Category: Church Stories

Jim Butler – I was born and have lived most of my life in the North End of Saint John, New Brunswick. My wife, Wendy, and I live not far from RiverCross Church. I taught art in various public schools in Saint John, later graduating… Read More »

Rev. Sam Jess, Pastor of Barss Corner Baptist & Emmanuel Baptist Church of Parkdale-Maplewood (NS) shared this story about how they welcomed migrant workers from Mexico working in the Christmas Tree industry, some of whom have been coming to the area for 10 years. “In… Read More »

Did You Know? Rev. Mark Leary, Saint John-Kings Association Hospital Chaplain, makes approximately 5000 visits annually to patients, families and staff at the Regional and St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Saint John, NB, presenting the Gospel and offering hope through Christ. Many patients come from all… Read More »

The fifth edition of the Canadian Baptist Advent Reader is now available online! We are thrilled to once again offer this resource. As Canadian Baptists, we are a part of something much larger our regions. Our family consists of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada… Read More »

Rev. Dr. Danny Zacharias recently sent us this interview between himself, Rev. Michael Fredericks, Rev. Dale Stairs & Dr. Jon Olhauser. They talked about Perth-Andover Baptist’s connection with the Tobique First Nation, Crandall U’s Claystone Program and where the two have intersected. Bios of each… Read More »

I like walking alone at times, especially when I’m in Europe. I love exploring with just a backpack on my back and no schedule. However, when it comes to both faith and the work Christ has called us to in the church and his mission,… Read More »

For the past ten years, Lewisville Baptist Church in Moncton, New Brunswick, has been welcoming young children and their caregivers to our Play Zone program on Tuesday mornings. This play group allows parents with infants and preschoolers the opportunity to socialize over coffee and muffins… Read More »

Rev. John Tremblett sent us some photos and stories about a recent baptism at Beechwood Baptist Church (NB), Sunday, October 15. There’s a connection to a story we posted about Easter baptisms earlier this year, specifically a story about baptisms at Beechwood – https://baptist-atlantic.ca/news/easter-baptisms-part-4/. It’s… Read More »

In September, First Cornwallis Baptist Church in Upper Canard, NS celebrated their 210th Anniversary. The celebrations began with a special Anniversary Service on the morning of September 10th with Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes. Later that afternoon a Musical Celebration was held with choirs… Read More »

Kemptville United Baptist Church has been blessed to celebrate two baptisms this summer. In early July, a 103 year old woman accepted Christ as her Saviour and obeyed the Lord in believers baptism by affusion (due to health considerations) on July 22. Pastor, Rev. Dr…. Read More »