This Week in the BRN Family shares quick highlights of BRN churches and ministries throughout Pennsylvania and South Jersey loving their neighbors. Check out the latest happenings, baptisms, and accelerating Kingdom movement stories below:
Senior Pastor of FBC Crestmont preaches at first annual MLK celebration
Earlier this week, Dr. Jerome Coleman, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Crestmont in Willow Grove, Pa., preached at the first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for the African American Fellowship of Michigan.
On FBC Crestmont’s Facebook page, Rev. Coleman reflected on the event, saying, “Pastor and State President Cornelius Roberson, his wife Marisa, and his team are truly gracious. The worship and fellowship was tremendous. The work they are doing is awesome!”
What a blessing for all who attended!
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: New Jersey church shares the love of Christ through basketball outreach
A community’s shared love for basketball opens the door for The Church of the Good Shepherd Cherry Hill to share the good news of Jesus! Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Expressway Baptist Church blesses local firemen for 22 years
For 22 years, Expressway Baptist Church in Freeport, Pa., has blessed the firemen and women in their community through a free dinner and worship service. Read More
The Body serves the Body at Great Commission Church in Philadelphia
Members of Great Commission Church in Philadelphia, Pa., went to work last weekend serving their church by cleaning and organizing their children’s church area. Kids, teens, and adults all helped – it was a whole Body effort!
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Macedonia Baptist Church teams up with community services to reach neighbors
Over the summer, Macedonia Baptist Church in Norristown, Pa., reached out to their neighbors by offering essential family services at a community-wide cookout. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Believers Bible Fellowship joins Hope 4 Philly effort
In 2023, Believers Bible Fellowship partnered with other Philadelphia churches to bless their neighbors and spread the gospel through Hope 4 Philly. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: FBC Clarion spreads gospel through National Night Out and VBS
First Baptist Church of Clarion uses BRN evangelism grant funds to spread the gospel to those young and old through National Night Out and VBS. Read More
Baptisms
Two more go public with their faith at Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa.
On Sunday, Jan. 14, Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa., celebrated the baptisms of Darrius Zimmermann and Audrey Difillipo! Congratulations Darrius and Audrey! We praise the Lord for your new life in Christ. Please join us in praying for this new brother and sister in Christ as they continue to grow in their faith.
Collegiate Corner
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Clarion campus ministry engages spiritual conversations through Soularium
Students a part of BASIC campus ministry at PennWest Clarion engaged in spiritual conversations with their peers through Soularium. Read More
BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: On campus cookout connects Pitt students to Steel City Church
When students first arrived back to campus for the fall semester, Steel City Church connected with students at the University of Pittsburgh by hosting a cookout on campus. Read More
Be a part of This Week in the BRN Family
Have exciting things happening in your church!? Let us know so we can celebrate with you and share the good news with our BRN Family. Submit stories of your church accelerating Kingdom movement, loving their neighbors or celebrating baptisms on our News Tips page. We can’t wait to hear from you!
