BRN Directors' Meeting
2026-02-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, United States

Accelerant Session
2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, United States
Collaborative planning with BRN directors

2026 Summer Missions Strategy Workshop
2026-02-19 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
About the Workshop:
The Summer Missions Strategy workshop is an opportunity for you and a few of your key leaders to come and collaborate with one another as well as other churches on developing an intentional strategy to engage your community this summer. We will help you set a vision, create a path, and set some achievable outcomes that will both grow your church and reach the lost.
Who’s Invited:
BRN Churches & Partners’ Pastors & Leaders
Date/Time:
February 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
BRN Training Center (BRN Hub)
Presenter: Buff McNickle, BRN Director of Compassion Ministries & Partnership Development
Buff McNickle, a native of Mobile, Ala., planted Grace Falls Church in the Atlantic County region of southern New Jersey, where he and his core team ministered to those who suffer from substance abuse and homelessness, dancers in the local adult entertainment industry, school children, soup kitchen workers, and more. He has served in full-time ministry as a student pastor, family pastor, minister to singles and young adults, and at the University of Mobile as director of student leadership and involvement. Buff and his wife Cissy are blessed to be the parents of three beautiful adopted children, twin boys, Jedidiah and Judah, and Arabella.

Cost:
Free
Register:
Click here to register.
Questions?
Contact Buff at buff@brnunited.org.

BRN Executive Board Orientation
2026-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, United States

BRN Executive Board Meeting
2026-02-20 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
The Baptist Resource Network is a nonprofit organization governed by an executive board. The board is comprised of 17 persons, both pastors and lay persons, who serve in BRN affiliated churches. The BRN has four regions in our servicing territory and there are 4 representatives on the board from each region and one additional representative from the largest region. The board meets corporately at least three times per year to discuss matters pertaining to the BRN and the fulfillment of the BRN’s purpose.

Racial Reconciliation Sunday
2026-02-22
“For he is our peace, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh, he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations, so that he might create in himself one new man from the two, resulting in peace. He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death” (Ephesians 2:14-16 CSB).

We are committed to upholding the human dignity of every individual and advancing the cause of racial reconciliation. The gospel, at its core, is a message of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-21), in which we are called to love one another (1 John 4:20-21) since “Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11).
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has created resources for Racial Reconciliation Sunday that are available to all SBC churches. These free, downloadable resources include: a bulletin insert, prayer guide, and graphics. Access these resources here.

Davis College Refresh 2026 Pastors Retreat
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | The Pines: Word of Life, 8119 US-9, Pottersville, NY, 12860, United States
About the Retreat:
Ministry is one of the most meaningful callings in the world – but it can also be exhausting. Take time to step away from the busyness and routine and join us for the Refresh 26 Pastors Retreat, a three-day gathering designed to help you and your spouse (if married) find rest, renewal, and encouragement. Enjoy a peaceful setting in the heart of the Adirondacks as you experience powerful teaching, uplifting worship, and meaningful fellowship with fellow pastors who understand the weight and beauty of your calling.
Date:
February 24-26, 2026
Location:
Word of Life – The Pines, Pottersville, NY
Guest Speaker: Jason Hodges
Leadership Guide & Church Planter Jason Hodges has served in pastoral ministry and leadership for more than twenty years. He planted Encounter Church in Massachusetts and later led the Send Network in New England, helping launch and coach church planters across the region. Today, he guides churches and organizations nationwide through The Barzel Group, helping leaders rediscover vision and build healthy teams.
Cost:
Retreat Fee: $100 per person (Note: The Baptist Resource Network will cover the $100 registration for the first 10 BRN pastors to register. Proof of receipt is required for reimbursement.)
Premium Housing: $250
• Lakeside Duplexes
• Pines Duplex & Triplex
Standard Housing: $175
• Lakeside Champlain
Deposit: $99
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel by February 10: $25 processing fee
After February 10: $99 cancellation fee
Register:
Click here to register.
Have questions?
Contact Jared Maxwell at jmaxwell@davisny.edu or 518.494.1325 for more information.

