BRN Archives

It’s ACP time!

September 24, 2020
Elizabeth Benge
BRN
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The Annual Church Profile collects data that is used by the SBC Executive Committee and by the Baptist Resource Network to measure the health and growth of our churches. The BRN uses this vital data to effectively plan events, strategize resources, and evaluate the needs of our churches.

Country & Town students minister in Harrisburg

September 24, 2020
Guest Writer
BRN
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John Toone voted as pastor of East Shore Baptist Church

September 23, 2020
Guest Writer
BRN
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Congratulations to Pastor John Toone, who had served as East Shore’s associate pastor from June 2014 until his appointment as senior pastor this past week.

The BRN welcomes Bux-Mont Baptist Church’s new pastor, Charles Blachford

September 17, 2020
Shannon Baker
BRN
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BRN extends a welcome to Pastor Charles Blachford, the new pastor of Bux-Mont Baptist Church in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. Blachford, who is executive vice president at Missio Seminary in Philadelphia, previously served at Streamsong Church in Doylestown, a church plant out of Riverside Community Church in Horsham.

Philadelphia church plant seeks to help provide safe learning environments for children during the pandemic

September 17, 2020
Guest Writer
BRN
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When the Philadelphia Public School system committed to virtual learning through November 17, a problem was created that was too big for any governing body or administration to solve alone. Bedrock Fishtown, a new church plant in Philadelphia, began asking and praying for ways they could be part of the solution for the upcoming school year.

BRN’s Annual Meeting is canceled; virtual mini-conference will be held instead, says Exec

September 16, 2020
Barry Whitworth
BRN
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Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Executive Board has determined that it is necessary to cancel the BRN Annual Business Session and Annual Gathering for 2020, originally slated for November 5-6.

From the Mound to Ministry: Newly appointed Next Gen pastor partners with northwestern PA church

September 10, 2020
Macala Mays
BRN
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Edinboro Community Church Next Gen Pastor Robbie Mays is serving in college ministry at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. “The reason I wanted to be in college ministry with a church is that once college students leave the campus or they graduate, there is nothing specifically tailored for them. So, many of them will end up leaving the church as a whole... I want them to be involved in the church as much as possible," said Mays.

Disaster relief volunteers respond in aftermath of Hurricane Isaias

September 10, 2020
Shannon Baker
BRN
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Hurricane Isaias brought massive rain and flooding to the eastern portion of Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey. Disaster Relief put out a call for flood and downed tree cleanup teams, and several churches responded.

BRN Executive Director Barry Whitworth urges pastors to join upcoming roundtables

September 10, 2020
Barry Whitworth
BRN
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Knowing the constant availability, consistent organizational challenges, and the normal load of caring for one’s flock can leave a ministry leader exhausted – mentally, spiritually and emotionally, Barry Whitworth urges you to participate in one of three upcoming Pastors Roundtables, hosted by counselors of Safe Place Ministries, to learn how to identify and unpack some of the unique stressors of the season we have been in.