WATERTOWN, Wis.—The 14th Annual Men for Christ rally was held March 25 and 26 at Calvary Baptist Church.
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HACKENSACK, N.J.—Eric Wohner has been called to First Baptist Church as pastor.
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 […]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—April 3 dawned sunny and clear after a week of storms that brought cooler temperatures. It was a perfect day for Faith Baptist Church to dedicate its family life center.
MORENO VALLEY, Calif.—God blessed with beautiful weather as Victory Ranch hosted the spring Men’s Retreat for the Southern California Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Douglas R. McLachlan’s book highlights numerous principles of historic fundamentalism that are the foundation of what a fundamentalist should believe.
KOUTS, Ind.—First Baptist Church celebrated a milestone—50 years of ministry.
William J. Petersen & Ardythe Petersen Tyndale, 690 Pages, Paper, $19.99 It’s doubtful they’re exaggerating when the publisher says on the back cover that this work is “the largest collection of…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—The GARBC Resource Center presented “Having Fun in Marriage,” a webinar led by John and Daria Greening.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Biblical Separation
GOLD was the prize that incited the rush to Pike’s Peak in 1859. In nearby Denver, Colo., SPIRITUAL GOLD will be yours for the taking at the 2011 GARBC Conference,…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After completing a tour in Iraq with a cavalry unit from Fort Bliss, Texas, Army Chaplain Mark Worrell has a new assignment with a unit known as The Old Guard.
MULBERRY, Fla.—Shepherd Road Baptist Church hosted a women’s quartet called Forever Be Sure, a group that travels together only one week per year.
Cliff Jenkin, 31-year-old son of Bill Jenkin III, GARBC Council of Eighteen member and Continental Baptist Mission president, entered the Lord’s presence on Friday, April 1, after a battle with…
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.–April 3, 2011, marks the 12th April Faith Day. Assistant to the Pastor Stephen Simpson explains: “Every year, on the first Sunday in April, we give an extraordinary and sacrificial offering to the Lord.”
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Dr. Reginald Matthews to Clarks Summit
ALTOONA, Iowa—Altoona Regular Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary and invites former members and friends to attend.
Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 184 Pages, Paper, $12.99 A number of predications are circulating these days concerning the Lord’s return and the end of the world. Even some professing believers…
John Crotts Shepherd Press, 138 Pages, Paper, $13.95 “Satan has taken over the local churches.” “Churches are irrelevant, at best.” “Churches today are nothing but victims of false doctrines, the…
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—“SAVED” was the theme of the 2011 Youth Seminars of the Empire State Fellowship.
God has the power to move mountains. The backdrop to Denver is the perfect illustration of the power, might, and wonder of the God we serve. The God Who can move mountains is the same God Who can move our hearts to action! The local church has enormous potential to multiply. Discipling believers and evangelizing […]
BATAVIA, N.Y.—Grace Baptist Church has experienced a “baby bonanza,” as seven babies have been born in just two months.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Governmental Restrictions Upon Private Social Agencies
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—More than 200 pastors and leaders attended the “16:5 Conference” at Northridge, a Baptist church in Rochester.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—A conference sponsored by the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches has become an annual destination for many Sunday School teachers and lay workers in Grand Rapids churches.
ELYRIA, Ohio—Amy Katherine Phillips, associate pastor’s wife, died on March 23, 2011. She was 67.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Colleges and Seminaries
Mark Hitchcock Harvest House, 237 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Part 1 of this book has 10 chapters for “10 Amazing Fulfilled Prophecies.” Included is “the greatest prophecy ever given” (chapter 4)….
FAIR OAKS, Calif.—James Houston Morrison, Christian youth camp worker, died on March 16, 2011. He was 97.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Last April, Baptist Builders Club came alongside Great Commission Baptist Church to provide three years of assistance. During this past year, the church has met weekly in a local community center. Now God has provided for a move to the next phase—space at a shopping center.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Our Continuing Commission
Read this article for suggestions on donating your books and music. These items could help ministry leaders in the Philippines.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Peace River Baptist Church enjoyed two days of remembering “30 Years of Grace and Glory” as it celebrated its anniversary.
GARBC Churches are our heartbeat at the GARBC Resource Center. Check out the March E-Info to see how the Resource Center staff can assist you and your church. Ready for…
Last chance to register for the Talents For Christ scholarship competition! Don’t miss this great opportunity to develop your skills and serve Christ. Deadline is Monday, March 7, so register today!
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Persecuted Peoples
NORWALK, Iowa—Alvin P. Jingst, a former pastor, died on March 3, 2011, at age 90.
Q. Legalizing polygamy has been in the news lately. If it’s wrong, why did so many Old Testament believers practice it? Why did they go unpunished? A. In the Dispensation…
In the first year of one of my pastorates, I removed about 200 people from the membership! It’s true—but let me explain. Although the church constitution included a clear statement…
Joe Bower began serving as a GARBC pastor in 1943, meeting and learning from Robert Ketcham, Paul Jackson, and Joseph Stowell—the first generation of GARBC leaders. Now in retirement, Dr….
Millions of children in India are stuck in a “slumdog” life of poverty, child labor, malnutrition, and illiteracy—all perpetuated by a Hindu caste system and beliefs that discriminate against lower…
Riots erupted in Egypt in January, an explosion of popular anger that seemed to have little warning. Protesters demanded the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, demanding a new government…
The young woman waving her hand offers an urgent prayer request during Wednesday night prayer meeting. “Pray for my family back in Mexico. Ten people were killed in drug violence…
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Pornographic Trends in Media
Jonah Silverberg, infant son of Pastor Marty and Val Silverberg, has severe medical issues. Marty and Val are missionaries with Baptist Mid Missions and pastor and wife of Commonwealth Community…
LANSDALE, Pa.—At a conference sponsored by Calvary Baptist Seminary this week, one message has been delivered without any preaching: No time will be wasted worrying about the traditional taboos of…
Nathan MacDonald Wm. B. Eerdmans 156 Pages, Paper, $16.00 Beginning with a consideration of God’s promise to His Chosen People of a new land “flowing with milk and honey,” this…
MESA, Ariz.—Alma Maxine Gray, a former pastor’s wife, died at age 84 on Feb. 22, 2011.
LANSDALE, Pa.—On the second day of Calvary Baptist Seminary’s Advancing the Church Conference, most guests seemed to be waiting for an afternoon event billed as the Speakers’ Panel, where Mark…
LANSDALE, Pa—Stepping to the pulpit, Mark Dever was well aware of his fundamentalist audience. The noted author and conservative evangelical pastor had been invited as keynote speaker for the Advancing the Church conference, an event sponsored by Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, Pa.
MEMPHIS, N.Y.—The building is gone, but the church is fine, says Pastor Art George after the roof of First Baptist Church collapsed.
TOGO, West Africa—Ivan Moore has modified a Singer sewing machine and it is allowing African villagers to produce their own income, and it is providing many opportunities to share the gospel.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Baptist World Alliance
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—For 60 years Harold Bigelow and his late wife, Thelma, participated in Baptist Builders Club, both as givers and receivers.
You are invited to be part of a mentoring group. Join with your peers and continue to learn! A good leader constantly desires to improve in all he does. Instead…
FERNDALE, Wash.—John T. Lunsford, a former pastor, died on Feb. 12, 2011, at age 88.
First Baptist Church, Polson, Mont., called from its own staff Scott Craven as pastor.
“Can we really take God seriously in understanding what He meant by what He said in the only book He’s ever written? Where does special revelation fit into your whole perspective of the origin of the universe, the structure and function of the universe, and its destiny?”—John Whitcomb reflects on a life of ministry in a Baptist Bulletin interview.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Bicentennial Year
EVERETT, Wash.—Yvonne June Stone, medical missionary, died on Feb. 10, 2011. She was 76.
Pray for Jim and Susie Goodew, pastor and wife of Faith Baptist Church, Brainerd, Minnesota, and the family as they grieve the death of their young adult son and loved…
Bad weather in February? Churches in the GARBC don’t let the weather put a damper on their ministries! Regardless if you live in rainy Seattle or snowy Syracuse, ministry opportunities…
Brian Beckett, associate pastor at Grace Baptist, Minford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday as a result of a heart attack and complications from diabetes. He was in his early 50s….
MINFORD, Ohio—Brian Beckett, associate pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Minford, Ohio, died on Feb. 5, 2011.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Importance of Doctrinal Teaching
Quentin Myron Gillett, 79, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 15 after serving Him faithfully in Omaha, Neb.
Win scholarships and prizes, develop skills, enjoy teamwork, see the country—all these things are possible through participating in Talents For Christ (TFC). With so many TFC categories, you’ll have no problem finding a competition that you and/or your youth group can enter. The 2011 TFC national competition takes place in beautiful Denver, CO. Your youth […]
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.—Calvary Baptist Church hosted a Biblical Counseling Ministries discipleship development seminar, “Weathering Storms in Relationships,” with Dan and Kathy Pugh.
Pray for the three-year-old daughter of Mike and Dawn Martin, pastor and wife of First Baptist Church, Cumberland, Iowa, who suffered burns from her clothing catching on fire. She is…
NORTHFIELD, Ohio—Northfield Baptist ordained its associate pastor, Chad Dalton.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Ordination of Women
Are we commanded to pray for the salvation of the lost? Mathew 9:37, 38 – Pray for laborers Acts 4:29–31 – Pray for boldness Colossians 4:2–4 – Pray for opportunity to…
DVD Vision Video, 42 minutes, $19.99 This year hails the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Still a best seller, the KJV is considered the greatest,…
T. David Gordon P & R Publishing, 190 Pages, Paper, $12.99 The book’s title and cover more or less reveal the thesis, along with the initial statement on the back…
David and Betty Weinberger Association of Messianic Home Educators 40 Pages, Hardcover, $22.00 With the observance of our Lord’s death, burial, and resurrection ap-proaching, this beautifully illustrated story deserves consideration….
Michael J. Peck Baptist Church Planters 115 Pages (Couple’s Edition), Paper 124 Pages (Counselor’s Edition), Paper $29.95 for set of two couple’s books and one counselor’s edition Married people who…
How do you define synergy? According to the Encarta dictionary, synergy is the working together of two or more people, organizations, or things, especially when the result is greater than…
John 17:20 is a prayer for all future believers: “I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message”; in other words, the message I have shared with…
AUGUSTA, Maine—With deep appreciation for their church’s founders, Augusta Baptist Church celebrated the ministry of Claude and Anna Wivell.
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Appreciation for Dr. R. T. Ketcham
1975 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Transcendental Meditation
My wife works at a learning center that, among other things, teaches students reading skills. The center start this emphasis with its youngest students, preschoolers, and continues to the oldest, who are in…
Twenty men attended a European Tower Shoot sponsored by Clear Lake Regular Baptist Church as an outreach event.
What in your life have you learned to appreciate and not waste? Read the following posts and share your comments: Don’t Waste Your Curriculum Resources Don’t Waste Your Reading Skills…
Take an honest look at the Sunday School classes at your church. Are teachers utilizing their curriculum to the greatest potential, making their jobs easier and increasing their effectiveness? I…
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Equal Rights Amendment
“I think I can; I think I can. . . .” Do you remember that motto from the childhood story The Little Engine That Could? January is a month of…
Pastor Ralph Burns entered the Lord’s presence on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Ralph Burns served as pastor of GARBC churches in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. He provided valuable leadership on state Regular…
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated the long ministry of Youth Pastor Don Jackson, who now serves full-time with Vision for Youth as director of student missions.
A group of young kids from Germantown Hills Baptist Church near Peoria and their intrepid Sunday School teacher, Joyce Donahoe, visited a church plant in Chicago.
Lynn L. Sparkman, 76, died Dec. 23. Lynn was state representative of the Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches, serving GARBC churches in Kansas, Western Missouri, and Oklahoma. He was…
C. Gordon Cleveland, former pastor, died on Dec. 31, 2010. He was 73.
Who invented the BAPTIST distinctives? Careful now—we hope the reader did not answer “John the Baptist.” Baptist beliefs developed during the 1600s in several different places, led by local congregations…
Good communication is a central part of a pastor’s role as a preacher and Bible teacher. It’s also an important skill in the ministry of deacons and other leaders, who…
Q. Just when did Satan fall? Why did God allow Satan to fall, and why did God even create Satan in the first place? A.To consider when Satan fell (see…
Adam Zamora talks about church planting and the foundation of gratitude A young Adam Zamora stood waiting outside the Saginaw Civic Center. Ozzy Osbourne had just finished his 1986 Ultimate…
In 1865 General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, to declare to slaves there that they were free. The order that General Granger took to those slaves had been signed…
Missionary efforts used to be a matter of geography,” says Ariel Abadiano, the president and founder of Philippine-based PARTNERS International. “Missionary service meant leaving a country and traveling by boat…
Robert Hunter came home from work with a pink slip—his job at General Motors was over. He had been working the night shift while attending classes at Baptist Seminary of…
Wayne Dale stands at the pulpit, announcing the hymn to the congregation: “Número quinientos once, ‘Cristo me ama.’ ” Then he looks at another hymnal and announces it again, “Number…
Regular Baptist Press is developing a new series of books to define and defend the core values of our association, with the first title to be released at the 2011…
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Charismatic Movement
NAPERVILLE, Ill.—Emmanuel Baptist Church of Warrenville has presented “A Christmas Opportunity,” a production written and performed by the church youth.
AUSTIN, Minn.—First Baptist Church is enhancing its Hispanic ministry by calling Pastor Moises Rodriguez as assistant pastor, , ministering with Pastor Dave Johnson.
HAYS, Kan.—Lynn L. Sparkman, state representative of the Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches, died on Dec. 23, 2010, at age 76.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Decorations at the GARBC Resource Center showcase a resounding answer to Charlie Brown’s question, “What is the true meaning of Christmas ?” Each department of the Resource Center decorated their area to focus on Christ’s birth and ministry. See photo gallery. The prize-winning RBP marketing team’s presentation, A Charlie Brown Christmas, displays Linus’s answer to Charlie […]
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Support of our Approved Schools
Wallace Alcorn’s column from the Austin Daily Herald explains why he never believed in Santa Claus, but did very much believe in St. Nicholas (not the mythical character but the historic person).
AUSTIN, Minn.—First Baptist Church is enhancing its Hispanic ministry by calling Pastor Moises Rodriguez as assistant pastor, ministering with Pastor Dave Johnson.
Our church plant is using two songs this Christmas season from RESOUNDworship. RESOUNDworship is a group of songwriters based in the U.K. who are “seeking to resource the church with…
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Brooklyn Baptist Church has completed a remodel of the lower level of its church building, assisted by $15,000 from Baptist Builders Club. The church is home to members who represent over 21 different cultures.
As the celebration of our Savior’s birth arrives, take time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas . Read the following post and share your comments: Some Things to…
BRONX, N.Y.—Commonwealth Baptist Church invited its entire community to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving feast at the church, which recently completed a remodeling project. Meals were served from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, was there with his family to help serve food while Pastor Marty Silverberg and the church family […]
Here’s a great quote from the book Extreme Righteousness: Perhaps an even more telling gauge of our self-righteousness is the stance from which we offer our forgiveness to those who…
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. New Evangelicalism
Over the weekend The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opened in theaters across the country. I had the opportunity to attend an advance screening a few…
Pastor Mike Hess and Kevin Wagler of Calvary Baptist Church were involved in a recent missions trip to Santa Marta, Colombia, to help and encourage missionaries Jonathan and Holly Boyd, who serve with ABWE.
FORT BLISS, Texas—Chaplain (Colonel) Tom Phelan, a Regular Baptist chaplain, ministered to mobilized Soldiers of the Texas National Guard 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they deployed overseas. He again…
SEBRING, Fla.—Earl Dannenberg, pastor, missionary, and longtime missions professor at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa, died on Dec. 9, 2010. He was 81.
Grace Baptist Church recently honored Pastor Al and Pat Franklin, who have faithfully served the church for 35 its 50 years.
Rejoicing in Christ, Rejoicing in You! “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” (The Song of Mary—Luke 1:46, 47) As we send E-Info…
Prairie Flower Baptist Church honored their pastor and wife, Don and Carol Collings, with a surprise tenth anniversary celebration on September 26.
Cindy Stumme, wife of Army CH (MAJ) Jack Stumme, is receiving treatment for leukemia through the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Chaplain Stumme writes, “Please continue to pray for us…
SAVE THE DATE for North American Missions Congress, Sept. 27–29 Mark your calendar for the first triennial North American Missions Congress at Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, Ind. Pray for God’s glory…
Pastor Jacquelin Saint-Preux of Eglise Evangelique Baptiste welcomed Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, to a special service acknowledging the GARBC’s ministry to and support of churches in Haiti.
Pastor Jacquelin Saint-Preux of Eglise Evangelique Baptiste welcomed Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, to a special service acknowledging the GARBC’s ministry to and support of churches in Haiti.
Jim Vogel, associate national representative of the GARBC, and his wife, Jeannie, spent two weekends in October ministering to churches in southeastern California.
Pastor Mike Hess and Kevin Wagler of Calvary Baptist Church were involved in a recent missions trip to Santa Marta, Colombia, to help and encourage missionaries Jonathan and Holly Boyd, who serve with ABWE.
Grace Baptist Church honored Pastor Al and Pat Franklin, who have faithfully served the church for 35 its 50 years.
Austin Hill and Scott Rae Northfield Publishing (Moody Publishers), 153 Pages, Paper, $14.99 With the economy the way it is, and with the current U.S. administration increasingly being regarded as…
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Greetings to Other Christians
Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick P & R Publishing, 224 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Here’s another book that somewhat relates to the current economy, since many young adults are living at…
J. Steven Hunt Reedy Press, 138 Pages, Hardcover, $49.95 + $4.00 S&H Western Baptist Bible College (now Corban University) was part of the former GARBC approval system of colleges. This…
Mosab Hassan Yousef SaltRiver (Tyndale House), 265 Pages, Hardcover, $26.99 As the jacket states, this New York Times best seller is “a gripping account of terror, betrayal, political intrigue, and…
Ethel J. (Rayburn) Jeremiah of Cedarville, Ohio entered the Lord’s presence on Sunday, November 28, 2010. The memorial service for Ethel, wife of the late James T. Jeremiah, former Cedarville…
A group of missionaries and business leaders visited the Mango region of Togo, Africa, studying how to help the Togolese develop self-sustaining cottage industries.
