Baptist Resource Network

Campus Missionary Retreat
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | TBA, United States
There will be a BRN Next Campus Missionary Retreat on June 5-6, 2026. Location has yet to be announced. More to come on this event.

2026 SBC Pastors Conference
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-08 | Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The SBC Pastors’ Conference is a time when pastors and church leaders from across the country gather together for worship, preaching, and encouragement from God’s Word. The 2026 conference in Orlando, Fla., will be a unique opportunity to grow in fellowship and unity as we prepare for the SBC Annual Meeting.
NEW FOR 2026 – MICRO-CONFERENCES
In addition to the regular pastors’ conference content and in the spirit of this year’s theme—Together—we are introducing micro-conferences on Monday, June 8 at the Orange County Convention Center. These focused gatherings are designed to encourage, equip, and connect ministry leaders in specific areas of service—all at no cost to attend.
Whether you serve in discipleship, worship, student ministry, or children’s ministry, there is a micro-conference designed for you. We encourage you to bring your entire staff so every area of ministry in your church can be strengthened.
Together, your team will return home better equipped to serve Christ and His church.
Click here to learn more.

2026 WMU Missions Celebration
2026-06-07 | Various Venues, Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
The annual meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Union, held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida.

2026 SBC Annual Meeting
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-10 | Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Make plans to join Southern Baptists in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center for four days of worship, equipping, and connection. With nearly 200 events, meetings, and gatherings taking place throughout the week, you’ll engage with leaders from across the nation—encouraged in your calling, equipped for your mission, and inspired for the work ahead.
Click here to learn more.

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | PA
The BRN office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. We join our churches in thanking God for freedom and praying for healing, unity, and justice for all people.

Deacons' Training
2026-06-20 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.

Serve Lehigh Valley
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-27 | Various
Baptist Resource Network churches are invited to serve the Lehigh Valley, with cities like Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton, which are among the fastest growing municipalities in Pennsylvania. The BRN is identifying the communities’ most pressing needs in partnership with these churches: First Baptist Church, Allentown; Iglesia Bautista Hispana, Easton; Keystone Fellowship; Mission Vida; Riverbend Community Church; and The Vine Calvary Chapel. Projects will go live in March 2026. These projects include opportunities, such as evangelism, light construction, work with immigrants, mobile grill outreach, school and community beautification, and more!
To help offset costs of the projects, we are requesting a $15 donation (or a donation of any amount) for all participants, except college students and youth/children. Your $15 contribution helps to pay for your t-shirt, meals, and pertinent materials for the projects you serve on. Your contribution is so appreciated because every dollar we receive helps pay for our projects and everything related to sharing the Gospel with these communities in the Northeast Pennsylvania. We could not make the impact alone so thanks for your generosity and partnership.
Learn more at servepasj.com.

Mission:Dignity Sunday
2026-06-28 | PA
Since 1918, GuideStone Financial Resources has been on a “Mission” to provide “Dignity” to retired Southern Baptist ministers, workers and their widows. These are men and women who have faithfully served God’s people and now find themselves struggling to meet even basic needs. Many served small, rural churches that paid only modest salaries and couldn’t afford to contribute to their pastors’ retirement. Often, these loyal soldiers of the cross had to work extra jobs just to make ends meet.
Mission:Dignity currently helps almost 1,800 people with extra money needed for housing, food and vital medications. It has also ensured a well-deserved dignity, independence and, often, the ability to continue serving.
Find more information and resources here.

BRN Corporate Prayer Time
2026-07-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Online Meeting

BRN Directors' Meeting
2026-07-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom, United States

Independence Day
2026-07-03 | PA
The BRN office will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We join our churches in thanking God for our national freedom and praying for wisdom for leaders, strength for the military, and for the nation to pursue justice, righteousness, and unity under God.

Religious Liberty Sunday
2026-07-05 | PA
As the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 declares, “A free church in a free state is the Christian ideal.” We’ve provided a free video and bulletin insert for use in your church on this Sunday.
Baptists’ unwavering commitment to religious liberty has been a defining feature of their history and identity. From the early theological convictions of John Smyth and Thomas Helwys to the modern advocacy of the ERLC, Baptists have consistently championed the principle that faith must be free from state coercion. As the world becomes increasingly pluralistic, the Baptist tradition of advocating for religious liberty remains crucial. By continuing this legacy, Baptists and others committed to religious freedom can ensure that this fundamental right is preserved and protected for future generations.
Download church resources.

Jesus Week Movement: Citywide Prayer
2026-07-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Philadelphia, Various locations around the city, Philadelphia, United States
About the Event:
St. John Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia has partnered with “Jesus Week Movement,” specifically the organization’s Youth with a Mission and Taking Jesus to the Street Ministry, to pray for Philadelphia. The church is seeking and asking BRN churches, ministries, and prayer warriors throughout Philadelphia to come alongside them in this citywide prayer initiative. This effort is designed to unite churches and believers across the city to pray, witness, evangelize, make disciples, and spread the gospel, while at the same time pray for healing, peace, revival, and transformation (Mark 16:15; Matthews 28:19-20.)

St. John Memorial Baptist Church is in great need of volunteers, prayer teams, and ministry partners to help staff strategic prayer stations throughout Philadelphia for this event. Your participation is vital to the success of this outreach.

Strategic prayer routes have been established for the event. Prayer stations will be established along the following key corridors:

(Broad Street) from Cheltenham Avenue to JFK Boulevard
(Market Street) from 63rd St. to 15th Street
(Broad Street) from Snyder Avenue to S. Penn Square
Prayer Rally Northbound side of City Hall

These routes have been carefully selected to cover major sections of the city with prayer, outreach, and community engagement. Training will be provided for all prayer station volunteers to ensure that everyone is equipped and prepared to minister effectively.
This citywide prayer movement will culminate with a powerful gathering at Philadelphia City Hall.

