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Not able to attend the 2020 GARBC Conference? Read news and view photos from each day of the conference. Audio of conference messages is also available.

Churches like ours—theologically conservative, cessationist, Baptist churches—are not widely thought of as having a deep appreciation or passion for the Holy Spirit. Whether or not …

How did you get to where you are? In the final session of the 2021 GARBC Conference, keynote speaker Knute Larson challenged conference attendees to …

The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches meeting in session on June 30, 2021, elected six members to the Council of Eighteen: …

Clare Jewell opened his “thriving-churches” workshop at the 2021 GARBC Conference with this profound and thought-provoking statement. Clare emphasized that rather than being bothered by …

Creating a Titus 2 women’s ministry is both passion and mission for Liz Augsburger and Brenda Moore. These two pastors’ wives saw a need for a …

Speaking to a group of 50 pastors and staff members in a workshop at the 2021 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois, Knute Larson shared a …

Continuing his three-part series on “Unleash the Spirit,” Knute Larson preached his sermon “Unleash the Spirit of Love!” from John 13:31–35. Knute was the keynote …

On Wednesday morning of the 2021 GARBC conference,  a speakers panel addressed topics pertaining to ministry, life, and the Holy Spirit. The panel featured Mike …

David Strope, chairman of the Council of Eighteen, called the 2021 GARBC business meeting to order, saying, “We do have some significant issues to address, …

The church today is facing a significant leadership crisis as fewer and fewer men are choosing to pursue pastoral ministry. This leaves many churches without …

“I’ll pray for you” can be meant sincerely or haphazardly. But as Dr. George Gunn pointed out in his message “Christ’s High Priestly Prayer and …

As Regular Baptists we unashamedly embrace cessationism—the view that some of the spiritual gifts (namely, the revelatory and sign gifts) ceased to be operative early …

David King, pastor of CrossPoint Fellowship, a Baptist church in Jasper, Indiana, opened the third day of the 2021 GARBC Conference June 30. The conference …

Knute Larson, keynote speaker at the 2021 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois, began his sermon “Unleash the Spirit of Help!” observing that many Christians feel …

“Cessationism doesn’t teach that miracles have ceased. We still believe our God is a miracle-working God and that, if He chooses, He can work a …

How can followers of Christ experience the peace of God in tumultuous, fearful times? This is the question David Strope asked attendees of the 2021 …

The indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is greater than the power of the flesh.

In his workshop on Tuesday afternoon at the 2021 GARBC Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois, Knute Larson shared practical advice for pastors as they face the …

The Council of Eighteen, governing body for the GARBC, met on Monday morning ahead of the 2021 conference. Every year the council takes this opportunity …

Not able to attend the 2020 GARBC Conference? Read news and view photos from each day of the conference. Audio of conference messages is also …

“Each year, we make note of faithful servants of Christ that have gone to be with the Lord,” David Strope said at the 2020 business …

“We pastors are good about challenging people to run, but we don’t give them a track to run on.” —W. Thomas Younger (1929–2003), pastor and …

“The God that you think you know is greater than you can begin to imagine,” says Pastor Steve DeWitt, closing out the 2020 GARBC Conference.

Tuesday’s speaker’s panel at the 2020 GARBC Conference provided virtual conferees a candid experience with this year’s speakers as they fielded questions related to ministry …

“What do we perceive in Jesus?” Steve DeWitt asked as he began the third general session of this year’s conference. “If God is displaying the …

During the business meeting on Monday, voting messengers approved an update to the GARBC’s official Purpose Statement. As national representative Mike Hess explains, there were …

The messengers of the Regular Baptist Churches meeting in session on June 29, 2020, elected six new or returning members to the Council of Eighteen: …

Many have had their world upended by the events of 2020, including believers and church leaders. A key to staying on level ground is having …

David Strope, Council of Eighteen chairman, called to order the 2020 business meeting. This year’s business meeting presented some unique challenges in its virtual format. …

This has been an eventful year. The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the globe, wreaking havoc in the forms of sickness, death, and devastated economies. …

To parents whose adult children have wandered from faith in Christ, Strope says, “You are not alone.”

