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THIS WEEK IN THE BRN FAMILY

In honor of Thanksgiving, BRN pastors and ministry leaders share what they are most grateful for and offer some of their favorite verses for the season - it's a thankful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches partner with Wholesome Riches to serve families in the Camden, NJ, area; churches deepen their outreach strategies; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a wonderful week in the BRN Family!
Baptists on Mission deliver Christmas backpacks for PA/SJ churches; BRN churches pack boxes for OCC; and we welcome a new member to our team - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Halloween week creates outreach opportunities for churches; the BRN Team welcomes a new member; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a wonderful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches engage their communities through Fall outreach; churches pray for local and global missions; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches plan and host season outreach events; evangelism grants fuel gospel centered outreach opportunities; and we rejoice over several baptisms across PA/SJ - it's a thrilling week in the BRN Family!
Pro-lifers rally outside Pennsylvania's capitol for PA's March for Life; BRN churches care for their neighborhoods; and we celebrate baptisms and ministry milestones - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Churches spread the love of Christ through creative outreach events; church families rest and retreat together; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
School is back in session and our PA/SJ collegiate missionaries are hard at work reaching the next generation with the gospel! This week, we are rejoicing with them as they enter a new academic year and praying for their ministries - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
This week in the BRN Family, we celebrate over 50 baptisms taking place in our Pennsylvania/South Jersey region - praise the Lord! - and prepare for Accelerate 2024 - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Churches bless students and families with backpack giveaways; BRN evangelism grants fuel outreach events; and we celebrate more brothers and sisters going public with their faith in Jesus - it's a beautiful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches get creative with their outreach; evangelism grants fuel summer camps to farm show outreach; and we celebrate baptisms and ministry milestones - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
Youth students live on mission in their neighborhoods; BRN evangelism grants fund outreach events; and we celebrate several going public with their faith - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
VBS continues across Pennsylvania/South Jersey; S.C. Baptists serve in PA/SJ by renovating the BRN Warren House; and we celebrate new life and ministry milestones - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches pour into the next generation through VBS; evangelism grants help churches live on mission and share the gospel; and two get baptized in the river - it's a wonderful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches in Western PA team up for annual kids camp; churches take advantage of summer weather for serving and services; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a busy week in the BRN Family!
BRN evangelism grants fuel summertime outreaches; students continue to grow in the Lord through VBS and special camps; and we rejoice over new life in Christ and the gift of marriage - it's a wonderful week in the BRN Family!
Youth students grow through summer camp experiences; BRN evangelism grants fuel outreach opportunities; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
VBS is in full swing across PA/SJ; BRN churches celebrate graduates and ministry milestones; and we rejoice as more than 20 people are baptized over the course of two weeks - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
South Jersey ministry couples are blessed by a date night; BRN evangelism grants help churches reach their neighbors; and we celebrate ministry milestones - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
We congratulate all of the 2024 PA/NJ graduates; a New Jersey pastor receives a leadership award from the FBI; and a BRN church ordains a new pastor - it's a celebratory week in the BRN family!
BRN churches pour into the next generation; churches host Memorial Day picnics and outreach events; and ethnic pastors enjoy a time of fellowship and encouragement - it's a busy week in the BRN family!
PA/SJ churches utilize BRN Evangelism Grants to fund their outreach events and share the gospel in their neighborhoods - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches honor moms for Mother's Day; a church celebrates baptisms after relaunching; and a college ministry serves up pancakes to reach students - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
Pastors in the Greater Philadelphia area enjoy a day on the river; PA/SJ churches celebrate ACP results; and we rejoice over baptisms at First Haitian Metanoia Baptist - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches serve local schools and celebrate diversity; churches rejoice over baptisms and ministry milestones; and ministry leaders are featured by local news outlets - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
BRN ministry couples recharge at NAMB Refresh Retreat; churches live on mission and welcome missionaries; and the BRN wins an award at BCA annual workshop - it's an encouraging week in the BRN family!
BRN churches spend time serving their communities; evangelism grant funds aid churches in taking Jesus outside of their building walls; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a great week in the BRN family!