AMES, Iowa—A group of missionaries and business leaders recently visited the Mango region of Togo, Africa, studying how to help the Togolese develop self-sustaining cottage industries. The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism is building the Wendell Kempton Memorial Hospital in Mango, a region where people spend half of their income for health care. ABWE’s […]
Marjorie Smith, wife of Bill Smith, retired Army chaplain endorsed by the GARBC, has entered the Lord’s presence after an extended battle with brain cancer. Please be in prayer for…
On a flight from Cleveland to Sacramento, a pastor sat by the window. Seat B was unoccupied, and seat C was taken by a man in a red plaid shirt….
1974 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Current Satanic Popularity
NEWARK, Ohio—The church family at Bible Baptist Church is rejoicing in the Lord that a ten-year-old, nearly 12,000-square-foot dream began in September of this year.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Marjorie L. Smith, wife of retired Army chaplain, died on Nov. 27, 2010, at age 62.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Community and business leaders from the greater Scranton region gathered together for a special time of fellowship at BBC&S during the fall 2010 President’s Breakfast. Amber Jacobs, the new women’s basketball coach and Assistant Athletic Director, was guest speaker.
Fair Haven Baptist Church held a special event during the evening of October 31st to impact its neighborhood and community during the city’s regular “Trick or Treating” hours.
KANSAS CITY, Kans.—Fair Haven Baptist Church held a special event during the evening of October 31st to impact its neighborhood and community during the city’s regular “Trick or Treating” hours. In response to the city’s event, the church held a special outreach project called “Trunk Or Treat,” which involved church members parking around the parameter […]
This morning at the roll call in Heaven, Pastor Bradley W. Quick responded, ‘Present!’ ” Pastor Quick was well-known for using a quote like this at many of the funeral…
UNION GROVE, Wis.—A powerful storm rushed through the area about 4:00 p.m. Nov. 22, causing damage on the campus of Shepherds Ministries.
The November Council of Eighteen meeting was recently held at the GARBC Resource Center. The council is elected by churches of the GARBC to serve the association, expanding its work and implementing its actions and policies.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Community and business leaders from the greater Scranton region gathered together for a special time of fellowship at BBC&S during the fall 2010 President’s Breakfast. Amber Jacobs, the new women’s basketball coach and Assistant Athletic Director, was guest speaker.
Ft. Bragg, N.C.—On a visit with Chaplain Jack Stumme Chaplain John Murdoch had the opportunity to participate in a tandem jump with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights Parachute Team.
Ft. Bragg, N.C.—On a visit with Chaplain Jack Stumme Chaplain John Murdoch had the opportunity to participate in a tandem jump with the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights Parachute Team.
1973 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers The Contemporary Charismatic Movement
Here are some book recommendations to help you, and perhaps your church, think through congregational worship and the accompanying issues. Gordon MacDonald’s Who Stole My Church? Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2007…
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m thinking of how a pastor might cultivate thankfulness in his own heart for God’s goodness, and how he might teach his congregation thankfulness as they grow together in Christ. I recently picked the brain of my pastoral mentor, Rich Van Heukelum, on this subject. I trust that his responses will better equip us all.
An Introductory Meditation on Ephesians 1:3–14 by Myron J. Houghton Introduction Actually I am attempting to put down on paper some seed thoughts that various readers of this forum would…
Thanksgiving is a time we can reflect on all that God has provided corporately as a church, and as individuals. Read the following posts that reflect on the theme of…
The congregation of Berean Baptist Church is excited about what God has done with their small congregation. The church celebrated God’s blessing with a dedication service on Sunday, Nov. 14.
MARILLA, N.Y.—The Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual fall conference, conducted this year by the Merrill Evangelistic Team.
MARILLA, N.Y.—The Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches held its annual fall conference, conducted this year by the Merrill Evangelistic Team.
Please pray for Michele Michaels, teacher at Grace Christian Academy, Grace Baptist Church, Winterset, IA. Michele has been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer and has begun chemotherapy treatment. She…
Delegates and others from across the state convened at Camp Hosanna Oct. 11–14 for the Ozark Association Fall Bible Conference.
PARKERSBURG, W. Va.—Oct. 1–3 were days of great joy at Bible Baptist Church as former and current members gathered to celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness.
Pastor Ken Pyne of Evangel Baptist Church, Taylor, Mich., contributed the following post. We face many issues—often controversial—when developing a philosophy of church music and worship. How should we deal with these? Ken lists several of these issues, but then gives principles we need to establish even before considering these details. He offers good advice on how to tie things together Biblically.
1973 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Worldwide Missions
TOLEDO, Ohio—What might the director of an orphanage with over 215 children look like? Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, found out when they brought Pastor Prédestin Pierre Hérard from Haiti to the United States for the church’s annual fall missions conference.
TOLEDO, Ohio—What might the director of an orphanage with over 215 children look like? Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, Ohio, found out when they brought Pastor Prédestin Pierre Hérard from Haiti to the United States for the church’s annual fall missions conference.
Delegates and others from across the state convened at Camp Hosanna Oct. 11–14 for the Ozark Association Fall Bible Conference.
David McGrew (associate professor, Baptist Bible College) has written a thought-provoking article on worship leaders being most concerned with being God-centered in our worship.
CANDO, N.D.—Charles H. Schulze, 83, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 22.
AMES, Iowa—Campus Baptist Church hosted a Family Fall Fest for fellowship and outreach. In a campus town—Ames is the home of Iowa State University of Science and Technology—it makes sense to have some fun science. So along with inflatables, games, crafts, and face painting, the festival included hands-on experiments and concluded with a chemistry show.
Worship can be a thoughtful expression of our attitude toward God; however, at times it can be divisive and controversial. This week we are exploring the topic of worship. Read…
1973 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Nature and Importance of the New Testament Church
Looking toward the upcoming celebration of Thanksgiving, November’s E-Info lists opportunities to share from the abundance the Lord has given to you. Making puppets, supplying greeting cards, serving as interns,…
Take part in a missions trip before and after the conference. Teens, adults, and families from your church will have opportunities to help area church plants and growing churches with outreach and evangelistic activities, and experienced believers can mentor existing churches to help develop and strengthen their church bodies. Plan now to take part in […]
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Horse rides for children, s’mores, singing, and a devotional by Dr. David Little were all part of the Western Weekend at Faith Baptist Church of Camp Point, Illinois.
Horse rides for children, s’mores, singing, and a devotional by Dr. David Little were all part of the Western Weekend at Faith Baptist Church of Camp Point, Illinois.
Selecting good friends, using the right speech, and making wise decisions are competencies that every parent would like his/her child to possess. During RBP’s Impact Parenting Seminar, over 60 parents from the Kansas City area learned how to use the book of Proverbs to teach their children principles for living successful godly lives.
A Regular Baptist Ministries chapel presentation by David Bosket, referenced in John Greening’s Front Row article from the November/December 2010 Baptist Bulletin.
1973 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Personal Godliness
Fair Haven Baptist Church celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special service and a luncheon.
Fair Haven Baptist Church celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special service and a luncheon.
Imagine you are the quarterback in a bowl game, dropping back for a pass. As you look downfield, you notice that all the players on both teams are wearing jerseys…
In the midst of the debris and despair, believers are rising to the challenge to rebuild Haiti for Christ. The mid-morning sun beat down on the van as we inched…
Dad and Mom and their high school son or daughter sit at a table piled with college catalogs, applications, and scholarship forms. “I would really like to study chemistry or…
During the final years of the Berlin Wall, Christian young people in Communist East Germany had a favorite song that began with the words, “Whoever follows God will risk his…
Two mission agencies with GARBC ties have announced a merger, with Baptist Missionary Builders of Lancaster, Ohio, joining Baptist Church Planters of Elyria, Ohio. Both groups have roots in the…
This year Baptist Mid-Missions is celebrating 75 years of ministry in Brazil. On Thursday evening of the 75th anniversary conference, held in Brazil, Dr. Charles Pettit of Piedmont Baptist Bible…
Q. Please comment on Exodus 11 and 12, where the “death angel” supposedly killed the firstborn of any families who didn’t have blood sprinkled on their doorposts on the night…
We have plenty of guests in our services,” a church-planting pastor recently told me. “But they don’t seem to want to come back.” I’ve heard similar comments more than once…
Evangelist Kevin Brownfield spoke to attendees at the Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches 2010 Fall Conference, held at Amazing Grace Baptist Camp in Ottawa.
Evangelist Kevin Brownfield spoke to attendees at the Mid-Continent Association of Regular Baptist Churches 2010 Fall Conference, held at Amazing Grace Baptist Camp in Ottawa.
Sometimes churches and pastors in our Regular Baptist fellowship surprise me—more, they profoundly puzzle me. Not being what I expect, they are effective and productive for no apparent reasons. Anomalies…
Alumni, spouses, teachers, and dorm parents met for the fifth Fortaleza Academy reunion on a four-day cruise.
Q. After Job’s intense suffering, the Bible says he was given more than he had before his trials began, including seven sons and three daughters. Were these through his first…
RAYTOWN, Mo.—Anthony Bourdess, longtime pastor, died on Oct. 25, 2010, at age 99.
Alumni, spouses, teachers, and dorm parents met for the fifth Fortaleza Academy reunion on a four-day cruise.
Needing a tool to help connect to their “green” neighborhood, the Meadowood Baptist Church is using part of their land for a community garden.
MADISON, Wis.—Needing a tool to help connect to their “green” neighborhood, the Meadowood Baptist Church is using part of their land for a community garden.
A great thing about the GARBC is the opportunity to network ministry ideas. As you read the following ideas from your ministry colleagues, be open with the Lord in allowing…
Riverside Baptist Church held a program for area hunters and those interested in outdoor sports, drawing 63 attendees.
Riverside Baptist Church held a program for area hunters and those interested in outdoor sports, drawing 63 attendees.
Andrew Johnson was ordained by First Baptist Church, after being examined by a council of pastors and leaders in the Northeast Ohio Fellowship.
Andrew Johnson was ordained by First Baptist Church, after being examined by a council of pastors and leaders in the Northeast Ohio Fellowship.
1973 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Christian’s Use of Time
Great Commission Baptist Church, being planted by Scott and Brooke Greening of Baptist Church Planters, held its first-ever baptism this month.
Great Commission Baptist Church, being planted by Scott and Brooke Greening of Baptist Church Planters, held its first baptism this month.
In some arenas, scholarship has grown into idolatry. Technical scholarly pursuits have become a substitute for the pursuit of God Himself. There is a fine line between academic/technical excellence and obsession. You can lose sight of God behind the infinite literary, language, and technical details of the text.
HAGERSTOWN, MD.—It’s autumn: Crisp, cool temperatures. Glorious color. Falling leaves. Retreating women. All over the country, women from GARBC churches enjoy getting away for a weekend of Christian fellowship, encouragement, and fun. On September 24 and 25, ladies in the DelMarVa (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) fellowship retreated to the Skycroft Conference Center outside Hagerstown, Md. Speakers […]
HAGERSTOWN, Md.—Ladies in the DelMarVa (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) fellowship gathered at the Skycroft Conference Center outside Hagerstown, Md.
Pleas pray for Pastor John Peattie, and his wife, Nancy, of Liberty Baptist Church, Pueblo, CO. Infection in Pastor John’s leg related to diabetes has resulted in a recent foot…
BREMERTON, Wash.—Louise Scholes, former pastor’s wife and gifted speaker, died on Oct. 15, 2010. She was 93.
1973 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Christian and the Occult
“It’s the nursery. Just feed them, change them, and keep them out of their parents’ hair. That’s all there is to it. After all, they’re just babies.” This is how many people view their church’s nursery ministry. They see it as relatively unimportant and even as a nuisance. But nothing could be farther from the […]
AURORA, Ill.—Wanting to emphasize multicultural ministry for its fall state meeting, the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches sponsored a Worship Celebration featuring groups from Ukrainian Baptist Church, Berwyn, Ill., Fil-American Baptist Church, Chicago, and Waukegan Baptist Bible Church, Waukegan, Ill.
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary with a barbeque and praise service.
God has blessed Calvary Baptist Church with an opportunity for the last five years to be involved with the Children’s Miracle Network balloon rally.
Calvary Baptist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary with a barbeque and praise service.
God has blessed Calvary Baptist Church with an opportunity for the last five years to be involved with the Children’s Miracle Network balloon rally.
AURORA, Ill.—Wanting to emphasize multicultural ministry for its fall state meeting, the Illinois-Missouri Association of Regular Baptist Churches sponsored a Worship Celebration featuring groups from Ukrainian Baptist Church, Berwyn, Ill., Fil-American Baptist Church, Chicago, and Waukegan Baptist Bible Church, Waukegan, Ill.
Assigned topics are tough for me to develop in preaching. I would rather be given the freedom to select my own subject and to develop it without any preconditions attached to it. My aversion may be simply a clue to my own stubbornness, but I have a feeling that many folks struggle with assigned topics for them to develop into a sermon.
Byron, Mich.—Byron Baptist Church dates back to the late 1800s, and for decades the congregation has celebrated Round-Up Sunday as an opportunity to regather “delinquent” members and friends of the church.
Byron, Mich.—Byron Baptist Church dates back to the late 1800s, and for decades the congregation has celebrated Round-Up Sunday as an opportunity to regather “delinquent” members and friends of the church.
From major metropolitan centers to rural back-road hamlets, America is becoming increasingly multiethnic. Accompanying this increasing demographic reality are churches’ attempts to Biblically respond and think through issues related to multiethnic ministry.
On Sept. 24, we posted a terrific article by Ken Davis (Baptist Bible College) on servant evangelism. In this article, he laid out theological and practical reasons that our churches should participate in servant evangelism. In addition, he gave helpful examples of its effectiveness. Today we have links to follow-up articles.
This week we are looking at the topic of the pastor’s spiritual life. The pastor is the spiritual leader for the church, but where does he turn? Every pastor at…
This week we are exploring the topic of The Pastor’s Spiritual Life. Read the following posts and share your comments: The Pastor’s Spiritual Life by David Miller Pastoral Mentoring Group…
In being asked to write a small piece for “The Pastor’s Spiritual Life,” my first thought was to outline the necessary disciplines that every pastor needs to do—read the Bible, meditate, pray, serve, and even fast. But most of this is self-evident, and books and even sermon series cover these topics. I had one idea of having another pastor preach to me through recorded sermons. But the more I thought about it, I felt lead to share about an experience this past year.
1973 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Prayer–1973
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Drawing a deeper connection between language and the certainty of the Bible was the focus of a unique meeting of Bible scholars and observers at Baptist Bible Seminary.
Waterloo, Iowa—After a flash flood caused thousands of dollars in damage to Iglesia Bautista Hispana (Hispanic Baptist Church) in July, partners worked together to help the church recover.
WATERLOO, Iowa—Jocelyn Green, a member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, was awarded a Gold Medal by the Military Writers Society of America for her book Battlefields and Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jocelyn’s story demonstrates how God can use one experience and turn it into a ministry that touches thousands.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Drawing a deeper connection between language and the certainty of the Bible was the focus of a unique meeting of Bible scholars and observers at Baptist Bible Seminary.
Waterloo, Iowa—After a flash flood caused thousands of dollars in damage to Iglesia Bautista Hispana (Hispanic Baptist Church) in July, partners worked together to help the church recover.
WATERLOO, Iowa—Jocelyn Green, a member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, was awarded a Gold Medal by the Military Writers Society of America for her book Battlefields and Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Connections—that’s what pastors and wives and churches have in the GARBC! You’re never alone in ministry. Christ is with you, and so are your brothers and sisters in the association! Facing…
GREENE, Iowa—The 65th anniversary weekend at Calvary Baptist Church started off with a Saturday evening service focusing on the past. Pastor Ben Hartwig, preaching from 2 Thessalonians 1:3 and 4 in “Praising God for the Past,” drew attention to the congregation’s demonstrating godly characteristics through the years. Several longtime acquaintances of the church—Temple Baptist Church of […]
GREENE, Iowa—Calvary Baptist Church celebrates its 65th anniversary with a weekend of events.
Participants representing 21 churches in the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, led by tour organizer Craig Golden, state representative for the fellowship, visited famous California tourist sites.
Participants representing 21 churches in the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, led by tour organizer Craig Golden, state representative for the fellowship, visited famous California tourist sites.
Seven employees at the GARBC ministry center have just returned from a missions trip to Haiti, led by Chris Hindal, director of GARBC International Ministries.
When God calls us into His service, He often calls us to a specific place. We call it our Jerusalem. How do we best go about reaching and ministering in our Jerusalem? Do we just put up a sign and expect that people will come to us when they have a need?
FLINT, Mich.—South Baptist Church held an installation service for its new pastor, Scott Snyder. Scott and Carol and their children, Kayla, Juliana, and Payton, joined the leadership team on the platform while Ken Floyd, Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches state representative, led in a prayer of dedication of them and the church. The […]
FLINT, Mich.—South Baptist Church held an installation service for its new pastor, Scott Snyder. Scott and Carol and their children, Kayla, Juliana, and Payton, joined the leadership team on the…
ALTOONA, Iowa—Altoona Regular Baptist Church recognized Chris and Angi Humburg for 15 years of pastoral ministry.
ALTOONA, Iowa—Altoona Regular Baptist Church recognized Chris and Angi Humburg for 15 years of pastoral ministry.
Seven employees at the GARBC ministry center have just returned from a missions trip to Haiti, led by Chris Hindal, director of GARBC International Ministries.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Summit Baptist Bible Church hosted “Ladies’ Night Out: Get a Clue,” a live version of the board game Clue.
A critical matter in ministering to your community is understanding the local culture and customs. When one pastor from the South began a new ministry in the northern part of Minnesota, he required all of the men to wear suits when they ushered or sang in the choir. Most of the men did not even own suits.
As the director of Project Jerusalem, I’d like to share what God has been teaching us about reaching our Jerusalem. It is our conviction that effective outreach ideas discovered on the front lines of new church planting can be fruitfully applied to older, established congregations as well.
As I look around my neighborhood, I see a variety of things. I see economically burdened people, physically stricken individuals, broken relationships, hurting children, hatred among friends, destroyed families. But the thing that I see the most is people who have not heard the good news of the gospel.
MESA, Ariz.—Arleen “Ginger” Olson, who served alongside her husband, a pastor, for 55 years, died on Sept. 21, 2010. She was 88.
GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa—First Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of ministry with a full weekend of events.
GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa—First Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of ministry with a full weekend of events.
In almost every area of our society, sex offenders and pedophiles are considered monsters. But are these people beyond hope? What should we do when one begins attending our church?
1973 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Morality in Government–1973
Please pray for Pastor Don and Sandy LeMaster, Brooklyn Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, as their daughter, Meredith Lee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, after…
Among other requirements for the local church, evangelism, worship, edification, and fellowship are among the main priorities. Each area brings different challenges and blessings as they meld into the whole of ministry. Focusing on one of those areas, music has brought challenges and joys that have been important in our ministry to those who are in our Jerusalem.
