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SUMMARY:Send Network One Day
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nSend Network One Days are local events designed to inspire and equip Jesus followers to join God’s mission of expanding His Kingdom. Through prayer\, worship\, and collaboration\, these events aim to multiply disciples and churches across North America. Together\, we are rallying around the Great Commission to bring the gospel to our neighborhoods\, cities\, and beyond. \nWho’s Invited:\nSend Network One Day is for anyone who is passionate about God’s mission — church planters\, sending pastors\, ministry teams\, and faithful Jesus followers who want to take the next step in advancing the gospel. \nWhat to Expect:\nSend Network One Day events are all about rallying believers around God’s mission. Each event is an opportunity for your community to come together to pray\, worship\, learn\, and strategize to reach your city with the gospel. \nDate/Time:\nFriday\, Oct. 23\, 7-9 pm- Saturday\, Oct. 24\, 9 am -2 pm \nLocation:\nKeystone North Church\n2060 Detwiler Rd.\nHarleysville\, PA 19438 \nPresenter: Mac Lake\, founder and CEO of The Multiply Group\nChurch leadership and missions expert Mac Lake will lead this workshop designed to provide both clergy and laity with strategies that create a culture that leads to reproduction. \nMac is passionate about transforming leaders and organizations around the world. From planting a church\, leading at a large multi-site church\, launching a groundbreaking church planting network\, to founding and leading a Company\, Mac’s impact on leaders and leadership development is undeniable. \nHe has a unique gift for helping organizations optimize their leadership and leadership development strategies\, guiding them toward growth\, healthy scaling\, and excellence. \nWhen Mac enters a room\, people are not just encouraged—they’re inspired to grow. And it doesn’t stop there. Mac has an incredible skill for turning inspiration into action. Whether delivering an inspiring and actionable keynote\, detailing a step-by-step plan to grow on a large Post-it\, or sketching out on a napkin how a leader can overcome their biggest challenges\, Mac makes complex strategies understandable and achievable. \nAs the founder of Multiply Group\, Mac has dedicated his life to helping organizations and leaders achieve their full potential. Through his many influential books\, including The Multiplication Effect and The Discipling Leaders Series\, Mac continues to equip leaders around the world with the resources and tools to achieve more with their leadership development efforts. \nCost:\nFree\, includes lunch! \nRegistration:\nClick here to register \nQuestions?\nContact John Cope\, director of Send Network PASJ\, at jcope@namb.net.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/send-network-one-day/
LOCATION:Keystone North Church\, 2060 Detwiler Rd.\, Harleysville\, PA\, 19438\, United States
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SUMMARY:NAMB Evangelism Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nGet ready to ignite your passion and transform your community with the power of the gospel! Join us for a NAMB Evangelism Training designed to equip you with the tools and resources to create an evangelism-focused culture in your church. With renewed passion and a clear sense of purpose\, you’ll learn to fearlessly proclaim the gospel message and make a lasting impact on a world searching for hope and answers. You will also enjoy food and fellowship with like-minded leaders. Each participant will also receive a NAMB Evangelism Kit. \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to deepen your evangelism focus and learn about the latest resources available to all churches. \nWho’s Invited:\nChurch members\, pastors\, ministry leaders\, and missionaries serving the PA/SJ region. \nDate/Time:\nThursday\, October 29\, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nRiverside Community Church\n239 Columbia Ave\, Horsham\, PA 19044 \nSpeakers:\nNAMB Evangelism Team\, including J.J. Washington\, senior director of evangelism \n\n \nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nRegister here\n*Each attendee must register separately. Please register by October 29\, 2026 \nQuestions?\nClick here for further information.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/namb-evangelism-training/
LOCATION:Riverside Community Church\, 239 Columbia Ave.\, Horsham\, PA\, 19044\, United States
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SUMMARY:Campus Missionary Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nJoin the BRN Next Gen Team for this special in-person time of training and equipping. During the day\, the BRN Next Team will discuss BRN Next Gen\, equip campus missionaries to better reach students\, and help church leaders connect with young adults. There will be virtual and recorded options available for participation. \nWho’s Invited:\nCampus Missionaries serving on campuses across Pennsylvania/South Jersey and Collegiate Pastors/Ministers and Church Leaders working with young adults. \nDate/Time:\nJanuary 21\, 2027\, 12:00 p.m. \nLocation:\nBRN Harrisburg Mission House\n98 Holbrook Street\, Harrisburg\, PA 17109 \n\n*Virtual and recorded options will be available for participation \n\n\nRegister:\n\nNo need to register for this event! Join any of the sessions you wish by using the Zoom link provided (see above) at the time of that particular session. \nQuestions?\nContact Brian Musser and Eric Reiber\, BRN Next Gen consultants\, at nextgenministry@brnunited.org.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/campus-missionary-learning-community-3/