Forces for Good Summit
2026-02-24 18:00 - 2026-02-25 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001 W Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76115, United States
About this Event:
Christians are called by God to be forces for good in our broken world. In Matthew 5, Jesus tells us to “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” (Matt 5:16 CSB). A culture of goodness flows from our churches when each of us faithfully live out this calling in light of the hope we have in the gospel.
We must live out this God-given calling in every area of ministry – even in areas like:
Governance, Financial Policies, Technology, Security Measures, Risk Management, Abuse Prevention Measures, Leadership, People Management, and Insurance Policies. Intentional pursuit of Christ-honoring practices in these often overlooked areas of ministry supports, enables, and steward the work of the church, ultimately leading to human flourishing as intended by God.
But what does it mean to be a force for good in these areas? How do we support and contribute to a culture of goodness in our churches that makes them bright lights to our watching world?
Join this gathering of executive and denominational leaders focused around organizational health and the role of holistic stewardship in making our churches and Christian ministries forces for good in our world. As we answer God’s call as Christians to be lights to the world, we must consider how the leadership and administration of our ministries shape culture and how that culture impacts the brightness of our light.
Don’t miss this full day summit with leaders from denominations, associations, and networks working together with industry leaders to innovate how to be forces for good in all aspects of our churches and organizations.
Who’s Invited?
Pastors, executive pastors, children and youth directors and anyone that serves NextGen.
Date/Time:
February 24, 6:00 p.m. – February 25, 2026 8:30 p.m. CST
Location:
All sessions to take place on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the Ray I. Riley Center.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary:
2001 W Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX
Learn more about this meeting location here.
Lodging:
Hotels near the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary can be found here.
Speakers:

Dr. Jeff Iorg, President/CEO of the SBC Executive Committee
Brad Hill, President of Gloo Media Network
Katie McCoy, Strategy Director at Vista One Group
Ken Sande, Founder of Peacemaker Ministries
Brad Eubank, Lead Pastor at Petal First Baptist Church in Mississippi
John Murphy, Vice President of Business Development at Artex Risk Solutions
And more!

View a full list of Forces for Good speakers here.
Cost:
General Admission: $199
General Admission + Peacemakers Dinner: $209
Peacemaker Dinner General Admission (Tuesday Night Only): $30
*There is a special discount code for state conventions! Use code: SBC30 for 30% off!
Have Questions?
Please visit the Forces for Good website for further information or FAQs.
Register:
Click here to register.

Leadership Advance
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | Calvary Church-State College, 201 Harvest Fields Drive, Boalsburg, PA, 16827, United States
About the Event:
Leadership Advance is a three day interactive conference experience hosted by Calvary Church that helps you discover how you are uniquely created and purposefully called. Whatever your season of life, age, or career, Leadership Advance has something for you! Additionally, Leadership Advance provides a unique opportunity to set aside a weekend to get away from the noise and busyness of our normal lives to allow God to speak to us about how He’s actively shaping us to accomplish His good purposes in and through our lives.
Who’s Invited?
High School Seniors to Retirees
Date/Time:
Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1 (specific times given upon registration)
Lodging:
Details available upon registration or by emailing leadershipadvance@calvarysc.org.
Cost:
$99 for High School seniors through College undergrads. This special pricing is for you! Use the code “STUDENT.”
$159 for General Registration. Not enrolled as a student in high school or college? This pricing is for everyone else enrolled as a Jesus Apprentice!
Have Questions?
Visit the Leadership Advance Website or contact the Leadership Advance team at leadershipadvance@calvarysc.org.
Register:
Click here to register.
*Registration will close at end of day Monday, February 16.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and Week of Prayer for North American Missions
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-08
Each year, churches observe the Week of Prayer for North American Missions by praying for missionaries, their ministries, and their families. This year, the official dates are March 1–8, although your church can participate any time during the Easter season.
North American missionaries take the gospel to unreached communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. They depend on your prayers to open hearts and help them disciple new believers.
To fuel their work, missionaries also need your gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) is the primary way Southern Baptists fund missions in North America. One hundred percent of gifts given to AAEO go to the field to support more than 3,000 missionary families serving across the United States and Canada. This year’s national offering goal is $80 million.
Learn more at anniearmstrong.com.

