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Diverse group of churches, ministries come together for evangelism through Crossover Orlando

Twenty-eight years ago, members from First Baptist Church in Kissimmee began to pray that the church might someday own the field that adjoined their church property. As part of the events surrounding Crossover from June 1 to June 6, the church hosted its first outreach efforts on the land they recently acquired. FBC Kissimmee is one of more than 50 churches in and around the Orlando area that hosted Crossover outreach events.
International

Christians in India denied clean water, jobs, food in ongoing religious persecution

Hundreds of Christians in central India have been denied clean water, fresh produce and employment for nearly a month in unsuccessful attempts to force them to denounce Christianity, International Christian Concern (ICC) reported May 29.
National

Proposed CP budget makes missions top priority

Later this month, for the first time, Southern Baptists will have a chance to adopt a budget that will send 51 percent of all Cooperative Program receipts to the foreign mission field. IMB President Paul Chitwood said the move shows global missions is a “first priority” for Southern Baptists.
International

Creative ministry in Spain defines IMB missionaries’ gospel work

In December, International Mission Board missionaries Emilio and Hannah Marrero in Spain were featured in the 2025 Lottie Moon Week of Prayer. They shared an update on their friend Henar, whose story they first shared three years ago.
Missouri

Missouri Baptist church member helps to start youth center in Newburg

The small community of Newburg, Mo., is having a big impact on the youth of the area with the 2CM Youth Center. Sharon Paris, member of Fort Wyman Baptist Church in Rolla and founder of the youth center, is excited about what is happening.
Missouri

School at Fellowship of Wildwood church celebrates 20 years

Living Water Academy (LWA) has a lot to celebrate this year. The school is celebrating 20 years of learning at LWA and the first seniors to graduate from the high school. LWA is housed at Fellowship of Wildwood.
International

IMB releases ‘Blueprint’ for NextGen seeking God’s design to reach the nations

The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission.
National

Overview: SBC officer candidates to be nominated at annual meeting

Multiple Southern Baptists have been put forward as candidates to serve as Southern Baptist Convention officers, including two presidential candidates who have announced their willingness to be nominated during the SBC annual meeting in June.
Missouri

Missouri WMU stirs up joy at annual mission celebration

Celebrating the joy of the Lord was the focus of the annual mission celebration sponsored by Missouri WMU (MWMU).
National

New Mexico Children’s Home offering seminary for houseparents

Some ideas are so simple, so needed and so good, it’s hard to figure out why it took so long to think of them. Serenity Richard had that response earlier this year. As executive director of the New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home, she was well-aware of the challenges for houseparents to establish loving, safe homes for traumatized children. One day, someone brought it up to her. Could the organization help pay for seminary training for houseparents?

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