Baptist Resource Network

Pastor Prayer Meeting
2025-10-17 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-24 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-31 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-11-07 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-11-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-11-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-12-05 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-12-12 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2).

Day of Prayer for Associational Missions
2025-10-19

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.

Student Baptism Sunday
2025-10-26

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.

Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
2025-11-02

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?
Download resources for your church.

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

BRN Corporate Prayer Time
2025-11-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Online Meeting

BRN Team Meeting
2025-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

Arise-Breathe
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Fellowship CrossPoint Church, 187 Crosswicks Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NJ, 08515
About the Gathering:
A time to let the Lord refresh you before the holidays
Presenter:
Mary Landis, BRN Women’s Ministry Consultant

Mary Landis has been the women’s ministry leader at Rolling Hills Church in Verona, Pennsylvania, for over 10 years. She has seen that role grow and transform greatly during her time there. She has a passion for seeing women come to know Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, disciple one another, and develop deep sister-like bonds to accomplish the work He has for them through the intricate tapestry of their varied gifts.
Mary has been married to her husband Chad for over 20 years. She is a former speech-language pathologist and is extremely blessed to be the mother of three incredible children after years of struggling with infertility. She still has a heart for children and people with disabilities, as she lives out some of these struggles daily with her own children. She loves to read, research, and study, and has a passion for healthy living, environmental stewardship, and homemade everything.

Who’s Invited:
Women’s leaders across South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia
Date/Location:
November 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Fellowship CrossPoint Church, 187 Crosswicks Chesterfield Rd., Chesterfield, NJ
Cost:
$15 per person, which includes breakfast.
Registration:
Click here to save your spot!
Questions?
Contact Mary Landis, BRN women’s ministry consultant, at maryl@brnunited.org.

Orphans & Widows Sunday
2025-11-09
On Orphan and Widows Sunday, Christians stand for children who’ve lost the protection and care of family. We are a people called to defend the fatherless…to protect the vulnerable…to visit orphans in their distress.
Each event is locally-led. Sermons and small groups, concerts and prayer gatherings, shared meals and youth activities—each stirring believers with God call to care for the orphan, and what ordinary people can do in response.
Each November, these thousands of local events resounding across America and around the globe, all sharing a single goal: that God’s great love for the orphan and widow will find echo in our lives as well. Orphan and Widow Sunday is your opportunity to rouse church, community and friends to remember and reflect God’s deeply love for every orphan and widow…and for each of us as well!

Orphans and Widows Sunday
2025-11-09
Orphan and Widow Sunday reminds us to align our hearts with the call to practice true religion (James 1:27), caring for orphans and widows. Here are three ways a believer can be mindful of them throughout the year.
Be Near to the Brokenhearted
Scripture tells us clearly that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps. 34:18). So, those of us who choose to imitate Christ know that being Christlike means that we should be close to the brokenhearted as well, and this includes caring for orphans and widows in our communities. The local church has the profound opportunity to be near to the brokenhearted over a long period of time. Whereas it is hard for one individual to carry the weight of being near all the time, there is strength and stability when a group of people dedicate themselves to those who are suffering, whether to widows in our communities or children placed in foster care.
Make Service a Way of Life
When we look at Scripture, it is undeniable that serving those in need is a critical part of the believer’s life. And so, we don’t merely give lip service to orphans and widows this Sunday, we find ways to serve them throughout the year and practice the biblical call to a lifestyle of service.
Cover Them in Prayer
In addition, prayer should always undergird our care for the widow and orphan. Prayer is never an empty sentiment in the believer’s life. Instead, it’s a powerful tool to advance God’s Kingdom in our world, and so we pray big and audacious prayers over the orphaned and widowed. We pray boldly, “Thy Kingdom come,” with all its restoration and redemption, “on this earth as it is in heaven.”
A Prayer for Orphan and Widow Sunday
God, we thank You that You are a Father to the fatherless and near to the brokenhearted. Open our eyes to see the needs of orphans and widows around us, and teach us to love them not only with words, but through faithful action and prayer. Strengthen your Church to draw near with compassion and to reflect the hope of Christ in our communities and around the world, so that orphans and widows may experience your steadfast love through the care of Your people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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First Steps Gathering
2025-11-11 09:30 - 14:30 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States
The Baptist Resource Network is excited to host a welcoming First Steps Gathering for church leaders (pastors and staff) who are new to their churches and for newly affiliated churches. This event will help you discover your first steps as partners with the Baptist Resource Network.
Register here.

