Give and It Shall Be Given
Waverly, Iowa—Two years ago, Pastor Brian Wilkins called it devastating—“an absolute, atrocious mess.” The basement of First Baptist Church was buried in mud and debris during the massive flooding that hit the Cedar Rapids area.
“Baptist Builders Club met together with me and representatives of our state association to come up with a plan that involved getting the word out…
Grace Baptist’s New Roof Makes News
WASHINGTON, Ind.—The new roof on Grace Baptist Church was a testimony of God’s provision, Pastor Louis Showers told local media outlets who became interested in the recent remodeling project partially funded by the Baptist Builder’s Club.
- Read “Grace Baptist’s New Roof Comes from Above” from the Washington Times-Herald.
- Watch “Miraculous Project for One Local Church” from WTHITV.com
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Baptist Builders Club Announces Start-Up Ministry Expansion
Baptist Builders Club is expecting! Expecting to assist church plants all over the U.S. in a greater way than ever before! Expecting more involvement from the GARBC family! Expecting great results as God blesses!
The BBC board of administrators and Director Michael Nolan—along with the GARBC Council of Eighteen and the GARBC national representative—are pleased to announce that the Start-Up…
Have You Looked at the BBC Devotions Lately?
Maybe you check out the BBC website frequently, but haven’t noticed yet, that we have devotions just for you.
Roger Ridley, a church planter that has gone home to be with Lord gave BBC permission to use these devotions that he use send out daily. Michael Nolan, BBC Director was one of the many recipients Roger blessed with these devotions.…
Baptist Builders Club Announces New Assistance
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Baptist Builders Club USA has just announced assistance to four churches around the country. The purpose of BBC USA, as listed in its official guidelines, is to assist fellowshipping churches in the GARBC by providing grants and loans to aid in the building, renovation, and equipping of facilities crucial to growth and development of a Biblical ministry in the…
BBC Launches New Website
Michael Nolan, Director of the Baptist Builder’s Club in concert with Dave Bosket, Director of Technology for the GARBC, have co-ordinated the redesign and launch of a new website for the ministry. With the underlying framework of the site complete, additional features are being added and refined to improve the experience while browsing. Along with improved readability, the site provides…
Tribute to Pastor Roger Ridley
Pastor Roger Ridley was a man of distinction and vision. He was a practitioner of 21st century church planting that aligned itself with the model of Scripture. His vision, counsel, and quiet “get things done” manner made him a man of influence. I have enjoyed working with him greatly in seeing his dream expanded through our Association of churches. The…
Ribbon Cutting at Heritage Baptist Church
Cedarburg, Wis.-Years ago, Heritage Christian Center in Cedarburg, Wis., was a healthy fellowship of 140 believers with a Christian school of 120 students. But Satan gained an advantage and started to separate the people. Then the pastor died unexpectedly.
Though his widow tried to hold the work together-even loaning money to pay the mortgage-the church dwindled to seven people who…
Ike Clean-Up
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike clean-up is moving along. The Houston area reports that most schools are already back in session and the clean-up is going much faster than expected. Michael Nolan, BBC Director has been in contact with GARB pastors making sure to get the most current news and needs.
Galveston, Texas the area hardest hit by Ike…
Ike Update
Hurricane Ike roared through Texas and left plenty of destruction in its path. Flooding has been reported from the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana to Illinois and many points in between.
We called on your assistance over the weekend for prayers and to lift up the three GARB churches in the Houston, TX area. Michael Nolan has talked to…
Hurricane Ike on path for GARB Churches in Texas. Help Needed!
Director of the Baptist Builders Club, Michael Nolan, said the ministry is on alert and stands ready to help. After talking to Pastor Buzz Fanion of Cypress Pointe Baptist Church yesterday afternoon the reality that help would be needed is not only possible, but most certain. There are three churches that are located in the path of storm. One is…
Emergency Help is Needed Now!
DES MOINES—Volunteer work crews have begun recovery efforts in the aftermath of storm and flood damage to four Iowa churches in Des Moines, Waverly, Dike, and Mason City.
Michael Nolan, director of Baptist Builders Club, has announced plans to assist the Iowa congregations with funds from the Baptist Builders Club’s Emergency Fund. “Floods, tornadoes, fires, hurricanes and earthquakes are not…