Is Earth young or old? This question can’t be avoided in the subject of origins, and Coming to Grips with Genesis is most welcome to the discussion.
RICHARD TEACHOUT EBPA, 100 Pages, Paper, $5.00 suggested donation In both an article and a book review, the last issue of the Baptist Bulletin addressed the subject of the believer’s…
ROBERT L. SUMNER Biblical Evangelism, 60 Pages, Paper, $8.00 This latest of Sumner’s books is a much-needed reminder concerning the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s aid in all that we…
ArtisansInBrass, $20.70 (includes shipping and handling) It isn’t often that we come across a high-quality, unique musical production that would merit inclusion in this space-limited review column, but here is…
FORT JACKSON, S.C.—Navy Chaplain Brian D. Gibbons was awarded the Captain Stanley J. Beach, CHC, USN Student Leadership Award, an honor given to the Navy Chaplains School graduate who most exhibits exceptional potential for leadership in ministry.
Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song is a bilingual Spanish/English hymnal produced by GIA Publications, Inc. You may find it beneficial in a cross-cultural ministry.
When David and Tricia Johnson moved to Austin, Minn., in January 2006, they discovered a sizable Hispanic population—and were quickly burdened to start a Hispanic ministry. The hindrance: they didn’t speak Spanish and didn’t know the Hispanic culture.
The following is a quick encouragement and challenge from Chuck DeCleene, missions professor at Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa, and evangelism pastor at Saylorville Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa. We’re doing something…
Explore with us how a church can reach their community in a real and applicable way. Read the following posts and share your comments: Reaching Your Jerusalem by Chuck DeCleene…
1973 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Evangelism and Evangelists–1973
Meet six new GARBC churches joining the Association at the 2010 GARBC Conference.
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—After years of “helping” their children build pine cars for the annual Awana Grand Prix, a group of men decided to stage their own “men only” event at Fair Haven Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kan.
UNION GROVE, Wis.—Shepherds College recently purchased an Automated External Defibrillator for the new Shepherds College residential buildings, funded by a $1,500 grant from the Union Grove Area Community Foundation.
Meet six new GARBC churches joining the Association at the 2010 GARBC Conference.
FORT JACKSON, S.C.—Navy Chaplain Brian D. Gibbons was awarded the Captain Stanley J. Beach, CHC, USN Student Leadership Award, an honor given to the Navy Chaplains School graduate who most exhibits exceptional potential for leadership in ministry.
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—After years of “helping” their children build pine cars for the annual Awana Grand Prix, a group of men decided to stage their own “men only” event at Fair Haven Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kan.
UNION GROVE, Wis.—Shepherds College recently purchased an Automated External Defibrillator for the new Shepherds College residential buildings, funded by a $1,500 grant from the Union Grove Area Community Foundation.
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa—Four hundred men from across Iowa and beyond enjoyed the annual Men’s Retreat, August 27 – 28, at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp on the north shore of Clear Lake.
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa—Four hundred men from across Iowa and beyond enjoyed the annual Men’s Retreat, August 27 – 28, at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp on the north shore of Clear Lake.
FOREST LAKE, Pa.—Members of Forest Lake Baptist Church have mothballed their traditional Sunday School picnic, replacing it with a new event: “Drive your tractor to church Sunday.” After two months of preparations, the church was assaulted by a slow-moving army of 35 farm tractors. In addition, a few wannabes showed up on riding lawn mowers, […]
FOREST LAKE, Pa.—Members of Forest Lake Baptist Church have mothballed their traditional Sunday School picnic, replacing it with a new event: “Drive your tractor to church Sunday.”
Army Chaplain Dale Goetz, endorsed with the American Association of Christian Churches, was killed in action on Aug. 30 near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device struck his convoy.
BREESPORT, N.Y.—As a national champion in the Decathlon and captain in the United States Marines, Mike Riddle from Answers in Genesis kept the attention of the 265 young people as he interwove science, creation, and Bible challenges during his two-hour powerpoint presentation. The teens acquired a crash course on how to defend their faith, along […]
As a church plant, we run into unique situations all the time. Here is one I would like some input on. We are making plans for our first baptism as…
BREESPORT, N.Y.—Teens met for a crash course on apologetics from Mike Riddle of Answers in Genesis, who kept the attention of the 265 young people as he interwove science, creation, and Bible challenges during a two-hour presentation.
ENDICOTT, N.Y—One hundred New York seniors from 40 churches in the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a five-day trip to “wild and wonderful West Virginia.”
ENDICOTT, N.Y—One hundred New York seniors from 40 churches in the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches enjoyed a five-day trip to “wild and wonderful West Virginia.”
Memorial Day to Labor Day—does that time span really encompass 98 days? Times goes by quickly when you are in ministry! As you approach the busy fall season of evangelizing and…
Debbie and your family, Daria and I extend our deepest sympathies to you. To the First Baptist family we grieve with you in the departure of your beloved pastor. I represent tonight in this memorial service the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Our association lost a champion of local church commitment and interchurch cooperation […]
CHICAGO—A group of five teens and three adults from Breesport Baptist in Breesport, N.Y., just returned home after helping run a week of children’s programs at Harbor House in Chicago.
1973 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Abortion–1973
Wait! Don’t skip this page or merely pass it on to your nursery coordinator. Here’s why: While excellent child care has always been an important part of the ministry of…
Q. Recently I came across a person who insists that Baptists are the only true church because only Baptists can trace their heritage to John the Baptist. Is this Scriptural?…
For several years I have had the opportunity of working on resolutions for both the state and national levels of our association. At times I have wondered about the value…
I never planned to have valleys on the topographical map of my life. My map, as I saw it, would always consist of the high road. The smooth road. The…
During the 2010 GARBC Conference, messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches passed a “Resolution on the Open Practice of Homosexuality in the Military,” urging churches to contact…
CHICAGO—A group of five teens and three adults from Breesport Baptist in Breesport, N.Y., just returned home after helping run a week of children’s programs at Harbor House in Chicago.
By Donald A. Shirk Perhaps you are different than me, but when I became a believer I did not get zapped with a spiritual gift I never had before. I…
This week we are exploring the topic of Spiritual Gifts. Read the following post and share your comments: Growing What Didn’t Get Zapped Know of a resource on this topic?…
It is God’s strategy that the influence of the Word would spread through the multiplication of local churches. From its inception in Jerusalem to the uttermost parts of the world, God’s strategy is being implemented today. Gather with fellow Regular Baptists for the 2011 GARBC Conference in Denver, CO, June 27-July1, as we examine the […]
“I try not to speak in my upper register, or people think I sound like Bob the Tomato,” says Phil Vischer, co-creator of the VeggieTales video series. Sure enough, when…
Nearly every summer while I was growing up, my family would load up the station wagon and head to family camp in Genoa, Neb. During a particular week when my…
GREENVILLE, Mich.—Hiking on trails, swimming in Lake Superior, cliff-jumping at Montreal Falls. These activities blended with a 200-mile bike trip organized by Lincoln Lake Baptist Camp and sponsored by Dr. Paul Sweetland, member of First Baptist Church, Middleville, Mich. Mark Shaw, pastor of Calvary Baptist, Greenville, was the Bible teacher for the weeklong trip, whose theme was “Asking […]
Kevin Bauder has done it again. He’s been detailing differences between conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists. It’s been an interesting series. In his last article he spoke about differences between fundamentalists and…
SAN JOSE, Calif.—What does Sunrise Valley Baptist Church in San Jose, Calif., have in common with the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.? It’s what’s in their steeples. Both structures house at least one cell phone tower.
G. Jeffrey MacDonald wrote an interesting piece in the New York Times last week concerning clergy and burnout. The article is based on the idea that congregations in America want to be entertained more than they want to be godly. This has put a lot of pressure on clergy who actually want to make a difference in people’s lives.
SAN JOSE, Calif.—What does Sunrise Valley Baptist Church in San Jose, Calif., have in common with the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.? It’s what’s in their steeples. Both structures house at least one cell phone tower.
1972 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Theory of Evolution–1972
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Some students at Baptist Bible College arrived on campus a week ahead of fall classes, preparing with a week of leadership training. Most of the group has ties to Regular Baptist churches.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Some students at Baptist Bible College arrived on campus a week ahead of fall classes, preparing with a week of leadership training. Most of the group has ties to Regular Baptist churches.
The Hebron Association of Baptist Churches in Northern Ohio has held their second combined youth missions trip.
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill.—Approximately 12 years ago, as a church planter serving with ABWE, Mark Wood had the privilege along with his family of helping to start New Life Baptist Church. VBS has been most effective in developing people into disciples of Christ. During the early years, the church depended on youth groups from […]
ELYRIA, Ohio—The Hebron Association of Baptist Churches has held its second combined youth missions trip. After great success four years ago in Utah, the team decided to return there for Project Utah 2010.
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill.—When Mark Wood helped start New Life Baptist Church 12 years ago, the church depended on youth groups from other churches to hold VBS. Now the church does it themselves, with at least half of the church family involved in serving.
JULIANA MORGAN, Pleasant Word, 69 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Every woman loves a good love story. Juliana Morgan has produced a Bible study on the Old Testament book of Ruth that…
This week we are exploring the topic of church membership. Read the following posts and share your comments: Describing Church Membership Differently Members Who Are Not There Congregations Gone Wild:…
Bradley W. Quick, noted pastor and chairman of the GARBC Council of Eighteen, died on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was 63.
Bradley W. Quick, noted pastor and former chairman of the GARBC Council of Eighteen, died on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was 63.
“Pastors and church leaders need a clear set of standards that will help them make these decisions,” wrote Brad Quick in this 2004 Baptist Bulletin reprint.
FRANK W. GARLOCK, with Shelly Garlock Hamilton Majesty Music, 96 Pages, Paper, $5.95 Frank Garlock, a familiar name to many people in fundamental Baptist circles through his extensive music ministry,…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Great Commission Baptist Church has hosted an outreach in a local Schaumburg, Ill., park to help church members make new friends and share the gospel. In preparation for the outreach the church mailed 1,000 postcards inviting participation of the households surrounding the park, also plastering 100 posters in local business and inviting personal friends […]
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Great Commission Baptist Church has hosted an outreach in a local Schaumburg, Ill., park to help church members make new friends and share the gospel.
Many times people join a church, attend for a while, and then fall off the face of the earth. How do churches handle lack of attendance from their members? Do those…
It seems today that people are questioning the idea of church membership. People used to join without asking too many questions or wondering why they were doing it. Instead of just blindly…
1972 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The President and Vietnam–1972
Bradley Quick, pastor of First Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio, and member of the GARBC Council of Eighteen, is in the Lord’s presence. Pastor Quick died this morning, August 19, after…
I just received an e-mail from a friend in another city with a link to the Wall Street Journal. My friend wrote, “I read this article today and thought you…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—“A bike for Pastors Jonathan and Gonpa is a joy to my heart,” says Pastor Sam Quapourlee, director of the African Fundamental Baptist Mission, Monrovia, Liberia.
Children at summer Vacation Bible Schools gave more than $27,000 to purchase bikes and books for international pastors. The money was given through Gospel Literature Services, part of the […]
Children at summer Vacation Bible Schools gave more than $27,000 to purchase bikes and books for international pastors.
SAO PAULO, Brazil—Bryan Augsburger, pastor of First Baptist Church, Arlington Heights, Ill., traveled to Brazil to speak at a conference sponsored by Regular Baptist Press of Brazil. Chris Hindal also participated in the conference, introducing the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries to the pastors of Brazil’s association of churches.
The invitation came through Baptist Mid-Missions […]
SAO PAULO, Brazil—Bryan Augsburger, pastor of First Baptist Church, Arlington Heights, Ill., traveled to Brazil to speak at a conference sponsored by Regular Baptist Press of Brazil.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—“We’ve got some remarkably talented people working here,” says National Representative John Greening, leading 11 teens through the Regular Baptist Press. The youth group of Grace Baptist Church, Plover, Wis., toured the Resource Center on their recent missions trip.
KODIAK, Alaska—Teens from Berean Baptist Church have traveled 3,000 miles for a week of work at Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago. The church of about 160 people is located on Kodiak Island, off the southwest coast of Alaska.
August is the month of anticipation. It’s time for back-to-school sales and church calendar planning. This month’s E-Info primes the ministry pump for fall events. By reading E-Info, you will…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—“We’ve got some remarkably talented people working here,” says National Representative John Greening, leading 11 teens from Grace Baptist Church, Plover, Wis., through the Regular Baptist Press.
KODIAK, Alaska—Teens from Berean Baptist Church have traveled 3,000 miles for a week of work at Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Five teens sat around a lunch table at Faith Baptist Church during a break between rehearsals for the performance of The Slingshot Heard ‘Round the World. Too old to be in the musical, Joshua Leonard, Ethan Mulford, Josh Baker, and Jonathan Fielder helped with the technical side of the production. Stephen Simpson, the […]
1972 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Opposition to Anti-Semitism–1972
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Students at Faith Baptist Church participated in rehearsals for the performance of The Slingshot Heard ‘Round the World, part of the church’s annual music camp.
WAVERLY, Iowa—Two years ago, Pastor Brian Wilkins called the severe flooding that hit his church devastating. Now First Baptist is giving back to those who helped rebuild.
PETER LUMPKINS Hannibal Books, 172 Pages, Paper, $14.95 Many professing believers are now drinking alcohol, even labeling as legalistic and pharisaical those who don’t. Why this shift? Lumpkins explores this…
ROB MOLL InterVarsity Press, 192 Pages, Paper, $16.00 Everyone dies, though modern science and technology have postponed death for many people: “Through medicine and science we know more about death…
Vision Video, 59 minutes, $19.99 Here is a beautifully produced focus on one of the most strategic geographical places in Scripture. In this production, we view these areas and consider…
JAMES DOBSON Tyndale House, 304 Pages, Hardcover, $25.99 This book follows another Dobson best-seller, Bringing Up Boys, and is intended to be a companion to it. The back cover reads,…
Did you study Greek in your theological or ministry training? Do you still use Greek in your ministry? If so, in what way? Dr. Rod Decker, professor of New Testament and…
LAUREL, Md.—Grace Baptist Church was involved again this year in the city’s festival, in which an estimated 350 venders participate and thousands of people visit from around the area.
BEREA, Ohio—Berea Baptist Church has called Chris Roberts to serve as youth pastor.
So many activities are available for children to do throughout the year, and some parents involve their kids in all of them. Other parents, though, are looking for affordable, wholesome family fun that does not involve a…
LAUREL, Md.—Grace Baptist Church was involved again this year in the city’s festival, in which an estimated 350 venders participate and thousands of people visit from around the area.
BEREA, Ohio—Berea Baptist Church has called Chris Roberts to serve as youth pastor.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Peace River Baptist Church celebrated a ground-breaking. An expanded parking lot and a new commercial-grade kitchen will be added to the current facilities.
1972 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. San Diego–1972
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Peace River Baptist Church celebrated a ground-breaking. An expanded parking lot and a new commercial-grade kitchen will be added to the current facilities.
VERO BEACH, Fla.—Faith Baptist Church has finished its 2010 Vacation Bible School with a Wet and Wacky Water Day for the children and their families.
The Quest website is getting a face-lift! We are in the process of updating the theme. We appreciate your patience as we make the transition to the new design.
The winner of our Quest blog post submission contest is Jamie Hart. Congratulations, Jamie! Thanks to those of you who participated. And keep those submissions coming—we want this blog to…
This week our theme is “Reaching Families.” We’d like to share ideas for reaching not just children but entire families with the gospel and seeing them come to know Christ…
NEVADA, Iowa—Thirteen members of Nevada Baptist Church recently spent two weeks assisting Baptist churches in Haiti in the aftermath of the January earthquake that devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
NEVADA, Iowa—Thirteen members of Nevada Baptist Church spent two weeks assisting Baptist churches in Haiti in the aftermath of the January earthquake that devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
Reviewed by Ryan Schildroth I just finished a challenging book on preaching by R. Albert Mohler titled He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World. I initially picked it…
PANA, Ill.—First Baptist Church elevated Pastor John Hippard to the position of pastor emeritus in a special service. John Greening, GARBC national representative, was the keynote speaker.
1972 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Key ’73–1972
PANA, Ill.—First Baptist Church elevated Pastor John Hippard to the position of pastor emeritus in a special service. John Greening, GARBC national representative, was the keynote speaker.
WINNEBAGO, Minn.—Minnesota Regular Baptist Camp at Bass Lake marked its 50th anniversary with a Jubilee Celebration to remember God’s blessings of the past and look forward to His leading in the future. Special guests for the day—joining the 281 attendees—were John Greening, GARBC national representative, and his wife, Daria. Koleesa Amundson, a harpist from New Prague, Minn., as […]
WINNEBAGO, Minn.—Minnesota Regular Baptist Camp at Bass Lake marked its 50th anniversary with a Jubilee Celebration to remember God’s blessings of the past and look forward to His leading in the future.
VERO BEACH, Fla.—Faith Baptist Church has finished its 2010 Vacation Bible School with a Wet and Wacky Water Day for the children and their families.
By Daniel Hartwig Are you dealing with someone who insists that the King James Bible is the only valid Bible translation for churches to use today? One of the most powerful…
1972 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Modern Versions of Scripture–1972
World News July 21: The federal government’s new high-risk health insurance program “will cover any abortion that is legal in Pennsylvania,” says the National Right to Life Committee. Read more about this and other world news.
The new roof on Grace Baptist Church was a testimony of God’s provision, Pastor Louis Showers told local media outlets who became interested in the recent remodeling project partially funded by Baptist Builders Club.
WASHINGTON, Ind.—The new roof on Grace Baptist Church was a testimony of God’s provision, Pastor Louis Showers told local media outlets who became interested in the recent remodeling project partially funded by Baptist Builders Club.
Two years ago, Pastor Brian Wilkins called the severe flooding that hit his church devastating. Now First Baptist is giving back to those who helped rebuild.
HAGERSTOWN, Md.—Evangel Baptist Church has celebrated its 45th anniversary of the founding of the church, followed by a unique wedding vow renewal for the first couple to be married at the church exactly 40 years ago.
HAGERSTOWN, Md.—Evangel Baptist Church has celebrated its 45th anniversary of the founding of the church, followed by a unique wedding vow renewal for the first couple to be married at the church exactly 40 years ago.
Missionary pastor Roger Parrow used the SeaQuest VBS at his church near Dublin, Ireland. Every year holds evangelistic clubs for children.
BAD HEILBRUNN, Germany—July 20, 2010, was graduation day for the Maranatha Independent Baptist Church, with missionary Todd Daily passing the baton to Pastor Joachim Armbruster.
