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IMB trustees appoint 71 missionaries, look toward deep investment in Great Commission task

International Mission Board trustees appointed 71 fully supported missionaries during their May 13-14 meeting near Richmond, Va. Missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration on Tuesday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The event will be livestreamed on SBC annual meeting website.
National

Todd Chipman Releases 10 Questions About the Bible with Crossway

Midwestern Seminary celebrated the release of 10 Questions About the Bible: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families, a new devotional resource by Todd Chipman, associate professor of biblical studies and dean of graduate studies at Midwestern Seminary. Published by Crossway, this release is part of the “10 Questions” series, which is designed to help young readers engage foundational Christian truths.
Missouri

MBC gives $50,000 check to Send Relief Ministry Center

Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director Wes Fowler delivered a $50,000 gift last month to the Send Relief Ministry Center. Funds for the gift came out of the MBC’s 2025 underspend. “The ministry center,” MBC Executive Director Wes Fowler said, “provides assistance for those in need, life skills for those seeking employment, food for the hungry, clothing for the underprivileged, and gospel focused fellowship for everyone.”
Columnists

Puzzling out the good choices

Anytime we’re puzzling positions and pondering choices, it’s probably a good idea to look at King Jehoshaphat. When he faced a terrifying invasion of some formidable enemies, he sought God.
Missouri

Missouri Baptists support missionary housing renovation with $300,000 gift to the IMB

Because of the faithful giving of Missouri Baptist churches through the Cooperative Program, the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) was able to deliver a special $300,000 gift to the International Mission Board (IMB) last month. The gift, which came out of the MBC’s 2025 underspend, will be used to help renovate missionary housing at the IMB’s International Learning Center in Virginia.
Faith

Will the world be annihilated?

Before Jesus introduces us to new heavens and a new earth, he must first deal with the sinful corruption of the universe as we know it. This “day of the Lord” comes suddenly and unexpectedly, the way a thief uses the element of surprise to plunder the goods of unsuspecting victims. But, once that day comes, the Lord introduces it with great fanfare. Jesus declares, “Heaven and earth will pass away” (Matt. 24:35).
National

Mohler to call for ‘Truth & Unity’ amendment to SBC Constitution at annual meeting

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler announced his intention, May 18, to propose an amendment to Article III of the SBC Constitution that, he said, “would make clear” how cooperating Southern Baptist churches will view the role of women in the office of pastor/elder/overseer.
National

Doctrinal concerns drive Nicene Creed discussion

A desire to protect Southern Baptist theology is motivating at least one Southern Baptist theologian in Texas and a North Carolina pastor-historian to look to the Nicene Creed to shore up some importance stances, but opinions differ on the best way for Southern Baptists to affirm the ancient creed.
Missouri

Rockport Baptist purchases former Catholic building to provide more space for growing congregation

The Rockport Baptist Church was out of space.  Easter Sunday, the pastor said they were packed in so tight he could hardly move.  But God has answered prayers, and in February they sold their 1960s era facility and moved into a former Catholic Church building, May 17. 
International

Global Hunger Relief encourages church giving to meet needs, share Gospel around the world

While ongoing wars grab the headlines, communities and families in several regions of the world fight their own daily battle to put food on their plates.

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