This Week in the BRN Family 02.27.25
BRN churches host intentional events to encourage those in their body; a Christian film sees success in Philly; and BRN churches and campus ministries observe Collegiate Day of Prayer - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
This Week in the BRN Family 02.20.25
BRN churches and pastors continue to serve the Northeast Philadelphia community; the BRN hosts its first Summer Missions Strategy Workshop; and we celebrate new life and new additions to the BRN Family - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Welcome to the BRN Family: Pastor Jim Gould, Living Faith Church
Please join us as we welcome Jim Gould, senior pastor of Living Faith Church (LFC) in Littlestown, Pa., to the BRN family! Pastor Jim started serving LFC in January 2024 and was officially installed as LFC's senior pastor during the spring of 2024.
‘Holy discontent’ should stir us to reflection–and action, says Whitworth
"Holy discontent leads to bold, courageous leadership," says Barry Whitworth, executive director of the Baptist Resource Network, "and stirs the heart to seek change, transformation, and alignment with God’s will."
This Week in the BRN Family 02.13.25
Churches use Super Bowl Sunday as an outreach opportunity; 'Night to Shine' events bless special needs communities across PA; and many go public with their faith in Jesus - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Missions Minded: Lifting our eyes up to the harvest
In this month's edition of Missions Minded, Jack Elliot shares his experience of tracking gospel conversations and challenges readers to measure their own gospel opportunities.
10 steps to raising up and calling out the next generation of gospel workers
Chuck Lawless, dean of doctoral studies and vice president of spiritual formation and ministry centers at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares some helpful tips for "calling out the called."
#RenewPASJ Good Reads: ‘4 Chair Discipling: What Jesus Calls Us to Do’
This month's #RenewPASJ good read, "4 Chair Discipling: What Jesus Calls Us to Do" by Dann Spader comes recommended by David Ludwig, Baptist Resource Network director of discipleship and leadership development.
Mentoring: Pouring into the lives of others
David Ludwig, BRN director of discipleship and leadership development, explores the opportunity of mentoring and the example we see in Jesus to teach others and make disciples.