LOCATION:Harrisburg Mission House\, 98 Holbrook Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 PA/SJ WMU Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:About the Gathering:\nJoin us for the annual PA/SJ WMU Meeting\, “Meant for a Mission.” Based on John 15:1–17\, the 2027 theme reminds believers of all ages that they are purposefully chosen and called by God to bear fruit and live out His mission. The WMU uses this emphasis to guide churches and individuals in learning about\, praying for\, supporting\, and actively participating in global and local missions. \nWho’s Invited:\n6th-12th grade girls and any adult who is interested in missions \nDate/Location:\nSaturday\, March 6\, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Red Land Baptist Church in New Cumberland\, Pennsylvania \nCost:\nThe cost is $10.00 per person and brunch/lunch will be served. If you have a food allergy\, please indicate so when emailing about registration. \nRegistration:\nTo register for “Meant for a Mission” annual meeting: \n\nSend your name\, email\, your church name and any food allergies to pa.sjwmu@gmail.com. You will then receive an email to let you know that you have been registered.\nYou may send a $10.00 check to the address below or just pay by cash or check upon arrival on March 6.\nIf there are several coming from your church\, you can send one email with everyone’s information including their email.\nPlease make your checks payable to Theresa Krieg and write WMU on the memo line.\nChecks can be mailed to:\n\nTheresa Krieg-PA/SJ WMU\n449 Locust Road\nNew Cumberland\, PA 17070 \nQuestions?\nIf you have any questions\, please let Theresa Krieg know. \nWe believe that God is preparing a great day for women across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Come and join us!
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/2027-pasj-wmu-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Red Land Baptist Church\, 661 Big Spring Road\, New Cumberland\, PA\, 17070\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Advanced Disaster Relief Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training:\nSouthern Baptist Disaster Relief is one of the top disaster response organizations in the world because we are able to quickly deploy well trained and experienced volunteers to the point of need and provide logistical support for them. Many disaster relief organizations serve only a humanitarian purpose\, but that is not us. We are compelled by Christ’s love for all mankind AND his desire that no one should perish. We keep our focus by nurturing our individual relationship with Jesus Christ in the context of a local body of believers who recognize and call out our giftedness in service to God and our neighbors. This advanced training provides the skills necessary for this deployment. \nWho’s Invited:\nCurrent and new disaster relief volunteers \nDate/Time:\nMarch 19-20\, 2027 \nLocation:\nNew Life Church of Toms River\n700 Main St.\, Toms River\, NJ \nInstructor: Kenton Hunt\, PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief\nKenton Hunt\, former pastor at First Southern Baptist Church\, Williamsport\, Pennsylvania\, has served as the PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief since Jan. 2016. Before then\, he served as a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer since 1996. Kenton has been active in the Lycoming County Long Term Flood Recovery Committee; the Pennsylvania Feeding Taskforce and the New Jersey Mass Feeding Taskforce; the Recovery Committee and the Manual Revision Committee of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR)\, and PA Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). Kenton holds a master of divinity degree in church music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, and a bachelor of church music degree from Shorter College\, Rome\, Georgia. \n\nPrerequisite Training:\nDisaster Relief 101 is the prerequisite for this training. It can be found online at brnunited.org/courses and includes the completion of the registration form\, a place to submit background checks\, and submission of the new volunteer registration fee ($25). If you are already badged\, you have completed this requirement but may need to renew your background checks. \nAreas of Focus:\nAdvanced Disaster Relief Training is hands-on\, on-site follow-up to the basic online Disaster Relief training. Courses include mass feeding\, flood recovery\, chainsaw\, shower/laundry and more. \nCourse Descriptions:\nClick here to view course descriptions \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday:\n\n\n\n 5:30 p.m.\nCheck-In\n\n\n6:00 – 6:50 p.m.\nIntro Review & OSFA\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nShower/Laundry\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nFlood Recovery 201\n\n\nSaturday:\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 a.m.\nCheck-In/Devotions\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nMass Feeding 201- Set-Up/Cooking\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nChainsaw 101\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nAssessment (pt 1)\n\n\nNoon-12:30\nLunch\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nMass Feeding 201- Demob\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nChainsaw 201\, 301\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nAssessment (pt 2)\n\n\n\nYou may overnight at the church. Bring a sleeping bag or air mattress (you’ll sleep on what you bring) and personal items. \nCost:\n$10 \nRegister:\nRegistration Forthcoming \nDownload Promotional Materials:\nPromotional Slide \nBulletin Insert (forthcoming)
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/2027-advanced-disaster-relief-training/
LOCATION:New Life Church of Toms River\, 700 Main St.\, Toms River\, 08753\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Advanced Disaster Relief Training
