This Week in the BRN Family 07.23.26
BRN churches share the love of Christ in their community and around the world; summer outreach events continue; and we celebrate ministry milestones - it's a great week in the BRN Family!
In Memoriam: Rev. Willis A. Brown
Reverend Willis A. Brown, pastor of Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Philadelphia, was received into eternal rest on July 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life service for Rev. Brown will be held Saturday, July 25, at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, starting at 10 a.m.
Ministries strengthen safety by training teams to de-escalate disruptions
Brotherhood Mutual offers insight for how churches and ministries can strengthen their safety protocol by training teams to de-escalate disruptions.
2026 Accelerate Conference registration is now open
Barry Whitworth, executive director of the Baptist Resource Network, urges churches -- and vendors -- to attend this year's "Bold Impact" Accelerate Conference on October 6 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel.
Serve Lehigh Valley director offers a word of deep gratitude
Buff McNickle, Baptist Resource Network director of compassion ministries and director of Serve Lehigh Valley, expresses his heartfelt gratitude for volunteers who served in the large-scale June outreach to Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and beyond.
This Week in the BRN Family 07.16.26
Students live on mission at BRN churches; VBS continues throughout our two-state region; and churches partner for worship gatherings - it's a great week in the BRN Family!
This Week in the BRN Family 07.09.26
BRN churches utilize evangelism grants for summer outreach events and creative gospel-centered gatherings - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
July 2026 Top Five
The Baptist Resource Network's Elizabeth Benge shares the top five resources and opportunities for July 2026.
BRN Evangelism Grant: Party in the Park event produces ‘quality’ conversations at Keystone North
On June 12, Keystone North Church in Harleysville, Pa., hosted an outreach event called "Party in the Park." Through this event, the church was able to engage in intentional conversations with community members and share the gospel.
BRN Evangelism Grant: VBS a ‘joyful reminder’ for volunteers at Reclamation Church Monroeville
Through "Power Up," Reclamation Church Monroeville's annual VBS program, nearly 137 children heard the gospel and learned how to grow in their walk with Jesus.