BRN Corporate Prayer Time
2026-03-04 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

Team BRN Meeting
2026-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

Safer Churches Event
2026-03-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Christ Covenant Church, 221 Armour Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, United States
About this Event:
Join us for this workshop that will equip leaders to create safer ministry environments and respond biblically when abuse occurs.
As believers, we have a higher calling than the world to protect the vulnerable. As such, 0ur commitment to abuse prevention should be fueled by our Christian worldview. We must take seriously the stewardship responsibility that we have been given over those in our care.
This gathering will offer essential insights and practical guidance for:

Pastors and ministry leaders seeking to strengthen their church’s safety culture
Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) and Women’s Ministry Leaders dedicated to caring for and protecting women and families
Associational Mission Strategists (AMS) and associational leaders building accountability and support structures for churches
University and Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) leaders shaping campus ministries with integrity and safety

Who’s Invited?

Pastors, ministry leaders, WMU and women’s ministry leaders, associational mission strategists, and university and Baptist Collegiate Ministry leaders.
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST
Location:
Christ Covenant Church, Atlanta, GA
Christ Covenant Church:
221 Armour Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Learn more about this meeting location here.
Speakers:

Dr. Jeff Iorg, President/CEO of the SBC Executive Committee
Jeff Dalrymple, Director of Abuse Prevention & Response at the SBC Executive Committee
Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Executive Director-Treasurer for national WMU
Julie Lowe, Former Faculty Member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
Jason Dees, Senior Pastor at Christ Covenant Buckhead in Atlanta, GA
And more!

View a full list of speakers here.
Cost:
$35 for non-members
Free for ECAP members
Have Questions?
Please visit the Safer Churches website for further information or FAQs.
Register:
Click here to register.

DR Leadership Planning Retreat
2026-03-06 10:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Harrisburg Mission House, 98 Holbrook Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

PA/SJ WMU Annual Meeting
2026-03-07 | Red Land Baptist Church, 661 Big Spring Road, New Cumberland, PA, 17070, United States
About this Event:
The Pennsylvania/South Jersey WMU Annual Meeting is a one-day event that gathers Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) leaders and representatives from across our two-state region as well as those passionate about missions to hear about what God is doing through missions locally and globally. The day will feature keynote speakers and mission-centered breakout sessions designed to encourage and educate on the importance of spreading the Gospel in our local context and to the ends of the earth. The PA/SJ WMU is a chapter of the Woman’s Missionary Union, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention.
For over 136 years, Woman’s Missionary Union has helped Southern Baptists fulfill the Great Commission. WMU understands the challenges church leaders face — limited time, resources, and volunteers — when trying to mobilize their congregation for missions. But they also believe every church member is mandated by God to obey the Great Commission.
At this year’s WMU Annual Meeting, guests will hear from keynote speaker Connie Dixon, the 24th president of national WMU. The meeting will also include an International Mission study focusing on Brazil, highlighting the work of the International Mission Board (IMB.) In addition, participants will take part in a mission project benefiting Alta B., who was with us last March and currently serves in the Czech Republic.
We invite you to come, learn, and bring others from your church who have a heart for missions. We are also excited to once again offer a special track for middle and high school girls, designed as a full day of mission education to help them grow and develop a missions mindset. Connie Dixon will spend time with the girls as well. Emily Fyfe will return to lead this mission track. Emily is a former missionary kid (MK) from Ukraine.
Who’s Invited:
PA/SJ WMU leaders and members, young women interested in missions (6th-12th grade), anyone interested in learning more about WMU or missions.
Date/Time:
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location:
Red Land Baptist Church
Address: 661 Big Spring Rd., New Cumberland, PA
Keynote Speaker:
Connie Dixon, President of National WMU
Connie Dixon, the 24th president of national WMU, will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 WMU Annual Meeting. Connie is a native of New Mexico and has been a member of First Bap tist Church of Elida, New Mexico, since she professed her personal faith in Jesus at the age of nine. She grew up as a member of GA’s (Girls in Ac on) and later married an RA (Royal Ambassador.) Her husband Herschel serves actively with Disaster Relief. They have two daughters, Kendra and Tammy, and three grandchildren.
In 2023, Connie authored the book It Became to Me a Joy: When God Shines Brightly through the Broken Places where she shares real and vulnerable stories of hardships and challenges. During our meeting, Connie will encourage us as she shares how she continues to abide in joy.
Cost:
$10 (lunch provided)
Questions?
Contact Theresa Krieg at tkrieg55@gmail.com.
Register:
If you’d like to attend, please email PA.SJWMU@gmail.com.

