Baptist Resource Network

BRN Corporate Prayer Time
2025-11-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Online Meeting

Serve Lehigh Valley Night of Prayer and Partnership
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Riverbend Community Church, 81 E. North St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
A vision for the valley
You are invited to join us for a Night of Prayer & Partnership hosted by the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey!
Imagine what could happen if our churches united to truly LOVE, SERVE, and meet the needs of the Valley. We invite you to join us for an inspiring gathering where we’ll explore the powerful possibilities that emerge when we come together—for God’s Kingdom and the good of our communities. We’ll not only spend time in prayer but also share a proven model that has helped churches and communities in other regions collaborate effectively to meet real needs. This is more than an idea—it’s a movement with impact! Come be part of something that matters. We’d love to have you with us.
Who’s Invited:
Anyone who is interested in participating in and/or praying for Serve Lehigh Valley
Date/Time:
November 4, 7 p.m.
Location:
Riverbend Community Church
81 E. North St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Facilitators:
Buff McNickle, BRN Director of Compassion Ministries and Partnership Development
Joe Velarde, Lead Pastor, Riverbend Community Church, Bethlehem
Learn More:
To learn more, visit servepasj.com

Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church
2025-11-02
The Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is an opportunity for individuals and churches across the Southern Baptist Convention to unite in prayer for our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted for their faith. When we pray for persecuted believers, God uses their witness to inspire gospel transformation among the lost.
Will you join us in praying?
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Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
2025-11-02

Amplify Collegiate Retreat
2025-10-31 18:00 - 2025-11-02 12:00 | Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA, 17032, United States
About the Retreat:
Amplify Collegiate is a multi-day retreat for college students and young adults, ages 18-25. It seeks to amplify God’s voice in your life, amplify God’s voice on your campus, and amplify God’s voice throughout the world. Attendees will experience worship, teaching, activities, and fellowship with fellow students from around the region. Throughout the course of the weekend, they will be challenged to understand and share the gospel in deeper and more practical ways. Since Amplify is a ministry of the BRN, college students and young adults connected with our churches and campus ministries are encouraged to attend.
Who’s Invited:
College students and young adults
Date/Time:
October 31, 6 p.m. to November 2, noon
Location:
Camp Hebron
957 Camp Hebron Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
Presenter: Min. Lawrence Lockett, Jr., Asst. Director/University Chaplain, Morgan State University, Baltimore
Lawrence Lockett, Jr. is an experienced educator, community leader and artist. He is currently serving as the assistant director/university chaplain at Morgan State University, preaching Sunday services, teaching Bible studies and guiding students on their spiritual journeys; helping them navigate the complexities of college life.
With over 20 years of experience in churches, teen centers & youth groups, volleying between Camden, N.J., Philadelphia and Baltimore, he has developed a passion for empowering young people and fostering their growth, both personally and academically. His commitment to mentorship and community engagement has positively impacted countless lives.
Mr. Lockett has also been a devoted hip-hop lyricist, producer, and urban missionary since the age of eighteen. His lyrical strokes paint meditative portraits of life’s bumpy roads and in-your-face reality. The moniker name, “Concepts,” derives from an idea or thinking pattern, which coincides with a heaven’s mentality. He creates songs about everyday life through the lens of a believer. With a hard-hitting yet soulful style that has become his trademark, he flips the script with something innovative that the music industry can adapt to.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Lockett cherishes his role as a husband and father to two miracle children; with miracle baby #3 coming in November. He believes that faith and family is the cornerstone of a fulfilling life and draws inspiration from his experiences at home to connect with and uplift the students he serves. With a unique blend of experience and artistry, Mr. Lockett continues to inspire those around him.
Cost:
$125 per person* (covers accommodations, meals and materials)
*Ask your local campus missionary if campus discounts are available
Register:
Click here to register.
Questions?
Contact Brian Musser and Eric Reiber, BRN Next Gen consultants, at nextgenministry@brnunited.org.

Pastor Prayer Meeting
2025-10-31 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-24 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-17 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-03 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-26 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-19 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-12 07:00 - 08:00 and 1 more date | Zoom, United States
At the BRN, we teach healthy churches to filter all of their activities through the filters of the Kingdom of God and Prayer. Kingdom keeps our focus on the glory of the King instead of our own fame. Prayer keeps us in a humble posture before our King so that He might direct our steps. To that end, BRN pastors are invited to join a weekly prayer meeting via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9078251336?omn=89750957132
Meeting ID: 907 825 1336
Passcode: [REDACTED]
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2).