In recent days, hateful and murderous actions against African Americans have dominated the news cycle and our national conversation. This has served to heighten the …

“In my opinion, the subject of hermeneutics—the art and science of interpreting the Scriptures—is probably the most important issue or question in Christendom today,” said …

Mike Hess, national representative of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, opened the 2020 GARBC Conference by welcoming guests and reading Romans 8:31–39. He …

The virtual 2020 GARBC Conference is ready for you wherever you may be! Since GARBC churches began conferring in 1932, this year’s conference is only the second time in which conferees have not been able to meet in person.

The annual Council of Eighteen meetings were held on June 26 ahead of the 2020 annual conference. Every year, the council meets to settle outstanding …

Get ready to connect! Registration for conferees and exhibitors is now open for the 2020 GARBC Conference, to be held exclusively online June 29–30.

Our 2020 GARBC Conference will now be exclusively virtual!

On the association level, major decisions are being made regarding our annual conference. The Council of 18 conference committee has developed an alternative option, which was met with full council approval. Virtual Attendance will now be available for the 2020 annual conference.

The Council of Eighteen nominations have been extended until April 15, 2020.

Like the rest of the world, we have been keeping a close eye on the news of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our prayers for wisdom, comfort, …

California has natural beauty and many venues for family fun. A great way to see sights you normally wouldn’t visit is to plan a vacation before or after the 2020 GARBC Conference, Mon., June 29–Thurs., July 2, in Sacramento.

A spectacular 2020 GARBC Conference is scheduled to take place in Sacramento, California, Monday, June 29–Thursday, July 2.

Not able to attend the 2019 GARBC Conference? We’ve brought the conference to you! If you did attend the conference, you may find yourself in the photo galleries! Read news and view photos from each day of the conference. Audio of conference messages is also available.

The lobby of the Des Moines Holiday Inn conference center is quiet now, seemingly for the first time in five days. The conferees and exhibitors …

As 2019’s GARBC Conference came to a close, Jon Jenks, vice president of training for Baptist Church Planters and state representative of the Wisconsin Association …

Another day of excitement and fellowship ensued for the students at this year’s conference as they met Thursday at Soteria Church. After they kick-started their …

How should we respond to suffering? How can believers rejoice in their pain? Mark Vroegop suggests that perhaps what believers need is lament. In Thursday …

David Strope, Council of Eighteen chairman, called to order the 2019 business meeting. After a full year of service, Mike Hess began his first annual …

“Last evening, we looked at the purpose of worship,” Mark Vroegop said as he kicked off Thursday morning’s first general session. “This morning, I want …

Students met Wednesday morning to play games, wake up, and prepare for the first of three services at the Students Alive! Conference held at Soteria …

“Worship is really, really important,” Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana and this year’s keynote speaker, stated emphatically in his …

Scott Polling, pastor of Harvest New Beginnings in Oswego, Illinois, led a training module Wednesday on the burdens and blessings of ministering in a larger …

Dan Parker, associate pastor of worship and music at First Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio, led a module Wednesday on the art and science of putting …

Diane Scallon, pastor’s wife of Grace Baptist Church, Laurel, Maryland, spoke on building relationships with God and others, during the Wednesday afternoon module for women. …

How important is a tech ministry to a healthy church? Daniel Chin, systems administrator for Regular Baptist Ministries, and Rich Fuchs, president of Ministry Tech, …

All people are worshipers of one thing or another, according to Mike Augsburger. “God has created all humanity to worship, to stand in wonder of the things we’re passionate about,” he says. And that passion inevitably overflows into worship. For far too many people, the problem isn’t that they’re not worshiping; it’s that they’re worshiping the wrong things.

