In 2025, New Life Church of Toms River in Toms River, New Jersey, championed the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions for the first time since joining the SBC family, giving above and beyond their expectations.
Night to Shine lights up the week for many BRN churches; churches spend time recognizing volunteers and building up their members; and we celebrate new life in Christ through baptism - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
BRN churches experience exciting week for baptisms across PA/SJ region; churches host Valentine's Day outreach events; and we celebrate ministry milestones - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Patricia “Patty” Strobel, wife of Pastor Bob Strobel and member of Winfield Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 70 on Feb. 12, 2026. Patty faithfully served alongside her husband at many BRN churches throughout the years, blessing countless individuals and congregations with her presence and love for the Lord.
"Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word" by Daniel Henderson calls us back to the tried-and-true: pray and proclaim the word.
In "Transforming Prayer - How Everything Changes When You Seek God's Face," author Daniel Henderson shows readers how to overcome common barriers to praying effectively by awakening their prayer life and helping you enjoy Spirit-led prayer sparked by Scripture passages.
"Praying The Psalms," produced by Strategic Renewal, will give you a new approach to prayer that is Biblical and life-giving. You will find yourself praying with greater consistency and fervor as you learn to pray through the Psalms.
BRN churches host Super Bowl and Valentine's Day events; college students reach their peers with the ministry of presence; and we celebrate baptisms and new beginnings - it's an exciting and full week in the BRN family!
BRN churches live on mission serving their communities; pastors and BRN leaders pray with state leaders at PA Capitol; and we celebrate baptisms and ministry milestones - it's a great week in the BRN Family!
In January 2025, Zakk Roberts, former co-pastor of Steel City Church, stepped into his current role as the North American Mission Board (NAMB) Send City Missionary for Pittsburgh, a role the Lord has been preparing him for since first coming to Pittsburgh with a church planting team.