The man we know today as St. Patrick was kidnapped twice: first by Irish pirates, then after his death, by the Roman Catholic Church. The …

Welcome! We have redesigned our website to create a single gateway for the GARBC and its ministries. The new design will allow users to experience …

Whether you prefer print, online, or mobile, the Baptist Bulletin is now where you’re at! Actually, the Baptist Bulletin has told the story of where …

Fund-raising gets a bad rap among some Christian leaders who are uncomfortable with asking for money. They cite George Müller and Hudson Taylor as examples …

Two evangelical leaders make a gambling trip to Las Vegas, followed by a lengthy exposé in a Christian magazine. They later apologize. Several Christian colleges …

Greg Gilbert, pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, was guest speaker at the “Standing Together for the Gospel” conference sponsored by our Ohio …

Christianity includes something besides the gospel. If we make Christianity equal to the gospel alone, then we are likely to fall into one of two …

Two seminary professors, Mark McGinniss and Rod Decker, found themselves in a conversation about their journeys of suffering. When Rod was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, …

Two seminary professors, Mark McGinniss and Rod Decker, found themselves in a conversation about their journeys of suffering. When Rod was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, …

The GARBC announced two important contract agreements after the Council of Eighteen meetings in November, including formal details of the Meacham Road property sale and …

Our association has a significant opportunity before it. How we respond will determine if we position ourselves to take the road less traveled and capitalize on the opportunity, or take the easy road of the status quo and operate in maintenance mode.

“We’re going to do something incredibly bold and incredibly crazy,” Thomas White said during his inauguration as president of Cedarville University. “We’re going to teach the Bible.”

Why do evangelicals question the historical existence of Adam? What motivates their thinking? In this excerpt from Zondervan’s Four Views on the Historical Adam, William …

My snail-mail box and e-mail inbox are inundated on a weekly basis from conference organizers and eager publishers who want to show me how to …

In his recent contribution to Four Views on the Historical Adam, Dr. William Barrick articulates a position that is also affirmed by the GARBC’s Articles …

WINFIELD, Ill.—Last Christmas Faith Baptist Church caught the GARBC’s vision of how a sacrificial gift can make an eternal difference. The Association des Énglises Evangeliques …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

Q. Lately some friends have begun attending a church that doesn’t have membership; a person who simply attends is considered a member. Is this right?

Q. Two verses, 1 Samuel 16:7 and 16:12, seem to contradict each other. Please explain.

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

The Baptist Bulletin is now available in a digital format. It includes all the same great material as the print version, plus extra articles and …

MONTROSE, Pa.—When Pastor Bob Kadlecik came to Bridgewater Baptist Church in 2005, he had a dream. He says, “Before I die, I’d like to be part of a church that starts a new church or rescues a struggling church.”

Q. Please comment on the practice in many churches of dedicating infants and children in a church service ceremony. Is there a Biblical basis for …

Q. Occasionally I hear preachers and others telling us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem.” How can this be right or even possible in …

The task of a pastoral search committee in a church isn’t what it used to be. It was never easy, but it seems to be …

My mother recently celebrated her 100th birthday. As our family prepared for an open house to celebrate this grand event, I found myself thinking back …

“I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman.” President Barack Obama made this statement in 2008, answering Pastor Rick Warren’s …

The Truth about Same-Sex Marriage is a book that reflects both my love for the homosexual community as well as my deep concern for our nation …

Where do I start? How can I answer questions my friends are asking about my faith—especially when they brand me as a homophobic hater? Jay …

No church wants to think that a pastor or church leader would commit sexual sin, but in our sex-obsessed culture, such offenses are becoming more …

For too long our churches swept the problem under the carpet. When asked about the possibility of child sexual abuse, we seemed to answer with, …

Floating debris. A handful of survivors hanging onto wreckage for dear life. Traces of a commercial jetliner floating in the Potomac’s icy waters. All these …

Long after retiring from the mission field, Clint Bonnell sat in his Alton, Ill., home, reading the Baptist Bulletin. One headline jumped out at him: …

Q: I have a question about the belief some have that each Christian has a personal guardian angel that watches over and protects us through …

Q. Please comment on Psalm 2:12, which mentions “kissing the Son.” A. The phrase “kiss the Son” is figurative language, referring to the actual practice …

