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Art Walton (1931–2013)

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GREER, S.C.—Dr. Arthur B. Walton, former professor at Faith Baptist Bible College and prolific author for Regular Baptist Press, died on Friday, Aug. 16, at his home in Greer, S.C. He was 81.

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Harry Cole, Pastor

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SEBRING, Fla.—Harry Eugene Cole, 92, went to be with the Lord Aug. 12. The retired pastor was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, serving during WWII. Harry pastored various churches for 26 years and then served 12 years on staff of Cedarville College in Ohio. He was the first pastor of Grace Baptist […]

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Meryl E. Welch, Pastor’s Wife and Musician

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Meryl E. Welch, a musician who served with her husband for many years in pastoral and college ministries, died July 3. She was 92. She and her husband, Wilbert, were pastor and wife at North Casnovia Baptist Church, Bailey, Mich.; Calvary Baptist Church, Rome, Ga.; and Calvary Baptist Church, Muskegon, Mich. In 1959 […]

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Ross DeFelice, Pastor

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GENEVA, Ohio—Ross DeFelice, a church-planting missionary with Continental Baptist Missions for 28 years, died June 23 at age 74. He was the first pastor of Chardon Baptist Church, Chardon, Ohio, serving there for 12 years, and ministered at Grace Baptist Church, Geneva, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley, and his […]

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2013 Talents For Christ Winners

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DEARBORN, Mich.—The following students won first and second place at the Talents For Christ national competition on Thursday, June 27. Download a high-resolution photo of the TFC winners Art First Place: Anna Smith, First Baptist Church (Elyria, Ohio) Second Place: Samantha Parsons, Fellowship Baptist Church (Wadsworth, Ohio) Female Public Speaking Second Place (Open): Celeste Scott, Emmanuel Baptist Church […]

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‘Glory and Grace’ During the ‘Ups and Downs’

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DEARBORN, Mich.—When Dave Doran steps to the platform of the 2013 GARBC Conference, he’s not far from home. He grew up in Dearborn Heights, Mich., just a few miles from the Adoba Hotel and Conference Center in Dearborn. And he starts with a small confession: As a teenager he and a […]

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GARBC Messengers Elect New Council Members

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DEARBORN, Mich.—Messengers to the GARBC Conference elected six new members to the Council of Eighteen during the Tuesday afternoon business session. The GARBC Council of Eighteen is a group of men elected by the voting messengers from GARBC churches. Council members serve a three-year term and can be re-elected to a second three-year term. The […]

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High Resolution Display

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DEARBORN, Mich.—What does it mean to “serve the Lord?” For some Talents For Christ national competitors, it could mean anything from hard labor, to singing, to Bible teaching. At least that’s what the teens from Nevada Baptist Church, Iowa have been doing the last two weeks. The group of 11 is almost done with their […]

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High-Resolution Display

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DEARBORN, Mich.—What does it mean to “serve the Lord?” For some Talents For Christ national competitors, it could mean anything from hard labor, to singing, to Bible teaching. At least that’s what the teens from Nevada Baptist Church, Iowa, have been doing the last two weeks.

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Get Back Up and Do It Again!

By GARBC News, News

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 that, in the words of this text, the glory of God can shine in the face of Jesus Christ,” Doran says. On a day devoted […]

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Seven New Churches in Fellowship with the GARBC

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DEARBORN, Mich.—Seven Baptist churches are now in fellowship with the GARBC, after messengers of the GARBC Conference voted during the business meeting held on Tuesday, June 25. Incoming Churches to GARBC Fellowship Baptist Evangelical Fellowship, Eau Claire, Wis. (Pastor David and Ruth Christner) South Litchfield Baptist Church, Litchfield, Mich. (Pastor Ken and Jane Pierpont) Sunrise […]

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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,” says GARBC National Representative John Greening. “We get to see the association as an actual face-to-face entity at our annual meeting.” While summer church meetings […]

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It Takes a Team!

By GARBC News, News

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, and AV equipment have been readied for the 2013 GARBC Conference, June 24-28.