With more than half of American churches retaining fewer than 100 members, small congregations must impact the world for Christ in a big way. Tom …

What is forgiveness? Of what does it consist? Is Biblical forgiveness totally unconditional, or does it come with strings attached? These are just a few …

Wednesday morning opened with a message from Ross Shannon, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Lapeer, Michigan. Continuing to develop the theme “Essence of …

GARBC National Representative Mike Hess opened the first general session of the 2019 Annual Conference by announcing the opening of enrollment in a national 403(b) …

“We serve a holy, holy, holy God,” Mike Hess proclaimed in his inaugural conference session as national representative. As he opened the 2019 conference’s first …

Students Alive! kicked off the 2019 conference at Soteria Church in Des Moines, Iowa. They began the evening by worshiping the Lord through song, followed …

A great need exists for churches to develop a culture of intentional evangelism. This was the subject of Tuesday’s module by Pat Nemmers (lead pastor …

The Council of Eighteen, governing body for the Regular Baptist Churches, met on Monday evening and Tuesday morning ahead of the 2019 conference. Every year, …

Regular Baptist staff members are paving the way for guests to have a great time at the 2019 GARBC Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, June 25-28.

The GARBC Conference is your place of national networking to help you in your ministry.

Conference speakers to bring “Essence of Worship” from God’s Word.

Missing the 2019 GARBC Conference may mean missing one of the biggest blessings of your year! Register now to attend.

Enjoy yourself! The 2019 GARBC Conference host, Holiday Inn-Airport Hotel and Conference Center, offers an ideal arrangement for relaxing, meeting friends, and enjoying time with your family.

Plan now to attend the GARBC conference in Des Moines, Iowa, June 25–29, and gain valuable ongoing training.

Take part in determining your association’s leadership. Submit your Council of Eighteen nominations by March 27.

By Mike Hess As I look back over the past couple of decades, I’m reminded of great privileges and opportunities God has blessed me with. …

Now is the time for churches who are considering fellowshipping with the GARBC to apply. The benefits of applying for fellowship are many.

The 2019 GARBC Conference local committee is working hard to prepare for the association’s annual conference June 25–28.

DES MOINES, Iowa—Planning for the 2019 GARBC Conference is well underway. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting week, focusing on the …

Not able to attend the 2018 GARBC Conference? We’ve brought the conference to you! If you did attend the conference, you may find yourself in the photo galleries! Read news and view photos from each day of the conference. Audio of conference messages is also available.

As Friday morning turns into Friday afternoon, the 2018 GARBC Conference winds down. The exhibitors begin packing up their displays, and the attendees begin wending …

On Friday morning, John Greening delivered his last conference sermon as national representative. “This could not have been a more delightful experience,” he said, referring …

On Friday morning of the conference, attendees honored John and Daria Greening and bade them a fond farewell. Although the Lord surely has many years …

There was great excitement and anticipation Friday morning as the Grand Prize Winners were announced. At 9 a.m., RBP business director Tony Randolph randomly drew …

“Paul’s theme for tonight, for us, is how we walk,” said Thomas White in Thursday evening’s general session. Walking is one of Paul’s favorite metaphors …

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On Thursday evening, the Council of Eighteen and outgoing national representative John Greening formally dedicated incoming national representative Mike Hess and his wife, Christina, to …

The 2018 business meeting began with John Greening’s final annual report as national representative. Greening updated the messengers on many of the associational developments during …

Incoming national representative Mike Hess shared from 1 Timothy 3:14–16 Thursday morning. “Just as Jesus reveals who the Father is, the church reveals who Jesus …

“We find ourselves at a seam or a hinge in the argument of the book of Ephesians,” said David Gunn, director of Regular Baptist Press, …

At the annual business meeting on June 28, messengers voted to approve Mike Hess as the new national representative of the GARBC. The vote was …

What pastor isn’t in search of the right formula to see his local church grow? But what does growth mean, and how is it to …

During the Wednesday evening service, the association honored Webster Frowner, a longtime pastor in the GARBC and currently the representative for the Mid-Continent Association of …

