Regional Committee Readies for 2012 GARBC Conference
Conference coordinator, Andrea Gower, recently met with Jim Johnson, conference head usher, and other members of the regional conference committee to finalize plans for the 2012 GARBC Conference. Under the competent leadership of regional chairman, Rev. Craig Golden, pastors and wives and Baptist Bible College personnel gathered to rap up plans for the upcoming conference. [...]
Conference Speaker Highlight: Bill Park
Bill Park will be a featured speaker at the 2012 GARBC Conference. Bill is a professor of missions at Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, Pa., where he helps coordinate the seminary’s overseas teaching ministry and church-planting initiatives. This work gives him unique insight into his topic, “Authentic Church,” the conference theme. Bill is formerly the pastor [...]
Honoring Teen Servants
Every now and then exceptional teens rise to the surface. Those teens make an impression and extend their influence beyond their youth groups—making a significant impact on their churches, schools, and communities. These type of teens deserve to be recognized for their commitment to honoring God’s standards. You can encourage them to keep making wise [...]
Honoring Servants
Most of us can easily identify at least one or two people who have stood out as role models for living a God-honoring life. These people have given countless hours to ministering and encouraging others, and their commitment and choices have been inspirational in their churches. Take the time to thank and honor these individuals [...]
Council of 18 Nominations
The Council of 18 is a critical part of our association that provides leadership and gives direction. Nominate candidates for the Council of 18 who will represent your church’s values. Make sure your church gets in its nominations by March 30. Your church’s involvement makes a stronger fellowship!
Welcome to the Poconos
The endless mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are an inviting setting for the 2012 GARBC Conference, where guests can enjoy the magnificent beauty of God’s handiwork. Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, Pa., sits on a hillside overlooking this picturesque setting. Enjoy the beauty during the conference. Then extend that enjoyment by vacationing in the Poconos or [...]
Conference Local Committee Hard at Work
Planning is well under way for the upcoming 2012 GARBC Conference to take place at Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, Pa., June 25–29. Under the leadership of Craig Golden, state representative of the Empire State Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches, the local committee gathered to give conference updates and coordinate plans. John Greening, GARBC [...]
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.