DESCRIPTION:About the Training:\nSouthern Baptist Disaster Relief is one of the top disaster response organizations in the world because we are able to quickly deploy well trained and experienced volunteers to the point of need and provide logistical support for them. Many disaster relief organizations serve only a humanitarian purpose\, but that is not us. We are compelled by Christ’s love for all mankind AND his desire that no one should perish. We keep our focus by nurturing our individual relationship with Jesus Christ in the context of a local body of believers who recognize and call out our giftedness in service to God and our neighbors. This advanced training provides the skills necessary for this deployment. \nWho’s Invited:\nCurrent and new disaster relief volunteers \nDate/Time:\nApril 9-10\, 2027 \nLocation:\nNew Hope Baptist Church\n276 Maple Hollow Rd\nDuncansville\, PA \nInstructor: Kenton Hunt\, PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief\nKenton Hunt\, former pastor at First Southern Baptist Church\, Williamsport\, Pennsylvania\, has served as the PA/SJ Director of Disaster Relief since Jan. 2016. Before then\, he served as a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer since 1996. Kenton has been active in the Lycoming County Long Term Flood Recovery Committee; the Pennsylvania Feeding Taskforce and the New Jersey Mass Feeding Taskforce; the Recovery Committee and the Manual Revision Committee of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR)\, and PA Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). Kenton holds a master of divinity degree in church music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, and a bachelor of church music degree from Shorter College\, Rome\, Georgia. \n\nPrerequisite Training:\nDisaster Relief 101 is the prerequisite for this training. It can be found online at brnunited.org/courses and includes the completion of the registration form\, a place to submit background checks\, and submission of the new volunteer registration fee ($25). If you are already badged\, you have completed this requirement but may need to renew your background checks. \nAreas of Focus:\nAdvanced Disaster Relief Training is hands-on\, on-site follow-up to the basic online Disaster Relief training. Courses include mass feeding\, flood recovery\, chainsaw\, shower/laundry and more. \nCourse Descriptions:\nClick here to view course descriptions \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday:\n\n\n\n 5:30 p.m.\nCheck-In\n\n\n6:00 – 6:50 p.m.\nIntro Review & OSFA\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nShower/Laundry\n\n\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nFlood Recovery 201\n\n\nSaturday:\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00 a.m.\nCheck-In/Devotions\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nMass Feeding 201- Set-Up/Cooking\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nChainsaw 101\n\n\n8:00 – Noon\nAssessment (pt 1)\n\n\nNoon-12:30\nLunch\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nMass Feeding 201- Demob\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nChainsaw 201\, 301\n\n\n12:30 – 4:00 p.m.\nAssessment (pt 2)\n\n\n\nYou may overnight at the church. Bring a sleeping bag or air mattress (you’ll sleep on what you bring) and personal items. \nCost:\n$10 \nRegister:\nRegistration Forthcoming \nDownload Promotional Materials:\nPromotional Slide \nBulletin Insert (forthcoming)
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LOCATION:New Hope Baptist Church\, 276 Maple Hollow Rd\, Duncansville\, PA\, 16635\, United States
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SUMMARY:Take Flight: VBS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nThis is a one-day workshop is designed for leaders\, volunteers\, and pastors who  specifically serve with their church’s VBS. It will serve your whole VBS team by providing a time of training\, discussion\, resources\, and insights from our BRN VBS Consultant Christy Kraus. Whether you’re the VBS director\, a teacher\, crew leader\, games volunteer\, registration helper\, or decorating team member\, this workshop is for you! You’ll receive practical training\, creative ideas\, ministry resources\, and plenty of encouragement to help your church make the most of this year’s VBS. \nThis springtime training will focus specifically on equipping VBS volunteers in Lifeway’s Take Flight curriculum. This content is designed to encourage kids to soar above life’s turbulence and discover God’s faithfulness through all of life’s circumstances. \nThis training will also include a few exciting surprises‚ including a chance to **win your church’s VBS curriculum!** \nWho’s Invited:\nVBS coordinators\, kids’ ministry directors/leaders\, volunteers\, pastors\, and anyone involved in VBS at their local church \nDate/Time:\nApril 24\, 2027\, 10:00 a.m \nLocation:\nBRN Training Center (BRN Hub) in Harrisburg \nFacilitator: Christy Kraus\, BRN VBS Consultant + Kids’ Ministry Director\, Wrightsdale Baptist Church\nChristy Kraus is a dedicated and passionate leader in ministries that impact the next generation. Christy has spent over twenty years serving in student and kids ministries. Married to her husband\, Rob\, for 24 years\, Christy is a proud mother of two adult children\, whom she loves immensely. \nIn her role as the Kids’ Ministry Director at Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom\, Pa.\, which she has held for the past two years\, Christy focuses on children from preschool through 5th grade. Christy believes that children’s ministry is a vital part of the church and is passionate about teaching kids while partnering with parents to help disciple their children. One of her favorite outreach events is Vacation Bible School (VBS)\, where she has witnessed lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus. \n\nCost:\nFree! \nRegister:\nOnline Registration is forthcoming. \nQuestions?\nContact Christy at ChristyK@brnunited.org.
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LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
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