BRN Churches hit the streets to share the gospel; BRN evangelism grants aid churches in reaching their neighbors; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches celebrate Resurrection Sunday and host Easter outreach events; churches take Jesus to the streets for Holy Week; and we rejoice over many public professions of faith in Jesus - it's a joyful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches share the gospel through community Easter Egg Hunts; churches prepare for Holy Week through prayer; and college students live on mission during spring break - it's a beautiful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches celebrate milestones with members; volunteers provide meals and working hands for their community; and we praise the Lord for new brothers and sisters in Christ - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches grow in their discipleship skills by hosting D-Life Bootcamps; churches show Christ by praying for and serving their neighbors; and we celebrate baptisms and ministry milestones - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches serve their neighbors through meals and movies; we celebrate new life through baptism; and we unite to pray for college campuses across America in honor of National Collegiate Day of Prayer - it's a thrilling week in the BRN family!
BRN evangelism grants help churches reach their communities; Churches spread the love to their neighbors for Valentine's Day; and college ministries grow in size and gospel presence - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches team up to bring A Night to Shine to the Lehigh Valley; Hispanic church planters partner together in prayer; and BRN evangelism grants aid churches in outreach events - it's an eventful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches celebrate leader installations and baptisms; evangelism grants create gospel opportunities; and college ministries reach the nations and prepare students to 'go' - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
Churches host luncheons and breakfasts to encourage members; we celebrate many going public with their faith in Jesus; and a church is highlighted in the news for serving their neighbors - it's an encouraging week in the BRN family!
Georgia partnership blesses BRN churches; evangelism grants fund outreach events all year; and SBDR leaders and volunteers gather for annual roundtable - it's a collaborative week in the BRN family!
Churches celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day; BRN evangelism grants fund various outreach events; and campus ministries get creative to reach the next generation - it's a wonderful week in the BRN family!
Evangelism grants and hunger fund grants aid BRN churches in reaching their communities; we celebrate ministry milestones; and three are baptized - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
BRN evangelism grants aid churches in Christmas events; churches celebrate new leaders and new life; and one church is recognized for their longterm community outreach - it's an exciting new year in the BRN family!
BRN Family members from across Pennsylvania/South Jersey share merry messages and Scripture verses to encourage you and yours this Christmas season - it's the most wonderful week of the year for the BRN Family!
BRN churches spread some Christmas cheer with seasonal outreach events; evangelism grants aid churches in sharing the gospel; and we celebrate ministry milestones with BRN pastors - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches put evangelism grants to good use and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
In honor of Thanksgiving, BRN pastors and ministry leaders share what they are most grateful for in God's Kingdom and offer some of their favorite verses for the season - it's a thankful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches continue fall outreach events; we welcome in several new members to the BRN family; and new life through baptism is celebrated across PA and S. Jersey - it's a celebratory week in the BRN family!
PA/SJ WMU gathered for their annual meeting; BRN evangelism grants help churches make a local impact; and we celebrate ministry milestones and new BRN family members - it's an impactful week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches across PA/SJ get into the harvest season by hosting Fall themed outreach events and we celebrate a ministry milestone with a BRN pastor - it's a fun week in the BRN family!
Churches utilize BRN evangelism grants for concerts, VBS, and other creative outreach events and we celebrate the baptisms of four new brothers and sisters.
BRN churches host conferences and workshops; PA/SJ ministries celebrate life and serving; and we welcome new brothers and sisters into the body of Christ - it's a great week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches show gratitude to volunteers; teachers have a sweet Monday thanks to one church; and we celebrate new life with many new brothers and sisters - it's a great week in the BRN family!
A BRN church hosts a tent revival; another church sows seeds in the park; and we celebrate several baptisms and welcome new brothers and sisters in Christ - it's a fruitful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches enjoy cookouts and retreats; campus ministries reach the next generation; and we celebrate several ministry milestones and baptisms - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches participate in Serve Tour Philadelphia; churches celebrate ministry milestones; and we witness new life through baptism - it's a week worth celebrating in the BRN family!
