Ten years ago, Grace River Church was just a dream—an idea scribbled on a piece of paper. Church planting has been one of the most rewarding, humbling, and challenging things I’ve ever done. Looking back, I’ve learned five key lessons: be coachable, build a team, stay connected, engage your community, and stay focused. […]
New Life Baptist Church in Locust Grove, OK, celebrated its first anniversary on January 19, 2025. Pastor Scott Goodwin reflected on God’s blessings as the church welcomed 61 attendees, saw five salvations, and celebrated two baptisms. “God is good and is doing something great through New Life Baptist,” Goodwin shared. […]
New Life Baptist Church in Locust Grove, OK holds charter service. […]
Over the last decade, there has been a renewed emphasis and focus on church planting in the BBFI. This is good news for the Fellowship. The BBFI was its healthiest when there was a strong […]
The future health of the Baptist Bible Fellowship is at least partially dependent upon the advancement of new churches being started. 2022 looks to be a good year for church planting in the BBFI. From […]
Multiple pastors from around the country met in Orlando, FL, for a church planting vision trip from January 31 through February 3, 2022. BBFI-approved church planter and pastor of Restoration Church in Sanford, FL, served […]
The BBFI will be hosting a church planting vision trip to Orlando, FL, from Monday, January 31, through Friday, February 4, 2022. The purpose of this trip is to continue to bring awareness to the […]
On August 9 – 13, Fellowship and ministry leaders from around the country met in Rapid City, South Dakota, to visit and encourage some of the newest BBFI-approved church planters. The team included Terry and […]
Mercy Gate Church of Rapid City, South Dakota launched on March 17, 2019. Since then, they have seen over 100 salvations in their church. The vision of Mercy Gate Church from its inception has been […]
Gospel Life Church of Wichita, KS was launched on January 31, 2021. On August 22 they celebrated their first public baptisms. Pastor Chase Hill shared, “This is a momentous day in the life of our […]
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