BAD HEILBRUNN, Germany—July 20, 2010, was graduation day for the Maranatha Independent Baptist Church, with missionary Todd Daily passing the baton to Pastor Joachim Armbruster.
BRAINERD, Minn.—Sweet fellowship permeated Faith Baptist Church’s 50th anniversary, a marvelous time of rejoicing with testimonies of God’s work in changing lives.
This week we are featuring a series of articles by Pastor Jamie Hart on using technology in ministry. By Jamie Hart In a previous post, I showed you how to…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Blair Ridge Baptist Church has ordained Troy Weigert, who has served as pastor since 2008.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—After praying and giving for five years, Faith Baptist Church broke ground for a multipurpose building that will house a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, classrooms, and more.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Blair Ridge Baptist Church has ordained Troy Weigert, who has served as pastor since 2008.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—After praying and giving for five years, Faith Baptist Church broke ground for a multipurpose building that will house a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, classrooms, and more.
World News July 14: Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan continues to draw criticism from Christians and the conservative community in general. Read more about this and other world news.
This week we are featuring a series of articles by Pastor Jamie Hart on using technology in ministry. By Jamie Hart I’m a Microsoft guy for many reasons—not the least…
“The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide, a Shelter in the time of storm” has been the motto of folks in Wadena, Minn., since an EF-4 tornado devastated residential neighborhoods, displacing 200 families.
This week we are featuring a series of articles by Pastor Jamie Hart on using technology in ministry. By Jamie Hart If you use Microsoft Word, chances are you have…
“Can we really take God seriously in understanding what He meant by what He said in the only book He’s ever written? Where does special revelation fit into your whole perspective of the origin of the universe, the structure and function of the universe, and its destiny?”—John Whitcomb reflects on a life of ministry in a Baptist Bulletin interview.
Links to all of the Baptist Bulletin web stories
Intro: “Messengers Gather for 2010 GARBC Conference”
Intro: “Featured Speakers at the 2010 GARBC Conference”
Monday: “The Final Score”
Tuesday: “The Heart of a Busy Day”
Tuesday Students Alive: “Teens Canvas Schaumburg”
Tuesday business session: “Six Baptist Churches Join GARBC”
Wednesday: “Happy Campers”
Wednesday Student’s Alive: “Our God Reigns […]
Against the backdrop of the mid-20th century infatuation with naturalism and scientific truth, Henry M. Morris and John C. Whitcomb articulated a dissenting position in The Genesis Flood. Fifty years later, their book continues to impact Bible students around the world.
Regular Baptists have always embraced total abstinence, but offer different reasons for doing so. Jeff Straub advocates voluntary abstinence as an application of spiritual wisdom.
In war-torn Rwanda, where 62 percent live below poverty level, Pastor Rich and Richelle Howard of Mobile Modular Ministry (TRI-M) are training local pastors and organizing relief efforts.
Links to all of the Baptist Bulletin web stories Intro: “Messengers Gather for 2010 GARBC Conference” Intro: “Featured Speakers at the 2010 GARBC Conference” Monday: “The Final Score” Tuesday: “The…
One of the gifts of age is the ability to gain perspective. “Perspective” is defined as “the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.” In other words,…
Did you miss the GARBC Conference, but wish you could have been there? Did you go to the Conference, but would like to listen to one of the messages again?…
Fourteen teens from Faith Baptist Church, Iowa City, Iowa, competed as two vocal ensembles and three individual competitors, winning the Top Team Award at the recent Talents For Christ competition.
Fourteen teens from Faith Baptist Church, Iowa City, Iowa, competed as two vocal ensembles and three individual competitors, winning the Top Team Award at the recent Talents For Christ competition.
Why does the GARBC need an intergenerational emphasis? Some reasons have already been articulated in recent Quest posts. (See “Why the GARBC Needs Old People,” Parts 1, 2, and 3.) This topic…
I wanted to pass along this article as an opportunity to remind each us to be praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for the cause…
On Monday Nat Kealen reminded us that older people often possess wisdom that comes from having “been there, done that.” You might say that they bring a sense of perspective…
World News July 7: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld 7–0 the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage and civil unions. Read more about this and other world news.
I’m pretty impatient. I’d rather get something done today than have it drag out for months. It probably comes with the territory of being young. As we consider why we need…
Two weeks ago, we explored on The Quest why the GARBC needs young people. It seems only natural that we look at the topic in the other direction. When seeking…
The officers of the Association consist of a Council of Eighteen, men elected by the churches to a three-year term. The Council makes recommendations to the Association to further its…
2010 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Revitalizing Biblical Fundamentalism
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Baptist Builders Club Provides VBS materials Praise! Pastor Webster and Beverly Frowner (First Regular Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO) and Pastor Adam and Elizabeth Zamora (Desert Hills Baptist Church, Buckeye,…
GARBC Conference at Your Fingertips! Want a great recap of the 2010 GARBC Conference? Association websites, baptistbulletin.org , garbcconference.org, and garbc.org are your news sources! Click the following links to…
Helping your church grow in spiritual maturity takes thought and planning. Do you as a pastor or church leader have a master plan in mind as you make selections for…
Builder Couple Needed for Haiti Are you an architect, contractor, building construction project manager, structural engineer, or building foreman? Or do you know one? Your skills are needed in Haiti. The…
Baptist Builders Club Expands Help to Church Plants Have you heard about the expansion of Baptist Builders Club USA? BBC announced the expansion at the annual conference and shared three exciting ways…
By Todd Gatto In January, Fox Valley Baptist Church, East Dundee, Ill., began a program to read through the Bible in a year. We are using the MacArthur Daily Bible as a…
Messengers to the 2010 GARBC Conference have unanimously approved the “Resolution on Revitalizing Biblical Fundamentalism,” summarizing several years of realignment among various Baptist groups that splintered in the wake of the fundamentalist-modernist controversy.
Messengers to the 2010 GARBC Conference have unanimously approved the “Resolution on Revitalizing Biblical Fundamentalism,” summarizing several years of realignment among various Baptist groups that splintered in the wake of the fundamentalist-modernist controversy.
Feature Articles
Back Home | Abigail Dubbe
Goats for Widows | Karis Vogel
The Genesis Flood: Tidal Wave of Change | Paul J. Scharf
‘Can We Really Take God Seriously’ John Whitcomb Interview | Kevin Mungons
Creation: How our GARBC Views Evolved | Kevin Mungons
Keeping the Saints Sober | Jeff Straub
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Leader’s Digest: […]
Before The Genesis Flood was published, GARBC churches did not necessarily believe in a literal 24-hour creation day. While this was a common view, it was not unusual for a pastor or college professor to embrace the day-age view of creation.
Q. We are currently in Ezekiel in Sunday School, and I am stuck (I teach the adult class). I have a problem knowing which judgments and prophecies in the book…
Q. Every now and then in Scripture, I read about God asking people questions. Why would God, Who knows everything, bother to ask people things? A. It is true that…
Most churches are thrilled to see visitors attend services. Often we can reach these people with the gospel; other times we can minister to them as they grow spiritually. Sometimes…
World News June 30: The Supreme Court refused Monday to safeguard the right of a Christian student group to associate with fellow believers who subscribe to their religious beliefs about sexual conduct outside of marriage. Read more about this and other world news.
World News June 30: The Supreme Court refused Monday to safeguard the right of a Christian student group to associate with fellow believers who subscribe to their religious beliefs about sexual conduct outside of marriage. Read more about this and other world news.
Ed Stetzer has written a good article in Christianity Today on denominations in America and how valuable they are overall. Even though denominations aren’t seen as cutting edge or extraordinarily effective,…
Use these handy links to find photos for the 2010 GARBC Conference. Photo coverage by Darrell Goemaat, David Bosket, and Jason LaBombard.
Monday Photo Gallery
Tuesday Photo Gallery
Wednesday Photo Gallery
Belden Reunion Photo Gallery
Thursday Photo Gallery
Friday Photo Gallery
Use these handy links to find photos for the 2010 GARBC Conference. Photo coverage by Darrell Goemaat, David Bosket, and Jason LaBombard. Monday Photo Gallery Tuesday Photo Gallery Wednesday Photo…
Web links to all of the Baptist Bulletin web stories covering the recent GARBC Conference.
Intro: “Messengers Gather for 2010 GARBC Conference”
Intro: “Featured Speakers at the 2010 GARBC Conference”
Monday: “The Final Score”
Tuesday: “The Heart of a Busy Day”
Tuesday Students Alive: “Teens Canvas Schaumburg”
Tuesday business session: “Six Baptist Churches Join GARBC”
Wednesday: “Happy Campers”
Wednesday Student’s Alive: “Our God […]
Links to all of the Baptist Bulletin web stories covering the recent GARBC Conference. Intro: “Messengers Gather for 2010 GARBC Conference” Intro: “Featured Speakers at the 2010 GARBC Conference” Monday:…
We want to see more and more GARBC leaders contribute posts to the Quest blog that will help accomplish the purpose of the blog:
The 2010 GARBC Conference featured a series of expository sermons from the book of Daniel. Click on the links below to listen to the sermon and download the available sermon notes. Visit GARBCConference.org for more information about the conference.
Daniel 1—John Greening; Daniel 1 sermon notes
Daniel 2—Dan Davey
Daniel 3—Ken Spink; Daniel 3 sermon notes
Daniel 4—Dan […]
Listen to keynote speaker Daniel Davey. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/25/2010 Final Session Audio
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—John and Daria Greening presented GARBC Service Awards for faithful servants of the Lord who have served with distinction in their GARBC churches: Lewis and Trudy Bell, Chris and Karen Davis, Daniel and Pat Cassell, and David Strope.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—“This week has been tremendous!” John Greening said, wrapping up a flurry of activity at the end of the 2010 GARBC Conference and then adding, “But we are no longer walking with a spring in our step.”
Outside the auditorium and down the hall, Pastor Dale Williams would agree. He organized […]
Friday’s wrap-up from the 2010 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.
Schaumburg, Ill.—These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 24:
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First place: Christopher Kish (Camden Baptist Church, Wellington, Ohio)
Second place: Faith Finnin (Grace Baptist Church, Batavia, N.Y.)
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(Aaron Blumer, SharperIron.org)
“Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.” (Proverbs 4:5, ESV).
I recently read a forum post in which someone described the work of a writer or speaker as possessing a “high insight density.” I immediately knew what he meant. In His sovereign and […]
Thursday’s wrap-up from the 2010 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.
Listen to keynote speaker Daniel Davey. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/24/2010 Evening Session Audio
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Small hands grasp the wires of the cage as a sad pair of eyes peep through the darkness. The intense pencil drawing entered in the Talents For Christ art category by Faith Finnin depicts a young girl’s persecution for being a Christian. Although she values all her artwork, this drawing […]
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference June 21–25, 2010, in Schaumburg, Illinois,
Recognizing that the Secretary of Defense has established a Comprehensive Review Working Group to conduct an assessment of issues associated with the possible repeal of 10 U.S.C. 654 (commonly known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”), […]
The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, meeting together in regular conference June 21–25, 2010, in Schaumburg, Illinois,
Believing that unity in the family of God is important to Jesus Christ, Who prayed to the Father that those whom God had already given Him and those who would come to believe on Him […]
(Aaron Blumer, SharperIron.org)
I’m late doing this but I have to share some thoughts about The Quest workshop that occurred on Tuesday as well as the pizza feed that evening. I “have to,” because it just isn’t right to let some things go un-commended or un-encouraged.
Though I do not get to many conferences, I have observed […]
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Results of the Talents For Christ 2010 Group Competition were announced on Thursday.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Dressed in matching black dresses and suits, His Excellence Youth Choir is hard to miss. The 16 teens from Brown Street Baptist Church in Alton, Ill., competed as a large vocal ensemble during the Talents For Christ group competition on Wednesday.
But for director Wendy Allen, Talents For Christ presents her teens with an opportunity […]
Listen to keynote speaker Mike Stallard. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/24/2010 10:45 Session Audio
Listen to keynote speaker William Gasser. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/24/2010 Morning Session Audio
David King’s article is a great summary of reasons why the GARBC needs young leaders. Here’s another reason. During the GARBC Annual Conference, we hear a list of leaders in GARBC ministries who have died this year. As…
On Monday Pastor David King gave three excellent reasons why the GARBC needs young people. Another obvious reason the GARBC (or any institution or movement, for that matter) needs young…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—With storms moving through downtown Chicago, teens quickly changed plans and waited inside until weather cleared during the Students Alive! rally on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s wrap-up from the 2010 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Day three of the 2010 GARBC conference wraps up with a continuing emphasis on expository preaching from the book of Daniel.
Listen to keynote speaker Daniel Davey. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/23/2010 Evening Session Audio
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Camp directors call Wednesday the hump day—that day when grumpy campers seem to tire of the food, the accommodations, the perpetually peppy counselors. But camp directors have learned another axiom: If the preaching is good, no one cares about anything else, not even rain.
And this week, the preaching has been […]
Could two guys be any more different than Dan Davey and Tim Jordan? Yes and no.
Following the afternoon general session, conference attendees were invited to a more intimate setting for a Q & A session with pastors Jordan and Davey, moderated by Gerry Weber. Why these two? Certainly one reason is that they are not […]
Listen to keynote speaker Stephen Lovelady. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/23/2010 Afternoon Session Audio
Listen to keynote speaker Tim Jordan. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/23/2010 Afternoon Session Audio
Schaumburg, Ill.—Messengers to the 2010 GARBC Conference elected six new members to the Council of Eighteen during the Wednesday afternoon business session. Council members serve a three-year term and can…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—“We can be born with high IQs, but no one can make us wise,” Dan Davey said in introduction to his sermon from Daniel 2 during the second day of the 2010 GARBC Conference. “It has never been about the intellectual knowledge of God, but about the brokenness of the […]
Teens canvassed Schaumburg neighborhoods and passed out 1,900 fliers for Great Commission Baptist Church, part of an outreach effort at the 2010 GARBC Conference.
Tuesday’s wrap-up from the 2010 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—“We can be born with high IQs, but no one can make us wise,” Dan Davey said in introduction to his sermon from Daniel 2 during the second day of the 2010 GARBC Conference. “It has never been about the intellectual knowledge of God, but about the brokenness of the heart.”
The week of expository […]
Listen to keynote speaker Joe Earle. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/23/2010 Morning Session Audio
Schaumburg, Ill.—The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches meets this week for its annual conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Schaumburg.
The conference will feature a series of 12 expository sermons from Daniel, led by featured speakers Dan Davey and Tim Jordan. Other speakers include Bernie Augsburger, Joe Earle, William […]
As a pastor, I experience fairly long periods during which output exceeds input. No matter how faithful I am in seeking the Lord and feeding on His Word with the goal of nurturing my own faith, there is an intake deficeit. I’ve become convinced that God never intended that any believer live for extended periods […]
Listen to keynote speaker Daniel Davey. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/22/2010 Evening Session Audio
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Six Baptist churches have joined the GARBC, approved by vote of messengers to the 2010 GARBC Conference in the business session held on Tuesday, June 22. New Churches to…
Listen to keynote speaker Ken Spink. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/22/2010 Afternoon Session Audio
Listen to keynote speaker Daniel Davey. Select the text link to download an MP3 file directly to your computer; click play to stream the audio.
06/22/2010 Morning Session Audio
Monday’s wrap-up from the 2010 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.
Schaumburg, Ill.—Messengers to the 2010 GARBC Conference began the opening service with a unison exclamation: “I will extol you, my God, O King!” Read our Monday conference report.
Schaumburg, Ill.—“A correct understanding of Daniel is foundational for us to understand our theology, both for pastors and lay persons,” says Ken Spink, GARBC Conference program chair.
Daniel K. Davey and Tim Jordan are featured speakers for the 2010 GARBC Conference held this week in Schaumburg, Ill. The conference will feature a series of expository sermons from the book of Daniel.
“The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is their gray head” (Prov. 20:29). About four years ago John Greening, national representative of the…
I have heard discussion from pastors, church members, and parachurch ministry leaders on the topic of how much vacation time a pastor should take and when (if ever) a pastor…
John Greening, GARBC National Representative, may not be ready to win the GARBC Conference Golf Tournament, but he is all set for the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21-25, in Schaumburg,…
Harry B. Gray, the former dean of education at Faith Baptist Bible College and architect of its transition from Bible institute to accredited college, died on June 7. He was 91.
Join the Quest at the GARBC Annual Conference on Tuesday, June 22, for a Chicago Style Pizza party! Sign up today.
With the 2010 GARBC Conference a week away, take time to reflect on the powerful messages from last year’s Conference. Taken from II Timothy 2:15, the theme of Cutting Straight was explored.
Renald Shower’s Morning Bible Hour:
The book of Daniel will be the subject of fine expository preaching during the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21-25, in Schaumburg, IL. The theme, “Our God Reigns” will be reinforced chapter-by-chapter by Conference speakers, Daniel Davey, Tim Jordan, Bernie Augsburger, Joe Earle, William Gasser, Ken Spink, Mike Stallard, and John […]
Through the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21-25, Baptist Bible Seminary and Piedmont Baptist Graduate School are offering Conference attendees the opportunity to earn graduate credit through the Conference and study.
Piedmont offers three graduate credit hours by participating in the 12 sessions on Daniel at the GARBC Conference along with seven weeks of post-conference […]
Almost everybody has an ideal vacation—that perfect time and place that’s restful, rejuvenating, and enjoyable. This is often based on personality and experience that won’t change over the long haul…
Pastoral vacations are tricky. Many times it is more work to go on vacation than to just stay home! You work double time to tie up loose ends before you leave, you…
An Evaluation of Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity Brian McLaren has always assured his evangelical critics that he is one of us. As a sending church trusts its…
My older daughter is pursuing a degree at the local extension of one of our state universities. Not surprisingly, the course offerings are more limited than at the main campus,…
Every church should make evangelism a ministry priority. But getting organized and strategic is the challenge! Here’s my recommendation: Start with at least one initiative in each of the eight…
We used to give church plants a check, pray for them, and send them on their way,” says Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club U.S.A.
“We wanted to develop a new program that would use all of our GARBC resources to help young churches,” Nolan says, noting that the new Start Up program offers grant […]
Fake food was one of my favorite toys as a child. A closet in our family attic became my imaginary kitchen. I created my very own pretend family of dolls,…
by Peris Chamberlain
America is often described as a melting pot—a place that encourages the blending of cultures in the hope of providing the best of the world’s customs. But though we live in a melting pot society, our country is still quite distinct in its different cultures, and we have not created one great homogeneous […]
PERRY, Iowa—Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Davis was killed in Afghanistan on May 7 when his Marine battalion came under heavy attack. Read the tribute from First Baptist.
