November 2021 Top Five
Elizabeth Benge shares the Top 5 resources and opportunities for November 2021.
50 STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: Lessons Well Learned from Years of Service
Stan Smith, former associate director of the Baptist Resource Network, has witnessed the growth of the network. He shares some of the lessons he's learned along the way.
50 STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: A Presidential Opportunity
Bryan McClelland, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church, Williamsport, recently was elected president of the Baptist Resource Network's Executive Board and is excited about serving BRN churches, effective January 2022.
COVID-19 produces new ministry at Second Antioch
While bad news in generally associated with COVID, the pandemic has provided a new avenue for community outreach at Second Antioch.
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth expresses appreciation to pastors
For many, October is Pastor Appreciation Month, but Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth appreciates and prays for BRN pastors all year long.
50 STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION: Transformation Trifecta: Stories of rescue and restoration
"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.”
BRN Exec Director expresses gratitude
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.
Accelerate 2021: How do I engage my neighbors who are different than me?
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.
BRN churches celebrate 50th anniversary, examine the ‘future church,’ and seek to love their neighbors during inaugural Accelerate Conference
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.
Accelerate 2021: How can we know our neighbors if they won’t talk to us?
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.