Advance Conference
2026-03-16 | Calvary Church-State College, 201 Harvest Fields Drive, Boalsburg, PA, 16827, United States
The BRN’s annual Advance Evangelism Conference will be held March 16, 2026 at Calvary Church in State College, Pa. Learn more at advancepasj.com.

Church Mental Health Summit
2026-03-19 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Zion Church, 114 Zion Rd., Clarion, 16214, United States
About the Event:
This March, Zion Church in Clarion will host the 3rd Annual Church Mental Health Summit!
This one-day summit is intended to equip pastors, church leaders, and church volunteers with practical tools and next steps for supporting individuals and families facing mental health challenges. The event also welcomes clinicians, counselors, human service providers, and community agencies who want to build stronger partnerships with churches in the region.

The summit will include keynote sessions, guided table discussions, panel Q&A, and opportunities to connect and network. An exhibit space will also be available for organizations that provide mental health-related resources and services. The theme for 2026 is “Stronger Together: Bridging Church and Community for Mental Health Support.”

This year marks a significant expansion of the event’s reach: what began as a Clarion County-focused summit is now the Church Mental Health Summit – PennWest, designed to strengthen collaboration across Western Pennsylvania.

“Church leaders are often the first people someone turns to when they’re struggling,” said Pastor Trent Kirkland, lead pastor of Zion Church and one of the event organizers. “Most pastors want to help, but many feel stuck—unsure of what to say, what to do next, or how to connect someone with the right support. Our goal is to bring churches and community providers into the same room, learn together, and build relationships that help people get the care they need.”
Who’s Invited:
Pastors, church leaders, and church volunteers. The event also welcomes clinicians, counselors, human service providers, and community agencies who want to build stronger partnerships with churches in the region.
Date/Time:
Thursday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Welcome at 9:00 a.m.)
Location:
Zion Church
Address: 114 Zion Road, Clarion, PA 16214
Speakers:

David Eckert, Senior Director of Intersect
Laura Howe, Founder of Hope Made Strong
Trent Kirkland, Senior Pastor at Zion Church

Cost:
$20 per person (lunch included)
Register:
Click here to register

D-Life Training-South Jersey
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Church of the Good Shepherd, 299 Browning Ln, Cherry Hill Township, NJ, 08003, United States
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!
Who’s Invited:
Church leaders and members in the BRN’s South Jersey region
Date/Time:
March 21, 2026, 5-8 p.m.
Location:
The Church of the Good Shepherd
299 Browning Ln
Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003
Facilitator:
David Ludwig, Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development
As 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.

Cost:
$15 per person, includes training materials, a D-Life One-Year New Testament Journal, and refreshments
Register:
Register here.
Learn More:
To learn more, contact David Ludwig at davidl@brnunited.org

Church Planting Emphasis Day
2026-03-22
Church planting isn’t just a ministry for individual church planters—it’s a ministry for the whole Church. Send Network is a partnership of people just like you—churches and church planters—planting churches everywhere for everyone. The Baptist Resource Network is dedicated to helping church planters and partnering churches make a difference through starting new churches in new places and among people groups throughout the region.