Most church leaders are happy to see guests visit on Sunday. Sometimes they come as a result of a personal invitation. At other times, a …

Like millions of viewers, I watched with interest the TV coverage of the selection and installation of the new pope of the Roman Catholic Church. …

As a church leader, you are asked to counsel a man in your church who is having marital problems. In your first meeting, he tells …

With trembling hands and a reeling mind, Carla struggled to guide her apartment key into the deadbolt. Her handbag slipped off her shoulder, its contents …

Their basement flooded in a storm, and his family is doing what they can to salvage their stuff. But he can’t spend much time helping …

SEBRING, Fla.—“We thank the Lord for Maranatha Village,” said Ellen Reed as she wrapped up her talk on “Seeing Maranatha for the First Time” at the Maranatha Village 40th anniversary celebration.

I know of a man who met his wife in a most unusual way. One day he was making a run for his job as …

Troubling headlines Recent incidents of genocide (the systematic killing of ethnic or religious groups) and ethnic cleansing (the forced deportation of ethnic or religious groups): …

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27, NIV). Paul was expressing a specific and significant concern: that …

Q: Is it wrong to invest time in genealogies, family trees, etc.? I refer to Titus 3:9. A: Titus 3:9 reads, “But avoid foolish disputes, …

Q: In reading the book of Daniel, I came across something that appears to be contradictory. Daniel 12:11 says 1,290 days, while my understanding from …

Here’s what I’ve discovered about leadership development: some of the best leaders I’ve worked with as a pastor had their start as workers. They didn’t …

I grew up in Philadelphia. My family lived in a parsonage at the corner of Tabor Road and Faunce Street. Among my several friends in …

Today, pastors often move between churches. While this mobility does not necessarily violate New Testament requirements, it does pose special problems. How can churches know …

There seems to be considerable confusion on this matter. When a minister of the gospel conducts himself in such a fashion as to make it …

Celebrating the combined efforts of four GARBC churches who helped rescue a sister church that was almost dead, First Baptist Church, Pittsfield Ill., held two …

A GARBC leader explains its position on the Baptist name. The GARBC has never specified exactly how a Baptist church should be named. While this fact of history may shock some, the GARBC Constitution has never required the use of Baptist in church names.

Today we are choosing between two alternatives: a limited message or a limited fellowship. If we preach all of the Bible truths, there are many places where we will never be invited. If we join hands with the crowd, there will be the limiting of the message of the Bible.

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Pastors long to do ministry better. In my years of serving as GARBC national representative, I have repeatedly found that pastors and ministry leaders spend …

Chris and Deb Hindal just returned from a six-week trip to Asia, what Chris calls “my longest trip ever” in his ministry of representing GARBC …

The local church, by God’s design, has the responsibility of fostering spiritual growth. All that we do in worship, fellowship, service, and Bible study ought …

The trinitarian God of Scripture is the consummate planner. The Bible opens with the picture of the Holy Spirit moving over the surface of the …

Ministry is draining. Whether it’s the busyness of a growing ministry, the heartache of a ministry in conflict, the struggle of a lethargic ministry, or …

A few months ago I was serving in my church’s nursery during an evening service alongside a single woman who attended a Christian college, is …

“Mission Church Destroyed by Fire” was the headline in the Baptist Bulletin. “Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the church building—including the nearly complete auditorium …

Q: What does “born of water” in John 3:5 mean? A: Several views exist. Some believe it refers to water baptism, meaning that a person …

Q: We’re convinced Jesus never married, contrary to what some attention-getting liberals have advanced lately, but what about His disciples? And if any of them …

Sixty years ago the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches endeavored to create their own Sunday School curriculum. As they began, they never imagined the …

A Charge to Keep I Have A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A Shelter in the Time of Storm Abide with Me According to Thy …

Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Okinawa, Iowa, Virginia, Kansas, Washington, and North Carolina again. No, this is not a travel brochure; these are the places …

Q. Are churches required to use bread without yeast in observing the Lord’s Table? A. Churches use a variety of elements in Communion bread, but …

“The story starts when the king is going to bed—when the king falls asleep and has a dream that was scary,” Joe Murray tells the …

