Baptist Convention of New England Archives

BCNE makes history, elects Brazilian pastor president

November 16, 2023

The Baptist Churches of New England made history Nov. 4 when they elected Lierte Soares Jr., a Massachusetts pastor from Brazil, as their president.

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First person: A ‘silent revival’ is moving through Vermont

September 2, 2023

“Yes, there is much darkness in Vermont. Yes, there is much devastation in Vermont. But YES, there is also much Kingdom opportunity in Vermont.”

‘This is what God can do’: Multicultural church impacting immigrants in Maine

July 20, 2023

Portland, Maine is not generally considered a hub for immigrants. The city is often known more for its lobsters, cobblestone streets and an iconic lighthouse.

BCNE exec director Terry Dorsett takes leave of absence to focus on wife’s care

July 14, 2023

Terry Dorsett, executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England (BCNE), will take a leave of absence to care for his wife, Kay, who

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Pastor shortage: What can be done to train a new generation?

June 10, 2023

By now many have probably heard about the crisis of pastoral vacancies. The average age of pastors has skyrocketed, in statistical terms, in a drastically

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First Person: What a pastor should consider before leaving a church

April 16, 2023

Pastoral transitions happen. Life happens. And sometimes pastors need to move on. If not, in time, our mortality will force a transition! Those can be

NH church seeks ‘radical’ vision as ‘a vital piece of the community’

April 7, 2023

Aaron Cockrum is planning “to do something radically different” in central New Hampshire. When he and his wife, Linda, a chaplain with Marketplace Chaplains, decided

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First Person: Consider a family missions trip this year

April 2, 2023

What if you went on a missions trip as a family? What if your family partnered with missionaries for a long weekend or week, learning

5 ways to reach out to immigrants in your community

March 31, 2023

Some churches are partnering with immigrant groups for ministry purposes, others are looking to reach immigrant groups within their surrounding areas. Here are some basic