Virtual Training Institute: Equipped to Protect, Stepping Into the Role of Child Safety Coordinator
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online event
About this Virtual Event:
The Virtual Training Institute is a resource of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). These free webinars are part of an ongoing series designed to provide valuable continuing education on topics related to Abuse Prevention and Response. The goal is to strengthen the safeguarding efforts of ministries to protect the vulnerable. Each session features instruction from an industry expert and a live Q&A session with the presenter. All ministry leaders are invited to join the conversation on these important topics, informed by real issues ministry leaders face today.
Overview of this Course:
During this course, guests will hear from Jennifer Estrada, Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami, Florida, on how child safety is not optional—it is a calling. Through this webinar, you will receive the tools and confidence to start strong or strengthen what you already have. Whether you feel fully called, or simply willing, this work protects the vulnerable, builds trust, and reflects the heart of Jesus.
Join us for this training to:

Understand the role of a Child Safety Coordinator and why it matters to the mission of the Church.
Identify the core responsibilities and practical steps to launch or strengthen that role at their church or organization.
Recognize the key elements of screening, training, and ongoing support for volunteers and staff.
Know how to build a network of safety advocates and create simple, visible reporting pathways.
Gain tools and resources to start or refine a Child Protection Plan in their own ministry.
Leave encouraged to do this work in God’s strength, not their own.

Who’s Invited?
Any ministry leader who is seeking to learn more about child safety in the local church.
Date/Time:
March 24, 2-3:30 p.m. EST
Location:
Online (Access webinar link by registering)
Presenter:
Jennifer Estrada, Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami, Florida
Jennifer Estrada serves as the Associate Director of Children’s Ministry at Christ Journey Church in Miami, Florida, where she also leads as the Child Safety Policies Coordinator on the church’s Child Safety Team. With a professional background in Exceptional Student Education and over a decade of experience in Family Ministry, she brings both expertise and heart to her work in creating safe, Christ-centered environments for children. Her passion lies in child development and in laying a strong foundation of faith that allows children to experience the love of Jesus without obstruction. She believes that the first impression a child receives of God’s love can shape their entire life—and is committed to ensuring that nothing compromises that sacred opportunity.
Cost:
Free!
Register:
Click here to register.

BRN Directors' Meeting
2026-03-25 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

Accelerant Session
2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

2026 Advanced Disaster Relief Training
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-28 | Bucks County Community Church, 1249 W. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA, 19047, United States
About the Training:
Southern 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.
Who’s Invited:
Current and new disaster relief volunteers
Date/Time:
March 27-28, 2026
Location:
Bucks County Community Church
1249 W Maple Ave
Langhorne, PA 19047
Instructor: Kenton Hunt, PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief
Kenton 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.

Prerequisite Training:
Disaster 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.
Areas of Focus:
Advanced Disaster Relief Training is hands-on, on-site follow-up to the basic online Disaster Relief training. This training will focus on Disasters & Disciple-Making, Mass Feeding, Chainsaw, Chaplaincy, Assessment, and Shower/Laundry.
Course Descriptions:
Click here to view course descriptions
Schedule

Friday:

5:30 p.m.
Check-In

6:00 – 6:50 p.m.
Intro Review & OSFA

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Shower/Laundry

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Flood Recovery 201

Saturday:

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Check-In/Devotions

8:00 – Noon
Mass Feeding 201- Set-Up/Cooking

8:00 – Noon
Chainsaw 101

8:00 – Noon
Assessment (pt 1)

Noon-12:30
Lunch

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Mass Feeding 201- Demob

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Chainsaw 201, 301

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Assessment (pt 2)

You may overnight at the church. Bring a sleeping bag or air mattress (you’ll sleep on what you bring) and personal items.
Cost:
$10
Register:
Click here to register
Download Promotional Materials:
Promotional Slide
Bulletin Insert
Questions?
Contact Kenton at kentonh@brnunited.org.

