Phyllis "Fifi" Matthews, sister of Pastor Robert Matthews Jr., New Growth Church in Rio Grande, New Jersey, was called home on Oct. 9, at the age of 68. A celebration of life ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Seashore Community Church, Cape May, where her viewing will be offered from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Millcreek Community Church in Erie, Pa., recently hosted 150 individuals from the Gannon University football team for an evening of food, encouragement and Gospel impact. A BRN Evangelism Grant helped support the night.
The Fields Church in State College, Pa., continues to reach college students through their weekly Bible study and gathering called "The Salt Company." The church utilizes BRN Evangelism Grant funds to help transport students to the weekly gathering.
In "On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering as a Pastor," author H. B. Charles Jr. gives 30 instructive reflections on the pastor’s heart, leadership, and public ministry.
In "How Can I Encourage My Pastors," author Camryn Zamora helps believers esteem the role of pastors as commanded in Scripture, recognize their role in supporting church leadership, and follow through with simple, intentional acts of service.
The Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey spurred 245 guests to bold prayer and bold movement during its fifth annual Accelerate Conference on Oct. 7 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
On Oct. 7, 2025, the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey welcomed pastors, lay people, ministry leaders, and partners to the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel for their fifth annual Accelerate Conference.
Barry Whitworth, executive director of the Baptist Resource Network, and Joe Velarde, pastor of Riverbend Community Church, Bethlehem, share about the exciting aspects of the 2025 Accelerate Conference.
The Pittsburgh-Warren Mission House welcomes its first team since renovations; BRN churches pour into seasoned saints and the next gen; and we celebrate baptisms - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Lori Zeppuhar, BRN Hub Support, reviews "Finding Deep and Wide" by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, a book that encourages readers to stop settling for a life of striving and to rest in the life Jesus died to give them.