By the time Isidro “Pepe” Morales pulls into the migrant camp, children are already running toward his car. Screen doors slam on the long white …

Try this experiment at your church. On Sunday morning, right after the prelude, walk to the pulpit and begin singing “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the …

The two books are still sitting in Ken Osbeck’s home office, one on top of the other, his Bible and his hymnal. After a long …

People like me (a 20-something rookie pastor) have probably noticed a trend making its way through social media, bumper-sticker Christianity, and Christian bookstore T-shirt sections. …

Lt. Col. Jack Stumme, a Regular Baptist chaplain, recently became the new command chaplain for the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. During the traditional Change of …

Church ministry is people ministry, and those of us who seek to sharpen our skills in this area will reap the rewards of greater support …

This article is part 2 of “8 Trends Affecting GARBC Churches,” a continuation of the September/October “Front Row.” John Greening presented these trends during a …

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Nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas is a passionate advocate for Christian schools—and was the graduation speaker at Emmanuel Christian School, Toledo, Ohio. “Good morning, religious …

One year after the U.S. Congress repealed the Pentagon’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” policy, religious liberty remains an unresolved issue for military chaplains. According to …

Q. Please explain Matthew 7:1 in relation to our need to exercise discernment. A. The familiar verse is, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” …

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series. In Q & A sessions with pastors and ministry students, I am often asked, …

Although Sunday School ministry has been declining in recent decades, I’m not ready to give up on it. I still think the Sunday School is …

Q. Recently I heard that a certain cult teaches we can become gods, based on Psalm 82:6 and John 10:33 and 34. Please comment. A. …

Church music is changing. Again. For Baptists and other evangelicals in the free church tradition, these changes have always been difficult to quantify. In the …

Few would deny we are living in a period of global uncertainty. A growing restlessness shows itself in the financial markets, on the political stage, …

8 Marks of Trustworthy Church Leaders Here’s the bottom line for church leaders: having the trust of the people we serve is crucial to our …

Q. Why is the number “666” used to designate the Antichrist, and not some other numerals or letters? A. Again we have a question in …

Do the religious beliefs of U.S. presidents matter? Though the question is not new (Baptists, as well as Protestants and evangelicals in general, wrestled with …

What do you say to a woman who after less than a year of marriage decides to file for divorce? “Have you sought help for …

Throughout their history, Baptists have been strongly committed to the separation of church and state. At the same time, they have supported the rightness of …

Q. John 8:1–11 tells about the accused woman who was dragged to Jesus because she had committed adultery. Jesus then wrote something on the ground. …

Unpredictable, perfidious, and consequential—this is election year ! Whatever words a person uses to describe the daily news, we often think about our political activity …

Chaplain Stan Beach was not supposed to be here, not climbing up the narrow trail toward Nui Cay Tri Ridge near Vietnam’s Demilitarized Zone. Four …

Two church buildings were dedicated in June, projects completed with the generous offerings given by teenagers at the Teen Leadership Conference last summer. Dr. Chatla …

Ankeny Conference Addresses Moral Failure in Ministry Leadership Whether one is discussing the moral problems of politicians, athletic coaches, school teachers, or church leaders, the …

No Need to Wait, Give Now Everyone Knows the Problem. Now What? Navy Names Training Facility for GARBC Chaplain | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat …

Links to all the web stories Intro: “Preparing for a Great Conference” Monday: “Searching for the Authentic Church” Monday’s Students Alive!: “Students Sticking Around for …

A number of people I know presume that Regular Baptists invented ecclesiastical separation. To hear them talk, Baptist churches separating from a convention over unbiblical, …

8 things deacons can do to help their pastors stay balanced, healthy, and effective Never have the demands been greater or the pressures more stressful …

Q. Please explain what two curious statements mean Biblically: “Many who are first will be last, and the last first” (Matthew 19:30; cf. 20:16); and …

Paul Golden leads of Bible study for hockey players.

In April, the First Lady hosted the 134th Annual Easter Egg Roll, one of the oldest and most unusual presidential traditions. Over 30,000 people flocked …

People expect a lot from a pastor—including standing up for justice and helping those in need. But they also expect him to provide confidential spiritual …

When Pastor Brian McCrorie planned this year’s SEED conference at Heather Hills Baptist Church, he wanted to emphasize Christian fellowship. But he was also looking …

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—“I love the local church,” says Pastor David Whiting, pastor of Northridge Church and host for their 16:5 Conference. The two day-event hopes to help church leaders grow healthy churches.

