Tahtinen as assistant pastor.
Logic is not what drove many to the pro-choice position, and it will be unlikely in itself to move them away from it.
Brown Street Baptist Church in Illinois has called Greg Linscott as pastor.
Calvary Baptist Church’s retreat for couples offered solid Biblical teaching on God’s design for the marriage.
William Franklin Graham Jr., the Baptist evangelist who preached to more than 200 million people and became one of the most notable figures of the 20th century, died on Feb. 21 in Montreat, North Carolina.
Christian leaders and their spouses came to Faith Baptist Bible College’s Refresh Conference ready to be refreshed in the Word of God through the theme “Down but Not Out: Ministering with Disappointment.”
Pastors of Regular Baptist churches across the Midwest met at Harvest New Beginnings for the annual Regional Connect Worship Conference.
Charles Burdette Hawkins, a pastor and minister of the gospel for over 50 years, died Feb. 9.
Doris Marie Leverett, a missionary, died on Jan. 15. She was 95.
Grace Baptist Church expressed its profound appreciation for teachers and leaders through ENGAGE, an encouraging and enriching conference.
Girls living in an orphanage in South Africa will have new dresses to wear, thanks to the ladies of Unadilla Forks Baptist Church.
Hello, friends, While perusing this issue of E-Info, I said to myself, Our association has a lot to offer! Over the past two decades I have been in countless churches…
Take steps to strengthen yourself and your church ministry by attending a Stronger Church Conference. You will find valuable help in three areas: discipleship, church revitalization, and church planting. As…
“Responding to Mental Illness in the Church” was the topic of the recent Breakpoint monthly pastors’ gathering of the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Robert E. Allen, former interim president of Clarks Summit University, died Jan. 27.
Willard Read Benedict, a missionary and pastor, died Jan. 19. He was 87.
How we communicate matters. When it comes to communication, there are clear benefits of having in-person conversations over emailing and texting.
At its second annual Bible conference, First Baptist Church taught how the redemptive story of Scripture applies to daily life.
Ministry leaders in California enjoyed a Christian Workers Retreat at Wonder Valley Resort.
After 45 years of ministry, Ron Burnet has retired from the pastorate, having most recently served as pastor of Crosstown Baptist Church, Silvis, Illinois.
Have you ever squandered a clear opportunity to testify about Jesus? The fear of man is strong. But we can consider ourselves in light of Who God is and fear Him most of all.
The Northeast Fellowship hosted its annual Marriage Refresh retreat for couples, complete with “fun games and crazy activities.”
Calvary Baptist Church created a memorable weekend for Pastor David and Diana Conrad by celebrating David’s 60th birthday, as well as the couple’s 10th anniversary of ministry at the church.
Glenn Clark Stewart Jr., who had 42 years of experience leading churches, planting churches, and developing leaders, died Jan. 12.
Temple Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving in the heart of Omaha.
Hello, friends, and happy 2018! January’s E-Info includes important news, including the following postal alert: A mailing from Regular Baptist Ministries containing time-sensitive information will arrive in your mailbox. Along…
Faith Baptist Church is thanking God for His goodness in providing the means for the church to complete its building project debt free.
Make 2018 the year you take some new steps to strengthen yourself and your church ministry by attending one of our new Stronger Church Conferences.
Trinity Baptist Church has called Gordon Rowe to serve as its pastor.
DYSART, Iowa—Judy Merchant, a retired pastor’s wife, died Dec. 21. Judy served with her husband, Dan, a pastor, at Cedar Street Baptist Church, Tipton, Iowa. After retiring when Judy was…
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary honored Tom and Sandy Robbins, pastor and wife at Faith Baptist Church, with its Faithful Servant Award.
Charles E. Welner, visitation pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church, died Dec. 25. He was 82.
First Baptist Church is making sure its community keeps warm this winter.
What a wonderful Christmas gift we treasure! What a liberating message we give! “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order…
“We know where God gets His coffee in the morning,” says Eddy Weiss, commander of a tactical operations response team based in Eldora, Iowa.