Who’s Invited:
BRN churches, ministries, and prayer warriors throughout Philadelphia and any BRN church outside of Philadelphia that would like to partner.
Date/Time:
July 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Various prayer stations across the city of Philadelphia (see strategic prayer routes list above). The event will culminate at Philadelphia City Hall (1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107).
Cost:
Free!
Interested?

For more information, please contact:

Pastor Nathaniel Holder, St. John Memorial Baptist Church
Phone: (215) 680-3740
Email: nhold@aol.com

BRN Directors' Planning Meeting
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-15 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
A time set aside for the Baptist Resource Network directors to plan and pray for ministry priorities.

Harrisburg Mission House Open House
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
This summer, the Baptist Resource Network will host an Open House to dedicate the newly renovated Harrisburg Mission House. Guests will also tour the BRN’s Guest House and Hub office. Light refreshments will be served.
Our Special Guests:
This house will be dedicated in honor of the meaningful service and renovation work of Dewey and Kathie Aiken of Baptists on Mission as well as their fellow N.C. Baptist churches.
Date/Time:
Saturday, July 18, 2-4 p.m. The dedication ceremony will begin at 3 p.m.
Location:
BRN Hub, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA
Let us know you are coming by registering here.

Send Relief Sunday
2026-08-02 | PA
Send Relief is encouraging Southern Baptists everywhere to join together to meet needs and change lives through serving others across the world on Send Relief Sunday.
Here are a few quick and easy ideas:
For churches:
Create care packages for grocery, delivery and other essential workers. Show kindness by giving employees small bags with healthy snacks, gift cards and other items. Include a note of thanks from your church. Your church could also consider packing bags in advance and working with the manager of a nearby grocery store to arrange delivery to all of the store’s employees.
Collect school supplies. Although many school districts are still uncertain about how or whether to return to the classroom this fall, one certainty is that students will need school supplies. Reach out to local principals and ask which supplies are most needed, and then start a collection. After packing the supplies in bags, work with your local schools to determine the best method of delivery.
Be a prayer warrior. Make lists of people and needs specific to your church’s community, and spend time praying, not just for the people or their needs, but also for God to reveal ways to provide ongoing encouragement and ministry to them.
For families:
Social distancing may prevent us from offering hugs and other expressions of personal touch or care, but it doesn’t have to hamper our creativity when it comes to serving.
Grab a donations box and fill it up. Help your children sort through clothes, toys, books and other items that are in good condition. Identify things that could be given to those less fortunate.
Support foster and adoptive families. An encouraging card in the mail or a meal delivered to their home can make an impact in the life of foster and adoptive families. For those in your community, let them know that you are thinking about and praying for them.
For your children:
Children learn best and feel empowered when they engage in projects on their own. Help them get hands-on, then stand back as they learn to give back with these ministry ideas.
Create thank you cards for medical personnel. Write a note of encouragement or have kids draw pictures for the medical staff at your local hospitals.
Get crafty. Let your child create items — pasta necklaces, painted stones, cookies, etc. — that they can share with neighbors, along with a note of encouragement.
Ultimately, it is God’s lovingkindness that draws men and women to Him (Jeremiah 31:3). Believers should seek to do this daily — but set Send Relief Sunday aside, especially, to be extensions of God’s lovingkindness to the world.
Visit Sendrelief.org to find more ways your church can meet needs and change lives.
Adapted from an article written by Gabriel Stovall of the North American Mission Board.

Accelerant Session
2026-08-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, United States
Collaborative planning with BRN directors

Team BRN Meeting
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, United States
A time set aside to discuss the final planning for the Accelerate Conference

SBC Serve Sunday
2026-08-09 | PA
SBC Serve Sunday is a specific day for Southern Baptist churches and members to focus on community service, often tied to Send Relief initiatives, encouraging tangible acts of compassion like disaster relief (SBDR), feeding programs, or local outreach to share the Gospel through meeting needs, with dates varying but typically around August. It’s a call to action to live out faith by serving others, highlighting ministries that help in crises and local needs, and providing resources for churches to get involved.
Through Send Relief, churches can find the tools they need to jumpstart an impactful, long-lasting ministry. Learn more about how your church can reach its community through compassion ministry at SendRelief.org.

LovePASJ Impact Funds Week of Prayer and Missions Offering
2026-08-16 - 2026-08-23 | Online event
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

Download resources for your church.

Global Hunger Sunday
2026-08-23 | PA
Global Hunger Sunday is a yearly reminder of Southern Baptists’ commitment to supporting the Global Hunger Relief (GHR) fund. This initiative reaches across borders, addressing hunger relief on a global scale. Through your prayers and generous contributions, Send Relief—a collaboration of the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board—becomes more than just a provider of food. One meal at a time, we become a family of believers addressing not just physical but spiritual hunger (John 6:35).
Gifts on Global Hunger Sunday provide food, aid, and the hope of Christ to communities in need. Use the resources below to prepare your church for Global Hunger Sunday!
Download resources for your church here.

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | PA
The BRN office will be closed in observance of Labor Day. The BRN joins churches in thanking God for the gift of work, praying for strength and rest for all workers, and remembering those who are seeking or unable to find work.

LovePASJ Impact Funds Week of Prayer and Missions Offering (alternate week)
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-20 | Online event

Children's Mission Day
2026-09-19 | PA
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.

Campus Missionary Learning Community
2026-09-25 09:30 - 2026-09-26 15:00 | TBA, United States
The BRN Next team will be hosting a Campus Missionary Learning Community (CMLC) Sept. 25-26, 2026. The location will be announced at a later date. More details to come!