Student Baptism Sunday
2025-10-26

Send Network One Day - Philadelphia
2025-10-24 19:00 - 2025-10-25 14:00 | Keystone North Church, 2060 Detwiler Rd., Harleysville, PA, 19438, United States
About the Event:
Send Network One Days are local events designed to inspire and equip Jesus followers to join God’s mission of expanding His Kingdom. Through prayer, worship, and collaboration, these events aim to multiply disciples and churches across North America. Together, we are rallying around the Great Commission to bring the gospel to our neighborhoods, cities, and beyond.
Who’s Invited:
Send Network One Day is for anyone who is passionate about God’s mission—church planters, sending pastors, ministry teams, and faithful Jesus followers who want to take the next step in advancing the gospel.
What to Expect:
Send Network One Day events are all about rallying believers around God’s mission. Each event is an opportunity for your community to come together to pray, worship, learn, and strategize to reach your city with the gospel.
Date/Time:
Friday, Oct. 24, 7-9 pm- Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 am -2 pm
Location:
Keystone North Church
2060 Detwiler Rd.
Harleysville, PA 19438
Interested in the Pittsburgh event instead? Click here.
Presenter: Mac Lake, founder and CEO of The Multiply Group
Church leadership and missions expert Mac Lake will lead this workshop designed to provide both clergy and laity with strategies that create a culture that leads to reproduction.
Mac is passionate about transforming leaders and organizations around the world. From planting a church, leading at a large multi-site church, launching a groundbreaking church planting network, to founding and leading a Company, Mac’s impact on leaders and leadership development is undeniable.
He has a unique gift for helping organizations optimize their leadership and leadership development strategies, guiding them toward growth, healthy scaling, and excellence.
When Mac enters a room, people are not just encouraged—they’re inspired to grow. And it doesn’t stop there. Mac has an incredible skill for turning inspiration into action. Whether delivering an inspiring and actionable keynote, detailing a step-by-step plan to grow on a large Post-it, or sketching out on a napkin how a leader can overcome their biggest challenges, Mac makes complex strategies understandable and achievable.
As the founder of Multiply Group, Mac has dedicated his life to helping organizations and leaders achieve their full potential. Through his many influential books, including The Multiplication Effect and The Discipling Leaders Series, Mac continues to equip leaders around the world with the resources and tools to achieve more with their leadership development efforts.
Cost:
Free, includes lunch
Registration:
Click here to register
Questions?
Contact John Cope, director of Send Network PASJ, at jcope@namb.net, or David Ludwig, BRN director of discipleship and leadership development, at davidl@brnunited.org.

Day of Prayer for Associational Missions
2025-10-19

Accelerate Conference
2025-10-07 | Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
View all the information for the 2025 Accelerate Conference here.

Executive Board Meeting
2025-10-06 17:00 - 21:00 | TBA, United States

CP Sunday
2025-10-05
The Cooperative Program is Southern Baptists’ unified plan of giving through which cooperating Southern Baptist churches give a percentage of their undesignated receipts in support of their respective state convention and the Southern Baptist Convention missions and ministries.

Caring Well Sunday
2025-09-28
To make our churches safe from abuse, we must be proactive. Developing policies and procedures ahead of time, training and educating staff and volunteers, as well as partnering with abuse experts will set your church up well to be a safe place for your community. Here are five essential action steps you can implement to care well for survivors of abuse.
1. Train:
Statistics tell us 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys (though many believe this is much higher) are sexually abused before they turn 18. Only a small percentage of these victims ever reveal their abuse. Church leaders must help our churches understand that the mission to prevent sexual abuse and our response to it is a clear and compelling gospel issue.
2. Screen:
In order to make your church safe from abuse, it is critical to implement a thorough screening process for anyone who will have access to children, youth, and vulnerable adults. A careful process ensures that individuals are suitable and compatible with your church’s policies and procedures.
3. Protect:
One of the ways you can protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults is by having solid policies and procedures in place at your church. These protect those you are serving while also protecting those that serve them. Once developed, being intentional about following policies and procedures is imperative for the protection of everyone involved.
4. Report:
Every state has laws identifying those required to report child abuse. Even if you believe you are not legally required to report child abuse in your state, you are still encouraged to report suspected or known abuse. As followers of Jesus, we are charged with protecting the vulnerable, and reporting known or suspected abuse is part of that mandate.
5. Care:
Abuse violates the dignity of our God-given image and disrupts our voice, sense of identity, and sense of trust and safety in relationships. Our response in supporting survivors of sexual abuse has the opportunity to accurately reflect the mission and character of Jesus Christ.
To make your church safe from abuse, church leaders must become informed about the impact of abuse and how to find the necessary supportive resources to come alongside survivors, for the sake of the gospel.
Download resources for your church.

