Nationals see divine intervention amidst persistent persecution
God is at work and doing amazing things in and through persecuted nationals.
‘Together, we press toward the vision,’ Chitwood assures Southern Baptists
"God’s Kingdom has expanded during the pandemic and, because of Southern Baptists’ commitment to cooperation, your missionaries have remained on mission,” said IMB President Paul Chitwood.
NAMB presentation and report highlight gospel impact in North America
“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.”
Send Relief reports help and hope amid pandemic
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.
Southern Baptists appoint 64 missionaries in Sending Celebration
“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.
Two-day Send Conference emphasizes unity, mission and Gospel focus
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.
IMB introduces Church Connections
The Church Connections initiative builds sustained, ongoing relationships so that every Southern Baptist church is connected with at least one IMB missionary.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering hits cumulative $5 billion
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is an annual offering collected by believers around the world to support international missions.
IMB’s Nehemiah Teams launches gap-year program
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.
February 2021 Top Five
Elizabeth Benge shares the Top Five resources and opportunities for February 2021.