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SUMMARY:2026 Advanced Disaster Relief Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training:\nSouthern Baptist Disaster Relief is one of the top disaster response organizations in the world because we are able to quickly deploy well trained and experienced volunteers to the point of need and provide logistical support for them. Many disaster relief organizations serve only a humanitarian purpose\, but that is not us. We are compelled by Christ’s love for all mankind AND his desire that no one should perish. We keep our focus by nurturing our individual relationship with Jesus Christ in the context of a local body of believers who recognize and call out our giftedness in service to God and our neighbors. This advanced training provides the skills necessary for this deployment. \nWho’s Invited:\nCurrent and new disaster relief volunteers \nDate/Time:\nApril 10-11\, 2026 \nLocation:\nGrace Baptist Church\n607 East Washington St.\nNew Bethlehem\, PA 16242 \nInstructor: Kenton Hunt\, PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief\nKenton Hunt\, former pastor at First Southern Baptist Church\, Williamsport\, Pennsylvania\, has served as the PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief since Jan. 2016. Before then\, he served as a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer since 1996. Kenton has been active in the Lycoming County Long Term Flood Recovery Committee; the Pennsylvania Feeding Taskforce and the New Jersey Mass Feeding Taskforce; the Recovery Committee and the Manual Revision Committee of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR)\, and PA Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). Kenton holds a master of divinity degree in church music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, and a bachelor of church music degree from Shorter College\, Rome\, Georgia. \n\n\nPrerequisite Training:\nDisaster Relief 101 is the prerequisite for this training. It can be found online at brnunited.org/courses and includes the completion of the registration form\, a place to submit background checks\, and submission of the new volunteer registration fee ($25). If you are already badged\, you have completed this requirement but may need to renew your background checks. \nAreas of Focus:\nAdvanced Disaster Relief Training is hands-on\, on-site follow-up to the basic online Disaster Relief training. This training will include Disasters & Disciple-Making\, Mass Feeding\, Chainsaw\, Chaplaincy\, Assessment\, and Shower/Laundry. \nCourse Descriptions:\nClick here to view course descriptions \nSchedule:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday:\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nChaplaincy 201 (pt 1)\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\nCheck-In\n\n\n6:00 – 6:50 p.m.\nIntro Review & OSFA\n\n\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nChaplaincy 201 (pt 2)\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nShower/Laundry\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nFlood Recovery 201\n\n\nSaturday:\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 a.m.\nCheck-In/Devotions\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nChaplaincy 201 (pt 3)\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nMass Feeding 201- Set-Up/Cooking\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nChainsaw 101\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nAssessment (pt 1)\n\n\nNoon-12:30\n Lunch\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nChaplaincy 201 (pt 4)\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nChainsaw 201\, 301\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nMass Feeding 201- Demob\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nAssessment (pt 2)\n\n\n\nCost:\n$10 \nRegister:\nClick here to register \nDownload Promotional Materials:\nPromotional Slide \nSchedule / Bulletin Insert \nQuestions?\nContact Kenton at kentonh@brnunited.org. \n\nAdditional Advanced Training Date/Location:\nMarch 27-28\, Bucks County Community Church\, Langhorne\, PA 19047 \n*Feeding *Flood Recovery *Chainsaw *Shower/Laundry *Assessment \nRegister for this training here
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/2026-advanced-disaster-relief-training-2/
LOCATION:Grace Baptist Church\, 607 East Washington St.\, New Bethlehem\, PA\, 16242\, United States
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SUMMARY:Deacons' Training