Churches go door-to-door with the gospel; evangelism grants fund next gen outreach; and several celebrate new life in Christ - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
This year's #LovePASJ Week of Prayer and Missions Offering is here and featuring different BRN discipleship ministries across Pennsylvania/South Jersey - it's a giving week in the BRN Family!
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Campus ministries across PA/SJ welcome students back to campus; churches in Central, Pa., and South Jersey celebrate new life; and we welcome a new member into the BRN family - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches engage in summertime outreach; evangelism grants help churches reach the next generation; and churches partner with community organizations - it's a Kingdom growing week in the BRN family!
BRN churches connect with their communities; evangelism grants fuel intentional gospel conversations; and MANY celebrate new life through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches celebrate new life in Christ through baptism; BRN ministry leaders are featured by news organizations for their Kingdom efforts; and we welcome a new member into the BRN family - it's a busy week in the BRN family!
BRN churches utilize evangelism grant funds to spread the gospel across PA/SJ and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a Kingdom growing week in the BRN family!
BRN churches host community cookouts and summer events; BRN team members prayer walk and exegete Harrisburg, Pa., communities; and several celebrate new life in Christ through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches 'twist and turn' to share the good news of Jesus with children across PA/SJ through creative VBS experiences - it's a fun filled week in the BRN family!
BRN churches pray over students and neighbors; outreach events stir gospel conversations; and BRN directors pray over network goals and projects - it's a powerful week in the BRN family!
NC Baptists on Mission care for BRN Guest House; BRN Woven Women in central PA discuss healthy boundaries; and BRN churches celebrate new church leaders and years of ministry - It's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches pray over and celebrate dads on Father's Day; One church restores parts of a neighborhood library; and many profess faith in Jesus through baptism - it's a celebratory week in the BRN family!
BRN churches honor congregation members and graduates; we run into some familiar faces at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting; and BRN churches celebrate new life through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches engage their communities with cookouts and yard sales; VBS season is here and in full swing; and college ministers stay hard at work, even after students leave - it's a busy week in the BRN family!
BRN churches get out and love their neighbors during Memorial Day weekend; BRN evangelism grants fund community-driven meals; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN Disaster Relief team participates in First Responders Fair; PA/SJ connections graduate from SBC seminaries; and we celebrate new life and new members joining the BRN family - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
BRN leaders gather to cast vision for multiplying churches; churches bless moms for Mother's Day; and the PA/NJ Disaster Relief team serves members from PA's Department of Human Services - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
The oldest SBC church in PA celebrates 90 years; a BRN church cares for a local organization after a fire; and we celebrate new life and remember another - it's a busy week in the BRN family!
BRN churches across PA/SJ observe National Day of Prayer; A New Jersey church raises awareness for Autism; and we celebrate ministry milestones and new life through baptism - it's a beautiful week in the BRN family!
A Philadelphia church celebrates a ministry milestone; BRN evangelism grants fund outreach events and new initiative; and many celebrate new life in Christ through baptism - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
A Pittsburgh church partners with Send Relief to serve the city; BRN evangelism grants fund creative Easter outreach events; and pastors and ministry leaders gather for First Steps Gathering - it's a productive week in the BRN family!
BRN churches take Jesus to the street for Good Friday; the BRN family celebrates Resurrection Sunday; and many are washed by the water on Easter Sunday - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches in South Jersey gather to encourage leaders of the next generation; BRN pastors enjoy a time of respite; and churches prepare for the Easter season with special services and egg hunts - it's an encouraging week in the BRN family!
BRN Churches host ministry opportunities for men and women; a New Jersey youth group donates to local charity; and we celebrate many being washed by the water - it's a fruitful week in the BRN family!
A BRN church covers a minor league baseball field in prayer; Youth students enjoy fun outreach events; and PA/SJ churches enjoy unique workshops and times of fellowship - it's a busy week in the BRN family!
College students devote their spring break to serving and sharing the gospel; several commit to Jesus through baptism; and BRN churches are featured in the news - it's a fruitful week in the BRN Family!
