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In Memoriam: Theodore “Ted” Johnson

February 15, 2024
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BRN
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The Reverend Theodore "Ted" Johnson, former pastor of Harambe Baptist Church, Philadelphia, and the retired director of church strengthening at the Baptist Resource Network (formerly Baptist Convention of PA/SJ), passed away on Feb. 5.

BRN’s Stan Williams introduces the Future Church Pathway for next generation ministry

February 15, 2024
Stanley Williams
BRN
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Stan Williams, Next Gen Collegiate Ministries director for the Baptist Resource Network, introduces the Future Church Pathway, which includes two assessments churches can use to gauge the health of their ministry to youth and young adults.

This Week in the BRN Family 02.15.24

February 15, 2024
Macala Mays
BRN
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BRN churches team up to bring A Night to Shine to the Lehigh Valley; Hispanic church planters partner together in prayer; and BRN evangelism grants aid churches in outreach events - it's an eventful week in the BRN family!

Zion Church cares for local CYS staff with luncheon and gospel prayer

February 15, 2024
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BRN
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In December 2023, Zion Church in Clarion, Pa., used the Christmas season as an opportunity to show their appreciation for their community's Children and Youth Services staff as well as share the gospel with them.

Restored Church celebrates young mothers choosing life

February 15, 2024
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BRN
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On Jan. 28, Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., celebrated young mothers choosing life for their babies by hosting a group baby shower and blessing the moms-to-be.

#TransformPASJ Good Reads: ‘D-Life for Families’ by Josh Wilks

February 14, 2024
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BRN
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"D-Life for Families" by Josh Wilks, college and young adult pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Alabama, is a resource that guides parents through the New Testament in 52 weekly segments. It includes topics and questions for family discussion and prayer prompts pertinent to that week’s scripture.

Is disciple-making a priority in your church?

February 14, 2024
David Ludwig
BRN
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David Ludwig, Baptist Resource Network associate director of church health and discipleship, examines four ways leaders can make disciple-making a priority in their churches.

7 simple ways to strengthen the discipleship strategy in your church

February 14, 2024
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SBC
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Chuck Lawless says we should start by simply doing something now rather than waiting until an entire discipleship strategy and structure are in place.

CP Stories: Patrick Stein, Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

February 14, 2024
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SBC
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International Mission Board missionary Patrick Stein and his team created a unique way to engage individuals with the gospel via social media.

This Week in the BRN Family 02.08.24

February 8, 2024
Macala Mays
BRN
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BRN churches celebrate leader installations and baptisms; evangelism grants create gospel opportunities; and college ministries reach the nations and prepare students to 'go' - it's an exciting week in the BRN family!