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Quest Pastors to Meet at Conference

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The GARBC Conference is a great place to connect! A get-together for The Quest,  a network of Baptist pastors/ leaders, will take place at this year’s conference on Tuesday, June 25, 5:00 p.m., at Fairlane Town Center, across from Adoba Hotel, GARBC Conference site. The Quest, originally designed for pastors under the age of forty,  […]

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Students Alive! for 2013 Teen Conference

By Featured Stories, GARBC News, News

Students Alive! offers students Bible-rich messages, fun activities, service opportunities, and a great place to make new friends. The teen program, to take place during the 2013 GARBC Conference, June 24-28, features speakers, Brian Cederquist, John Greening, Mark Holeman, Mark Shaw, and Lance Augsburger, director of the Students Alive! program.

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June 2013 E-Info: Renew Our Strength!

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This year’s GARBC Conference is designed to renew the spirit, passion, and vision of our churches. We all need the renewal that comes by turning to God as He is revealed in the Scriptures. Read about the upcoming 2013 GARBC Conference in the June 2013 E-Info.

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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 when he ministered as a pastor in Iowa and a camp director. She is survived by her husband, Louis; two daughters; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; […]

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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 was an associate pastor at Massillon Baptist Temple, Massillon, Ohio. Ron retired from the pastorate of Faith Baptist in 1998 following a stroke. He and […]

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Dr. David Doran, 2013 GARBC Conference Featured Speaker

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A 2013 GARBC Conference update from John Greening, GARBC national representative: “I am pleased to report that Dr. David Doran, pastor of Inter-City Baptist Church and president of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary in Allen Park, Mich., has graciously consented to speak at our 2013 GARBC Conference. Dr. Doran is speaking in the main sessions previously […]

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May 2013 E-Info: Seeking the Lord

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If you are like me, you are in need of renewal—body, mind, and spirit renewal! I am looking forward to exploring and experiencing the theme  “Renew Our Strength” at this…

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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, Omaha, on May 26, 1961. He went on to pastor five Baptist churches—in Dunlap, Iowa; Smith Center, Kan.; Alta Gardens, Ill.; Belmond, Iowa; and Bancroft, […]

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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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Enjoy Renewal at the GARBC Conference

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This year’s conference offers renewal and enjoyment for the whole family. Kids to adults will experience spiritual refreshment during the general sessions, workshops, and times to get together. The Adoba Hotel and Convention Center is an impressive structure with a beautiful 15-story atrium and lots of amenities. This will provide the perfect backdrop for physical […]

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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 death by his wife, Shirley, on Sept. 4, 2012. They would have celebrated their 67th anniversary on Sept. 9. Also preceding him in death are […]

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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 survived by his wife, Hazel, and daughters, Beth Ann and Debbie. A praise/memorial service will be held on March 30.

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Rachel Lones, Pastor’s Daughter Featured in Baptist Bulletin

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CLOVERVILLE, Mich.—Rachel Lynn Lones, the 45-year-old daughter of retired pastor Clifford and Janet Lones, experienced new joy and freedom when she entered the presence of God on Jan. 12. Rachel was born in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 10, 1967, and had a traumatic birth resulting in cerebral palsy. As a result, Rachel would never talk […]

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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 Missions in 2007 as missionary field coordinators for the Philippines after previously serving with Baptist Church Planters. Rafael is the interim pastor at Grace Community […]

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Willard Stull Jr., Missionary to Brazil

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Willard Stull Jr., 93, died on July 4, 2012, in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, where he was a longtime missionary. At age 16, Willard dedicated his life to Christ, having accepted Christ as his Savior at age 12. After that commitment at age 16, he says, God changed his life’s direction from planning to attend a […]

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John W. Rawlings, Baptist Bible Fellowship Leader

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John W. Rawlings, a leader in the Baptist Bible Fellowship International and the longtime pastor of Landmark Baptist Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio, died on Jan. 30, one day after his 99th birthday. Born Jan. 29, 1914, in Cave City, Ark., he was saved at the age of 13. He later testified how his mother had prayed […]

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Developing Teens for Service

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Encourage teens at your church to use their talents to reflect Christ. Whatever their interest or level of experience/skill there is a category for them. Individual and group competition is available. Encourage teens in your youth group to sign up today!