“I really began to understand ‘fathers do not provoke your children,’ when my own children became teenagers,” said Dr. Stephen Pettit, president of Bob Jones …

John Jasper (1812–1901) lived in fascinating and historic times. Born into slavery before the Civil War, Jasper became a Christian in 1839 and, later, an …

National representative candidate Mike Hess took questions from conferees on Wednesday afternoon. In a session lasting 80 minutes, Hess fielded 30 questions on a broad …

“I don’t know everything,” said Duke Crawford, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Toledo, Ohio, in Wednesday morning’s first general session. “But I do know …

“Who am I? Who are you? What is my identity?” asked Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, at the beginning of the 2018 conference’s first …

The annual Council of Eighteen meetings were held on June 25 and 26 ahead of the 2018 annual conference. Every year, the council meets to …

FISHERS, Ind.—The 2018 GARBC Conference grand opening happens June 25, 2018! Pastor Mark Neal and the staff of Hamilton Hills Church, conference hosts, extend a …

The 2018 GARBC Conference will feature expository preaching at its finest. As speakers present the book of Ephesians, attendees will focus on the conference theme, …

For some time John Greening had been telling the Council of Eighteen, “I am planning to retire soon, and I would prefer a search process begin sooner rather than later. Don’t wait to seek God’s man.”

Mike Hess, nominated to be the next national representative of the GARBC, shares his ministry journey.

The Council of Eighteen announces its recommendation of Pastor Mike Hess to serve as the next national representative of the GARBC.

Register early for discount! Interact with national rep candidate at conference!

Mark your calendars and get ready to be blessed! Plan now to attend the 2018 GARBC Conference at Hamilton Hills Church in Fishers, Indiana, June …

More than 75 Cedarville University alumni, parents of alumni, and current students attended a special ice cream social at the recent GARBC national conference in …

Hearts were stirred and spirits were lightened on Friday morning as conference attendees departed North East, Maryland, for their respective places of residence and ministry. …

“Mentoring Young men for Ministry” was the final “best church practice” examined at the 2017 GARBC Conference in North East, Maryland. One of the most …

“It’s been a real passion of mine to try to help people think Biblically about worship,” said Ken Pyne as he introduced his workshop topic, …

Anyone in vocational ministry knows the pressure upon marriage that it can bring. As conference attendees prepared to head home to their ministries on the …

The messengers of the Regular Baptist Churches meeting in session on June 29, 2017, at North East, Maryland, elected six new or returning members to …

Planting churches is a little like hunting elk, says Jim Tillotson, president of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary. In both cases, lots of …

On Thursday night of the 2017 GARBC Conference, National Representative John Greening paused to pay special tribute to Ruth Van Pelt for her many years …

National Representative John Greening announced his retirement plans on Thursday morning at the annual business meeting of the 2017 GARBC Conference. “I can honestly say …

“Pastor Mike Hess, could you fulfill faithful gospel ministry if you, perchance, got the job of team chaplain for the St. Louis Cardinals?” “You know, …

Stay in one place for very long and you will certainly stand out, as Pastor Don Shirk said in the Thursday morning general session of …

Students Alive! kicked off day three of the 2017 conference with two great sessions featuring Matthew Malin (Piedmont International University) and Caleb Acree (Faith Baptist …

John Greening reported to the attendees of the 2017 GARBC business meeting on Thursday, June 29, that he will be retiring as national representative of …

Alumni and friends of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary enjoyed cheesecake, fellowship, and giveaways following the last evening session of the 2017 GARBC Conference. …

“What you have to decide is, is the church going to be a haven of grace?” The question Steve Viars poses is a probing one. …

In his youth ministry workshop on Wednesday morning, Josh Jones of Breesport (New York) Baptist Church asked a question that can be transformative to any …

“If we asked our neighbors to just brainstorm words that come to their minds when they think about our church, how long would it be …