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL OPS IN SERVICE \nFeaturing four biblical essentials for ‘Deacons on Purpose’ as taught by Dr. Ryan Day of Wrightsdale Baptist Church \nAbout the Training:\n \nFeaturing A Deacon on Purpose\, written by Dr. Tony Wolfe \nA healthy deacon body is critical to the overall health of the church. When deacons serve biblically\, they advance the cause of Christ; when they do not\, they hinder it. A Deacon On Purpose outlines four essential commitments every deacon must make to serve Jesus’s church well\, in concert with biblical teaching. 1) Lead by Example. The deacon is the lead servant in the local church. He should strategically leverage relational influence to model faithful Christian living and service in the body of Christ. 2) Serve the People. A deacon who is above the people is below the office. The primary function of the office is to serve Christ’s people with an open heart and open hands. 3) Support the Pastor and Staff. Deacons are an extension of the pastor’s long arm of ministry. The two offices must work in concert with one another if either is to be effective. 4) Protect the Peace. Other than the gospel itself\, unity is the most precious thing a church can possess. Deacons must cultivate and guard peace with careful intentionality.  These four sessions are primarily derived from Acts 6:1-7\, a passage widely understood to have laid the foundation for the office of deacon in the local New Testament church. \n \nPresenter:\nDr. Ryan Day\, Lead Pastor of Wrightsdale Baptist Church\, Peach Bottom\, Pa.\nDR. RYAN DAY\, a native of Westminster\, Maryland\, came to Wrightsdale Baptist Church as Lead Pastor in 2020. Prior to Wrightsdale\, he served at Grace Baptist Church in Hazleton\, Pennysylvania for twenty years. Ryan is a 1998 graduate of Baptist Bible College (now Clarks Summit University) and 2005 graduate of Baptist Bible Seminary. He also holds a doctor of ministry degree from Baptist Bible Seminary. When he’s not ministering at the church\, enjoying time with his family\, or making plans for the next trip to Ocean City\, Maryland\, Ryan enjoys presidential biographies\, the Baltimore Ravens\, and playing guitar in praise and worship settings. He loves Lancaster County and is excited about “Accelerating Kingdom Movement” within the BRN. Ryan is married to Heather\, and they have five sons and one daughter. \n\n\nAbout the Materials:\n \nWho’s Invited:\nPastors\, current deacons\, and prospective deacons \nDates/Locations:\nChoose the location nearest you! \n\nSaturday\, April 11\, 9:30am – 12:30pm: BRN Training Center\, Harrisburg (4620 Fritchey St.\, Harrisburg\, PA 17109)\nSaturday\, May 2\, 9:30am – 12:30pm: Keystone Montgomeryville Warehouse (506 Stump Rd\, Montgomeryville\, Pa.)\nSaturday\, June 20\, 9:30am – 12:30pm: Rolling Hills Church (120 Gernert Dr\, Verona\, PA 15147)\n\nCost:\n$20 per person (covers lunch and materials) \nRegistration:\nClick here to register \nQuestions?\nContact Dr. Ryan Day at ryan@wrightsdale.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/deacons-training-2/2026-04-11/
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SUMMARY:Light Lab: Illumination Station VBS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nThis is a one-day workshop designed for leaders\, volunteers\, and pastors who  specifically serve with their church’s VBS. It will serve your whole VBS team by providing a time of training\, discussion\, resources\, and insights from our BRN VBS Consultant Christy Kraus. This springtime training will focus specifically on equipping VBS volunteers in Lifeway’s Illumination Station curriculum. This content is designed to encourage kids to shine bright for Jesus in a dark world and teach them about who He really is. During VBS kids will explore all the ways light brightens\, illuminates\, reflects\, and reveals. \nWho’s Invited:\nVBS coordinators\, kids’ ministry directors/leaders\, volunteers\, pastors\, and anyone involved in VBS at their local church \nDate/Time:\nApril 25\, 9:00 a.m \nLocation:\nBRN Training Center (BRN Hub) in Harrisburg \nFacilitator: Christy Kraus\, BRN VBS Consultant + Kids’ Ministry Director\, Wrightsdale Baptist Church\nChristy Kraus is a dedicated and passionate leader in ministries that impact the next generation. Christy has spent over twenty years serving in student and kids ministries. Married to her husband\, Rob\, for 24 years\, Christy is a proud mother of two adult children\, whom she loves immensely. \nIn her role as the Kids’ Ministry Director at Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom\, Pa.\, which she has held for the past two years\, Christy focuses on children from preschool through 5th grade. Christy believes that children’s ministry is a vital part of the church and is passionate about teaching kids while partnering with parents to help disciple their children. One of her favorite outreach events is Vacation Bible School (VBS)\, where she has witnessed lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus. \n\nBreakout Speaker: Kris Buchman\, Kids & Youth Ministry Consultant\, Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware\n\nKris Buckman is the Kids & Youth Missionary for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware\, serving churches by equipping leaders and strengthening next-generation ministries. With over 20 years of experience\, she brings practical insight\, creative ideas\, and a passion for helping churches make the most of moments like VBS. She loves helping leaders feel confident\, prepared\, and excited about the impact they’re making. \n  \n\nBreakout Speaker: Jen Gelert\, VBS Director\, East Shore Baptist Church\, Harrisburg\nJen Gelert has worked with children\, students\, and women for over 42 years. She is currently in her 9th year as VBS director at East Shore Baptist Church and serves on the Women’s Ministry Planning Team. She has taught VBX Pre-Teen Bible study (grades 5th/6th) for the San Diego Southern Baptist Association (SDSBA)\, the California Southern Baptist Convention\, and the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey\, as well as Youth clinics for the SDSBA and VBS directors for the BRN. She believes VBS is the best evangelistic tool there is. “In one week\, you have multiple opportunities to share the gospel. It is exciting to see children and students I taught in VBS now participate as leaders as in VBS!” she says. \n\nProgram Schedule/Outline:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30-9 a.m.