Caring Well Sunday
2025-09-28

Campus Missionary Learning Community
2025-09-26 09:30 - 2025-09-27 11:00 | Zoom, United States
About the Event:
Campus missionaries and collegiate ministers serving across Pennsylvania/South Jersey are invited to a virtual learning opportunity! Through Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Sept. 27, the BRN Next Gen team will host a Campus Missionary Learning Community (CMLC), which will offer three distinct sessions over ZOOM that will engage in helpful conversations relevant to next gen ministry and reaching the campus for the sake of the Gospel.
Who’s Invited:
Campus Missionaries serving on campuses across Pennsylvania/South Jersey and Collegiate Pastors/Ministers who serve at a BRN affiliated church.
Date/Time:
September 26-27, 2025
Session Times Vary (see below)
Location:
Virtual: ZOOM (see links below)
CMLC Sessions:
Session 1: BRN Next Gen Missionary Updates and Information
Presenter:
Jennifer Musser, Drexel University BCM/BRN Executive Board Recording Secretary

Topics to be Discussed:

Accelerate Conference
Amplify Retreat
Winter CMLC
Spring Break Mission Trips
National Collegiate Summit 2026
BRN Next Budget
Evangelism Grant Updates

*This conversation is designed for those connecting directly with BRN Next Gen Ministry.
Target Audience:
BRN Campus Missionaries and Interns and BRN Partnered Church-Based Collegiate Leaders
When:
Friday, Sept. 26, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Link for this Session

Session 2: Student Leaders – Cultivating Your Greatest Resource
Presenter:
Eric Reiber, Penn State University Campus Missionary/BRN Next Gen Consultant

Topics to be Discussed:
Identifying, developing, and deploying student leaders to engage their peers.
*This conversation is designed for those leading campus and church based Christian student organizations and ministries.
Target Audience:
BRN Campus Missionaries and Interns, Church-Based Collegiate Leaders
When:
Friday, Sept. 26, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Link for this session

Session 3: Who is Generation Alpha
Presenter: Brian Musser, BCM Director at Drexel University/BRN Next Gen Consultant

Topics to be Discussed:
Understanding this generation of students that are coming to campuses near you.
*This conversation is designed for anyone connected with our churches that has an interest in understanding college students and young adults.
Target Audience:
Anyone and everyone who is interested in reaching the Next Generation
When:
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
*This session will be recorded and made available afterwards through the BRN.
Zoom Link for this Session
Register:
No need to register for this event! Join any of the sessions you wish by using the Zoom link provided (see above) at the time of that particular session.
Questions?
Contact Brian Musser and Eric Reiber, BRN Next Gen consultants, at nextgenministry@brnunited.org.

Children's Mission Day
2025-09-20
WMU launched Children’s Missions Day in 2008 to move children in grades 1–6 out of their churches and into their communities to do missions. The goal is for children’s groups to create projects that meet needs in their own communities.
Children’s Missions Day (CMD) has been going strong ever since, with people in communities across the United States hearing about and experiencing the love of Jesus because children’s groups are going beyond simply learning about missions to actively participating in missions.
Download resources for your church.

Children's Missions Day
2025-09-20

Accelerant Session
2025-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Online Meeting

BRN Directors' Meeting
2025-09-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom Online Meeting

Alternate Week: #LovePASJ Week of Prayer and Offering for Missions
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-14
The LovePASJ Impact Funds Prayer and Offering for Missions gives Baptist Resource Network churches a way to support local ministry. Let’s pray BOLD prayers for a BOLD mission!
At the Baptist Resource Network, we seek to help you accelerate Kingdom movement by helping you take your next step in ministry, whatever that step may be, and ultimately, helping you achieve your next level in ministry. Doing that often requires boldness, so we are praying for God’s Holy Spirit to embolden us like never before! We believe God has given us everything we need to be bold prayer warriors, witnesses, generous givers, and Christians who love our neighbors well. Let’s boldly confront the pervasive lostness in our region — 14 million people in Pennsylvania and South Jersey — and beyond! Let’s consider how we can observe a bold missional month of prayer, service, and evangelism, seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteousness!
Where the Offering Goes
100% of this offering stays right here in Pennsylvania and South Jersey and supports ministry to our mission field, most notably in these areas:

Church Advancement
Church Starting and Missions Sending
Compassion Ministry/Disaster Relief
Next Gen Mobilization
Pastoral Wellness

To promote the offering in your church, feel free to download various resources, available in multiple languages, here.
