The “Stayadvantage” of the GARBC Conference
Enjoy the “stayadvantage” of the virtual GARBC Conference beginning Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m.
Register Your Church for a Flat Rate of $70!
For the first time in history, you and your church can attend the GARBC Conference without the cost of travel, a hotel, and meals.
Register Now and Attend Conference Business Meeting
Register now for our virtual conference! Then on Monday, June 29, the first day of the conference, grab a cup of coffee and join us at 2:30 p.m. as we interact with association business together.
The Value of Being Involved
During this year’s virtual GARBC Conference, June 29–30, our churches will come together online to grow spiritually and gain ministry skills.
JOIN A BREAKOUT SESSION AT VIRTUAL GARBC CONFERENCE
By registering for our virtual GARBC Conference June 29–30, you will be able to join a breakout session each day, choosing from three dynamic modules.
GARBC Conference to Feature Module “Interpreting Scripture Well”
The Word of God is the basis for all events planned for the upcoming GARBC Conference. Plan on joining David Gunn as he presents the conference module “Interpreting Scripture Well: The Need for a Sound Hermeneutic” on Tuesday, June 30.
Registration for 2020 GARBC Conference Now Open
Refreshing days of spiritual renewal await you at the upcoming GARBC Conference, Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2. Conference registration is now open! Take advantage of …
Council of Eighteen Nominations Open: Your Participation Matters
Now is the time to nominate candidates for the GARBC Council of Eighteen. You can help shape the future of the association by contributing nominations.
Plan Now! GARBC Conference Mon., June, 29–Thurs., July 2
A spectacular 2020 GARBC Conference is scheduled to take place in Sacramento, California, Monday, June 29–Thursday, July 2.
Prizes Galore at GARBC Conference!
Fun-filled drawings of merchandise provided by vendors is a much anticipated event at the GARBC Conference.
Churches Elect GARBC Council of Eighteen Members
At the 2019 GARBC business meeting on June 27, six members were elected to the Council of 18 for three-year terms.
Iowa Churches Welcome GARBC Conferees
Conferees are arriving for a spiritually rich time at the 2019 GARBC Conference, June 25–28.
Save Money ! Conference Early Bird Rates End May 15
Save money for GARBC Conference registration! Early bird rates end May 15.
Get Set for the GARBC Conference!
Registration for the 2019 GARBC Conference is now a click away. Enjoy the convenience of registering online and receive an early bird discount.
Ministry Luncheons You Won’t Want To Miss!
Be sure to join ministry leaders and colleagues for lunch at the GARBC Conference! In addition to the meal, this year’s luncheons will serve up …
Big Vote at Upcoming GARBC Conference
The 2018 GARBC conference is sure to be historic due to the vote to confirm the association’s next national representative. Be sure to read the …
Exceptional Preaching at 2018 GARBC Conference
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, …
DAY BY DAY RECAP: 2017 GARBC CONFERENCE
Couldn’t make it to the 2017 GARBC Conference? We’ve got stories, photos and audio for you!
Thursday Morning Speaker’s Panel
“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, …
GARBC Conferees Ready for a Beautiful Week!
As conferees arrive for the 2017 GARBC Conference, their first words are often, “It’s so beautiful here!” The Sandy Cove lodge with its glass-plated dining …
See you at the GARBC Conference!
Eastward ho! Sandy Cove, here we come for the 2017 GARBC Conference, June 27-30. A great reunion is about to take place!
GARBC Conference Early Bird Rate Ends May 12
Don’t let the savings pass you by! Register by Friday, May 12 for the GARBC Conference and receive the discount rate.
Best Practices Workshops at 2017 GARBC Conference
The GARBC Conference offers excellent workshops to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and gain ministry skills.
Good Times at Conference Picnic!
For many attending the GARBC Conference, it’s a reunion of connecting with friends and acquaintances. What better to include in a reunion than a picnic!
2015 GARBC Conference Links
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.
Farewell to Omaha
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 …
The Benediction-Driven Church
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 …
Helping Your Church Walk through the Wilderness
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 …
Workshop Diagnoses Theological Viruses
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. …
Connected to Christ: Your Life (1 Peter 4)
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.
Dumbing-Up: The Case for Continuing Education
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.
Panel Discussion Focuses on Life, Marriage, and Ministry
The annual conference’s keynote speakers sit down for a candid panel discussion on life, marriage, and ministry.
Union with Christ: Our Future
The singing of the classic hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” is a perfect segue to the morning message, “Union with Christ: Our Future.”
Talents for Christ Competition 2015
“I just want God to be the main focus,” says Gabrielle Gerber of Indianola, Iowa. She is one of several teens competing in the national Talents For Christ competition in Omaha.
Access the GARBC Conference from Your Own Computer
Those unable to attend the GARBC conference can now access the sessions online!
Welcome to Omaha!
The GARBC staff arrived in Omaha, Nebraska, on the evening of Sunday, June 28, eager to kick off the 2015 national conference.