DUNBAR, Wis.—David Miller, pastor of First Baptist Church, Mishawaka, Ind., has received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Northland International University.
For a lot of youth pastors across the nation, summer is one long sprint. Children are free from school-year commitments, and many pastors and youth leaders pounce on the opportunity….
The GARBC Annual Conference is fast approaching! This month’s E-Info contains conference highlights that will whet your appetite. See what is available to you! June E-Info is ready for your…
Pastors’ and Wives’ Meeting Jim and Jeannie Vogel will be meeting with pastors and wives on Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m., at the GARBC Conference in the Hyatt–Woodfield in Schaumburg. Don’t miss this special time…
International Luncheon at GARBC Conference Receive an exciting update on the Lord’s Great Commission work around the world. Join Chris and Deb Hindal of GARBC International Ministries for a Wednesday…
Students Alive! A Terrific Teen Conference Prepare your students for future service. Students Alive! provides your teens with in-depth Bible teaching, a wholesome atmosphere, and the opportunity to make new friends from…
Hymnals Available through Churches Living Hymns hymnal, 250 copies. Hymnals are stamped with church name on cover. Contact Pastor Greg White, First Baptist Church, Pana, Ill. Favorite Hymns of Praise,…
John Greening, GARBC national representative, invites you to attend the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21–25, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield–Schaumburg. Refresh in your service for the Lord! You won’t want to miss the stirring
John Greening, GARBC national representative, invites you to attend the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21–25, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield–Schaumburg. Refresh in your service for the Lord! You won’t want to miss the stirring messages from the book of Daniel, reflecting on the theme ”Our God Reigns!” Wrap a mini-vacation around the conference and visit outstanding […]
Join the Quest, a network of young regular Baptist leaders, on Tuesday, June 22, for a Chicago Style Pizza party! Sign up today.
Chicago Dawgs at GARBC Tour The staff of the GARBC invites you to tour the GARBC Resource Center on Wednesday afternoon, June 23, of Conference week. Located just a couple…
Reviewed by Dr. Michael Stallard The hot spot of all hot spots in the world is the tiny nation of Israel as it stands surrounded by millions of Moslems in…
The best dollar I may have ever spent was on a little blue book with the title A Service Manual for Ministers. I purchased that little manual on a whim…
Weddings are usually a beautiful time, and a lot of time is spent on making things beautiful, especially the beauty of the bride. In fact, it seems there is often…
A marriage between a Christian couple whose foundation is based on God’s Word is a joyous thing. As a result, many Christians saturate their wedding ceremonies with Scripture. Even vows have come…
I remember getting asked to do premarital counseling for the first time. I was excited for the opportunity because it would force me to get some notes together that I could…
Q. In Exodus 2:18, the priest of Midian and father of Zipporah (wife of Moses) is named Reuel. In Exodus 3:1, the father-in-law of Moses is Jethro. Is this the…
Brad Quick, pastor of First Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio, and chairman of the Council of 18, has had a recent complication in his battle with cancer. He was hospitalized for…
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn three graduate credit hours by participating in the 12 sessions on Daniel at the GARBC Conference along with seven weeks of post-conference online sessions through Piedmont Baptist Graduate School. For more information, visit Piedmont Baptist Graduate School’s website.
Download the course overview from Piedmont.
The summer wedding season is almost upon us, so this week on The Quest we are going to focus on questions and issues related to wedding ceremonies. I’m starting…
SEBRING, Fla.—A tornado ripped through Camp Sparta, touching down at 2:30 a.m. and causing damage to camp property. Church groups are volunteering to help recovery.
Great deal ends today! Stay at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Woodfield and be where the action is!
Location of the GARBC Annual Conference
Across the street from Woodfield Mall (Illinois’ #1 tourist destination) and Woodfield Village Green outlet stores
Within walking distance of a wide variety of restaurants
One mile from Legoland and GameWorks family attractions
Near Busse Woods Nature Preserve—great […]
VACAVILLE, Calif.—During hard economic times, anyone would love to hear, “Paid in full.” Orchard Avenue Baptist Church, a church that started as a home Bible study in 1954 with several families…
Crown and Covenant Publications, 590 Pages, Hardcover, $19 The Bible tells us to sing with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and this beautiful hymnal would add to the evidence that…
Pastor Adam and Elizabeth Zamora of Desert Hills Baptist Church, Buckeye, Ariz., as pictured with their four girls, represent one of five churches applying for GARBC fellowship. Among the churches…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Baptist Bible College and Seminary has awarded R. Craig Golden an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree during its 2010 Commencement exercises, an honor awarded by action of the…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Baptist Bible College & Seminary recognized 215 graduates during a commencement program held at the Phelps Student Center on May 7. Diplomas ranged from one-year Bible certificates to…
Reviewed by Joe Hayes If you enjoy being enlightened, being encouraged, and learning by reading biographies, you will love 50 People Every Christian Should Know! If you don’t, this book…
PAUL W. CHAPPELL, Striving Together Publications, 336 Pages, Hardcover, $22.95 Here is a great overview of the fundamentals in pastoral leadership. The book is divided into five main sections: the…
Enjoy fellowship in the Word and fellowship with one another! Attend the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21–25, in Schaumburg, Illinois. This month’s E-Info highlights the learning and friend-making opportunities that…
Joe Thorn recently shared on his blog an interesting question his young son asked while discussing salvation. This can be an encouragement for when we parents practice Deuteronomy 6. My…
Help with Haiti Rebuilding Efforts Chris Hindal, director of International Ministries for the GARBC, is arranging rebuilding efforts through the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries. During a recent trip…
GARBC Tour The staff of the GARBC invites you to tour the GARBC Resource Center on Wednesday afternoon, June 23, of Conference week. Located just a couple blocks away from…
Hurry—Conference Headquarters Hotel Discounts End May 19 Go for convenience! The conference hotel, Hyatt Regency, is a stone’s throw away from a variety of restaurants, outlet stores (including Nordstrom Rack,…
Earn Graduate Credit through GARBC Conference/Piedmont Baptist Graduate School The GARBC and Piedmont Baptist Graduate School offer you an opportunity to earn three graduate credit hours by participating in the…
LYFE (Live Your Faith Everyday) Women’s Conference May 20–22; June 3–5 at Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa. Be challenged as keynote speakers Sherrie Holloway and Lynelle Buchanan focus on…
JIM BERG, Journey Forth, 162 Pages, Paper, $17.95 Through previously written books, this author has helped many people in their Christian walk. Now he has written a book that deals…
CHARLIE H. CAMPBELL, Harvest House, 125 Pages, Paper, $10.99 Here is a book that believers, especially new, growing Christians, should study and know well, perhaps even commit to memory! It…
This is the last week to book your room for the GARBC conference. Get in on the incredible deal of $99 at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel before it’s too late. Special rate ends May 19. Staying at this top-notch facility allows you to be right where the action is for the GARBC Conference. Take […]
This is the last week to book your room for the GARBC conference. Get in on the incredible deal of $99 at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel before it’s too…
It’s possible that you belong to a church that has a media minister of some kind who designs the graphics and images for church ministry use—PowerPoint presentations, promotional materials, etc….
NEW WOODSTOCK, N.Y.—With the theme “Israel and the Middle East,” each attendee gained a greater appreciation for Israel and God’s Chosen People, along with gaining a more urgent need to pray…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Pastor Previlon Noel’s wife Saretha was napping in her home at 4:40 p.m. on Jan. 12 when her two children rushed inside to tell her that two guests had…
HORSEHEADS, N.Y.—“It’s the best Saturday of my entire year. What a thrill to see and hear these godly gifted young people,” remarked Craig Golden, state representative of the Empire State…
BELLA VISTA, Ark.—Margaret Imogene Manus Howard, a faithful and knowledgeable missionary pastor’s wife, died on May 2, 2010, at age 86.
“I’m more of a Baptist now than when I started in the Air Force,” says Maj. Kevin Browne, the senior Protestant chaplain at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming….
Q. Why should we oppose the “prosperity gospel” in the light of 3 John, verse 2? A. The verse reads, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things…
A few months ago, Americans watched the 21st Winter Olympics on television. When NBC cut to commercials, you may have heard something like “a proud sponsor of the U.S. Olympic…
This update on Glenda King’s cancer condition was provided by her husband, Pastor Bill King, Faith Baptist Church, Park Falls, Wisconsin: Glenda has now completed her second round (fourth dose)…
Evolution and the Public Schools, 1972 GARBC Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. GARBC resolutions reflect the Association’s desire to uphold doctrinal integrity and to respond to ecclesiastical and social…
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—For Nate Osborne, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, the highlight of sponsoring an Upward Soccer league is “the relationship I begin with the parents. I enjoy that; I…
In Titus 2 Paul instructs Titus to help the Cretan believers in a wicked culture live in such a way as to beautify the teaching concerning God our Savior in…
JOHN ANKERBERG and JIMMY DeYOUNG, Harvest House, 210 Pages, Paper, $13.99 The book’s foreword begins, “Is Israel really under fire? President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran has vowed to ‘wipe Israel…
MICHELLE MALKIN, Regnery Publishing, 376 Pages, Hardcover, $27.95 Christians have a duty to pray for our leaders, to keep themselves aware of current conditions in the nation, and to vote….
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Chris Hindal, director of GARBC International Ministries, returned from a 10-day trip to northern Haiti on Monday, April 26. The first weekend, he visited churches in Cap Haitian, the…
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash.—Clara V. Brown, wife, mother, and retired missionary, died on April 26, 2010.
MODESTO, Calif.—Sovereign Grace Baptist Church invited messengers to participate in an ordination council April, 10, to examine Associate Pastor Johnnie Sloan. The church appointed Ron Schrock, state representative for the…
Reviewed by Dick Dayton I believe there is some great confusion among us fundamentalists about the Intelligent Design principle. We need to understand it enough to gain a greater appreciation…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—The congregation of Edner Demez’s church meets just outside their building, which was heavily damaged by the Haiti earthquake. Church members installed roof jacks to prevent the cement roof…
Capital Punishment, 1972 GARBC Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. GARBC resolutions reflect the Association’s desire to uphold doctrinal integrity and to respond to ecclesiastical and social concerns. In recognition…
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica—God was working through the Bethesda Christian School senior class during a mission trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica, March 12–21. Twenty-eight students; our Bible teacher, Mike Poynter; and…
ANKENY, Iowa—As the crowd streamed into the auditorium at Faith Baptist Bible College, one thing was evident. The Men for Christ rally was going to be a bit different this…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Pastor Rony Lapointe stood on the flat pile of rubble that used to be his church building, talking with Chris Hindal, director of International Ministries for the GARBC. Pastor…
Reviewed by Zach Dietrich The Courage to Be Protestant condenses and reworks David Wells’ previous four books written over the last 10 years about the current state of evangelicalism. Wells pulls…
The IARBC meeting has come to a close, but during the meeting there was a Q&A with Kevin Bauder and Paul Hartog. Most of the questions dealt with lessons from history…
Last weekend I had the privilege of officiating the funeral of a church member. (No, the picture to the right is not of me nor of the funeral at…
The Inspired Word of God, 1971 GARBC Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. GARBC resolutions reflect the Association’s desire to uphold doctrinal integrity and to respond to ecclesiastical and social…
Leading Theologically Substantive Worship Whether your church is large or small, has gifted musicians or regular Joes, the responsibility of leading worship remains the same. Worship is to exalt rather…
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Fearing she would one day lose her voice, and not wanting to give up musical ministry, Dottie Malcolm began taking violin lessons for the very first time when…
GROVER BEACH, Calif.—Carl W. Wheeler, 98, died on Feb. 20. Carl was one of the founders of the GARBC in Washington State. After moving from Covington Baptist Church, Covington, Pa.,…
MODESTO, Calif.—William “Bil” Christopher received endorsement from Sovereign Grace Baptist Church and the GARBC Chaplaincy Commission. For future ministry, Bil is pursuing an MDiv from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary via…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Seventy-four men attended the first statewide Men’s Leadership Conference, hosted by Blair Ridge Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, and Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant. Dr. Bob Smith from Faith…
The IARBC is having its annual conference this week. (Yes, I know for some of you that means during T4G.) 🙂 Kevin Bauder, Joe Hayes, and Paul Hartog are talking about the…
GENOA CITY, Wis.—Anchor Baptist Church has welcomed Ryan Vanderwarker as its new pastor. After serving for eight months as interim pastor, the church voted unanimously to call him as senior…
DES MOINES, Iowa—Six hundred guests attended the Iowa Talents For Christ competition on March 27. More than 100 junior high and high school teens competed at Grandview Park Baptist Church…
Pornography 1971 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. GARBC resolutions reflect the Association’s desire to uphold doctrinal integrity and to respond to ecclesiastical and social concerns. In recognition of…
TAYLOR, Mich.—An all-time record crowd of 850 people attended the Easter service at Evangel Baptist Church, filling the balcony of a church that has a regular attendance of 550. Five…
NORMAN L. GEISLER and PATRICK ZUKERAN, Baker Books, 208 Pages, Paper, $16.99 The basic thesis of this book is that Jesus, the ultimate Defender of the faith, is our model…
ALAN CHAMBERS, Harvest House, 155 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Here’s one more attestation that homosexuality can be overcome, contrary to the multitudes of religious and political liberals who promote the opposite…
With the rise of John Piper and his ministry, there has also been a resurgence of puritan writers and their teaching, of whom Jonathan Edwards holds a chief position of…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Pastor Sedan Frankel and his family of eight live in a four-acre tent city known as Delmas Camp 31. When the Haiti earthquake hit, Frankel’s wife was attending a…
AVON PARK, Fla.—Bethany Baptist Church rented its first-ever booth in the city’s well-known Springtime on the Mall arts and crafts festival. Pastor Charles Pausley says the Bethany folks found “that…
Here’s an interesting resource you might want to share with your teens and college students. The danger with this stuff is that you can admire the eloquence and lose the…
Several months ago John Piper invited Rick Warren to be a part of the national Desiring God conference coming up this fall. This news has been out for a while,…
Anyone who is reading this blog is well aware that technology is constantly changing and rapidly becoming more and more a part of both Christianity and culture. In fact, the…
HOLLAND, Mich.—Wayne Kenneth Anderson, 80, died on April 3, 2010.
Profanity on T.V., 1971 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. GARBC resolutions reflect the Association’s desire to uphold doctrinal integrity and to respond to ecclesiastical and social concerns. In…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Living in tents, many of their homes and churches destroyed by the Haiti earthquake, international partners of the GARBC are waiting for the support of U.S. churches. Chris Hindal,…
If you are looking for a good song for Easter, I have an idea for you. This might be too late for this Sunday, but you can tuck it away for…
“For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the…
E-Info E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information by contacting the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can…
Haiti S.O.S. Chris Hindal, GARBC international director, and Darrell Goemaat, GARBC photography director, recently returned from a trip to Haiti, visiting pastors and their families in the IPFBM as the…
Children’s Ministry Seminar, April 17 Andrea Chamberlain, RBP seminar leader, has taught internationally as well as in the U.S. while earning her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Her interactive…
GARBC Launches New Website! GARBC’s new website features churches! The large photo and story at the top of www.garbc.org focus on news from churches in the GARBC. We would like…
Rejoice in Conference Theme! Our God Reigns is the theme of 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21-25, in Schaumburg, IL. You won’t want to miss the expository preaching from the book…
Leading Theologically Substantive Worship Webinar April 15, 10:00 a.m. CT Whether your church is large or small, has gifted musicians or regular Joes, the responsibility of leading worship remains the…
Wanted: Wheelchair Accessible Van Dr. Lincoln Nelson, former ABWE medical missionary, needs a used wheelchair accessible van. If you have information regarding an available van, please contact Dr. Nelson’s son,…
The title of Will’s recent post, Don’t Waste Your Cancer, comes from one of several variations on the theme “Don’t Waste Your . . .” from John Piper and others…
Pastor Bill King, Faith Baptist Church, Park Falls, WI, submitted the following prayer request regarding his wife, Glenda: Glenda has been diagnosed with stage 4 leiomyosarcoma. It is a rare,…
1971 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Dr. Earle Griffith
“Wow! What a weekend!” reports Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches representative Craig Golden. Teens from 106 churches enthusiastically considered the theme “Unshackled: The Truth Will Set You Free”…
Effective evangelism ideas are available to you in Synergy! This GARBC e-newsletter for pastors and wives and ministry leaders provides great ideas for your ministry. Written by ministry leaders for…
I ran across this video on Zac Smith and his fight with cancer. Definitely a good resource on dealing with suffering: The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
1971 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Christian Day Schools
AMES, Iowa—Juanita Boylan, organist and pianist, died March 20, 2010, at age 87.
William J. Hopewell Jr., a missionary statesman and seminary professor who shaped the ideas of independent Baptist missions, died on Saturday, March 6. He was 90. Hopewell was born on…
It’s spring! Chicks, calves, colts, kids, lambs, and bunnies–they’re all born in the spring. As you observe new life in the natural world, set your sights on producing new life…
In everything our church plant does, we seek to implement our mission of putting God’s love in action by Biblically building worship, relationships, and churches. Recently we extended God’s love…
Would you like to jump-start your church’s evangelism efforts? Pastor Robert Cowman shares outreach ideas in which your church people can easily participate. Plan now for your church’s spring outreach!…
In a church-wide effort to reach and serve the community of Hobart, IN, Central Baptist Church hosts an annual Hobart Community Cookout. The event offers something for everyone, including free…
15 Summer Outreach Ideas That Any Church Can Implement! Webinar will be presented by Jim Vogel, GARBC associate national representative, on June 3. Drawing from his pastoral experience, Jim offers…
God Space: Naturally Creating Room for Spiritual Conversations, a book by Doug Pollock, offers suggestions for everyday opportunities to open conversations. The following conversation idea has been a great tool…
Our church studied the book One Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven by Mark Cahill. In the chapter “If They’re Breathing, They Need Jesus,” the author lists questions he uses…
Did you know you can access a multitude of evangelism ideas from past issues of the Synergy newsletter? Electronic issues of the Reach Out category are available from June 2005….
Andy and Jennifer Naselli recently reviewed theology books for younger children. Their reviews can be found here. To their list I would add and highly recommend the following set of 4…
1971 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Abortion
GARBC.org has a newly designed and launched website! With the underlying framework of the site complete, additional features are being added and refined to improve the experience while browsing. Along…
PRINCETON, Ind.—Gathering on its recently purchased 92 acres of property, First Baptist Church held a ground-breaking ceremony for its new facility. The first stage of the construction project will include…
Please pray for the family of Dr. William James Hopewell, Jr., former missionary and professor at Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, Pa.), who died on March 6. He was 90…
RENALD E. SHOWERS, The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc., 118 Pages, Paper, $8.95 Here is an excellent refutation of the widespread view within Christendom that God is forever finished…
JOHN THOMAS ROGERS, Xulon Press, 244 Pages, Paper, $15.99 A newly revised edition, this book was once published by Regular Baptist Press under the title Communicating Christ to the Cults….