ASTORIA, N. Y.—Forty people are gathered in a 20- by 20-foot room, working to start a new church in one of New York’s most diverse neighborhoods.

SILVIS, Ill.—In an era of gargantuan Christian conferences attended by thousands of pastors, Jon Jenks and Will Hatfield planned something different—a local church conference intended to encourage personal spiritual growth.

Youth Shelter Ministry | Darrell Goemaat Not Lost in Translation 49 Happy Years | Melissa Meyer Nine Marks of a Sick Church Church Rescue: Who …

Church planting seems to be in vogue today, attracting hundreds of young seminarians and Bible college students. This resurgence has resulted in an estimated 4,000 …

One of the most challenging issues in the 21st century is denominational identity. Churches of all stripes have adopted generic sounding names, offering a variety …

Q. I have met some believers recently who say that to truly be spiritual, one must know the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew and …

Great architects have distinctive style and technique. Though their designs are based upon core laws of physics and engineering, each architect applies those principles differently. …

Understanding the different ways that Baptists cooperate with each other–an excerpt from RBP’s new book on Baptist distinctives. Read about Bauder’s book Baptist Distinctives in …

Q. I have some questions about Adam and Eve when they sinned. Where was Adam when Eve was tempted? Also, why does Adam apparently get …

12 Suggestions . . . First, a disclaimer: I’m not an expert on worship. I’ve had no significant training in music or the arts (although …

Are you looking for an event that brings the whole church together and results in spiritual and numerical growth in one week’s time? Consider Vacation …

Has your church become like a sick patient who refuses to go to the doctor? How can you tell when your church has become unhealthy? …

Our Baptist Bulletin editors are part of a tradition reaching back to our first issue in 1932. Over the years, retiring editors have left notes …

The GARBC offers complimentary ministry consultation to help struggling pastors and churches. “The inevitability of life means we’re going to have ups and downs,” says John Greening, national representative of the GARBC. “When we’re up, we think we can go at it alone. But what we really need is to focus on the needs of others around us. And when we’re down, we need to ask for help. Within the brotherhood of an association of churches, we need to help each other.”

Feature Articles ‘Foreign’ Missionaries to the U.S.A. | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat Nobody Told Me We’d Be Taking Tests! | Kevin Mungons and Darrell …

Mark Jackson leans back in his handcrafted Amish rocker, warming up for another story, framed by a solar- powered globe rotating on a carved wooden …

How many methods are there for church planting? Ken Davis suggests four options for launching and growing new churches—and gives many variations. To illustrate these …

Do churches need an annual audit? Can a church save money by having a review instead of a full audit? I often hear these important …

In an ecumenical age when Christians are expected to shed their differences in order to achieve whatever man-made unions can be mustered, Bible-believing fundamentalists are …

We are travelers in a world full of artificiality. “If you can’t be sincere, at least fake it,” the saying goes. Sadly, this problem can …

The Baptist Bulletin had a great year in 2011. Many readers have offered kind comments about our articles on racism, immigration, and social justice. We …

Do you bite your nails before your not-for-profit’s external audit each year? Does your staff start showing signs of anxiety in anticipation of the auditors …

By their nature, faith-based organizations and their boards, personnel, donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders embrace trust and forgiveness. While these are very important laudable core …

Typically I use the real estate of this column for a “fireside chat” in which I address an issue or provide a perspective over matters …

Successful church leadership is rooted in spiritual commitment. People who are walking with God, growing in their faith, demonstrating godly character, and seeking God’s guidance …

Q. Why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? Is it true that Sunday worship originated in Roman Catholicism? A. It may be true …

When Kevin Bauder was invited to contribute a chapter to Zondervan’s Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism, he knew he had a difficult task. …

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8, NIV). When Rob and I married, …

One Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour, a bomb went off outside a church. After the confusion had ended, the injured cared for, and …

In Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism, Kevin Bauder identifies eight characteristics of hyper-fundamentalism, a group he calls “the noisiest and often the most …

