One thing I love about being the director of the Baptist Builders Club is getting mail. Yes, I said mail, but I am not talking about magazines, bills, or solicitations. I’m talking about mail from Baptist Builders Club supporters.

I am so blessed through letters I receive. The most recent one came from Brother Peterson of Omaha, Nebraska. Something he said in his letter put your part in Baptist Builders Club in a great perspective. “We are limited in what we can do,” he wrote, “but even a little from many amounts to a lot.” Think about that for a minute.

“A little from many amounts to a lot.” That is so true. Whether you are talking about prayers or money, a little amount multiplied by many givers makes a lot, and it all makes a difference. Such giving can make a difference in the health and future of a church that is struggling or a church that is just beginning.

Prayerfully consider letting God use you to support the ministry of BBC. And keep the letters coming. I would love to be able to share with others what BBC means to you.

In Christ’s Service,

Michael Nolan, Director

“The Lord answered prayer by way of Baptist Builders Club”

These types of comments never get old. With each letter, email, or phone call a church makes to me I am blessed to see how God is working to help Regular Baptist Churches. I want to share that excitement with all of you.

Pastor Hawk of Victory Baptist Church in Marysville, Kansas recently wrote me a letter and told me of the perfect timing of the Baptist Builders Club. The funds arrived just prior to the supplies and the dollar amount was exactly what the church needed to proceed without delay. If you would like to see photos of Victory Baptist click here: http://www.victorybaptist.net-at-hand.com/

BBC asked, “When your church receives the grant funds, what will it mean to them?”

Pastor Roloff: “For Bible Baptist Church the financial grant from Baptist Builders Club has meant a great deal already. The news that we received the grant was a breath of fresh air, that there was hope for our church’s future, and other people believed that as much as we did.”

BBC asked, “How will the grant funds help the church?”

Pastor Roloff: “The roof problems for this church have been an ongoing concern for at least the past ten years of its ministry. The funds from Baptist Builders Club will help us solve a most discouraging problem, a problem that undermined our church’s peace, our outreach, our financial health, and our vision for what the Lord might want to do with and through us in the coming years. These funds have helped our church get our feet back under us so that we could move forward again.”

To donors and those considering donating to BBC,

Every time I hear a response like the one from Pastor Roloff, I am reminded of why God has allowed Baptist Builders Club to exist. That is to help churches like Bible Baptist in Cartersville, Ilinois. God provides the donors and the resources that enable BBC to carry out that mission. Thank you to all of you that are part of what God is doing. To those of you who are considering becoming donors, you can call 1-888-588-1600, ext. 817, or click [here] to donate.

Michael Nolan, Director

Where They Were
Since 1950 the Baptist Builders Club (BBC) has awarded over 3 million dollars to Regular Baptist churches in need. From the first church helped in 1950 to the latest church in 2007, BBC’s mission has not changed. The first application received came from First Baptist Church of Soap Lake, Washington. The church needed financial assistance to break ground for a new building. Regular Baptists responded to the call for help and provided the $1000 that was needed for the building project. The founding pastor, Everett Bramblet, expressed his appreciation for the BBC in the June 1951 issue of the Baptist Bulletin after his church received the grant. He described what an “encouragement to their hearts” the funds provided. He also stated,
“If every member of all our GARB churches could catch the vision of this thing and also become members of the Baptist Builders Club, what a great change it would make in the home mission work of the Regular Baptists.”
Pastor Bramblet was calling on fellow Regular Baptists to share the vision of this ministry.

Where They Are Now
The Lord is still using First Baptist Church of Soap Lake to accomplish His work. When asked, Pastor Schopf (current pastor) and his wife confirm all that God has been doing through this ministry. Pastor Schopf and his wife, Hannah, tell us they are located in a small, ethnically diverse and spiritually needy community. The ministry reaches unchurched people with the gospel through various means: visitation, Vacation Bible School (averaging 50 children each day!), an annual evangelistic chicken barbecue, and the formation of a youth group. God has blessed the church financially so they can bless others. In addition to giving generous love offerings to missionaries, the church was able to add two new missionaries for regular, monthly support. A ladies missionary group (Hearts for Missions) made quilts, blankets, and other items for use at a hospital in the Central African Republic. Also, a new Visionary Building Committee has been formed and is working to improve traffic flow and provide better accessibility for elderly and handicapped people.