BRUCE BAKER, Grace Acres Press, 376 Pages, Paper, $19.95 As most of us saw so graphically in Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress, the Christian life is a journey to a destination….
Vision Video, 61 minutes, $24.99 Few maladies meet with more dread and fear than Alzheimer’s and related dementia. This DVD, featuring Kimberly Kelly, founder and director of an Alzheimer’s education…
It’s interesting how certain things intersect. Mark Driscoll on the Resurgence blog has an eight-minute video about “fundamentalists” and their problems: “7 Ways to Know If You Are Becoming a Fundamentalist.” Personally,…
Like I said, it’s funny how some things intersect. After viewing Mark Driscoll’s video and reading Faith Pulpit, you have to read Kevin Bauder’s latest In the Nick of Time. He nails it on…
2009 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.Download
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LAKELAND, Fla.—Their bodies may have been tired when they left at 5:30 a.m., but the 112 girls who attended an all-night event sponsored by Heritage Baptist Church went home energized…
GRIMES, Iowa—Pastor Wayne Hart and the deacons from Maranatha Baptist Church recently consulted with Jim Vogel, GARBC associate national representative, who led a seminar on basic strategic planning. The church…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information by contacting the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Honor a Worthy Teen Let teens know you appreciate their service and testimony. Now is the time to applaud a teen in your church! The GARBC Student Service Award honors…
Exciting New RBP Resources Coming Your Way! Check out these upcoming RBP products! Take a look at them at RBP’s book store at the GARBC Conference in June. You’ll discover…
Recognizing the Lord’s Servants Has your life been impacted by a dedicated believer who serves faithfully in the local church? The GARBC is seeking individuals who are role models of…
Reserve Your Room at the Hyatt GARBC’s block of rooms are filling at the lovely Hyatt Regency Woodfield, site of the 2010 GARBC Conference. The hotel is in a great…
Mentoring Sessions to Begin Pastors, would you like to interact about ministry? John Greening and Jim Vogel, GARBC representatives, invite you to consider participating in mentoring sessions to begin March…
Seeking Director of Communications and Technology Emmanuel Baptist Church of Toledo, Ohio is now accepting resume’s for a full-time position of Director of Communications and Technology. We are looking for…
LINCOLN, Neb.—Temple Baptist Church ordained its assistant pastor, Jeremy Penrod. Pastor Roy Cupples moderated the council meeting. An ordination service, with Pastor Mark Meals (left in photo) speaking, was held…
SALEM, Ore.—Faith Baptist Church ordained its pastor, Craig Slaughter. During the ordination service, Darrell Beddoe, regional pastor of the Baptist Network Northwest, brought the charge to the church. Carl Hills,…
Conservative Christians believe that God’s Word can solve most any problem. Of course, having the Answer Book can breed a bit of arrogance. Recently I met conservatives who, when discussing…
As a historian, I am always captivated by the possibility that there is much more to uncover. For example, contained within a large book titled History of Ontario County, New…
Q. Do you think the pontiff at Rome could be the Antichrist? A. Some people believe that the pope is indeed the Antichrist, regardless of who is holding that office…
Q. Please explain what the apostle Paul meant in 1 Corinthians 5:5. A. The verse reads, “Deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his…
The press is full of reports about Baptist missionaries who have been arrested in Haiti. They were accused of attempting to abduct children and bring them into the neighboring Dominican…
When you look at today’s world news, you realize that while the people of Haiti are seeing the worst that life in a sin-cursed world has to offer, they are…
It was a beautiful day in Haiti, mid 80s, when our plane landed in Port-au-Prince. Pastor Prédestin Hérard’s smiling face was a welcome sight; he runs the orphanage our church…
If I have learned anything about working with people in local churches, I’ve learned this: congregational unity is a fragile thing! One minute everything is going great and people are…
Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa, and Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minn., have announced a possible merger of the two institutions, according to recent votes from both seminary boards….
This year’s theme is from the book of Daniel, a great way to follow up our study of dispensationalism at last year’s conference,” says Ken Spink, chair of the GARBC…
If readers were to pick up a copy of the Baptist Bulletin from 25 years ago, they would immediately notice many articles about certain Christian colleges, mission boards, and social…
It all started when I walked my oldest son to the bus stop for his first day of kindergarten. Gathered at the stop were five other concerned moms, equally nervous about their children’s first day of school. As we got acquainted, I began praying for a chance to share Christ with these neighbors from varied backgrounds.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis.—Three hundred people attended the Outdoor Adventures Banquet at Calvary Baptist Church, enjoying meals of outdoor game delicacies, door prizes, drawings, displays of trophies, and exhibits from local…
MODESTO, Calif.—Sovereign Grace Baptist Church hosted a 50th wedding anniversary for its pastor, William Heinrich, and his wife, Ellen. About 150 people attended the celebration in which the Heinrichs’ two…
2009 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.Download
Read MoreDouglas Beason, a GARBC pastor for more than 63 years and a former general director of the Committee on Missionary Evangelism, has died. He was 87. Pastor Beason was born…
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—A record attendance of 926 men heard fascinating messages at the two-day Empire State Fellowship Men’s Adventure, hosted by Central Baptist Church, Binghamton.
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—“It was different; I have never done anything like that before. The warehouse was an eye-opener.” These were the words of Kaylin Spink, sophomore at Baptist Bible College,…
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Antiqua, and Dominica were the four ports of call that 96 passengers from the Empire State Fellowship enjoyed on a 10-day Caribbean cruise. Helen Crisman from…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Across the country, pastors and people gathered in prayer for Haiti through the technology of a webinar. On Monday evening, Jan. 18, a sensitive and anguished group of people…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—News reports from Haiti reveal the extensive loss of life, destruction of property, and general breakdown of the country’s infrastructure. For months to come, survivors will tell stories of…
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—“The Book of James by Men Named James” was the theme of the Winter Conference of the Empire State Fellowship. Seven pastors named James preached from the book of James:…
2009 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers.Download
Read MoreWESTFIELD, Wis.—Seventy teens and counselors have attended the Winter Senior High Retreat at Camp Fairwood, enjoying spiritual challenges, winter games, fellowship, and delicious food. Nick Foerster, pastor of student ministries…
JOHN A. HOWARD, Summit Press, 150 Pages, Paper, $12.95 Here’s a good summary of Christianity’s effects on America, particularly from the time the Pilgrims came to the U.S. through World…
By Robert P. Smith Have you ever had to explain the meaning of the phrase “quit you like men” in1 Corinthians 16:13 in the King James Version? The archaic rendering…
H. WAYNE HOUSE, Harvest House, 316 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Jesus on at least one occasion asked His disciples Who people said He was. Today many people challenge with their own…
Cody Crigger, music and administration pastor at Willow Creek Baptist Church, West Des Moines, Iowa, has found and used a wonderful new song. The following is his description of the song,…
Growing in ministry skills is a desired learning outcome of pastoral mentoring. John Greening and Jim Vogel are inviting a group of seven men to join them in a mentoring…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Neo-evangelicalism
CARY SCHMIDT, Striving Together Publications, 28 Pages, Paper, $1.50 Author Cary Schmidt begins by pointing out that the subject of clothing is very confusing among believers in the 21st century….
ARNO FROESE, Midnight Call Ministries, 256 Pages, Paper, $11.95 There is no question that Revelation 13 is a pivotal chapter in the Bible’s last book. Lehman Strauss wrote, “In Revelation…
FLINT, Mich.—South Baptist Church celebrated Larry and Kim Burk’s 20 years of faithful ministry. In 1990, Larry came to serve as the music and worship pastor. In addition, he has provided…
Do antidepressants help those who have been diagnosed as being clinically depressed? Most people, including doctors, would say yes. One can hardly watch TV without seeing an advertisement for an…
NEWTON, Iowa—Harmony and unity amid a major remodeling has brought great blessing and encouragement to the people of Immanuel Baptist Church. Most of the long list of projects was accomplished…
“I’m here to catch a vision. I want to learn how to get my teens to be a real part of my church,” says Brad Pausley, youth pastor at Saylorville…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information by contacting the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Seeking Cancer Support Materials Do you know of a church that has a cancer support group? Gayle, a deacon’s wife from Batavia, N.Y., writes, “We have several ladies this past…
Express Thanks to Faithful Servants Do you know a dedicated and faithful pastor and wife or layperson who has gone the extra mile in serving the Lord in the local…
Mentoring with John and Jim Growing in ministry skills is a desired learning outcome of pastoral mentoring. John Greening and Jim Vogel invite a group of seven men to join…
Conference Hotel Named Recently GARBC Resource Center staff members signed a contract for a new GARBC Conference site hotel, the lovely Hyatt Regency Woodfield. The hotel is in a great…
Student Service Award Do you have gems in your youth group who serve as role models for other teens? The GARBC recognizes teens who exemplify a love for the Lord…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Evangelism
Many of you have heard the term “missional” before. It is a buzzword among churches that are seeking to be relevant in their communities in bringing the gospel of Jesus…
SEBRING, Fla.—The Collegians Quartet from Baptist Bible College sang a series of concerts in Florida churches, reuniting a group that began singing together in 1974. The four men are now…
STEVENS POINT, Wis.—Pastors throughout the Wisconsin Association of Regular Baptist Churches met at Berea Baptist Church for an annual Men’s Prayer Summit. The men spent time praying individually, in small…
LOGAN, Ohio—Mild temperatures brought out 5,417 people for the Winter Hike at Hocking Hills State Park. Individuals from churches of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches joined others from…
*Originally posted on 9Marks.org. Republished with permission. One Thing I Remember from Preaching Class by Kevin DeYoung This has helped me. I pass it along to any young preachers out there…
DES MOINES, Iowa—Pastor Robert and Ronette Smith celebrated 10 years of ministry at Grandview Park Baptist Church. The deacons expressed their personal appreciation during a morning worship service, presenting gift…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Lawlessness and Rebellion
CARNATION, Wash.—Picturesque mountain scenery, complete with beautiful sunshine on the snowy slopes, greeted more than 115 junior high students and leaders at Camp Gilead. The junior highers came from 13…
Across the country, pastors and people gathered in prayer for Haiti through the technology of a webinar. On Monday evening, January 18, a sensitive and anguished group of people sought the Lord for the healing of the nation of Haiti. Loved ones have slipped into eternity, many are still missing, thousands have been injured, homes have […]
Last week a plethora of helpful resources was posted online in anticipation of last weekend’s Sanctity of Life Sunday. Perhaps you can bookmark some of these links for use in the…
Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa, and Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minn., have announced a possible merger of the two institutions, according to recent votes from both seminary boards….
CLEVELAND—City View Baptist Church welcomed 104 guests to its first service, meeting in the Wyndham Hotel after a yearlong series of Bible studies in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood on the…
NOBLESVILLE, Ind.—Nathan D. Johnson, pastor of Prairie Baptist Church, Noblesville, Ind., died Jan. 21, 2010. He was 48.
Pastor Nathan Johnson, Prairie Baptist Church, Noblesville, Ind., went Home to be with the Lord. Please pray for his wife, Anita, and their two daughters (in 3rd and 5th grades)…
ANKENY, Iowa—Francis Crown, a former pastor, died on Jan. 20, 2010, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 87.
One of our fellow pastors, Nathan Johnson, of Prairie Baptist Church in Noblesville, Ind., is in a critical health crisis. Due to blockage caused by a gallstone, an inflamed and…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Patriotism
LEWES, Del.—Elsie Mae Zane Cooper, a pastor’s wife, died on Jan. 19, 2010, at age 94.
Pastor Jacqueson Pierre directs a ministry that has seven Bethel Baptist Churches in Haiti, two Bethel Christian Hope Schools, and Haitian Hope Ministries, Inc. (IPFBM partner)—all of which have been…
Pastor Prédestin Hérard is president of a Haitian association of Baptist churches, Association des Énglises Evangeliques Baptistes d΄ Haiti, a partner with the IPFBM. “We need prayers in this tragic situation,” he…
“All our church members are affected by the earthquake, one way or the other,” says Pastor Jacquelin Saint-Preux of Eglise Evangelique Baptiste, Elmont, N.Y. The Long Island church, comprised of…
ELMONT, N.Y.—“All our church members are affected by the earthquake, one way or the other,” says Pastor Jacquelin Saint-Preux of Eglise Evangelique Baptiste, Elmont, N.Y. The Long Island church, comprised…
PÉTIONVILLE, Haiti—“The streets are getting very difficult,” says Jason Nightingale during a GARBC online prayer meeting for the recent Haiti earthquake disaster. Nightingale, who directs Wordsower International in support of…
Kevin DeYoung has written a helpful article on a definition of social justice. The term “social justice” is used a lot today, with various meanings attached. DeYoung’s main point is that we should…
According to the Associated Press, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will appear in a Super Bowl commercial produced and paid for by Focus on the Family. It will tell the…
McGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE— Jason and Sharon Nightingale of Wordsower International were in Haiti when the earthquake hit, ministering with Pastor Prédestin Hérard, president of the Association des Énglises Evangeliques…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Independent Baptist ministries continue to flood Haiti with relief efforts in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake. Communication has been a struggle, but details continue to emerge as Baptist leaders…
Demonstrate your love and concern for Haitian brothers and sisters in Christ! Join an online prayer meeting with believers from Haiti who are part of our GARBC and the IPFBM…
Scott Greening has discovered a great ministry resource, MailChimp. Read below how the Greenings have been able to use it effectively in their church-planting ministry. Missionaries and churches are privileged…
With news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, our thoughts automatically were with our Haitian brothers and sisters in Christ who are part of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—A powerful earthquake struck southern Haiti on Tuesday, destroying most of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Baptist organizations are struggling to obtain news about mission churches and relief organizations…
CRESAPTOWN, Md.—Inmates at the Western Correctional Institution are experiencing life change with the teaching of Calvary Baptist Church. In its ministry to the inmates, Calvary Baptist purchased 1,400 copies of…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Fans around the country can now watch and listen to Baptist Bible College Defenders basketball games all season long. The school is offering live streaming video and audio…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Prisoners of War in Vietnam
PATRICK MORLEY, Moody Publishers, 224 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 Recently a clergyman told this reviewer that one of the two greatest problems he sees in local church ministry is lack of…
MIKE STALLARD, AMG Publishers, 256 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 Here’s a great newly published book on these two letters of the apostle Paul. In a day when more and more professing…
Vision Video, 29 Minutes, $15.99 In a delightful way, storyteller Rick Sowash shows us by example valuable pointers on telling stories well. But have your pen and notebook ready and…
DWIGHT PETERSON and others, www.OnTrackDevotions.com, $14.95 In a 4½” x 6″ cardboard box comes a year’s supply of devotional material for people in the military, developed by military personnel, including…
ROBERT WHEELER, Pleasant Word, 82 Pages, Paper, $10.99 The premise of this book is that consumerism, not secular humanism, postmodernism, or radical Islam, is the problem that is bringing our…
Professor Gershon Galil of the Department of Biblical Studies at the University of Haifa recently deciphered an inscription on a pottery shard that sheds light on ancient Israel. This pottery…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Gratitude for Special Gifts A big thank you to the following pastors and churches who have provided special gifts through hosting GARBC Sunday or by providing a Christmas remembrance: Pastor…
Mentoring Focuses on Worship Leading Theologically Substantive Worship is a topic presented recently by John Greening during an online mentoring session with pastors. Would you like to be part of…
Talents For Christ Visits Chicago Start preparing your teens now for Talents For Christ. The national competition will be in a northwest suburb of Chicago. Give your teens a lifetime…
Talents For Christ Visits Chicago Start preparing your teens now for Talents For Christ competition. The national competition will be in a northwest suburb of Chicago. Give your teens a…
Seeking Cancer Support Ministry Do you know of a church that has a cancer support ministry? Gayle, a deacon’s wife from Batavia, NY, writes, “We have several ladies this past…
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MUSCATINE, Iowa—Walden Askren, a pastor for more than 60 years, died on Jan. 19, 2010, at age 81.
LARRY DeBRUYN, Moeller Printing, 116 Pages, Paper, $10.00 (order through www.frbaptist.org) A recent bestseller, The Shack, has been circulating in recent months and has been raising a lot of controversy….
MARVIN E. ZIMMERMAN, COMPILER (207-935-1072; marvinz@emypeople.net), 480 Pages, Hardcover, $21.95 (quantity discounts available) Some of the most inspiring music many of us have ever heard has come from men’s choirs…
CORNING, N.Y.—Shopping for bargains on Market Street, playing table games, viewing the movie Fireproof, competing in zany games to win boxes of candy, eating meals together: these fun activities might…
This article, “The Importance of What You Say,” by Scott Berkun is a good reminder for preachers. Some excerpts:
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Separation of Church and State
The swimming pools of France heated up last summer, and not just because of August’s warm air. A French woman who converted to Islam 17 years ago showed up at…
In this age of turmoil, terrorism, and tragedies, many Americans are fearful about their own destiny and that of their country and of the world. But instead of facing the…
We all desire growing, healthy churches. But we know that such churches don’t automatically become that way. Healthy ministries result from the strategic efforts of godly church leaders to move…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Social Concern
We’ve had a lot of discussion on the Manhattan Declaration. Here’s another follow-up with a helpful discussion guide put together by John Greening, who has been mentoring younger pastors. You might want…
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—Only four days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the first Back on Track youth rally was held in the gym at Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa….