“It pays good money to be a hypocrite today,” said Pastor Mike Hess of Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at the beginning of …

Students Alive! began the morning with two great sessions with Edward Estes (Virginia Beach Theological Seminary) and Dr. Jim Lytle (Clarks Summit University). Students were …

In a timely, relevant fashion, Jerry and Sherry VanHooser offered hope and encouragement to those in ministry in their workshop titled “How Not to Lose …

It’s a shame that secular activists and civil governments have managed to corner the market on social justice, because that’s really a cause the church …

Over 100 alumni spanning 50 years of graduations from Clarks Summit University enjoyed fellowship on the opening night of the GARBC Conference. President Jim Lytle …

“Ultimately, orthodoxy requires that we move beyond the abstract of doctrine to implementation,” said national representative John Greening during the first general session of the …

Fire and teens don’t always make the best combination, but in this case they made for a great start to the week! After joining the …

The Council of Eighteen, governing body for the Regular Baptist Churches, met on Monday morning ahead of the 2017 conference. Every year, the council takes …

Don’t let the savings pass you by! GARBC Conference preregistration ends Friday, June 9.

When serving the Lord, pastors and church members desire to give Him their best. Workshops at the 2017 GARBC Conference June 27–30 will offer practical, …

Think Maryland, think refreshment! Get a taste of  the 2017 GARBC Conference, June 27–30,  through the following short video. Conference week is a great opportunity …

Children make the GARBC Conference complete! From babies to high schoolers, children enjoy going to the conference.

NORTH EAST, Maryland—Members of the 2017 GARBC Conference committee recently met in the beautiful setting of Sandy Cove Ministries Center to plan the association’s annual …

Excellent speakers will bring Biblical instruction on best practices of the church at the 2017 GARBC Conference, June 27–30. Plan now to attend.

Friday, July 1, 2016. As the conference attendees and exhibitors head out to their vehicles, preparing for their journeys home, there is a palpable sense …

Daniel Davey finished out the 2016 conference’s sermon series, “Preaching Christ from the Old Testament,” with a message from Isaiah 53. “When we look at …

Dr. Jim Lytle delivered the sermon on Thursday’s final session. His text was Psalm 2, an enthronement Psalm that is shot through with references to …

Just as God expects living things to be fruitful and multiply, so He expects churches to do the same, suggested Dr. Ken Davis at the …

Storytelling is a part of all cultures and is a great way to communicate spiritual truth, Mike Augsburger shared in his workshop during the GARBC Conference.

Mickey Farlow, evangelism and discipleship pastor of Harvest New Beginnings, led a workshop on outreach at the 2016 GARBC Conference, which was held at Harvest …

“Preaching Christ from the Old Testament” was a preconference module offered in connection with the 2016 GARBC conference, which took place at Harvest New Beginnings, …

“Some have called this the fifth gospel,” Daniel Davey said on Thursday morning of the GARBC Conference, referring to the book of Isaiah.

On Wednesday evening, National Church Planting Coordinator Clare Jewell enthusiastically introduced the Genesis initiative to GARBC Conference attendees. The goal of the initiative is to plant 100 new Regular Baptist churches by 2025.

In the days of Isaiah, Judah was a kingdom in decline. “If only Israel could have a king that would exude all of David’s good traits and none of his bad ones,” Daniel Davey mused in his sermon on Wednesday evening.

Ladies attending the GARBC Conference enjoyed the beautiful grounds of Emerson Creek Pottery during a ladies’ get-together.

National Representative John Greening and his wife, Daria, were honored after the Wednesday evening session of the GARBC Conference. With a surprise ceremony celebrating the Greenings’ two decades of leadership ministry to the association, Council of Eighteen chairman Ken Floyd Spink delivered a touching tribute.

On June 29, the new 2016–17 Council of Eighteen was formally introduced to the attendees of the GARBC Conference. Voting messengers had cast their ballots …

Pastors’ wives of all ages gleaned from the instruction and encouragement given by Tonda Curry at a GARBC Conference women’s workshop.