Join me in praising the Lord for what He has started and continues through this work in Washington. And let me echo the founding pastor’s call,
“If every member of all our GARB churches could catch the vision of this thing and also become members of the Baptist Builders Club, what a great change it would make in the home mission work of the Regular Baptists.”
We still have a goal to help nine sister churches a year, which requires $135,000 annually to accomplish. We currently raise about $50,000 annually. That is just not enough. That is why we need the help of all Regular Baptists. To become a member or give support to this ministry, please call 1-888-588-1600, ext. 817 or click [here] to donate online.

The Gretna Baptist Church of Gretna, Nebraska, has observed ten years of ministry; more than a hundred guests attended three services on September 9, organized under the theme ‘Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow.” More than one hundred guests attended.

In the first service the church looked back at all God has done, led by Pastor Ridley and his wife Sheryl sharing personal testimonies, and then Pastor Ridley presenting a historical sketch of the church. People in the congregation also share some of their favorite memories of the first ten years. (more…)

Michael Nolan, (Director) and his family travel around the United States sharing the burden of Baptist Builders Club (BBC). BBC is a unique ministry designed to provide prayer support, financial assistance, ministry training, and curriculum to Regular Baptist churches. To get more details or schedule Michael to speak at your church, call Judy Emery at 888-588-1600, ext. 817.

The necessary financial support for this ministry is extensive. With your help we can share in starting, building, and helping other ministries in need.

● To get involved as an individual or as a church you can:

Donate online.

Or send your donation to:

Baptist Builders Club
C/O Judy Emery
1300 Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Or by calling 888-588-1600, ext. 817 and speaking with Judy Emery directly for more ways to get involved.

● If your church needs assistance, click here for guidelines and applications.

What does BBC•USA do to help these struggling churches?

The official guidelines of the BBCUSA outline its reasons for existence:

“The purpose of BBC Since its inception in 1951, BBC•USA has put more than three million dollars into circulation. Some of those monies have been outright gifts. Others have been extended in the form of interest-free loans that have “revolved” to benefit others. (more…)

Hurricane Wilma came on Monday, October 24, 2005 during the day. The wind began to scream from the southeast, gusting to almost 100 mph at times. Then the eye of the storm passed over, and the much stronger winds began to blow from the west-northwest. Pastor Snyder of Broadview Baptist Church got a call from the neighbor that lived across from the church saying, “I’m watching your roof blow off of the church! There it goes!”

Later that same afternoon after the storm had passed, Pastor Snyder and the church family gathered to clean up the best they could and try to stop any further damage.

Pastor Snynder then got a call from Baptist Builders Club and the question was asked if they needed some funds to start putting things back together. They were ensured that this ministry of the GARB would stand with them and see what else could be done.

Some time later, Broadview got another call from one of their missionaries from Baptist Mid-Missions who also offered financial assistance to help the church rebuild and also echoed a statement Pastor Snyder had heard before, “You are not alone, we will stand with you.”

Since that time, the damaged roof has been replaced, classrooms rebuilt, the foyer has been rebuilt, and they are in the process of getting the auditorium water damage repaired. It has all been without debt, with God’s provisioning through His people and agencies like Baptist Builder’s Club and Baptist Mid-Missions. A storm like this could have forced Broadview Baptist to close its doors forever. Instead, God provided Broadview Baptist with restored facilities. God also added a benefit; a confirmation God still wants Broadview Baptist Church to continue ministry in this area. Truly, together we can do more. To God be glory for the great things He has done. Thank you, Lord.

Just as VBS was getting started, the rains came in New York. As a result, Pines Brook Baptist Church suffered a flood and was left with three feet of standing water and mud in the church. Flood damage caused the church to lose teaching resources, pianos, carpeting, tables, sheetrock, etc., totaling $14,000 in damages.

The church members have raised some of the funds, and the state fellowship has helped, but they are in need of much more assistance. The pastor has stated that with the funds they have in hand, it will take them a long time to get the job done, but they will get it done. Together we can help them get this job completed now so they can put this behind them and can press forward in the ministry. (more…)