On March 16, 2026 (3.16), the Baptist Resource Network welcomed 183 guests and 50 churches to the fifth annual Advance Evangelism Conference at Calvary Church in State College, Pa.
On March 16, 2026 (3.16), the Baptist Resource Network hosted its fifth annual Advance Conference at Calvary Church in State College, Pa. The day was spent reflecting on the power of the Gospel and equipping the whole church to share the Good News of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Advance!
The BRN hosts its fifth annual Advance Conference; churches host events to encourage and equip; and we celebrate new life in Christ through baptism - it's a great week in the BRN Family!
Following the call of the Lord and his passion for college ministry, Pastor James Han and his family moved to Pennsylvania in 2025 to lead Story College Church and reach college students in the Philadelphia area. Please join us in welcoming Pastor Han and his family to the BRN Family!
'It was a great day of God's people being together to be encouraged to be on mission for sharing Jesus Christ,' say Drs. Barry Whitworth and Larry Anderson, who share an exciting recap of the March 16, 2026, Advance Conference in State College, Pa.
Missionary Jackie Lewis serves in Uganda sharing the Good News of Jesus with those in secluded mountainous regions and of the Islamic faith.
Churches host retreats and new events; the BRN team meets to pray and prepare for spring opportunities; and we celebrate new life in Christ through baptisms - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Barry Whitworth, executive director of the Baptist Resource Network, knows Easter is a prime time for people to visit churches, but the question most churches are asking is, "How can you encourage these guests to come back to church?"
Missionaries Chad and Miriam Pumpelly both grew up on the mission field and continued pursuing a heart for missions after they met in high school. They now serve Sub-Saharan African Peoples and share the gospel in Africa.
The Baptist Resource Network's Elizabeth Benge shares the top five resources and opportunities for March 2026.