This week’s This Week in the BRN Family is putting a special focus on the many stories we’ve received from our churches about the creative and impactful outreach events they’ve hosted in partnership with the Baptist Resource Network (BRN) and the funds provided through a BRN evangelism grant.

Apply for or learn more about our evangelism grant opportunities by contacting our Help Desk at helpdesk@brnunited.org or (717) 652-5856.

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: A New Jersey Church laces up and hits the court to share the gospel

The Church of the Good Shepherd laces up to share the love of Christ with basketball players and their families from across the nation. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Believers Bible Fellowship meets needs through Hope 4 Philly event

Believers Bible Fellowship in Philadelphia meets needs of 84 community members by distributing clothing, shoes and school supplies. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Reading, Pa., church plant goes house-to-house to interact with over 1,000 neighbors

Anastasis Fellowship Church in Reading, Pa., gets creative with outreach and engages with over 1,000 households in its community. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Harambe Baptist Church meets physical and spiritual needs in the Philly community

Harambe Baptist Church uses evangelism grant to meet physical and spiritual needs by hosting a health table and sharing testimonies. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: East Shore Baptist reminds kids that they are God’s ‘workmanship’ through VBS

East Shore Baptist Church in Harrisburg, Pa., makes sure community kids know they are created in Christ Jesus for good works through VBS. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: MDBC engages community through family car and bike show

Mason Dixon Baptist Church (MDBC) engages in Kingdom conversations and shares the love of Christ through a community-wide family car and bike show. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: Harvest Community Church revives outreach efforts in Borough of Ford City

More than 50 volunteers from Harvest Community Church – Kittanning Campus contributed to sharing the gospel with the Ford City community members. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: BRN evangelism grant helps New Jersey church share the gospel with 70 children

A BRN evangelism grant aids Fellowship CrossPoint Church in New Jersey to host a Kids Adventure Camp for 70 local children. more

BRN EVANGELISM GRANT: First Baptist Church of Clarion participates in National Night Out community event

First Baptist Church of Clarion offered face painting, handouts, goodies and gospel conversations during the National Night Out event. more

Baptisms

The Foundry Church celebrates the baptism of one and the ordination of another on Student Baptism Sunday

On Oct. 30, The Foundry Church in Wallingford, Pa., celebrated Student Baptism Sunday. The church baptized a student from Swarthmore College, with a number of students present to celebrate the moment.

On the same Sunday, The Foundry also ordained Swarthmore College senior Rev. Bryce Bussert, who is seminary bound upon graduation. He has served as a student leader of InterVarsity campus ministry at Swarthmore College. What an exciting Sunday for the next generation! Please join us in celebrating with The Foundry Church family!


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!