“You had a chance to hear a workshop on culture wars or outreach and preaching, and yet you chose to attend one on continuity and …

Church messengers from all across the country convened on Wednesday, June 29, to attend the national association’s 2016 business meeting. After receiving annual reports from …

“What are we doing right and do we need to work on?” wondered Dee Plog of Faith Baptist Church of Amherst, Ohio, had on her …

Team taught by Pastors Evan Sharbaugh and Ryan Duffy, this workshop focused on providing loving, Biblical answers for people struggling with LGBT issues. “You don’t …

It’s no surprise there was not an empty seat in the room for this workshop. The topic of homosexuality and same-sex attraction is everywhere and …

“Nothing can prepare a dad to see his son suffer,” said Pastor Scott Poling as he opened Wednesday’s second general session. Poling, senior pastor of …

Using Genesis 3:15 as his focal passage, Dr. Jim Lytle spoke on the simple message of “Jesus Saves” on Wednesday morning of the GARBC Conference.

At 11:15 Thursday morning at Harvest New Beginnings, Dr. Scott Carroll will share a presentation on ancient manuscripts of the Bible and related artifacts.

Two thousand years ago, two disciples were confused, dejected, and dismayed. Today our world is filled with people just as dejected and perplexed. “Are we, like Christ, intersecting with people who are confused and disappointed by life’s circumstances?” asks John Greening.

Pastors and ministry leaders from across the country and around the world have been gathering in Oswego, Illinois, for the 2016 GARBC Conference, June 28–July 1, at Harvest New Beginnings.

The GARBC’s Council of Eighteen met on Monday, June 27, for its first business and planning meeting of 2016. Opening the meeting, chairman Ken Floyd commented on the continuing seismic shifts in the nation’s social arena.

Harvest New Beginnings, Oswego, Illinois, is graciously hosting the 2016 GARBC Conference, June 28—July 1.

Be encouraged in God’s Word! Attend the GARBC Conference at Harvest New Beginnings Church, in Oswego, Illinois, June 28—July 1. Value the richness of Christ …

“Inspired: Scrolls to Scriptures,” a portable, hands-on museum exhibit that tells the story of the composition and preservation of the Bible, will be featured at …

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn from noted scholar Steven Mathewson on the topic of the Messianic theme in the Old Testament. This …

Our IT team is diligently working on getting our websites back up and fully functional. In the meantime, here are some links with all the …

Attend the GARBC Conference, and leave not just as informed people but as people who have been transformed by the glory of the gospel.

GARBC churches met for the association’s 2015 National Conference June 29—July 3 in Omaha. Read stories, view photos, and listen to audio from each day of the conference.

Friday, July 3, 2015. The buzz dwindles as attendees, their spirits light and eyelids heavy, head for the airport. Back at the DoubleTree hotel, exhibitors …

John Greening, national representative for the GARBC, preached the final message of the 2015 conference on Friday morning. His title was “The Benediction-Driven Church.” Benedictions …

Jeff Newman of Faith Baptist Bible College of Ankeny, Iowa, presented a workshop on helping your church walk through the wilderness experiences. Newman based his …

Dr. Douglas Brown of Faith Baptist Theological Seminary presented on four theological viruses that could come up in everyday conversations in a typical coffee shop. …

To one degree or another, trials and persecutions are likewise inevitable for every faithful Christian. The pressing issue, then, is not if trials are coming, but how believers will respond when they do.

Three men talk about the importance and value of continuing education for ministers. Theirs is a chorus formed by the voices of experience: all three completed their DMin degrees while engaged in full-time vocational ministry.

The annual conference’s keynote speakers sit down for a candid panel discussion on life, marriage, and ministry.

The singing of the classic hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” is a perfect segue to the morning message, “Union with Christ: Our Future.”

Wednesday, July 1. Mark Davis from Faith Baptist Bible College started the teens’ morning off by finishing their study in Colossians.

