“At the North American Mission Board, everything we do is all about the Gospel,” NAMB President Kevin Ezell said. “The Gospel is pre-eminent, and the Gospel unites.”
With a staff composed of personnel from both the International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB), Send Relief is an operative model of Southern Baptist cooperation.
“We’ve had plenty of hurdles and more than enough disruptions, but more than 500 new missionaries [including the 64 missionaries presented at the SBC annual meeting] have been appointed since the pandemic began. … Our work has not been thwarted,” said IMB President Paul Chitwood.
Jointly hosted by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and the International Mission Board (IMB), the June 13-14 Send Conference’s theme “Together on Mission” was designed to unite Southern Baptists around the Gospel. Speakers, from Tony Evans on Sunday night to David Jeremiah Monday afternoon, emphasized the importance of Christian unity in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
The Church Connections initiative builds sustained, ongoing relationships so that every Southern Baptist church is connected with at least one IMB missionary.
Taking a gap year is an appealing option for many recent graduates, and studies show growing numbers of students are choosing to pursue other interests before starting college.
Baptist Resource Network Executive Director Barry Whitworth urges churches to celebrate the life of missionary George Liele and other great African American heroes of the faith who have advanced God’s Kingdom.
George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism and Missions Day celebrated the life of George Liele and other great African American heroes of the faith who have advanced God’s Kingdom.