BRN pastors and their families enjoy rest through pastoral wellness event; Churches celebrate new members and volunteers; and others spend time cleaning and caring for their church - it's a restful week in the BRN family!
College ministries across PA/SJ recognize National Collegiate Day of Prayer; the BRN team celebrates a ministry milestone; and multiple declare new life in Christ through baptism - it's a celebratory week in the BRN family!
A BRN church teams up with community organizations to bless elementary students; BRN churches celebrate ministry milestones; and one is baptized after 20 years of prayer - it's a great week in the BRN family!
Ministries huddle up for Super Bowl Sunday outreach; youth leaders gather for breakfast; and BRN churches host special Valentine's Day events to spread the love - it's a community-filled week in the BRN family!
Ministries tee off and enjoy a time of fellowship; BRN churches use fun and games to reach their communities; and a Pittsburgh area church celebrates a baptism - it's a fun week in the BRN family!
Campus ministries host outreach events to reach the NextGen; a BRN church distributes hundreds of care bags; and churches celebrate several baptisms - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches celebrate ministry milestones; churches build relationships through outreach events; and we welcome two little ones into the BRN family - it's a celebratory week in the BRN family!
A BRN church honors the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving their neighbors; another preps its new property; and several BRN churches pour into the next generation - it's a service filled week in the BRN family!
One BRN church adds to its leadership team; evangelism grant funds help advance the gospel; and churches rejoice over baptisms - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
Churches provide clothes and meals for neighbors just in time for Christmas; we welcome a new church to the BRN family; and churches ring in the new year with worship and baptisms - it's a celebratory week in the BRN Family.
The BRN team, local church members and PA/SJ churches share special Christmas greetings and blessings - it's a very merry week in the BRN family!
BRN churches usher in the Christmas season with festive events and outreach opportunities; a church plant prayers over its new property; and a church and school join forces to stop hunger - it's joyful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches host Thanksgiving outreach events; volunteers are recognized; and several take the next step in following Christ through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, BRN pastors and ministry leaders share what they are thankful for as well as some of their favorite Scripture verses for this season - it's a week of gratitude in the BRN family!
Several BRN churches welcome in new members; churches prepare for the holidays by engaging in global ministries; and many celebrate new life through baptism - it's a growing week in the BRN family!
Churches utilize BRN evangelism grants to engage in creative and impactful outreach efforts across Pennsylvania/South Jersey - it's an exciting week in the BRN family.
BRN churches get creative with Halloween outreach; We welcome a new BRN pastor; and several take the next step in following Jesus through baptism - it's a thrilling week in the BRN family!
A BRN church hosts a family-focused conference; many churches engage in outreach with Harvest festivals and fall fun; and several profess their faith in Jesus through baptism - it's a full week in the BRN family!
A BRN church commissions a new lead pastor; pastors and wives enjoy an afternoon of rest and fun through blessing program; and several BRN churches roll up their sleeves to serve their communities - it's a bountiful week in the BRN family!
PA campus ministries enjoy the fall weather; a BRN church utilizes evangecubes to share the gospel; and Pittsburgh churches spend a week serving their city - it's a thriving week in the BRN family!
Pastors, church members, college ministers and ministry leaders across Pennsylvania and South Jersey gathered together earlier this week for the 2022 Accelerate Conference - it's a special week in the BRN Family!
Keystone North Church sees over 100 attendees at their launch; multiple BRN churches celebrate ministry milestones; and a youth group spends the summer making an impact - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
A BRN church plant launches and hosts its first official service; PA/SJ churches and college ministries engage in outreach; and a BRN mission house gets a make-over - it's a fruitful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches celebrate ministry milestones; we welcome a new member into the BRN family; and baptisms, baptisms and more baptisms! - It's a fruitful week in the BRN family!
BRN churches kick off the school year by providing school supplies for students and teachers; network team members exegete and pray for Harrisburg community; and several are baptized at a Downingtown church plant - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
College ministries across Pennsylvania and South Jersey kick off a new semester with welcome week events and share the gospel with the next generation - it's a week full of opportunities in the BRN family!