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Victor Decker, Former Pastor

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Victor W. Decker went Home to be with his Savior on Jan. 28, just two weeks short of his 87th birthday. Victor, a retired GARBC pastor, died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. Victor began ministry in the mid-1940s after graduating from Mehoopany (Pa.) High School, and after an accident and illness nearly took his […]

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Mary Alice Modrall, Church Secretary

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BURLINGTON, Wis.—Mary Alice Modrall, 87, longtime church secretary at Emmanuel Baptist, Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 6. She was born in Erie, Pa., on April 9, 1925, to Rev. Earl V. and Rosa Willetts. Her father was an early leader in the GARBC, having served as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio, (1934–1947) […]

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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 her husband, Fred, at Calvary Bible Church, Deckers Point, Pa. (1949–1955); Calvary Baptist Church, DeRuyter, N.Y. (1955–1963); First Baptist Church, Sherman, N.Y. (1963–1972); and Calvary […]

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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 during the Great Depression, endured WWII as a Navy wife, and raised two daughters during the turbulent 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s as a pastor’s wife […]

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David Miller, University President

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ALBANY, Ore.—David F. Miller, former president of Corban University and GARBC pastor, passed away after struggling with lymphoma on Dec. 7. He was 72. “He has graduated to Heaven after his 7-year battle with cancer,” says his wife, Koyce. “Through it all, God has used this time for His glory and to see new believers […]

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Daniel Morrell, Pastor and Professor

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Daniel Morrell, a former GARBC pastor and professor at Northland International University and Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, passed away on Dec. 9 after a brief bout with liver cancer. He was 59. He was born on July 16, 1953, in Berea, Ohio, where he was saved under the ministry of Berea Baptist Church. After marrying […]

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Phyllis Jean Smith, Pastor’s Wife

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FREMONT, Mich.—Phyllis Jean Smith, pastor’s wife, died Dec. 1 at age 78. She was reared in Chicago and was a 1955 graduate of Bob Jones University. Phyllis served the Lord with her husband, Pastor Earl Wesley Smith, for 41 years. He was a pastor in Portage, Middleville, and Newaygo, Mich.; and Chico, Calif.; and associate pastor […]

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Donald Taber, Retired ABWE Missionary

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LONGVIEW, Texas—Donald Lefferts Taber, Sr., missionary with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, died peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 4. He was 86. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Donald grew up in Ridgewood, N.J., and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Hackensack, N.J. He served in the Naval Air Force from 1944 […]

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Joyce Rohrer, Associate Pastor’s Wife

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Joyce Rohrer, wife of Associate Pastor Tom Rohrer of North Park Baptist Church, died on Aug. 23. She was 71. Joyce faithfully served her Lord alongside her husband in ministry, for over 20 years at Northland Baptist Church in Grand Rapids and most recently for 17 years at North Park Baptist Church. Often […]

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Shirley A. Swim, Former Pastor’s Wife

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TOPEKA, Kan.—Shirley A. Swim, 85, died on Sept. 4, 2012. Shirley married Pastor Gene R. Swim on Sept. 9, 1945. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Topeka, Kan., where she served as the church secretary to her husband for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Fritton and […]

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Still Serving As We Remember

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FORT BRAGG, N.C.—Eleven years ago Americans watched in horror and disbelief as airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pa., thrusting us into a war we continue to fight today. On this Patriot Day we take time to remember the men and women who have committed their lives to protect our nation.

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Debra Cayot, Missionary, Camp Staff

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Debra Sue Cayot, 50, who, though she had cancer, dispensed “comfort and peace to those she would soon leave behind,” went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2012. Deb’s heartfelt prayer was to build up the Body of Christ for as long as she had breath. Her family, friends, and colleagues rejoice that […]

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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 Clifford and Birdie Godfrey Aug. 21, 1920, in Mixon Valley, Ark. After his high school years in Waldron, Ark., he attended Arkansas Polytechnic College in […]

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Paul Beals, Missionary and Missions Professor

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Paul Beals, longtime missionary and missions professor, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2012. He was 88. Dr. Beals and his wife, Vivian, met at Wheaton College, where he graduated in 1945. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1948 and Dallas Theological Seminary with a ThM […]

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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 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Friendship Village in Waterloo, a retirement living center where they resided. Bertha supported David in ministry roles at First […]

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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, Delevan, N.Y.) Second Place (Open): Samantha Parsons (Young’s Corners Fellowship Baptist Church, Wadsworth, Ohio) Brass Second Place (Open): Marissa Briggs (First Baptist Church, Marilla, N.Y.) […]

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2012 Talents For Christ Competition

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Download a PDF of the 2012 Talents For Christ schedule The 2012 Talents For Christ competition will be held on the campus of Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa., on June 28. All contestants and parents should attend a contest meeting in the Baptist Bible Seminary Chapel at 9:00 a.m. Events begin at 1:00 p.m. […]

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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 of bringing families—organic and church—together. Especially when the pastor is also your dad. And there’s something about the way this bonding works with a dad’s […]

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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 computer: “1 Timothy 4:1–10.”