Among my responsibilities as associate national representative of the GARBC is working with churches that are in pastoral transition. Much of that work focuses on …

A Confessional Evangelical Response “At face value, [secondary separation] would seem to imply that orthodox believers would never seek to rescue or redeem wayward institutions …

My wife and I were talking about the spiritual hazards in the current culture when she asked, “How do believers make it these days without …

Q. In Genesis 3:22, God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil.” Many theologians say “Us” is …

When the students enter the classroom at Emmanuel Bible Institute, the first thing they see is a message written on the board: “You can do …

The 2,700-square-foot slot in a strip mall sat empty for 15 years. After the previous tenant closed the site’s “Saints Place” bar and grill, the …

Some of the most frequent criticisms of fundamentalism are actually criticisms of revivalism, says Kevin Bauder in Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism. Describing …

The release of Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism has sparked much conversation about the relationship between fundamentalism and confessional evangelicalism (sometimes referred to …

INDIANAPOLIS—“The task is too big to be done alone,” says Ariel Abadiano as he greets the 200 guests assembled for the North American Missions Congress, held on the campus of Crossroads Bible College.

“Governing is a lot harder than people think it is,” says Emily Nance, a member of Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven, Fla. “I think it’s …

Q. When the Hebrews left Egypt, they took their herds with them. Why didn’t they eat their flocks instead of complaining and receiving manna? Also, …

Q. Recently I was introduced to some literature by a group that says believers should petition angels. The group says that angels are our best …

Sometimes our church outreach events are our community’s best kept secret. We do a great job planning them—safety clinics, classic car shows, sportsmen’s dinners, sports …

Believe it or not, fascinating sources of information and precedent can be found in our GARBC archives. When challenging dilemmas cross my desk, I often …

Because so many church groups have embraced the 1984 edition of the NIV, many denominations are now evaluating the 2011 version for possible adoption. But …

Evaluating a new English translation of the Bible can be quite difficult. We have such a wealth of options already accessible in our language that …

Anyone can understand this magazine article if they read carefully. Wait, stop. I’m curious to know what our readers think when they read that first …

A few years ago I decided that using my wife’s kitchen shears to edge around my house’s sidewalks was not only embarrassing my family (my …

Feature Articles Exposing Hidden Curriculum | Alex Bauman Chapter and Verse | Kevin Mungons and Darrell Goemaat They Say Grammar Is Changing | Kevin Mungons …

ANKENY, Iowa—The seminary professors arrive incognito, dressed in golf shirts, giving few clues that would blow their cover as fundamentalist Bible professors attending a little-publicized Bible faculty leadership conference.

Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus Crossway, 216 pages, Paper, $14.99 Give Them Grace will resonate with all parents who …

This year marks the 400th anniversary of one of the most important pieces of English literature ever released. Arguably, no other book has had the …

8 Common Mistakes Church Leaders Make Where would we be without those faithful workers who regularly give of their time to serve in our churches? …

I went to public schools while growing up and received a thoroughly secular education. Every one of my science teachers presented the Big Bang and …

Q. People in our fundamental circles believe that the so-called sign gifts in the early New Testament church, such as speaking in tongues, ceased and …

The year 1985 introduced the movie Back to the Future. In the 26 years since its debut, people have enjoyed the film, its sequels, and …

Feature Articles ABWE Searching for a New President Preparing Students for Life in a Secular World | Alex Bauman KJV Only? | Jeff Straub Review …

Michael Loftis has concluded his service as president of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, according to an announcement by the ABWE board on June 7.

The Majority Text is a group of Greek New Testament manuscripts also described as Byzantine Text-type. These manuscripts form the basis for the Textus Receptus, …

Feature Articles A Neighborhood Missionary | Darrell Goemaat and Kevin Mungons Social Involvement without the Social Gospel | Joel Shaffer Evaluating the Missional Church Movement …

Some Baptists would describe themselves as evangelical. Others Baptists would use the label fundamentalist. Is it fair to say that both groups embrace the idea …

As Americans approach , many eyes are upon the presidential elections and the scores of difficult political and economic challenges. While political pundits exchange views …

4 Suggestions I’ve never heard of a church that didn’t have a constitution, but I have heard of church leaders who wish they didn’t have …

