Worship through song is a vital weekly practice for many of our Southern Baptist churches across the nation and right here in Pennsylvania and South Jersey. To help foster this essential ministry, the SBC Worship Research Committee is conducting a survey and asking all SBC churches — including BRN churches — to participate.
Missionary Jackie Lewis serves in Uganda sharing the Good News of Jesus with those in secluded mountainous regions and of the Islamic faith.
Missionaries Chad and Miriam Pumpelly both grew up on the mission field and continued pursuing a heart for missions after they met in high school. They now serve Sub-Saharan African Peoples and share the gospel in Africa.
International missionaries Steve and Julia Dunn embrace intergenerational ministry at their church, which has led to those of all ages coming to Christ.
According to a recent survey, Southern Baptist pastors enthusiastically support the Cooperative Program (CP), but also recognize an opportunity for better CP vision casting to rising generations.
Missionaries Patrick and Kathryn Thompson recently left their home in New York City to follow God's call to take the Gospel to France and, specifically, those who have rejected Christianity.
If discipleship were a test, the average churchgoer would pass—but not by much. In the second half of the State of Discipleship study, Lifeway Research studied churchgoers’ levels of discipleship by asking dozens of questions related to Christian doctrine and practice.
When now missionary Morgan Walker surrendered her life to Jesus, she knew little about missions but felt a call to follow Him and share the gospel. Morgan listened intently as missionary Kelly Zbinden introduced Project 3000 at the IMB’s interview conference, which would later open the door for her to go share the gospel in the regions of Central Asia.
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 41 new full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Feb. 4-5 meeting in Rogers, Arkansas. Trustees met in conjunction with a Sending Celebration for new appointees hosted by First Baptist Rogers on Feb. 4.
Missionary Asa Watson has a unique background - formerly playing football for the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys - that has contributed to him and his wife providing a safe space for candid conversations and tough questions about God and faith. They now serve in Germany with the IMB.