Additional Advanced Training Date/Location:
April 10-11, Grace Baptist Church, New Bethlehem, Pa.
*Feeding *Flood Recovery *Chainsaw *Shower/Laundry *Assessment
Register for this training here

BRN Corporate Prayer Time
2026-04-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Online Meeting

Good Friday
2026-04-03
The BRN office will be closed in observance of Good Friday. May you and your church experience the power of His resurrection as you reflect on all He has accomplished on this special day.

Easter
2026-04-05

2026 Advanced Disaster Relief Training
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | Grace Baptist Church, 607 East Washington St., New Bethlehem, PA, 16242, United States
About the Training:
Southern 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.
Who’s Invited:
Current and new disaster relief volunteers
Date/Time:
April 10-11, 2026
Location:
Grace Baptist Church
607 East Washington St.
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Instructor: Kenton Hunt, PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief
Kenton 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.

Prerequisite Training:
Disaster 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.
Areas of Focus:
Advanced 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.
Course Descriptions:
Click here to view course descriptions
Schedule:

Friday:

1:00 p.m.
Chaplaincy 201 (pt 1)

5:30 p.m.
Check-In

6:00 – 6:50 p.m.
Intro Review & OSFA

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Chaplaincy 201 (pt 2)

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Shower/Laundry

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Flood Recovery 201

Saturday:

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Check-In/Devotions

8:00 – Noon
Chaplaincy 201 (pt 3)

8:00 – Noon
Mass Feeding 201- Set-Up/Cooking

8:00 – Noon
Chainsaw 101

8:00 – Noon
Assessment (pt 1)

Noon-12:30
Lunch

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Chaplaincy 201 (pt 4)

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Chainsaw 201, 301

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Mass Feeding 201- Demob

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Assessment (pt 2)

Cost:
$10
Register:
Click here to register
Download Promotional Materials:
Promotional Slide
Schedule / Bulletin Insert
Questions?
Contact Kenton at kentonh@brnunited.org.

Additional Advanced Training Date/Location:
March 27-28, Bucks County Community Church, Langhorne, PA 19047
*Feeding *Flood Recovery *Chainsaw *Shower/Laundry *Assessment
Register for this training here

Deacons' Training
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
SPECIAL OPS IN SERVICE
Featuring four biblical essentials for ‘Deacons on Purpose’ as taught by Dr. Ryan Day of Wrightsdale Baptist Church
About the Training:

Featuring A Deacon on Purpose, written by Dr. Tony Wolfe
A 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.

Presenter:
Dr. Ryan Day, Lead Pastor of Wrightsdale Baptist Church, Peach Bottom, Pa.
DR. 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.

About the Materials:

Who’s Invited:
Pastors, current deacons, and prospective deacons
Dates/Locations:
Choose the location nearest you!

Saturday, April 11, 9:30am – 12:30pm: BRN Training Center, Harrisburg (4620 Fritchey St., Harrisburg, PA 17109)
Saturday, May 2, 9:30am – 12:30pm: Keystone Montgomeryville Warehouse (506 Stump Rd, Montgomeryville, Pa.)
Saturday, June 20, 9:30am – 12:30pm: Rolling Hills Church (120 Gernert Dr, Verona, PA 15147)

Cost:
$20 per person (covers lunch and materials)
Registration:
Click here to register
Questions?
Contact Dr. Ryan Day at ryan@wrightsdale.org.

Baptism Sunday
2026-04-12
Today is the day Southern Baptists are setting aside as Baptism Sunday this year!
Churches are encouraged to call their people to respond to the gospel, celebrate professions of faith in response to evangelism and encourage new believers to take their next step in their walk with Jesus.
Here are some helpful tips and resources for churches as they begin planning for the event, as well as some commonly asked questions about baptism.
Churches are also encouraged to use the hashtag #FillTheTank on social media to share video/photographs from their services, so the Southern Baptist family can celebrate with them!
Let’s anticipate great things from God on Baptism Sunday!
For more information, email evangelism@namb.net.
