For CP, ‘the sky is not falling,’ pastor survey finds
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.
CP Stories: Patrick and Kathryn Thompson, European Peoples
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.
Lifeway Research Finds Discipleship Deficits Among U.S. Churchgoers
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.
CP Stories: Morgan Walker, Central Asia
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.
IMB trustees appoint 41 missionaries, adopt strategic priorities
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.
CP Stories: Asa and Vanessa Watson, European Peoples
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.
CP Stories: Jason and Caroline Lankford, New York
Missionaries Jason and Caroline Lankford moved to Syracuse, New York, to start Radiant Church as part of the Salt Network, a family of Southern Baptist churches within Send Network, the North American Mission Board’s church planting arm, that focuses on planting churches in major university centers.
SBDR continues Hurricane Melissa response in Jamaica
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief continues their efforts to respond to Hurricane Melissa damage in Jamaica by extending volunteer pool to other partner SBDR states. Service opportunities now available for SBDR teams January-March.
CP Stories: Brant and Kara Bauman, European Peoples
Missionary Brant Bauman serves as a digital engagement strategist for the IMB in Europe, where he and his wife live and seek unique platforms to share the Gospel.
Matt and Audrey Chism, Middle Eastern Peoples
Missionaries Matt and Audrey Chism had to move for safety reasons, but they don’t regret a single moment of their time in the Middle East. For two decades, they worked with Middle Eastern people, especially those displaced, sharing their lives, joys, and sorrows.