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A Shared Calling: Sonrise Church Celebrates Three Staff Members for 40 Years of Faithful Service

March 5, 2026 admin 0

Sonrise Church of Clovis, California, paused on Sunday, February 22, 2026, to celebrate a remarkable milestone, honoring three longtime staff members whose ministry has shaped the church for four decades. Senior Pastor Otis Ledbetter, Executive Pastor Phil Laughlin, and Worship Leader and Administrative Assistant Sherry Krigbaum were recognized for 40 years of faithful service during a special celebration service followed by a churchwide reception. […]

Iowa BBF Hosts Annual Pastor and Wife Retreat in West Des Moines

March 5, 2026 admin 0

Ministry couples from across the Iowa Baptist Bible Fellowship gathered February 20–21 for the fellowship’s annual Pastor and Wife Retreat, enjoying a refreshing time of fellowship and encouragement during the winter season. […]

Gamble Brothers Ordained to Gospel Ministry at Lifepoint Baptist Church

March 5, 2026 admin 0

Lifepoint Baptist Church in Centerton, Arkansas, celebrated a milestone on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as brothers Titus Gamble and Adam Gamble were ordained into the gospel ministry following a full day of examination, worship, and congregational celebration. […]

BBFI Hosts 2026 Healthy Church Conference

March 5, 2026 admin 0

The BBFI Central Office hosted the 2026 Healthy Church Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2026, bringing together pastors and ministry leaders from across the Fellowship.

Streaming live on the BBFI YouTube channel and BBFI website from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST, this year’s conference centered on the theme “Church Health in 15 Minutes,” emphasizing concise, practical teaching that leaders can put into practice right away. […]

Central America Missionary Retreat 2026

February 20, 2026 admin 0

The Central America Missionary Retreat, CAMR 2026, was held February 2 through 7 in Panajachel, Guatemala, along the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlán. Nestled beneath three peaceful volcanoes, the setting provided a striking backdrop for a week devoted to renewal, prayer, and encouragement for missionaries serving throughout Central America and the Caribbean. […]

Missouri BBF Ministry Couples Retreat Encourages and Refreshes in Branson

February 20, 2026 admin 0

On February 15 and 16, 2026, ministry couples from across Missouri gathered in Branson for the annual Missouri BBF Ministry Couples Retreat. Attendees also traveled in from Arkansas and Kansas, making the retreat a regional time of encouragement, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. […]

BBFI Hosts Sixth Annual State Rep Advance in Springfield

January 23, 2026 Randy Harp 1

For the sixth consecutive year, January 19–21, 2026, the BBFI Central Office hosted the annual BBFI State Rep Advance, bringing together State Representatives and the BBFI Executive Committee for focused training, networking, and vision casting. […]

Venture Church Launches in Clermont, Florida, as Newest BBFI Church Plant

January 23, 2026 Randy Harp 2

Clermont, FL — On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Venture Church officially launched its first public worship service in Clermont, Florida, marking an exciting new chapter for both the congregation and the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. […]

Texas BBF State Fellowship Meeting Brings Encouragement and Connection in Waco

January 23, 2026 Randy Harp Comments Off

Pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders from across Texas gathered January 19–20, 2026, at historic First Baptist Church in Waco for the Texas Baptist Bible Fellowship State Fellowship Meeting, enjoying two days of preaching, leadership training, […]

S4 Conference Inspires Global Leaders in Nairobi, Kenya

November 14, 2025 admin Comments Off

On October 29-30, 2025, hundreds of pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders from across Africa and around the world gathered at Hope Church in Lavington, Nairobi, for the 2025 S4 and S4+ Conferences hosted by Global […]