Q. Is Jericho also known in the Bible as the City of Palms? If so, I thought Jericho was destroyed by Joshua and not rebuilt until the time of Ahab…
“I’m free now,” says Trenna Tyler-Arnett. “Not a rock of cocaine, not a joint, not a cigarette for seven years—by the grace of God.” Trenna stands before a roomful of…
How does a person get a job working with Abraham Lincoln’s official papers? “Providence,” says Dr. Daniel Stowell, offering a Lincolnesque answer. Stowell has been working with the Papers of…
Q. Is the story told in John 12:1-8 the same as the one in Matthew 26:6-13? I read a study that says so, but the account in Matthew says that…
Q. Please explain what Revelation 3:10 means. A. The verse reads, “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which…
Teamwork– hard to live with it, but impossible to live without it! Our Resource Center staff is nearing the completion of a five-year RBP revision of children’s curriculum. It has…
Healthy churches recognize the need to welcome guests effectively as they arrive for Sunday services and special events. Many enlist and train a group of greeters who serve with the…
The Manhattan Declaration drafted recently by “Orthodox, Catholics, and Evangelical Christians” and signed by many has attracted considerable attention. Many notable leaders have weighed in with their opinion on this…
Do you have Sunday School students who delight in causing mischief? If so, think for a moment about your practices as a teacher. You might be able to help your…
Our church connects with our community by calling residents listed in our local phone book. During our conversations, we ask how we can pray for families. Prayer teams take the…
Our church became interested in helping people with addictions in 2005, when former Pastor Greg Stine became burdened for our county. At that time Barron County had one of the…
As part of the church’s installation service for their new pastor, Faith Baptist of Salem, Oregon, read their church covenant, affirming their intent to live harmoniously and compassionately with one…
The Birth of Jesus was Right, written by Pastor Stan Lightfoot of Rustic Hills Baptist in Colorado Springs, CO, is a good devotional thought that you might like to include…
As a pastor, I have the responsibility of training and equipping our people with fresh ideas and utilizing technology that God has given to us. Our church isn’t unique –…
“Together We Can Accomplish More” is the mantra of the GARBC. John Wooden, pastor of First Baptist in New Berlin, WI, shares the story of a horse-pull in Canada. One…
Recently I realized a couple of our elderly attendees could not read the bulletin, prayer notes, or other handouts. For the next printing of the bulletin, I included a large…
“What material do you and John use as a couple for devotions?” I received this email question from a young husband/pastor who was seeking suggestions for he and his wife’s…
Our little church is placed in the middle of an aging community. The local economy is worse than most, and the incident of single parents is escalating. Following two weeks…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Effects of Modern Religious Unbelief
Taylor, Mich.—For the past 18 years, teens at Evangel Baptist Church (Ken Pierpont, pastor) have presented their own Christmas concert. This year the 50 teens presented “It’s Christmas: What Could…
As we celebrate Christ’s birthday, let us remember the men and women who are serving our nation in the military and our GARBC Chaplains who minister to them. The following…
Many of us will gather together with family during the Christmas season. For some, it will be a time of sharing long-awaited reunions, enjoying scrumptious food, celebrating joyful gift-giving, and…
POLSON, Mont.—Rudolph Timothy Ringhoff, 62, died on Dec. 14, 2009. Rudy served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Polson, Mon., for almost 32 years. He attended LeTourneau College in Longview,…
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year! I believe this to be true in large part due to the music of the season. There is nothing better than hearing the…
Here is an article that one of our contributors sent to me. It fits well with our current theme of parents being the primary spiritual teachers of their children. The Greatest…
All right, getting back to looking at “already/not yet.” I have been thinking through the best way to break this down, and I’m going to start with a simple look…
WINTER HAVEN, Fla.—Faith Baptist Church reached out to neighbors and friends by providing a “store” where everything was free for Christmas shoppers. About 500 people from the community, including children…
It is a week before the celebration of Christmas and all the attention is on the God-Man Jesus—the promised Messiah born to the virgin Mary. Christmas is the story of Jesus taking on humanity so that…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Three sold-out Christmas performances by students and staff members drew hundreds of people to Baptist Bible College & Seminary’s Murphy Memorial Library. The concerts included performances by the…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Eternal Word of God
CHICAGO, Ill.—Eighteen adults from the College and Career “ROCK” class from Good News Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Mich., traveled to downtown Chicago Dec. 4–6 to help River North Baptist Church,…
Like many of you, I plan out my preaching calendar for the year and typically I rotate between preaching through a book of the Bible and then the occasional topical…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Baptist Builders Club USA has just announced assistance to four churches around the country. The purpose of BBC USA, as listed in its official guidelines, is to assist fellowshipping…
1970 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Vatican Envoy
There still continues to be plenty of discussion about the Manhattan Declaration. To point out some of the better discussion: David Doran continues to jot down small snippets of thoughts…
The winners of the garbcQuest.org giveaway are: Jay C. for the $40 amazon.com gift certificate Bob Leavitt for the set of books Congratulations! Jay and Bob, please send your contact information…
In case you haven’t heard, last week Tiger Woods got into a little car accident and a whole lot of trouble. He has been accused of marital infidelity. Much has…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—An annual holiday tradition at Baptist Bible College & Seminary was continued with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1 in the Jackson Hall rotunda. The rotunda and…
WAVERLY, Iowa—On Nov. 21, at the request of Horton Baptist Church, a council of 25 messengers representing 17 churches convened from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to examine Stephen Moore’s…
BRONX, N.Y.—Commonwealth Community Baptist Church celebrated its first Sunday in its new building on Nov. 29, having received its certificate of occupancy from the city. The church had been waiting…
Have you heard the theory that humans can manipulate the environment to the extent that their actions can actually be the cause of climate change? That’s the concept that environmentalists,…
Four principles should guide the Christian’s view of the environment. God owns everything. God created everything and He sustains it all (Genesis 1:1; 2:1; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3). Consequently, He…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Divine and Human Authority
The Manhattan Declaration is starting to take the blogosphere (if nowhere else) by storm. Basically it’s a statement by a group of more or less ecumenical Catholic, Orthodox, and Evangelical…
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.—John August Schlener, who served God and country, died on Nov. 29, 2009. He was 92.
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Formation of an International Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches
PHOENIX, Ariz.—Garry Schneider, retired pastor, died on Nov. 25, 2009, the result of injuries suffered in a car accident. He was 67.
A while back, I posted an entry concerning church management software. At that point, our church was trying to decide between three different options. My associate was doing the legwork of…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Generously Helping Churches Encouraging pastors, upholding God’s truth, equipping leaders, providing tax-exempt status, assisting with pastoral candidate referrals, sharing ministry ideas, lending ministry consultation, educating churches regarding ministry issues ….
Quest Giveaway Young Baptist leaders want your feedback! Subscribe for free to The Quest website and leave a comment, and you’ll be entered into the giveaway. First prize is a $40…
Visitor Strategies Webinar GARBC Resource Center is hosting a free webinar, “Visitor Strategies: Welcoming and Following Up Church Visitors.” Jim Vogel, associate GARBC national representative, will be sharing pertinent information…
Christmas Outreach Homestyle Christmas Singspiration by Pastor Bill King might be an effective tool for your church to use in forming new connections in your community. Christmas Program Outreach by…
Save the Date: June 21 June 21 marks the beginning of the 2010 GARBC Conference week. Mark your calendar! Our God Reigns (Daniel 5:21) will be the focus of the…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—A leadership team with Project Jerusalem, a ministry of Baptist Bible Seminary, recently planted a new church called Mountain Stream Baptist, located in the Marshalls Creek/Bushkill area of…
SOUTH OTSELIC, N.Y.—“God, Government and the Pastor” was the topic for the fall Shop Talk of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, held Nov. 12 at First Baptist…
The garbcQuest.org blog was launched about six months ago, and since then we have slowly and steadily gained readers and comments. In order to help us gain even more, we…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—The GARBC Resource Center was energized by the annual arrival of the Council of Eighteen for its fall meeting, held Nov. 16–18. Led by council chairman Brad Quick, the…
So what makes a great preacher? For those of us who weekly prepare messages, that question often seems to be answered by the criticism or applause of those who sit…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Patriotism
PERU—Dear fellow workers in the harvest,
At this point of the year we have many reasons to praise God and thank Him for His works.
At the end of January, God sent Luis Escobar and his family to Tarapoto (Peruvian Northern rain forest). Luis is doing a wonderful job promoting in the new church a faithful obedience […]
Clarks Summit, Pa.—A free class for first-time seminary students will be offered Jan. 5–8 at Baptist Bible Seminary. Seminary dean Dr. Mike Stallard will teach the four-day course, “Spotlight on…
Dr. Jeff Straub, associate professor in Historical and Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Minn., delivered an address May 18 at The Conference on the Church for…
CONKLIN, Mich.—Thomas Hammond, 61, died on Nov. 13, 2009, in an automobile accident while on his way to watch one of his favorite activities, high school football.
BANGKOK—A vision for shared ownership of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries became a reality during an IPFBM business meeting that took place during the Partnership’s recent conference in…
DVD, Vision Video, 58 Minutes, $15.99 Here is a fine series of short dramas on the following parables of the Lord: the good Samaritan, the unmerciful servant, the treasure and…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Personal Holiness of Life
CANDY ARRINGTON and KIM ATCHLEY, Harvest House, 291 Pages, Paper, $14.99 Today’s Baby Boomers and even younger people are dealing with caring for their aging parents. The authors of this…
In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion KEVIN DeYOUNG and TED KLUCK, Moody Publishers, 224 Pages, Paper, $14.99 This book is a defense of the local church (and other traditional…
NEWARK VALLEY, N.Y— “Discipleship: What’s It All About?” was the theme of the 2009 Fall Conference of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches. Some 325 messengers from 91…
HAITI—Please keep me in your prayers because I travel to Haiti on Tuesday, Nov. 10. I have meetings with 28 teachers at Bethel Hope Christian Schools and speak in four Bethel Baptist churches with their pastors for two weeks down there in Cap Haitian, north of Haiti. I will need thousands of dollars to help […]
ANKENY, Iowa—On Oct. 22 and 23, preachers and “future preachers” (high school boys) met at Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary for its Future Preachers Conference. Future Preachers is…
SHELBYVILLE, Ill.—First Baptist Church held its Third Annual Block Party in September. Pastor Dan Eloe became inspired to hold the event several years ago, and God has blessed. The Block…
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DECATUR, Ill.—Baptist Bible Church celebrated its 50th anniversary in a gala event Oct. 25. In preparing for the event, Pastor Ray Clark invited former pastor James Johnson, who now ministers…
Article is taken from the March 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Daniel E. Gelatt Persecuted But Not Forsaken (1.15 MB)
BANGKOK—“We can do more together than we can do alone!” said Ariel Abadiano, addressing delegates to the first meeting of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries. The group is…
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Fair Haven Baptist Church ordained Nathan Gast. Nathan is a graduate of Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa, and has been pastoring Fair Haven Baptist since November 2005….
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Sensitivity Training
Have you ever been discussing theology or reading a book and heard the speaker say something like, “Well, this is a case of the already/not yet. We have something inaugurated…
Like many of you, I subscribe to various and sundry blogs in order to keep up on what’s out there in theology, church ministry, and Christianity at large. Which blogs…
A History of Baptist Hymnody in North America DAVID W. MUSIC AND PAUL A RICHARDSON, Mercer University Press, 634 Pages, Hardcover, $45.00 The preface begins, “Baptists have long been known…
In Christ Alone (Stuart Townend, Keith Getty) You Are My All in All (Dennis Jernigan) Here I Am to Worship (Tim Hughes) As the Deer (Martin Nystrom) How Great Is…
Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1, 2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17) Scripture reading (1 Timothy 4:13) Songs of praise and edification (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16) Collection of offerings for the church (1 Corinthians…
The Emperor’s New Clothes has a moral that every woman needs to hear. This children’s book describes two tailors who declare they have invented a cloth that is invisible to…
Here’s a thought. With all the talk these days of strategic planning and organizational church ministry, what would happen if we did church work without any planning? Here’s what might…
If someone wanted to write your biography and include information about the church you grew up in or the churches you served in, where would your biographer turn for input?…
Readers may be confused over the use of “emergent” and “emerging” in popular media. No wonder. McLaren himself has admitted that “I have gone out of my way to be…
Brian D. McLaren is an author and leading spokesperson for the emergent church movement, having appeared in interviews on Larry King Live and Nightline and in Time (as part of…
Do Christians realize that adoption is truly a special opportunity for believers to affirm and demonstrate the sanctity of life to an unsaved world? Sadly, and for a variety of…
A true sermon bridges the gulf between the biblical and the modern worlds, and must be equally earthed in both. John R. W. Stott In 1982 a book titled “Between Two…
It’s not hard to find a Vacation Bible School during the summer. Driving through town, a parent can immediately notice a wide variety of churches that seem to share material…
Marty Silverberg knows New York City. He grew up here, and he tasted its pleasure and tragedy before finding Christ. “Me and my friend Tony the Banger were on a…
THE VILLAGES, Fla.—The Sunshine Baptist Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches gathered for its annual meeting and Fall Conference Oct. 26 and 27. The theme of the conference was “Developing a…
Q. In Luke 9:1–6, Jesus told His followers not to take various necessities with them when they went out to minister. Why did He instruct differently in Luke 22:35–38? A….
by Bruce A. Sabados Brian D. McLaren, a leading spokesperson of the emergent church movement, concedes that his critics, after reviewing his controversial The Last Word and the Word After…
Excerpts from a new website hosted by young Baptist leaders What Is Quest? It didn’t start with a bang—some get ’em all riled up event. It did start with prayer…
Why did you sing that song on Sunday? Prior to the service, someone must have chosen the song, gave the music to the instrumentalists, and put together a service order….
Q. In Genesis 44:5, it appears that Joseph practiced divination. I can’t imagine Joseph, the godly man he was, being involved with such. Also, I am puzzled by Genesis 6:3,…
A Teenage Rebellion against Low Expectations ALEX AND BRETT HARRIS, Multnomah Books, 256 Pages, Hardcover, $17.99 Alex and Brett are brothers of well-known writer Joshua Harris, who wrote such forceful…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Sex Education
A special report at BaptistBulletin.org asks, “Is Your VBS Taking a Vacation from the Gospel?” The article investigates evangelical publishers who now have licensing agreements with Catholic publishers. The four…
AUSTIN, Minn.—When Pastor and Mrs. David Johnson arrived in January 2006 to minister at First Baptist Church, they realized that 3,000–5,000 people in town were from Mexico, working at Hormel Foods,…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Share your GARBC Sunday Story! During October churches across the country celebrated GARBC Sunday. What did your church do for its GARBC Sunday? Share your stories and photos with the…
Bangkok Conference—Live Video Stream Nov. 4–7 marks the first conference of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries in Bangkok, Thailand. Speakers from the GARBC and international associations will address…
Baptist Bulletin Sneak Preview Be sharp for ministry. Read the Baptist Bulletin! Coming in the November/December issue of the Baptist Bulletin: • What Baptists are doing to plant churches in…
National Rep. Call-In A pastor in the Association recently asked National Representative John Greening to call into the church’s morning service as part of GARBC Sunday. The pastor patched John’s…
Counseling Internships Available Vision of Hope Residential Treatment Center, associated with Faith Baptist Church, Lafayette, Ind., works with girls ages 14–28 who are struggling with unplanned pregnancies, drug/alcohol abuse, eating…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Graduates who earned bachelor of religious education degrees from Baptist Bible College may now exchange their diplomas for bachelor of science in Bible diplomas. Baptist Bible College awarded…
LINCOLN, Neb.—Nebraska might be home to the mighty Huskers football team, but some of the most amazing individuals in the state are on another type of team. Two elderly women…
QUINCY, Wash.—Integrating Hispanic believers into First Baptist Church has been progressing lately. About 66 percent of Quincy, a small city of 6,000 people in central Washington, is Hispanic. First Baptist,…
ELYRIA, Ohio—First Baptist Church’s Women’s Ministries held its annual fall kickoff Sept. 8 with a ministry fair called “It’s about Time . . . to Come Together.” Teams of women…
An understanding of how the new covenant (Jer. 31:31ff.) integrates into dispensational theology is a much discussed point of theology. Questions like, “How does the new covenant relate to the church?”…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Social Responsibility
JOE LINARES, Bob Jones University Press, 192 Pages, Paper, $18.95 A pastor himself, this author endeavors to show other pastors how to preach those parts of the Old Testament that…
Although it is two years old, an article by Time magazine on crisis pregnancy centers titled “The Grass-Roots Abortion War” is quite telling. It is telling because although most abortion…
In taking a little break from our look at parents and the youth ministry, I want to pass along a video that one of my students showed me. Nate Pfeil is…
BRION McCLANAHAN, Regnery Publishing, 354 Pages, Paper, $19.95 Since Christians want to know and promote the truth, this book has significance. Religious and political liberals have sought and are seeking…
SALEM, Ore.—The General Association of Regular Baptist Churches began years after the end of the War Between the States, but Erik Wood of Faith Baptist Church serves as a chaplain…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. The Mission of the Church
A few years ago, Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton wrote a book titled Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. In it they detailed their research…
In his book reThink, Steve Wright asks the big question, Are current ideas and methods in student ministry working? As he was doing his research, working in his own ministry, and…
BRAD BRANDT and ERIC KRESS, Kress Christian Publications, 187 Pages, Paper, $14.99 We have in this interesting and rather unusual book a “marriage” (no pun intended) of Biblical scholarship and…
MATTHEW WAYMEYER, Kress Christian Publications, 129 Pages, Paper, $9.99 Revelation 20 is a significant portion of Scripture regarding the upcoming “one thousand years” in which Christ will reign on earth. Here…
1969 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Verbal Inspiration and the Twenty-four Hour Day
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Churches are gearing up for GARBC Sunday, to be celebrated Oct. 18. Sunday services will highlight ministries that the GARBC provides for churches and show the international impact of…
ANKENY, Iowa—What do 1,100-plus teenagers gathered in one place, dozens of teens making spiritual decisions, more than 10 inflatable rides, go-carts, RC trucks, “Ga-Ga Ball,” inflatable obstacle courses, video games,…
A final passage and then Dr. Myron concludes: (6) 2 Corinthians 4:3–6. In these verses there is both a problem and a solution. (a) The problem is that the gospel…
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—First Baptist Church enjoyed a three-day celebration of anniversaries: First Baptist Church’s 70th, Walnut Creek Christian Academy’s 60th, and Berean Christian High School’s 40th. Many current and former…
ANKENY, Iowa—Faith Baptist Bible College is sponsoring its Second Annual Future Preachers Conference on Oct. 22 and 23 to disciple and train young men in churches whom God may be…
This page contains a link to a transcript of a lengthy but extremely helpful series of lectures John Frame gave on the relationship between Christ and culture. Although I may…
STEVENS POINT, Wis.—On Aug. 28, Pastor Earl and Ellie Swigart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a luncheon on Aug. 30 at Berea Baptist Church, where they have ministered since…
One of the most effective times for evangelistic outreach is Christmas Eve. Outreach pastors and evangelism ministry leaders agree on this: Unbelievers seem to be more willing to come to…
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—Pigeon Forge, Tenn., located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, was the destination of two busloads of senior saints during the week of Sept. 19–25. Some 112…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
ROBERT P. LIGHTNER, Kregel, 312 Pages, Paper, $18.99 This volume is a work of sorts on systematic theology, yet it is different from most in that it compares various viewpoints…
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Chaplaincy
JAMES E. ROSSCUP, Kress Christian Publications, 352 Pages, Paper, $19.99 People aspiring to study the Scriptures soon discover that a vast assortment of Bible commentaries exists. Which ones are most…
GARBC Sunday, Oct. 18! Together We Can Accomplish More is the theme of our GARBC fellowship. It is good when church families not only care for their own needs, but…
Countdown to Bangkok! It’s not to late to make plans for attending the first-ever International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries Conference to be held near Bangkok, Thailand, at the beautiful…
Leadership Seminar in Northwest Oct. 10: RBP Blueprint Seminar for pastors and wives, ministry leaders, and deacons and wives, led by John and Daria Greening, hosted by Grace Baptist Church, Kennewick,…
Christmas Program for You This year, celebrate Christmas with a quiet, thoughtful reflection on God’s humble gift of love. Ready for Christmas features a flexible and easy-to-rehearse format, organized around…
Introduce the GARBC to Your New Members A new GARBC overview brochure is hot off the press and ready for you to order through Regular Baptist Press! You will want…
Wanted: Pennies to Fill Piggy Banks! Help children in your church or home discover the joy of giving! Gospel Literature Services will give you a piggy bank for kids to…
Dr. Myron Houghton works through more Biblical evidence as he looks at another passage of Scripture. (5) 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Introduction. In the first chapter, Paul tries to restore unity and godliness…
In the first post on this topic, I began to compare and contrast two books that diagnose our current cultural situation and prescribe ways in which the church should engage…
As someone who is often thrust into the role of public decision-making, I’ve made my share of unpopular decisions. Some of these have been in the context of church ministry….