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Apparently Weak, Inherently Strong—6/27/12 Audio

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Listen to Will Hatfield, pastor of CrossRoad Baptist Church, Ames, Iowa, as he preaches from 1 Timothy 3:8–16. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “Apparently Weak, Inherently Strong.” Download sermon notes.

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TFC: A Serving-the-Lord Thing

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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. Thirty-four Talents For Christ participants spent the day around the conference, seeing that perspective as they competed in a variety of categories.

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TFC: A Serving-the-Lord Thing

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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 of bringing families—organic and church—together. Especially when the pastor is also your dad. And there’s something about the way this bonding works with a dad’s […]

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2012 Talents For Christ Competition

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Download a PDF of the 2012 Talents For Christ schedule The 2012 Talents For Christ competition will be held on the campus of Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa., on June 28. All contestants and parents should attend a contest meeting in the Baptist Bible Seminary Chapel at 9:00 a.m. Events begin at 1:00 p.m. […]

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Come All Christians, Be Committed

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—The picnic on Wednesday night was no surprise, being part of a long tradition at the GARBC Conference. Guests were served from a large tent on the lawn in front of BBC’s Phelps Student Center. There was plenty to eat, but the real purpose was to foster connections between pastors and church members […]

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Come All Christians, Be Committed

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—The picnic on Wednesday night was no surprise, being part of a long tradition at the GARBC Conference. Guests were served from a large tent on the lawn in front of BBC’s Phelps Student Center, another way to develop connections between pastors and church members who have traveled from all over the country to attend the event.

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Skills That Serve, Share, and Shape

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.— Nervous laughter and humming echoed throughout Jackson Hall as six groups warmed up for the National Talents For Christ group competition. Students performed in categories ranging from puppets to vocal ensembles throughout the afternoon. But in a world of constant competition, TFC is about so much more than claiming the prize—especially for […]

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Messengers Pass Resolutions on Universalism, the Local Church

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—During the afternoon business meeting on Tuesday, June 26, messengers to the 2012 GARBC Conference unanimously approved a resolution that censures universalism, a theological idea with several variations: Some say that after a period of punishment all people will be saved; some say that all people are now saved but do not realize […]

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Resolution on the Priority of the Local Church

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The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference June 25–29, 2012, in Clarks Summit, Pa., Rejoicing that God has granted forgiveness and adoption into His family to all who believe on His Son (John 1:12; Eph. 1:5), and that God enables His children to grow in righteous conduct […]

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Resolution concerning Universalism

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The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference, June 25–29, 2012, in Clarks Summit, Pa., Believing that God is perfectly holy, and that He created people to have fellowship with Him (Gen. 3:8–9; 1 John 1:3), desiring them to be holy because He is holy (1 Pet. 1:15, 16), Recognizing […]

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Jesus Saves Sinners—6/26/12 Audio

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Listen to Jim Lytle, vice president and provost of Baptist Bible College and Seminary, as he preaches from 1 Timothy 1:12–20. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “Jesus Saves Sinners“

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Too Busy for a Gospel-centered Ministry?

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—If the guests at the 2012 GARBC Conference didn’t know any better, they would assume that the speakers had called each other the night before, agreeing to preach the same sermon several times in a row. Their titles were different and their texts were different, but Tuesday’s marching orders ended up sounding the […]

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Cold Water and Living Water

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Put pizza and ice cream in the same sentence, and brace yourself for a stampede of the teenagers standing within earshot. Forty-five teenagers piled into vans and headed into Wilkes-Barre, Pa. for the Students Alive! outreach activity in the afternoon. Loaded with business cards and coolers full of water bottles and popsicles, the […]

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Nine New Churches in Fellowship with the GARBC

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Nine Baptist churches are now in fellowship with the GARBC, approved by vote of messengers of the 2012 GARBC Conference in the business session held on Tuesday, June 26. New Churches to GARBC Fellowship Great Commission Baptist Church (Schaumburg, Ill.) Victory Baptist Church (Casa Grande, Ariz.) Mission Churches Christ Life Community Church (a […]

