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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:Team BRN Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/team-brn-meeting-10/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Steps Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Resource Network is excited to host a welcoming First Steps Gathering for church leaders (pastors and staff) who are new to their churches and for newly affiliated churches. This event will help you discover your first steps as partners with the Baptist Resource Network. Please join us on November 17 at the BRN Hub in Harrisburg for this special gathering! \nRegister here.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/first-steps-gathering-5/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering
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SUMMARY:Accelerant Session
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative planning with BRN directors
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/accelerant-session-17/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRN Staff Event,Meeting
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SUMMARY:Leadership Pathway: Vision Call
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nReady to grow your ministry impact? Whether you’re a new leader or ready to keep growing\, you need a plan — and you don’t have to lead alone. Join us for the Leadership Pathway: Vision Call on Zoom and discover a new way to connect\, grow\, and learn alongside other church leaders. You’ll get a look at the new Leadership Pathway\, designed to provide: \n\nPractical training and tools\nOpportunities to connect with other church leaders\nSupport for your leadership journey\nGreater confidence to lead and grow your ministry\n\nYour next step in leadership starts here. Join us and discover the pathway forward.\nWho’s Invited:\nPastors and ministry leaders \nDate/Time:\nTuesday\, February 9\, 2027 | Choose the time that works for you: 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nVirtual: Zoom (RSVP to get Zoom link) \nPresenter: David Ludwig\, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\n \nDavid Ludwig began serving the Baptist Resource Network in 2004 as a consultant in church health\, where he served until September 2013\, when he joined the team full-time. He now serves as the Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development. David is a Certified Leadership Coach and has coached pastors\, church planters\, and other leaders across our network\, helping them to discover solutions to the challenges they were facing. He is passionate about disciple-making and leadership development and intentionally seeks opportunities to equip pastors and leaders to develop healthy\, disciple-making churches.  He enjoys grilling on the back deck and spending time with his family. David and his wife\, Sheryl\, have four daughters and nine grandchildren (including twins!) \n\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree! \nRegistration:\nRegister Here \nQuestions?\nContact David Ludwig\, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\, at DavidL@brnunited.org.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/leadership-pathway-vision-call/2027-02-09/1/
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SUMMARY:Leadership Pathway: Vision Call
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nReady to grow your ministry impact? Whether you’re a new leader or ready to keep growing\, you need a plan — and you don’t have to lead alone. Join us for the Leadership Pathway: Vision Call on Zoom and discover a new way to connect\, grow\, and learn alongside other church leaders. You’ll get a look at the new Leadership Pathway\, designed to provide: \n\nPractical training and tools\nOpportunities to connect with other church leaders\nSupport for your leadership journey\nGreater confidence to lead and grow your ministry\n\nYour next step in leadership starts here. Join us and discover the pathway forward.\nWho’s Invited:\nPastors and ministry leaders \nDate/Time:\nTuesday\, February 9\, 2027 | Choose the time that works for you: 3:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. \nLocation:\nVirtual: Zoom (RSVP to get Zoom link) \nPresenter: David Ludwig\, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\n \nDavid Ludwig began serving the Baptist Resource Network in 2004 as a consultant in church health\, where he served until September 2013\, when he joined the team full-time. He now serves as the Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development. David is a Certified Leadership Coach and has coached pastors\, church planters\, and other leaders across our network\, helping them to discover solutions to the challenges they were facing. He is passionate about disciple-making and leadership development and intentionally seeks opportunities to equip pastors and leaders to develop healthy\, disciple-making churches.  He enjoys grilling on the back deck and spending time with his family. David and his wife\, Sheryl\, have four daughters and nine grandchildren (including twins!) \n\n\n\n\nCost:\nFree! \nRegistration:\nRegister Here \nQuestions?\nContact David Ludwig\, BRN Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development\, at DavidL@brnunited.org.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/leadership-pathway-vision-call/2027-02-09/2/
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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.
URL:https://brnunited.org/event/take-flight-vbs-workshop/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
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