Planning Under Way for 2012 GARBC Conference
Save the date now for the 2012 GARBC Conference–June 25–29, to be held in Clarks Summit, Pa. As you gather on the beautiful campus of Baptist Bible College, you will enjoy fellowshipping with one another and communing with the Lord in His Word. Take advantage of excellent preaching and teaching! Free registration is available to [...]
We’re Off!
The conference is making its way to Denver. The Resource Center staff has worked tirelessly over the past week to finish all the last minute preparations. Paul Stump, who works in the warehouse, led the effort to get supplies loaded onto the truck, and Michael Nolan, director of business administration, and his family are now on [...]
Sponsor Pastors!
Church-planting pastors would like to come to the 2011 GARBC Conference, but they do not have the funds for travel, meals, and lodging. Please consider asking your church to sponsor a pastor and his family. The cost for a families cross-country travel to the conference would be approximately $1,000. Individuals in your church might like to [...]
Lunch Internationally
Expand your horizons by attending the International Ministries luncheon on Wednesday, June 29, at the 2011 GARBC Conference. Hear testimonies from international pastors, educate yourself about the expanding influence of our association through our partners, and perhaps pick up an idea for your church’s global outreach. You have to eat somewhere that day anyway—why not invest the [...]
TFC Announces Group Competition Winners
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 [...]
The Heart of a Busy Day
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.”
Messengers Gather for 2010 GARBC Conference
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 Gasser, Ken Spink, [...]
Six Churches Join GARBC Fellowship
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 GARBC Fellowship Fil-American Baptist Church (Chicago, Ill.) Harvest Baptist Church (Williamsburg, Iowa) Mission Churches Chalco Hills Baptist Church (Omaha, Neb.) Desert Hills Baptist Church (Buckeye, [...]
2010 Conference Speakers Feature Book of Daniel
The book of Daniel will be the subject of fine expository preaching during the 2010 GARBC Conference, June 21–25, in Schaumburg, Ill. 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 Greening. Conference attendees have opportunity [...]
Earn Graduate Credit through GARBC Conference/Colleges
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 online [...]
The GARBC Conference Awaits You . . .
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 [...]
The Quest Dinner
Join the Quest, a network of young regular Baptist leaders, on Tuesday, June 22, for a Chicago Style Pizza party! Sign up today.
Conference Deadlines Approaching
This is the last week to book your room for the 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 the [...]
The Quest Reunites!
Attention pastors under the age of forty: You and your family are invited to a great time of fellowship and dinner on Tuesday evening, June 23rd, 5:00 p.m. at the GARBC Conference. Dinner will take place on the Conference site.
States Readying for National TFC Competition
Students across the U.S. are participating at State TFC Competition during the months of March and April, with the opportunity for winners to advance to the National Competition to be held at First Baptist Church in Elyria, Ohio, during the 2009 GARBC Conference. National open (non-scholarship) competition takes place on Wednesday, June 24, for both [...]
Registration Now Available!
Talents For Christ provides a wonderful opportunity for teens to develop confidence and skills for serving the Lord. Teens may participate as individuals or as part of a group in scholarship or open (non-scholarship) competitions at state and national levels. Group competition fosters camaraderie among youth group members and with youth groups across the country. Check [...]
Wanted: Your Thoughts about GARBC Conference
We value your input! If you attended the recent GARBC Annual Conference in Ankeny, Iowa, please complete an evaluation to help us plan future conferences. Completing this evaluation makes you eligible for a drawing to receive one free registration at the 2009 GARBC Annual Conference in Elyria, Ohio.
GARBC Conference Closes with Award Ceremony
The 2008 GARBC Conference closed with a Friday morning concert by Talents For Christ participants and an award ceremony to recognize the winners. Several long-standing members of GARBC churches were also honored with service awards. View the full list of Talents For Christ individual winners. Download Friday’s conference program: 06-27-08-newsletter.pdf View our photo gallery of [...]
2008 Talents For Christ Individual Competitions
“It’s all about preparing to serve the Lord,” John Greening said, as the winners of the Talents For Christ competition were announced. “This preparation is a vital part of growing in spiritual maturity.” These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition held at Grandview Park Baptist Church, Des [...]
Blessings Rain Down
Conference guests sloshed through puddles and dodged heavy rains during the third day of the 2008 GARBC Conference. A full day of activities included sermons by Ariel Abadiano, James Maxwell, and Gary Anderson; ten workshops; an international ministries luncheon; and receptions after the evening service. High school students from across the country competed in twelve [...]
Students Compete in Talents For Christ
Ken Pyne, Brooke Greening, and Irv Van Hooser check the musical score during the judging of the Female Voice competition during Talents For Christ on Thursday. High school students from across the country have competed in twelve categories during the annual Talents For Christ competition, part of the 2008 National Conference of the General Association [...]
2008 Talents For Christ Group Competition
The girls ensemble from Brown Street Baptist Church, Alton, Ill., sing “Bow the Knee” for the Talents For Christ small vocal competition. These groups won first and second place awards in the Talents For Christ group competition on Wednesday, June 25: Large Vocal Ensemble First place — Calvary Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Second place [...]
Overflow Crowd for Wednesday Evening Sessions
More than 1,600 guests attended the Wednesday evening session of the 2008 GARBC Conference, singing together as Dr. Irv Van Hooser conducted a choir and orchestra in a memorable praise service. Prior to the service, many guests attended a barbeque chicken dinner sponsored by Faith Baptist Bible College. Read more about it on the Baptist [...]
Conference Excitement is Building!
The response to the conference relocation to Faith Baptist Bible College Ankeny, Iowa has been overwhelming! We are anticipating an outstanding Conference and expecting God to do a great work in our hearts and Fellowship. Wednesday night is a special “All-Iowa” event. Jim and Jeannie Vogel are hosting encouraging sessions for pastors and wives at [...]
