Begin Ministries

09/06/2026

DAY 4 at the Great Geauga County Fair. Come see us in Merchant Hall 1 near the Grand Stand and Gate 1 entrance. It’s been a great few days of selfiesaurs and conversations. The Fair wraps up tomorrow and the weather is perfect! See you soon.

09/03/2026

Come see us at the Great Geauga County Fair Today, beginning at 10AM through Labor Day!

Our booth is in Merchant Hall 1 (to the left of the Grand Stand). Selfiesaur Photobooth is FREE! We also have FREE hand painting and FREE dinosaur stickers kids can win playing a fun matching card game.

Here’s some fair info you should know before you go!

2026 milkshake schedule is…😃
Thursday: Cinnabon
Friday: Maple
Saturday: Mint
Sunday: Mystery Flavor
Monday: Espresso

Parking at the fairgrounds is FREE and there are people movers that will bring you to the gates. Take a picture of where you park your car, rows are marked.

Handicap parking available.

Admission to get in is $12/person. Thursday is $10 admission for opening fun day, fair day! Children 6 and under are FREE.

All gates take prepaid tickets, and credit/debit cards. All gates take cash except gate 6! Prepaid tickets only at Gate 8.

Specialty ticket pricing:
Thursday: $10 fair admission
Friday: 65+ older and Veterans are FREE
Monday: $15 all day ride wristbands

Free wheelchairs at Gates 1 & 4 that are first come first serve. You can rent a mobility scooter by calling (330) 267-0004 and select option 1, and leaving a message if they don’t answer. They will return your call.

Rides open at noon each day. All day ride wristbands are $28. Or individual ride tickets are available. Monday special for rides is $15 for an all day ride wristband. Cash, credit cards and Apple Pay is accepted at the ride ticket booth.

We can’t wait to see you all at Merchant Hall 1!! 🎉

08/27/2026

Join us this week as we wrap up this miniseries.

🎡🦕 Look UP: God’s World Points to God’s Word

This Sunday at Grace Bible Believers in Chardon, BJ will wrap up our 3‑week miniseries “Look In, Look Around, Look UP!”

Two weeks ago in “Look In,” BJ tackled the fear factor of outreach — the hesitations that keep believers from stepping into ministry with confidence and joy.

Last week in “Look Around,” we explored how God’s Creation Speaks, a perfect lead‑in as we prepare to serve at the Great Geauga County Fair.

This week, in “Look UP,” we’ll look at dinosaurs — yes, dinosaurs — and discover how a biblical worldview helps us understand God’s world through the lens of God’s Word. We’ll see how assumptions shape interpretation, how evidence points upward, and how creation ultimately directs our eyes to Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Join us as BJ helps us “Look UP” and see how even the biggest creatures point to an even bigger God.

📍 Grace Bible Believers — Chardon
🕰️ 11:00AM Sunday Morning Service
🎡 Begin Ministries at the Great Geauga County Fair

08/20/2026

We are following these updates from the Durupinar Formation in Turkey with great interest.

BREAKING: Top U.S. Defense Scientist’s Radar Torpedoes “Just a Giant Rock” Claim at Durupinar Noah’s Ark Site

Skeptics love to dismiss the Durupınar site as “just a giant rock” and claim we lack the credentials to study it.

So we brought in Dr. Khosrow Bakhtar, who has 40 years developing detection tech for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, NORAD, 25+ DoD projects, 200+ technical papers, PhD in rock mechanics from top institutions.

He deployed his BakhtarRadar (the same system that mapped cartel tunnels under the border) across the 515-ft boat-shaped formation.

Preliminary results:

It is not a homogeneous solid rock mass.

Strong subsurface anomalies. Layering.

No clear bedrock boundary where a shallow rock core should appear.

The “just a rock” narrative just took a direct hit from one of the most qualified subsurface experts in the field.

“We believe the Durupınar Formation is the remains of Noah’s Ark, and that is exactly why we want to put it through the strongest scientific testing we can,” said Andrew Jones, founder of Noah’s Ark Scans

Data is still processing. Core drilling is next. The science is only getting started. Help support our core drilling efforts in the first comment below. Thank you to everyone for their support as we continue this incredible journey. Read the full press release below.

08/18/2026

🎡🌿 Look Around: God’s Creation Speaks

This Sunday at Grace Bible Believers in Chardon, BJ will continue our 3‑week miniseries "Look In, Look Around, Look UP!"

Last week BJ tackled the fear factor of outreach in his message “Look In,” exploring the hesitations that keep believers from stepping into ministry with confidence and joy.

This week, in “Look Around,” we'll discover how God’s Creation Speaks, a perfect theme as we prepare to serve at the Great Geauga County Fair, surrounded by the beauty, order, and testimony of God’s handiwork.

Join us as BJ connects God’s world to God’s Word — and points us to the One who gives true life.

📍 Grace Bible Believers — Chardon
🕰️ 11:00AM Sunday Morning Service
🎡 Begin Ministries at the Great Geauga County Fair

08/03/2026

We want to take a moment to honor the life of our mentor and friend, Mike Riddle, a man who impacted us profoundly through his dedication to equipping believers.

Mike, formerly with Answers in Genesis, was the founder and president of The Creation Training Initiative, Inc.

Mike’s vision was to train people in churches across the country to confidently answer the questions many have about Genesis 1–11. Fifteen years ago, we had the privilege of being part of his very first Teachers College.

We had spoken with Mike and his wife Lesley just a few weeks ago. While we were in Paris, she called us to share that Mike’s health had taken a turn for the worse. He went to be with the Lord on July 31st.

While we do grieve, we do not mourn as those who have no hope. We rejoice in his legacy and are honored to be part of the lasting impact he leaves behind. We know that Mike has heard those beautiful words: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lesley and their family.

08/03/2026

It’s been great being with the saints at the Berean Bible Church: Louisville, Ohio Bible in July & August.

06/29/2026

Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.” — Psalm 150:6
Today we get a glimpse of God’s underwater handiwork in Hawaii — fish darting like joyful children and the distant songs of migrating whales echoing through His creation. Such beauty reminds us of the One who spoke the seas, and all there is in them, into being.
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05/03/2026

Preaching here this morning and tonight. 10:00am & 5:30 for a Communion meal and Bible study at 6:00pm.

04/26/2026

Preaching at Freedom Trail in Leroy, Ohio this week morning and 6pm, and next week.