Day two of the conference, and only a few of the teens needed caffeine to get started!

Do pastors struggle with having a quality devotional time? Or even with having one at all? This topic was addressed in one of Wednesday morning’s workshops.

God’s prescriptions for preparation in the midst of trouble are always trustworthy, reliable, and perfect, even when at first blush they don’t seem to make sense.

Have you ever felt called to mentor a fellow woman only to tell the Lord that you were too young, didn’t have enough life experience, or didn’t possess sufficient Bible knowledge? Not so, says Sharon Gutwein. “We are all older than someone.”

Christmas Day, 1914. It is bitterly cold on the Western front. British soldiers are hunkered down in their trenches sipping hot beverages and trying to wrap their uniforms just a little tighter to ward off the stinging bite of the wintry air.

Pastor’s wife Melissa Wiita made an instant connection with women attending the 2015 GARBC Conference workshop “Walking Life’s Tightrope: Maintaining Balance.”

The messengers to the 2015 GARBC Conference held their annual business meeting on June 30. “I come with such a full heart of gratitude for God’s grace,” National Representative John Greening said.

The timing could not have been more serendipitous if it had been orchestrated. Just three days before the GARBC’s 2015 annual conference, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

What pops into your mind when you think of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea? Is it fellowship, conversation, and hospitality?

Safety awareness and how to prepare for God’s work amidst loss was the focus of a training session led by Chaplains Laird Baldwin and Mike Crawford.

The relationship of Christians to the Law is a sticky theological issue. Paul Hartog kicked off Tuesday morning’s conference session with “Union with Christ: Our Freedom.”

Reception_inlineA maxed-out crowd enjoyed ice cream, games, and prizes during the Regular Baptist Press reception on Monday night.

“I struggle because I can’t see God.” This is a common thought among teens in our churches today, even those who appear to have it all together.

“Pastors should be exegetes of both Scripture and culture,” says David Gunn. His workshop was a crash course on the why, when, and how of integrating current events and cultural trends into pastoral ministry.

Getting connected to Christ at the 2015 GARBC Conference.

Bible in hand, John Greening looks out over a packed conference room and asks a series of pointed questions. “How will we respond when our back is up against the wall? When we find ourselves pressured? When we find ourselves facing hostility from the culture around us?”

The DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Omaha was abuzz June 29 at the launch of the GARBC’s 2015 conference.

On June 29, the GARBC’s Council of Eighteen met for a strategic planning session. As the meeting opened, participants were reminded of the turbulent times in which we live, but also of the steadfast faithfulness and unfailing sovereignty of God.

As conferees arrive at the host hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, in downtown Omaha, they can take advantage of complimentary parking contracted by the association.

Join us for Late Night with RBP Monday evening in Midlands for a sundae bar and fun for the whole family.

How can the theme of coffee be incorporated into our lives as a connection and encouragement with each other? Join Alne Hartog and enjoy a time of connection and encouragement as we ignite within us the joy of hospitality!

Be sure to get in on the great workshops taking place during the week of the GARBC Conference! Start planning now which workshops will enhance your ministry, further your education, and equip you for leadership.

This year’s GARBC Conference promises to be rich in theological teaching and practical application! Sixteen workshops on various topics will provide something for everyone.

Many things in our world have a cause and effect, and that includes the gospel message. Nigel Black, pastor of Winslow Baptist Church, Sicklerville, N.J., …

Students Alive! began Wednesday morning, June 25, with teens breaking up into core groups and discussing how the gospel shapes how they practically live day …

When is the last time you used the word “equanimity” in conversation? GARBC Conference workshop presenter Jill Osborne brought that term to life on Wednesday, …

On Thursday, June 26, day four of the GARBC Conference, Students Alive! began in a room filled with sweaty palms and queasy stomachs. And that …

When you think of hospitality, do certain fears come to mind? Perhaps you ask yourself, Will I be judged on my culinary skills? Will my …

