This Week in the BRN Family 11.14.24
Baptists on Mission deliver Christmas backpacks for PA/SJ churches; BRN churches pack boxes for OCC; and we welcome a new member to our team - it's an exciting week in the BRN Family!
Welcome to the BRN Family: Christy Kraus, BRN VBS Consultant
Christy Kraus is the Director of Kids' Ministry at Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa. She has helped Wrightsdale have a thriving kids' ministry program and VBS, and now she is expanding her aid to BRN churches across Pennsylvania/South Jersey as a VBS Consultant.
PA/SJ WMU annual meeting focuses on the joy of missions
On Nov. 2, Pennsylvania/South Jersey WMU hosted their annual meeting at Red Land Baptist Church in New Cumberland, Pa.
10 factors that help long-term pastors stay at their church
Chuck Lawless, dean of doctoral studies and vice president of spiritual formation and ministry centers at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares about the traits of leaders who serve a decade or longer at their church.
#TransformPASJ Good Reads: ‘Seamless Pastoral Transition: 3 Imperatives – 6 Pitfalls’ by Lee Kricher
This month's book highlight by David Ludwig, Baptist Resource Network director of discipleship and leadership development.
The Importance of Succession Planning
David Ludwig, director of discipleship and leadership development at the Baptist Resource Network addresses an often-asked question, "“Do you know anyone that I can start training to be the pastor for when I’m gone?”
Interested in helping hurricane survivors? Purchase some gift cards!
Barry Whitworth, Baptist Resource Network executive director, and his wife Beth share ways to assist the survivors of Hurricane Helene, including the purchase of specifically designated gift cards.
This Week in the BRN Family 11.07.24
Halloween week creates outreach opportunities for churches; the BRN Team welcomes a new member; and we celebrate new life through baptism - it's a wonderful week in the BRN Family!
NextGen students learn to ‘amplify’ Jesus with their lives at 2024 Fall Retreat
Nearly 50 college students from campuses across Pennsylvania/South Jersey gathered at Camp Hebron in Halifax, Pa., Nov. 1-3 for annual BRN NextGen Fall Retreat.
Kenton Hunt issues call for disaster relief volunteers in the aftermath of hurricanes
PA/SJ Disaster Relief Director Kenton Hunt urges volunteers to sign up to serve in the upcoming weeks to help victims of Hurricane Helene, who are in desperate need of disaster relief assistance.