On a recent trip to Maryland, I used my phone as a GPS for the first time. The voice giving me directions seemed obsessive at …

The expression “missional church” is a popular catchphrase in ministry today, evident through its use in book titles, conference themes, blog contributions, and methodologies for …

Q. In Acts 23 or 24, Paul talks to his accusers in either Aramaic or Hebrew—it depends on which translation one reads. What is the …

Q. Please comment on “unworthy” in 1 Corinthians 11:27. I’ll admit I sometimes am afraid of taking the Lord’s Supper unworthily. A. If you are …

“Have you ever heard someone say that the Bible is not true? How would you refute this?” Joel Shaffer of Urban Transformation Ministries begins his …

On the occasion of a family dinner in honor of my recent 60th birthday, I posed for this photo with our family’s two new additions. …

Can churches create compassionate social ministries in their communities without inadvertently becoming sidetracked from their essential gospel motivation? The question is not new—a promising young …

Q. Please comment as to who the “angel” is in Revelation 2:1. A. Revelation 2 and 3 include messages the Lord gave to the seven …

Feature Articles St. Patrick the ‘Baptist’ | Stephen R. Button Teach, Pray, Love | Linda Piepenbrink Regular Baptist Camps | Karen S. Kight Closing the …

Read this article for suggestions on donating your books and music. These items could help ministry leaders in the Philippines.

Feature Articles The Approaching Storm II | Manfred Kober The Next Greatest Generation | Mel Walker Confessions of a Guest Speaker | Elizabeth Hay More …

Feature Articles The Approaching Storm III | Manfred Kober Her First Sunday | Michael Peck Serving in the Rain | Jeff Hodgin Major Points of …

Church had been dismissed and most of the preschoolers had been collected by their parents. One toddler remained. To keep the child occupied while he …

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 …

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 …

Do you recognize anyone in this picture? This 1963 photo, sent to me by church-planting friends in the GARBC, shows a meeting of the former …

Before the disk had time to settle into a prickly nest of tree branches, brush, and poison ivy, the disk thrower, a fourth grader at …

Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, temptest-tost …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Feature Articles Expect Nothing | Darrell Goemaat and Kevin Mungons Destined to Multiply Don’t Ever Give Up | Robert Hunter Confronting Racism in the Church …

A gift of age is the ability to gain perspective—“the faculty of seeing all the relevant data in a meaningful relationship.” In other words, it …

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. One …

When seeking counsel and wisdom, many young pastors in the GARBC look up to godly men who have been there before. These “older” men have …

People often assume that little if any missionary activity took place subsequent to the first-century apostles until William Carey initiated the modern missionary movement. Such …

2011 GARBC Conference Crisp apples for snacking, apple pie, applesauce—apples can take on many forms enjoyed by millions. But often overlooked is the potential within …

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 …

Vacation Bible School is more than a few days of fun for kids or a week of Bible stories and crafts, games and snacks, singing, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

On the Sunday mornings when Daria and I are not on the road representing the GARBC, we are sitting on uncomfortable folding plastic chairs in …

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 …

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 …

Wayne Dale stands at the pulpit, announcing the hymn to the congregation: “Número quinientos once, ‘Cristo me ama.’ ” Then he looks at another hymnal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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Recently I enjoyed the meaningful experience of welcoming a youth group to the GARBC Ministry Resource Center. Several weeks earlier the youth leader of a …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

A makeshift cross stands on the rubble of what was Evangelical Baptist Church of LiLavois, Haiti. Chris Hindal, director of international ministries for the GARBC, traveled to Haiti in March to visit pastors and churches needing relief assistance.

As a husband and wife and four children preparing for my year in Iraq, we prayed for my physical safety. But what is more of …

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 …

Four Year Revision Project Draws to a Close The project was audacious and ambitious: Revise the entire children’s Sunday School curriculum and create a new …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Alex Bauman has been appointed director of Regular Baptist Press, a management position that oversees the editorial and graphics departments in the production of curriculum, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Leading Means: Choosing God by Faith Day 1: Time Alone with God This lesson will highlight the blessing of choosing God by faith. So while …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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.

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In 1986, Betty McKeehan looked back on a