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Messengers Elect New Council Members

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CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Messengers to the 2012 GARBC Conference elected new members to the Council of Eighteen during the Tuesday afternoon business session. The GARBC Council of Eighteen is a group of men elected by the voting messengers from Association churches. Council members serve a three-year term and can be re-elected to a second three-year term. […]

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Searching for the Authentic Church

By Featured Stories, Miscellaneous

What’s the easiest way to identify the genuine article? First learn to recognize a fake, says Dr. Bill Park, featured speaker at the 2012 GARBC Conference. During his opening sermon he played a brief video clip exposing the false doctrine of several well-known preachers. It was painful to watch. Offensive, even. But that was Park’s […]

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Students Sticking Around for the Week

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Four-way volleyball, a mix of foursquare and volleyball, got the 39 teenagers at Students Alive! up and moving, kicking off the week of activities at the 2012 GARBC Conference. The sun might have been in their eyes, but that wasn’t going to stop them from scoring on the other teams. Breaking the ice was a […]

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Authentic Church—6/25/12 Audio

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Listen to Bill Park, professor of missions at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary, Lansdale, Pa., as he preaches from 1 Timothy 1:3–11. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer: “The Authentic Church“

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Preparing for a Great Conference

By Featured Stories, Miscellaneous

Nineteen staff members from Regular Baptist Ministries met Sunday night to begin final preparations for the 2012 GARBC Conference, arriving on the campus of Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Clarks Summit, Pa. The week-long conference begins on Monday. John Greening, national representative for the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, describes the annual conference […]

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Kids at Conference

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Do you have kids coming to the conference? Get a jump start on registration and check-in by filling out the registration form in advance and bringing it with you. Nursery & Preschool Registration Form Children’s Program Registration Form Teens Medical Release

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GARBC Conference Registration Extended

By Featured Stories

Registration deadline has been extended to Friday, June 15. Don’t miss out on a great rate. First-time attendees (in full-time vocational ministry) and church planters may register for FREE if they register by June 15! After June 15, early registration will close, and on-site fees will apply, including a $50 fee for […]

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Gary Hilliker, Missions Director

By With the Lord

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Gary Leslie Hilliker, missionary and director with Baptist Mid-Missions, died on May 24 at age 70. Gary was a member of First Baptist Church, Wellington, Ohio, until he moved to Grand Rapids and became a member of Northland Baptist Church. In 1966 Gary and his wife were accepted as missionaries to Venezuela with […]

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Mabel Strong, 101, Former Pastor’s Wife

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SEBRING, Fla.—Mabel Strong, 101, perhaps the oldest member of any GARBC church, died on May 8, 2012. Mabel came to know Christ in her early 20s and soon after met John. They married in November 1933. John and Mabel separated from the Northern Baptist Convention in 1933 with Dr. R. L. Powell and started Temple […]

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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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Talents For Christ: Final Preparations

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Now that the scholarship registration for Talents For Christ has closed, competitors’ final preparations are well under way. Pray for the Talents For Christ competitors as they work hard to get ready for their state competitions. Their requirements include serving in their churches, so pray that this portion will have a profound impact on those […]

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Council of 18 Nominations

By GARBC News, News

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. Make sure your church gets in its nominations by March 30.
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One Week Left to Register

By GARBC News, News

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 download the registration form.
Don’t miss out on this great oppor…

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Welcome to the Poconos

By GARBC News, Miscellaneous, News

The endless mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are an inviting setting for the 2012 GARBC Conference, where guests can enjoy the magnificent beauty of God’s handiwork. Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa., sits on a hillside overlooking this picturesque setting. Enjoy the beauty during the conference. Then extend that enjoyment by vacationing in the Poconos or […]

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Conference Local Committee Hard at Work

By Featured Stories, GARBC News, Miscellaneous, News

Planning is well under way for the upcoming 2012 GARBC Conference to take place at Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, Pa., June 25–29. Under the leadership of Craig Golden, state representative of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, the local committee gathered to give conference updates and coordinate plans. John Greening, GARBC […]