Women at Faith Baptist Church gathered for a Ladies’ Tea with Amy Dunham, author of the women’s Bible study Soul Rest, published by Regular Baptist Press.
First Baptist Church launched a Bible Institute aimed at helping believers build a Christian worldview.
SEBRING, Fla.—Jesse G. Eaton, a pastor and missionary for nearly 60 years, died Nov. 29 after suffering a stroke on Thanksgiving and slipping into a coma. He was 81. Jesse’s…
Members and friends of First Baptist Church celebrated Pastor Bryan and Jeanie Augsburger’s 35th anniversary of ministry at the church.
California wildfires are once again in the news. People’s lives have been affected. Property has been lost. As we watch the reports, our hearts go out to the victims and…
The Council of Eighteen met at the Regular Baptist Ministries Resource Center Nov. 13–15. The council’s agenda centered on the search process for the next national representative.
For many years Calvary Baptist Church has aimed to be a blessing to its community by providing Thanksgiving meals for its neighbors in need.
Whether spontaneously uttered, purposefully remembered, or extensively prepared, our gratefulness to God for Who He is and what He has done for us should be expressed regularly.
Three Iowa churches banded together to help repair homes in Texas following Hurricane Harvey.
The search for the next national representative is well under way. Recently the Council of Eighteen met at the Regular Baptist Ministries Resource Center and discussed the progress of the…
The drawers are empty, the shelves are cleared off, and the lights are turned off in the pastor’s office. Retirement is a big change not only for a pastor but also for his church. Where does the church go from here?
Berean Baptist Church has called Joshua Wasson as pastor.
Council of Eighteen members are meeting Nov. 13–15 to provide care and oversight of the association on behalf of the Regular Baptist churches.
Men from 15 Regular Baptist churches gathered for a men’s retreat at Victory Ranch.
Regular Baptist churches are working with global partners to make an eternal impact. Read November’s E-Info.
Nevada Baptist Church welcomed Kevin England its associate pastor.
Stanley Lightfoot Jr., a longtime pastor, died Oct. 31. He was 95.
Maranatha Baptist Church has ordained Andrew Gonnerman, who will begin full-time missions in Japan.
Camp Manitoumi, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, hosted the fall conference of the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Victory Ranch hosted a fall ladies’ retreat, with women from 13 Regular Baptist churches in Southern California attending.
The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism has installed Paul Davis as president. Davis has been a member of ABWE’s board since 2013.
The Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches held its Fall Conference Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, installing Chuck Pausley as state representative.
LeClaire Baptist Church has called Nick Oliver as pastor.
Wildfires in Northern California have destroyed the homes of families who attend Regular Baptist churches.
Ladies from New York churches gathered at First Baptist Church for the Ladies’ Advance, an annual two-day event of the Northeast Fellowship.
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp welcomed 579 women from across the state for the Women’s Renew Conference, a two-day event of the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Hamilton Hills Baptist Church hosted a Healthy Pastors Network meeting for Indianapolis area pastors and wives.
Members of Minnesota churches enjoyed a six-day trip to visit several sites across the Midwest and Southeast.
First Baptist Church hosted the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
First Baptist Church, Dunkirk, New York, has called Mark Massaro as pastor.
Iowa Regular Baptist Camp hosted a two-day retreat for Hispanic families.
John Wycliffe’s passion for Scripture would be his distinctive legacy.
Pastor Mike and Christina Hess of Calvary Baptist Church took part in the inauguration of El Talar Iglesia Bautista in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“Has anyone ever taken a Bible and shown you how you can know you are going to Heaven?” This is the question that Larry Moyer of EvanTell asked often during his five key sessions on evangelism during the 2017 Crossroads Fellowship Conference.
With people in Texas still cleaning up after Hurricane Harvey hit, four members of New York churches traveled to the Houston area to help.
How should the church engage culture? It’s an important question because the culture is at war, and we’d better know where we stand when the roar reaches its fever pitch.
A lot is happening through Regular Baptist Ministries. Your fellowship is at work, and you are a part of it all. Together we are accomplishing more!