Accelerant Session
2025-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Online Meeting

Pittsburgh-Warren Mission House Open House
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Pittsburgh-Warren Mission House, 5305 Perrysville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
The Baptist Resource Network will host an Open House to dedicate the newly renovated Pittsburgh-Warren Mission House. Light refreshments will be served. Please note: Due to a family emergency, Anthony Madison, the former Pittsburgh Steeler who had planned on speaking at the dedication, will not be able to to join us as planned.
Date/Time:
Saturday, November 15, 2-4 p.m. The dedication ceremony will begin at 3 p.m.
Location:
5305 Perrysville Rd, Pittsburgh
Joining us will be Pam and Randy Creamer of the Saluda Baptist Association, whose hard work in renovating the Pittsburgh-Warren Missions House made this possible.

Let us know you are coming!

Send Network One Day - Pittsburgh
2025-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Travelers Church, 965 Thorn Run Rd., Moon Twp, PA, 15108, 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:
November 19, 10 AM to 4 PM
Location:
Travelers Church
965 Thorn Run Rd.
Moon Twp, PA 15108
Interested in the Philadelphia event instead? Click here.
Presenter: Mac Lake, founder and CEO of The Multiply Group
Mac Lake, founder and CEO of The Multiply Group, will lead us in developing crucial skills to discover, develop, and multiply leaders for Kingdom expansion.
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.

Disciple-Making and Next Level Pastor Blessing
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:30 | Ekklesia of North Philadelphia, 901 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphoa, PA, 19122, United States
About the Gathering:
Encouraging pastors in their current understanding of making disciples who make disciples and achieving their next level in ministry.
Who’s Invited:
All pastors of ethnic churches
Date/Time:
November 22, 2025, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Ekklesia of North Philadelphia
901 W. Susquehanna Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Presenters:
Noelson Chery, BRN Ethnic Church Advancement Consultant, Philadelphia
Noelson Chery was born and raised in Haiti. He moved to the United States in 1998 at the age of 27. The third of four children, he became a believer in Christ when he was 13 years old and was baptized at the age of 16. He has been married with his lovely and God-fearing wife Edna Chery since 1997. They have been blessed with three amazing biological children (Noelson II, Jeshua Y and Immanuel K) and Jordy their nephew who has been with them since he was 8 years old. These young men have been serving the Lord since their childhood, and are now among youth ministers in their church, First Haitian Metanoia Baptist Church.
Academically, Noelson has achieved a bachelor’s degree in theology from Philadelphia Biblical University (Cairn University), then a master’s degree in languages and cultures from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He was ordained as a pastor in 2008. In 2019, in the heat of the pandemic, the Lord called Noelson to start a new church. This congregation is now serving many families in the greater Philadelphia area. Now, God has called him into the position of ethnic church advancement consultant with the Baptist Resource Network. He feels honored and grateful to be able to assist fellow pastors, standing alongside them, and doing this great work of ministry for the advancement of the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
David Ludwig, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development
David Ludwig, as director of discipleship and leadership development for the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey, 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. 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:
Free (includes lunch)
Register:
Click here to register.
Questions?
Contact Noelson Chery at noelsonc@brnunited.org or David Ludwig at davidl@brnunited.org.

Thanksgiving (Office Closed)
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | BRN HUB, 4620 Fritchey Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109, United States

Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
2025-11-30 - 2025-12-07
Week of Prayer for International Missions
Southern Baptists observe a Week of Prayer for International Missions each year before the annual Lottie Moon offering emphasis. Will you join your heart with others to pray for missionaries around the world who are faithfully sharing the gospel?
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®
Every year, Southern Baptist churches collect an offering to send and support missionaries to be steadfastly present among those who have never heard the gospel. 100% of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® enables gospel transformation among the unreached.
In 1873, Lottie Moon was appointed as a missionary to China. She spent nearly 40 years sharing the gospel with love, courage, and unwavering faith.
Her letters home inspired churches to pray and give, leading to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Today, this offering supports missionaries and helps take the life-transforming message of Jesus to the nations.
Let’s honor her legacy by praying and giving so others can hear the hope of the gospel.
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Photo courtesy of IMB.

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 | Online event
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Join the movement and give – each Tuesday and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.
This year, Giving Tuesday is December 2.
For Giving Tuesday, consider giving to one of the BRN Impact Funds! Click the button below to give or learn more!
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BRN Directors' Meeting
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Online Meeting
