Ministry News

'Jesus for Prayer' in Lancaster

Lancaster votes to keep the name of Jesus Christ legal in its City Council meetings.

Auditorium Expansion & New Driveway

See blueprints and artist's renderings for the new auditorium. Watch the presentation video "Capacity."

Frank Garlock Escapes Haiti

Dr. Frank Garlock, founder of Majesty Music, was teaching in Haiti when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck. For forty-six hours, none of his family knew if he was alive. There was no electricity, no phone lines, and no chance of flying American Airlines out of Haiti.

Thankful for America

Robert & Erika Sosenik witnessed World War II, survived the Russian occupation, and came to America to find opportunity. They did find a better life, but more importantly, they came to know Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Along their journey, they learned gratitude, contentment, and a deep love for America.

Planting a Church in Los Angeles

Pastor Sal Menjivar and the Los Angeles Baptist Church celebrate ten years of faith-filled ministry in the heart of Los Angeles. The light is still shining in downtown Los Angeles because of one man and his family who were willing to answer the call of God, to walk away from earthly prosperity, and to enter a vast mission field of spiritual need.

New Master Plan

The City of Lancaster approved the revised master plan for Lancaster Baptist Church.

Soldier of Grace

Dr. John Paisley and his dear wife, Dorothy, exemplified the lives of Christian servants, and their ministry together has been a vibrant testimony of God’s goodness and grace, even through trials.

Planting Churches in Nicaragua

Dr. Bob Dayton has been used of God to make a difference in Central America. He brought a single light to a region and saw it multiplied over and over again.

Reaching the Coast for Christ

Stephen Chappell, pastor of Coastline Baptist Church, knew God was moving him to plant a church in California. In June of 1998, Stephen Chappell, his wife, and their two young daughters packed their belongings and moved across the country to San Diego County. There were no people, no buildings, and no salary—just a heart of faith and the call of God.

Restoration

They were running out of options. The congregation of the Community Baptist Church of South Fontana, California, was without a pastor. For years they sang the old hymns, they prayed together, they read from the Scriptures, they managed to pay the bills, but their numbers were dwindling. Unless God opened a door, Community Baptist Church would have to close its doors.

The Baptist Voice