Just before Israel was to enter the Promised Land, the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to write a summation of many of the laws and commands that God had given them…
At a recent conference of world leaders, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran called the nation of Israel a “cruel and oppressive racist regime.” The leaders of many nations boycotted his…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Forty professors and Bible scholars are meeting on the campus of Baptist Bible Seminary for the second annual Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics, discussing the topic of “The Dispensational…
Pastor Ted Ertle has been dealing with complications during his heart surgery recovery, including leg infection, congestive heart failure, and blood clots in the lung. He has also lost the…
This week we look at a single passage in 1 Corinthians as Dr. Myron Houghton continues to examine the Biblical evidence: (4) 1 Corinthians 1:17-31. Introduction. In this passage Paul…
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Church Union
How should the church address the changing culture? Two diametrically opposed answers to that question can be found by comparing two books: David Wells’ The Courage to Be Protestant: Truth-lovers,…
LAUREL, Md.—Drivers going past Grace Baptist Church on the first Sunday in September might have done a double take upon seeing the congregation gathered outside in the parking lot, enthusiastically singing…
PITTSFIELD, Ill.—“First Baptist is a true gospel-preaching church and their town still needs them,” said Michael Nolan as he announced a recent $15,000 Baptist Builders Club grant to revitalize the…
CHICAGO—In an effort to help the children’s ministries of another Chicago-based ministry, Regular Baptist Press has donated more than 80 Vacation Bible School Dino Detectives Super Kits to the Pacific…
FOREST RANCH, Calif.—Forest Ranch Baptist Church is giving away ice cream! “Free Ice Cream is one of the easiest ministries I’ve ever done,” said Pastor Chips Ross, describing how church…
SEATTLE, Wash.—Patricia Irene Nye, former missionary, died on Sept. 16, 2009, at age 71.
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Morality
Biblical information In this section of the paper, I want to examine six passages in the New Testament that will help us to develop a proper methodology for defending the…
D. A. Carson in his book Christ and Culture Revisited writes, It is hard to ignore the many injunctions of Scripture to do good, to show mercy, to care for…
Schaumburg, Ill.—A group of young Baptist leaders from around the country is meeting regularly for mentoring sessions with John Greening and Jim Vogel. The group uses Internet technology to meet…
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Broadview Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary May 3 with special events. Jeff Snyder is the current pastor. The celebration began Saturday evening, May 2 with skits, stories, and…
The book industry is booming. However, as little as 10 years ago, the best-seller lists consisted primarily of novels and nonfiction for adults. Recently though that trend has started to…
Why Your Kids Will Quit Church and What You Can Do About It DVD, Answers in Genesis, 43 Minutes, $12.99 This DVD should be a must-see for every Bible-believing church…
MARK R. LEVIN, Threshold Editions, 256 Pages, Hardcover, $25.00 Making the top of best-seller lists, this book is truly a challenge to America, especially when Christians/conservatives have seemingly lost their…
ANNIE CHAPMAN and HEIDI CHAPMAN BEALL, Harvest House, 222 Pages, Paper, $11.99 Interestingly, the idea for this book came not from a woman but from a man, Heidi’s father-in-law, so…
Here we get a summary of the evidentialist and presuppositionalist approaches to methodology. Next week will be the Biblical evidence. A METHODOLOGY FOR APOLOGETICS Evidential methodology In 1950, Edward John…
BREESPORT, N.Y.—”The Gathering,” an end-of-summer rally for teenagers of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, was held on Aug. 22 (Saturday) at Breesport Baptist Church. Ken Rudolph, newly…
A Literary and Theological Analysis of Ezra A. PHILIP BROWN II, BJU Press, 288 Pages, Paper, $22.95 The Old Testament book of Ezra is one of the Bible books that…
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Ecumenical Evangelism
FLINT, Mich.—On Sunday evening, May 3, South Baptist Church held a special service to ordain Pastor Don Chapin. Pastor Don has served as pastor of student ministries at the church…
AURORA, Ill.—Rich and Richelle Howard’s faithful service at Village Baptist Church came to an end on Sept. 6, but their service to the Lord will continue on the other side of…
DUNDEE, Ill.—A newly renovated church bus, now called a Mobile Ministry Command Vehicle, made its debut as Fox Valley Baptist Church participated in two local National Night Out Against Crime…
FORT DODGE, Iowa—Pastor Mike Crawford of Faith Baptist Church has resigned his church to become a full-time chaplain with the Iowa National Guard, serving in support of the 2nd Brigade…
We have the privilege of having a paper on apologetic methodology by Dr. Myron Houghton at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary that I’m dividing up into several parts. A TRULY BIBLICAL…
CRESTON, Iowa—Pastor Bob and Judi Sauser were honored with a retirement celebration on July 26. Members of their family along with friends of churches where Pastor Sauser had ministered in past…
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Social Concern
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio—Four former pastors and their wives returned to Nottingham Baptist Church on Aug. 1 and 2 for the church’s centennial celebration. Will and Charlene Davis, Don and Dell…
Six Truths to Share with Women Wounded by Adultery Have you ever noticed that pain can dictate your life? I found this out when I tore a ligament in my…
New IRS regulations about 403(b) retirement plans for your church staff! ll nonprofits, including churches and religious organizations—such as schools, colleges, and seminaries—need to vastly change the way they operate…
No church can be successful without committed leadership. It starts with pastors who are committed to the Word and the people they serve, but it includes deacons who take their…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
Compassion in Action We have so much, but others have so little. Are you and your church willing to share the spiritual and material wealth that we enjoy in this…
Newsweek spotlights what might be the next front in the culture war now that homosexual marriage is well on its way to full legalization: polyamory. Polyamory is the name for…
GARBC Sunday, October 18th! Set the date for promoting the GARBC in your church on October 18 or on any Sunday in October! Promotion materials will arrive soon at your…
Parenting, Teaching, and Leading Seminars September 15- Parenting Workshops by John and Daria Greening, sponsored by the Garden State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, at New Life Island in Frenchtown,…
Blogspot to Encourage Pastors and Wives Under the Preacher’s Roof is a new blogspot for pastors and wives, written by Pastor Laird Baldwin, Bible Baptist Church, Brookville, OH. The accurate…
Q. There’s a section of 1 Corinthians 15, verses 39-44, that simply doesn’t make sense to me. Please explain. A. Looking at the whole context of 1 Corinthians 15, we…
by Kezia McNeal Curry Do you remember the horror you felt when your friends described the girl or guy that you’d been set up with as “loves the Lord and…
In 1951, the neoorthodox theologian H. Richard Niebuhr authored the highly influential Christ and Culture, in which he proposed five basic models: “Christ against Culture,” “Christ of Culture,” “Christ above…
The largest generation in U.S. history is headed to college. According to Neil Howe and William Strauss, perhaps this nation’s leading generational experts (in Millennials Go to College), the peak…
Q. What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples to “fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell,” if the soul never dies? Also,…
by Joanna Augsburger As we brought in the bucket of groceries and set it carefully on the only table in the room, she brought her hands to her face. Her…
The surprising science of motivation I ran into the video of this talk on Matt Perman’s blog. He said it was definitely worth the 18 minute investment of time. He was right….
DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa State Fair recorded more than one million visitors this year. The Regular Baptist Fair Booth had a steady flow of people—many curious, many appreciative, and some mocking and…
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Civil Disobedience
DES MOINES, Iowa—Four veterans who grew up at Grandview Park Baptist Church in Des Moines have returned home from a visit to the World War II monument in Washington, D.C.,…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Construction on a $4.5 million, 62,000-square-foot expansion of the Phelps Student Center at Baptist Bible College & Seminary will begin in October, putting the new facility on track…
Pastor Ted Ertle continues to recover from bypass heart surgery. Please pray for Ted as he has suffered a couple of setbacks, most recently experiencing a blood clot in his…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Alumni and friends of Baptist Bible College & Seminary have opportunities this fall and early next year to reunite, meet with President Jim Jeffery, and learn about several…
Dale Schatz, pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, Bella Vista, Arkansas, and representative of the Ozark Association of Regular Baptist Churches, will undergo surgery on Tuesday, August 25, for a large…
Where does the youth group in your church start? More specifically, at what age? More than likely, you would say seventh grade, or maybe your church is following the recent…
Pastor Don LeMaster, Brooklyn Baptist, Brooklyn, NY, is praising the Lord for your prayers on his behalf during his recent thoracic surgery. The spots on the right lung were cancerous…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Rustic Hills Baptist Church reports that God was very good to the church’s Vacation Bible School for a second year. To advertise the event, the church posted VBS…
Al Mohler spoke about the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. While obviously specific to SBC issues, there is much that someone trying to reach this generation should think through. He…
Chris Hindal and Chris Brown buzzed around Bangkok, putting the final touches on the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries conference scheduled for November 4–7. This first-ever conference will pull…
ROLLAND McCUNE, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, 443 Pages, Paper, $15.99 Quite a number of systematic theology works exist, but this one will especially interest fundamentalists, as the producer is of…
DVD, Answers in Genesis, 48 Minutes, $19.99 Few topics currently evoke more interest and controversy than the idea that the earth is getting dangerously warmer, and plenty of people are…
I’m taking a bit of a detour from my previous articles on preaching by asking a series of questions that I hope will be helpful for others and myself. I have…
1968 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Chaplaincy
You know people have been doing those “25 random things about me” notes on Facebook recently . . . Right? . . . Okay, are you in the loop? Anyway, somewhat…
PAUL TAUTGES, Day One Christian Ministries, Inc., 144 Pages, Paper, $10.00. This valuable and nicely designed book by a fundamental pastor is filled with helpful insights on how to help…
TERRY JAMES, Harvest House, 292 Pages, Paper, $13.99 Many seeing a subtitle like Is the United States in Bible Prophecy? would want an immediate yes or no to the question. The…
Ray van Neste recently interviewed John Thornbury, pastor of Winfield Baptist Church for 40 years. They talked about pastoral ministry and things young men need to know as they enter…
I am leading our Adult Bible Fellowship group through a study titled “Always Ready to Give an Answer: Addressing Contemporary Cultural and Theological Issues.” Recently we studied Biblical principles regarding…
Why is God in control of His universe? As we read through the Bible, we see that God reveals Himself to people in love (Exod. 34:5–7). He also desires us…
Article is taken from the June 1980 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Curtains, Please! (224 KB)
The Septuagint is a rich resource for those studying the Old Testament. For many of the writers of the New Testament, the LXX was the preferred translation (for example, that…
INDIANOLA, Iowa—Indianola Regular Baptist Church took the opportunity to witness to participants of the Des Moines Register‘s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). The cyclists arrived in Indianola, Iowa, on…
1967 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Trade with Communist Nations
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Nearly 750 high school students and youth leaders filled the Baptist Bible College campus the last two weeks of July, continuing a strong history of equipping offered through…
E-Info, a GARBC newsletter, communicates information about Association happenings, ministry development, church events, and service opportunities. Share your ministry-related information; contact the GARBC Resource Center. Together We Can Accomplish More!…
VBS Workers Needed Next Summer in India Pastor HC Stephen in Churachandpur, NE India, reported 591 in attendance at this year’s VBS with 54 staff. He stated that 134 students…
Coming Soon: GARBC Sunday! Celebrate the benefits of fellowshipping in the GARBC! Host a GARBC Sunday this October in your church. October 18 is the suggested date for GARBC Sunday,…
Quest Network Informs Are you keeping current in your awareness of theological issues and ministry trends? The Quest website offers resources in these topics and more. On the Quest website…
Music Giveaway Harvest Baptist Church in Oswego, Illinois, has many pieces of music to give away to a needy church. Christmas musicals and a set of instrumentation for a hymnal…
Roger L. Ridley Sr., church-planting pastor of Gretna Baptist Church, Gretna, Neb., has died. He was 55. He devoted his life to church planting, saying, “It shouldn’t be thought of…
This new song from Sovereign Grace Ministries combines rich theology with congregational singability. The song, “All I Have Is Christ,” was written by Jordan Kauflin, who is the son of Bob…
BRITT, Iowa—Bethel Baptist Church dedicated a newly remodeled auditorium July 18 under the leadership of Foster Pastor Paul Johnson. A new piano was also dedicated. Britt Mayor Jim Nelson brought greetings, as…
I am thankful for Christian movie reviews—that is, movies reviewed by professing Christians, not necessarily reviews of Christian movies. Before considering whether or not to watch a movie, I always…
From a Dying Man to Dying Men — Recovering a Bold Vision for Biblical Preaching Posted: Friday, October 12, 2007 at 4:01 am ET And how will they hear without…
Roger Ridley, pastor of Gretna Baptist Church, Gretna, Nebraska, and missionary with Baptist Church Planters, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday evening, August 8. Please pray for Roger’s…
Pastor Roger Ridley was a man of distinction and vision. He was a practitioner of 21st century church planting that aligned itself with the model of Scripture. His vision, counsel,…
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.—Heritage Baptist Church held a ground-breaking service July 19 for a 6,000-square-foot multipurpose addition. Plans call for doubling the size of the kitchen, remodeling it, and remodeling the…
Heber Van Gilder, Jr., a pastor in nine GARBC churches across the Midwest and volunteer chaplain for many police and fire departments, died on June 24. He was 87. Son…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Berean Baptist Church has celebrated 60 years of God’s faithfulness, marking the event with an anniversary Sunday on Aug. 2. In the morning service, Pastor Richard Ahlgrim gave an…
I take it for granted that faithful ministers of the Word understand that we are forbidden to marry couples who are unequally yoked spiritually. Yet as a pastor in a rural area,…
1967 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. Teaching the Bible in Tax-supported Schools
SALEM, Ore.—Pastor Craig Slaughter has defied the adage, “You can’t go home again.” After being saved as a teen through the ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Salem, Oregon, then…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Edgar R. Koons, former public relations director for the GARBC and Regular Baptist Press, visited our offices in Schaumburg this week. Now retired and living in California, Koons was…
Article is taken from the July 1967 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by V. Ben Kendrick At Work in the Central African Republic (796 KB)
Article is taken from the September 1981 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by V. Ben Kendrick The New Missionary and Church Support (637 KB)
MARILLA, N.Y.—First Baptist Church held a church reunion on Sunday, July 5, for former members of the church who had moved away. Three former pastors spoke, and the church honored…
Which authors (living or dead) have most influenced your thought? This was a question recently posed to me by a younger friend who is considering entering pastoral ministry. Honestly, I…
Recharge with Synergy! This GARBC e-newsletter for pastors and wives and ministry leaders provides great ideas for your ministry. Written by ministry leaders for ministry leaders-the best kind of synergy!…
Recently our bathroom flooring gave way, requiring repair. Actually it became one of those projects that grew in scope beyond our imagination. Soon we realized that we needed to purchase…
Article is taken from the June 1988 issue of the Baptist Bulletin. Written by Michele D. Martin Abortion: Is Abortion Just Another Social Issue? (1.68 MB)
ENDICOTT, N.Y.—The three days’ bus trip of Empire State Fellowship tourists to the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky., was rated as one super time. Fifty-six people from 18…
ROXANA, Ill.—A team of five from First Baptist Church traveled to Mexico City to spend a week (July 20–27) with missionaries Sam and Jamie Hornbrook, who serve with Baptist Mid-Missions. During…
This year our women’s events are revolving around the theme, “Once upon a time….” Every six weeks we plan an event for women, which involves someone telling a Faith Tale….
BINGHAMTON, N.Y.—During the week of July 20–24, Central Baptist Church, seeking to reach more community families, hosted its first ever High Power Soccer Camp, sponsored by Awana. When planning the event,…
The fantasy world of wizards and dragons appeals to teenage sisters Melissa and Emily Boverhof—so much that they’ve written a book together in that genre: Seven Candles: The Reclaiming of…
Did you ever learn something that seemed useless, totally trivia? For instance, did you know that the word “queue” is the only word in the English language that is still…
1967 Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers. New Morality
For an event to kick off and promote our fall Bible study, our women’s ministry hosted a Pampered, Pink, and Pretty Night. We had make-up tips, facials, pedicures, manicures, hair…
HOBART, Ind.—Central Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary on the weekend of July 11 and 12. A catered dinner in the fellowship hall preceded a program in which Jim Wick led the…
As a pastor I sought to affirm a commitment annually among our leadership team of pastors and deacons to our mutual ministry. This practice encouraged us to hold each other…
Want a substantive book that addresses biblical material about baptism with precision and grace? Believer’s Baptism by Thomas Schreiner and Shawn Wright (B&H Academic, 2006) is for you. It covers…
Christ taught that children are important and that they need to be protected (Matt. 18:1-6). A church can never be too careful when it comes to protecting children from harm….
In Praise of Little Places and Humble People Ever been to Omer, Michigan? It’s a town along Lake Huron not far from Tawas. I drove through it on my way…
Pastor Laird Baldwin desires to encourage pastors and ministry leaders and their families. If you have a particular topic or dilemma related to pastors or ministry leaders’ families that you…
Now is a good time to start preliminary planning for your church’s Christmas program. Pastor Steve Poludinak describes the program used for outreach by Tri-County Baptist Church last Christmas: Dinner/drama…