Jack Dowden has been a faithful servant of the Lord in GARBC churches for more than 50 years and is still going strong for Jesus. …

The following churches were voted in to the GARBC fellowship during the business meeting of the 2014 Annual Conference: Berean Baptist Church in Naples, Fla., …

The morning worship session on Wednesday, June 25, the third day of the GARBC Conference, began with singing songs of the resurrection, setting the tone …

Teens at the GARBC Conference are enjoying a week of fellowship, service, and Bible study through Students Alive. On Tuesday, June 24, Students Alive began …

Dr. Kevin Bauder, research professor of systematic theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary, brought the message Tuesday evening, June 24, at the 2014 GARBC Conference. …

The messengers of the GARBC on June 24, 2014, elected six new and returning members to the Council of 18: Tom Alexander, Pastor – First …

The ladies of the 2014 GARBC Conference enjoyed a delightful lunch together on Tuesday, June 24. They were especially blessed by the words given by …

Have you ever thought about the individual who led you to the Lord? How about taking it a step further and asking yourself who led …

Dr. Mike Stallard, dean and director of PhD studies at Baptist Bible Seminary, led a workshop Tuesday morning, June 24, on “Recent Theological Viruses Affecting …

No church is too small to have an appealing and effective ladies’ ministry, Linda Pausley encouraged attendees at her workshop “Launching an Intentional Ladies’ Ministry …

Mike Hess, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, led a challenging workshop called “How to Make the Gospel Relevant in Your Preaching” on …

The first morning session of the GARBC conference on Tuesday, June 24, began with worship and praise. Attendees sang together under the music leadership of …

Students Alive! kicked off the week with over 30 students. Taking a slight twist on the conference theme, “The Essential Gospel,” the students will be …

Planning for a strong future, the 2014 GARBC Council of Eighteen met on Monday, June 23, to put into motion a strategic ministry plan involving …

“It’s the gospel, brothers,” John Greening said in his keynote message that began the GARBC Conference on June 23. Greening, national representative of the GARBC, …

Staff members kicked off the 2014 GARBC Conference ahead of time with a dinner on Sunday night, June 22. It was a great time of …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—GARBC staff member Paul Stump loads pallets onto the Ryder truck heading to St. Petersburg, Fla., for the 2014 GARBC Conference.

Can’t make it to Florida for this year’s conference? You don’t have to miss out on all the action! The Regular Baptist Web Community is …

A highlight for many woman at the GARBC Annual Conference is the opportunity to connect with other ladies in ministry. Sisters in Christ can share …

Council of 18 and Service Award nominations are now closed. Be in prayer as the nominees are contacted and as they decide to have their …

Dig out your summer clothes and get ready to pack your bags for a June getaway to the Sunshine State! Attendees at the 2014 General …

Skilled workshop leaders who are passionate about their topics will be presenting at the 2013 GARBC Conference, June 24–28, in Dearborn, Mich. You will be …

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The messengers of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, met together in regular conference June 27—July 1, 2011, in Denver, Colorado, to approve a “Destined to Multiply” resolution.

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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 Reigns […]

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 local church volunteers to […]

Schaumburg, Ill.—These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 24:

Schaumburg, Ill.—These students won first and second place awards at the annual Talents For Christ competition on Thursday, June 24.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Josh Brown, a member of Faith Baptist Church, Winterhaven, Fla., has been awarded the 2010 GARBC Student Service Award, part of the activities on the last full day of the GARBC Conference.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Teens meet at Bethel Baptist Church, Schaumburg, Ill., for the 2010 Talents For Christ competition.

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 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 …

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 …

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.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Day three of the 2010 GARBC conference wraps up with a continuing emphasis on expository preaching from the book of Daniel.

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 …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Tuesday’s conference report on a busy day full of activities at the 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 …

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, …

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, Ariz.)
Heritage Baptist Church (Berlin, Wis.)
Oasis Baptist […]

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 …

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 …