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Compete as a Youth Group

By Featured Stories, GARBC News, News

Participating in Talents For Christ is a great way to strengthen a youth group as a whole. Here are some ideas to get the group involved: Find a place for everyone. There are categories that fit every interest. For individuals just beginning to develop their areas of interest, the open categories allow them to participate […]

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Talents For Christ Deadline Approaching

By GARBC News, News

The Talents For Christ deadline is two weeks away. It’s not too late to get involved! Be sure to get involved personally, or encourage your friends and teens in your church to participate. Regardless of a person’s interests and abilities, there is a category that fits. Talents For Christ is an amazing experience that allows […]

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Voices Raised

By GARBC News, News

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 special songs that capture the emotions, feelings, and thoughts of the moment. A song captures the thankful exuberance we feel toward God at a time […]

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What to Be When I Grow Up?

By GARBC News, News

So what do you want to be? What major are you going to choose in college? What are your plans for the future? These are common questions for seniors in high school, preparing to head off into the next adventure in life. Often our interests change. When we are young, we have aspirations of being […]

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A Visual Act of Worship

By GARBC News, News

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 the imagination and challenge individuals to look at an idea in a new, fresh way. These two avenues can be extremely powerful in communicating the […]

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New Year’s Resolution

By GARBC News, News

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 serve God? Talents For Christ provides a great opportunity to do just that. Teens, encourage your friends to compete. Youth leaders, parents, and mentors, encourage […]

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Get It Real!

By Miscellaneous

Authenticity implies the real thing. With all the types of churches and models of ministry existing today, it is essential that each of us strives to do church the way God intended. In his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul advised this young pastor on how to conduct himself in the house of God. […]

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December 2011 E-Info: JOY!

By News

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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October E-Info: Spreading Good News

By News

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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With the Lord

By GARBC News, News, PrayerLink

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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Planning Underway for 2012 GARBC Conference

By GARBC News, News

Save the date now for the 2012 GARBC Conference–June 25-29, to be held in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. As you gather on the beautiful campus of Baptist Bible College, you will enjoy fellowshipping with one another and communing with the Lord in His Word. Take advantage of excellent preaching and teaching! Free registration is available to […]

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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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July E-Info: Hot off the Press

By GARBC News, News

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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Youth Shine as TFC Team Competitors

By GARBC News, News

NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Emmanuel Baptist Church teens  proudly display the Talents For Christ (TFC) team award they received for participating in the 2011 TFC competition  at the GARBC Conference, June 27-July 1,  in Denver, Colorado. The team award is a traveling trophy that is presented to the church with five or more competing teens, which has the […]

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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. Bible Knowledge First Place: Andrew Lockridge (Berean Baptist Church, Pella, Iowa) Second Place: Philip Williams (Emmanuel Baptist Church, Naperville, Ill.) Brass First Place: Brandon Safford (Grandview Park Baptist […]

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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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We’re Off!

By Featured Stories, GARBC News, Miscellaneous, News

The conference is making its way to Denver. The Resource Center staff has worked tirelessly over the past week to finish all the last minute preparations. Paul Stump, who works in the warehouse, led the effort to get supplies loaded onto the truck, and Michael Nolan, director of business administration, and his family are now on […]

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Coming Soon–A Great Conference!

By Featured Stories, Miscellaneous

It’s not too late to grab a plane ticket and come to the 2011 GARBC Conference. Gas prices are coming down; perhaps you’ll want to drive! You’ll enjoy the fresh air of the Rockies and the spiritual uplift of hearing God Word. The speakers for this year’s conference have a great passion for building Christ’s Church and dynamic communication skills to convey that passion.The conference has

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Sponsor a Pastor!

By GARBC News, Miscellaneous, News

A church planting pastor would like to come to the 2011 GARBC Conference, but does not have the funds for travel, meals, and lodging. Please consider asking your church to sponsor this pastor and his family. The cost for their cross country travel to the conference would be approximately $1000.  Individuals in your church might […]

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Lunch Internationally!

By Featured Stories, GARBC News, News

Expand your horizons by attending the International Ministries luncheon on Wednesday, June 29,  at the 2011 GARBC Conference.  Hear testimonies from international pastors, educate yourself about the expanding influence of our association through our partners, and maybe pick up an idea for your local church global outreach.  You have to eat somewhere that day, why […]

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Church Multiplication

By News

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 Mountains as a backdrop, we will be focusing our attention on God’s desire for the church to multiply through evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. The […]

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