\nDoors open\, continental breakfast served\n\n\n9:00-10:00 a.m.\nMain Session: “ One Light – One Mission”\n\n\n10:00-10:10 a.m.\nQ&A\n\n\n10:10-10:15 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n10:15-11:00 a.m.\n Breakout Sessions:\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Directors Only: “Promotion\, Follow Up and Beyond” with Kris Buckman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Shining A Light in Every Rotation” with Christy Kraus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“VBS: Engaging 5th-6th Grades” with Jen Gelert\n\n\n\n\n11:00-11:05 a.m.\n Break\n\n\n11:05-11:10 a.m.\n Grand Prize Giveaway\n\n\n11:10 -11:30 a.m.\n Shine Together: A VBS Prayer Experience\n\n\n11:30-12 p.m.\n Final Thoughts\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nOnline Registration is closed. Feel free to register at the door. \nQuestions?\nContact Christy at ChristyK@brnunited.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/light-lab-vbs-workshop/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
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SUMMARY:D-Life Training (Harvest Community Church\, Corry)
DESCRIPTION:Living the D-Life means living a life of disciple-making. Think about it. What if you could successfully equip and empower everyone in your ministry for a lifestyle of disciple-making? What if everyone embraced disciple-making as a way of life instead of a program of the church? What if believers all over the world started living out their supreme purpose in life and started making disciples just like Jesus? This would be a game-changer! \nWho’s Invited:\nChurch leaders and members at Harvest Community Church\, Corry \nDate/Time:\nApril 25\, 2026\, 10 a.m. – 2:30  p.m. \nLocation:\nHarvest Community Church\n627 Worth St\nCorry\, PA 16407 \nFacilitator:\nDavid Ludwig\, Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\nAs director of discipleship and leadership development for the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey\, David Ludwig is passionate about disciple-making and equipping pastors and leaders to develop healthy\, disciple-making churches. David is also a Certified Leadership Coach and has coached pastors\, church planters\, and other leaders across our network\, helping them to discover solutions to the challenges they were facing. He holds a Master of Arts degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville\, Kentucky; and a Bachelor of Science degree in religion from Liberty University\, in Lynchburg\, Virginia. \nRegister:\nRegister here. (Note: Registration is for Harvest Community Church members only.) \nLearn More:\nTo learn more\, contact David Ludwig at davidl@brnunited.org
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/d-life-training-harvest-community-church-corry/
LOCATION:Harvest Community Church-Corry\, 627 Worth St\, Corry\, PA\, 16407\, United States
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SUMMARY:Abuse Prevention & Response Training for Ministry Leaders
DESCRIPTION:About this Event:\nChurches are called to be places of safety\, healing\, and hope—especially for children\, youth\, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically\, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing. \nThis half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is\, how it impacts individuals and church communities\, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention\, law\, and law enforcement\, and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work. \nWho’s Invited?:\n\nSenior/lead pastors and elders\nExecutive pastors\, administrators\, and office managers\nNursery\, children’s\, youth\, and college ministry leaders\nSpecial needs ministry leaders\nBiblical counselors and care ministry team members\nAny church leader involved in screening\, training\, or supervising volunteers and staff\n\nDate/Time:\nApril 30\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT \nLocation:\nNashville First Baptist Church:\n108 7th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN 37203 \nLearn more about this location here. \nSpeakers:\n\nJeff Dalrymple\, Director of Abuse Prevention & Response at the SBC Executive Committee\nDani Bryson\, Assistant District Attorney\nMatt Espanshade\, Executive Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon\, TN\n\nHave Questions?\nLearn more here. \nRegister:\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/abuse-prevention-response-training-for-ministry-leaders/
LOCATION:Nashville First Baptist Church\, 108 7th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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