Many Americans found themselves in need as the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant loss of life, medical burdens and business closures. Most say local churches were helpful during this difficult season, but some didn’t see the aid congregations were offering.
Pray that America restores religious freedom as a fundamental right, including rights for Christian schools.
For many, October is Pastor Appreciation Month, but Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth appreciates and prays for BRN pastors all year long.
"I love that stories like that – of Jesus rescuing people from addiction – prove in tangible ways [that] Jesus is alive and active in our lives, in our church, and in our city.”
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth expresses gratitude to all who attended the BRN's inaugural Accelerate Conference. Couldn't make it? View replays of the main sessions at www.acceleratepasj.com.
BRN Director of Church Health, Larry Anderson, moderated a panel discussion with four BRN pastors, asking questions regarding practical ways to communicate the gospel across cultures, generations, and genders.
This year’s annual gathering of churches was shortened to one day, beginning with a brief business session at 9 a.m., followed by a full day of worship and engaging content.
Buff McNickle knows "breaking down walls with our neighbors is hard" and "breaking down the wall from knowing someone publicly to privately is HUGE!!!" but it is still possible.
Stanley Williams, director of BRN Next Collegiate Ministry and Eric Reiber, BRN collegiate minister at Penn State University, share "Gen Ed on the Next Gen" during a breakout at the 2021 Accelerate Conference in Harrisburg.
Philadelphia Mission Baptist Church, who recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, is really a story that started decades before.