Celebrating God

by Brian KirbyPastor, IBC Berlin, Germany            I love to celebrate! In my family as I was growing up birthdays were a chance to be surrounded by friends, family, and fun. I looked forward to my birthday -- not just to get some great gifts but to feel like it was...

Celebrating Church

by Andrea HesterbergChurch Development Coordinator, IBC Düsseldorf, GermanyWhen I was asked to write an article about Celebrating Church, I was excited right away and thought: “Yes, of course! We have a lot to celebrate!” Despite and even in contrast to all the bad...

Celebrating Unity

by Gerhard VenterFormer IBC Pastor and Interim PastorMost Christians, especially those in positions of leadership, are familiar with the fact that Jesus prayed for His followers’ unity (John 17:20-21 – it’s best to look at these verses against the background of the...

Celebrating Family

by Lydia WhitleyChurch Planter, Community Church, Berlin, GermanyAs we rode the bus away from IBC Stuttgart, our oldest son excitedly told us about all the toys, snacks, and new friends he made at church that day. I shared his excitement as I reflected on all the...

Kirby is New Strengthening Churches CSD

Brian Kirby was elected as the new Strengthening Churches Core Strategy Director at a special business meeting, held 20 March during the IBC’s Ministry Leadership Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Brian will be taking over from Dan Maxton who has filled the role for the...

Looking Back to Look Forward

Looking Back to Look Forward

by Tim Faulkner General SecretaryPsalm 131 A song of ascents, by David.  O Lord, my heart is not proud,nor do I have a haughty look.I do not have great aspirations,or concern myself with things that are beyond me.Indeed, I have calmed and quieted myselflike a weaned...

Brasilia Receives Endowment Fund Grant

Brasilia Receives Endowment Fund Grant

Bridges International Church, Brasilia, Brazil, received the 2022 Endowment Fund Type 1 grant at the International Baptist Convention’s Annual Convention Meeting, 24-26 October, in Copenhagen, Denmark. The grant will be used to complete construction of a holistic...

ACM: Celebrating Our Baptist Heritage

ACM: Celebrating Our Baptist Heritage

The International Baptist Convention held its 59th Annual Convention Meeting, 24-26 October, at First International Baptist Church, Copenhagen, Denmark, with the theme “Celebrating Our Baptist Heritage.”  From hearing the history of Baptists in Denmark to electing a...

Convention Welcomes New Church

Convention Welcomes New Church

The International Baptist Convention at its hybrid 58th Annual Convention Meeting, held 25-27 October, at Faith Baptist Church, Kaiserslautern, Germany, celebrated the family of churches it is and rejoiced at being able to meet again in-person.  As part of the...

My Family: Principles and Biblical Values for the IBC Family

My Family: Principles and Biblical Values for the IBC Family

I count it a privilege to serve this convention as one of its presidents and bring this message to the Annual Meeting.  But I was hesitant.  What could I teach a group of pastors and ministry leaders as yourselves? At my church we are currently preaching an expository...

Our Family: Celebrating in the Midst of Disagreements

Our Family: Celebrating in the Midst of Disagreements

A common reaction of many people to Baptists is that they can much more quickly tell you what you can't do than to tell you what you can do. It is a common perception. Some people hear “Baptist” and think "no fun there.” Others recognize a tradition that takes...

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