BRN Exec explains importance of Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
More than two out of every three people in North America do not have a relationship with Jesus, shares Barry Whitworth, executive director of the Baptist Resource Network.
Woven Women Good Reads: ‘The Power of a Praying Wife’ by Stormie Omartian
An oldie but a goodie, "The Power of a Praying Wife" by author Stormie Omartian is a 30-day devotional that encourages and challenges wives to lift the many aspects of their husband’s life in prayer.
Woven Women: Pushing back the sky
As born again Christ-followers, every day we feel the tug of the internal battle going on inside of us between flesh and Spirit, both contending for our attention and trust. BRN Woven Women Assistant Debbie Knowles reflects on this daily tension and reminds us that in Christ we have victory over our flesh every day.
New Jersey church gives ‘above and beyond’ to international missions
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.
BRN Executive Board focuses on prayer as ‘the work,’ hears reports, and approves business processes
During their meeting on February 20, 2026, the Executive Board of the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey discussed BRN’s latest Impact Report and current financial status, approved and signed documents pertaining to a new nonprofit and a lease agreement, and deliberated on a formal process credentialing new executive board members.
This Week in the BRN Family 02.26.26
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!
Whitworth says 3/16 is the perfect day to host the Advance Conference
The 2026 Advance Evangelism Conference will be on 3/16 (as in John 3:16!) at Calvary Church, State College.
CP Stories: Steve and Julia Dunn, European Peoples
International missionaries Steve and Julia Dunn embrace intergenerational ministry at their church, which has led to those of all ages coming to Christ.
This Week in the BRN Family 02.19.26
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!
For CP, ‘the sky is not falling,’ pastor survey finds
According to a recent survey, Southern Baptist pastors enthusiastically support the Cooperative Program (CP), but also recognize an opportunity for better CP vision casting to rising generations.