Calvary Christian takes the gospel door to door in Philadelphia; Children come to Christ in Erie through VBS; and BRN churches baptize several through summer outreach opportunities - it's a fruitful week in the BRN family!
Men from First Baptist Crestmont hit the high seas for a time of fellowship; Fellowship CrossPoint offers free gas to its community; and BRN church plants host outreach events - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
Churches continue to seek Jesus and pursue fun through VBS; BRN collegiate missionaries represent PA/SJ at national Collegiate Week; and several head to the beach to be baptized - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
One BRN church provides free school supplies to its community, while another offers free gas; mothers and graduates are recognized during worship; and four churches celebrate baptisms - it's a busy week in the BRN family!
A BRN church serves its neighborhood through a full-week of missions; kids THRIVE at an outreach event; and a Christmas in July event provides hundreds of bikes to at-risk youth - it's a servant-hearted week in the BRN Family!
Mission teams complete projects and share the gospel; BRN team members reflect on strategic development; and several BRN churches team up to host a summer camp experience - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!
BRN churches get active with summer sports camps and tournaments; DR volunteers partner with Ohio Baptists; and local churches team up to serve their communities - it's a synergy-filled kind of week in the BRN family!
BRN churches create unforgettable VBS experiences; a New Jersey church comes to the rescue after a bike is stolen; and churches light up the 4th of July weekend with outreach events - it's a fun week in the BRN Family!
Pastors in the Greater Philadelphia area gather for brunch; 80 people participate in a Discipleship Vision Day at Restored Church; and 32 people are baptized at Keystone Fellowship - it's a great week to celebrate in the BRN family!
BRN churches honor and pray for fathers on Father's Day; freedom is celebrated on Juneteenth; and Vacation Bible Schools and youth camps are in full swing - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
We spy a few familiar faces at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim; a BRN church celebrates 30 years of ministry; and churches soak up the sun with summer outreach events - it's an active week for the BRN family!
A BRN church closes in on 100 years of ministry; a Coatesville, Pa., pastor is featured on FISM TV; and two churches celebrate a total of five baptisms - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
A BRN church plant in NE Philly helps a local high school welcome diversity and BRN churches across PA/SJ take time to serve others over the Memorial Day weekend - it's a fun week in the BRN family!
A BRN church moves Sunday worship outside; BRN collegiate missionaries take a hike; and the BRN team continues to accelerate Kingdom movement through important meetings - it's all happening this week in the BRN Family!
College ministries across PA/SJ and Baptist seminaries across the nation close the books on another semester; Youth events get colorful; and one BRN church provides refuge for a Ukrainian family - it's a full week in the BRN family!
Churches across Pennsylvania and S. Jersey celebrate moms; BRN Disaster Relief team serves hot meals to medical trainees; and BRN pastors return from being on mission in Zambia - it's a jam-packed week for the BRN Family!
Volunteers get their hands dirty with Send Relief, youth events engage students across the states and we welcome new brothers and sisters in Christ through baptism - It's a good week in the BRN Family!
Philadelphia churches hit the streets for Good Friday, a church plant doubles in size and multiple BRN churches make a splash with baptisms  - God is on the move in our BRN Family!
Churches celebrate Resurrection Sunday and Easter week with special services and multiple churches baptize new believers - it's a joyful week in the BRN family!
A church plant baptizes seven new believers, while other BRN churches host egg hunts, outreach events and prayer walking - there's lots to celebrate this week in the BRN family!
A BRN pastor travels to Hungary to help Ukrainian refugees, a church meets its community on the diamond and a church plant celebrates five years - it's a busy week for the BRN family!
BRN team members support Ukrainian Baptist Convention churches in prayer and worship; SOAR Church hosts disaster relief advanced training.
A mission team from Texas partners with a BRN church to pray over more than 900 homes and we celebrate 13 baptisms - it's an exciting week for the BRN family!
Great Commission Church prays for their community in Philly; BRN churches care for the NextGen by offering internship opportunities.

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