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NAMB celebrates planters, chaplains, Send Relief in presentation to SBC messengers

The North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) report and presentation began with messengers and guests at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting rising to give a standing ovation to police chaplain Andrew Ivey, who was a police chaplain on duty during the tragic March 27 Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tenn.
Missouri

Zellmer recalls lessons from early days of ministry

Some pastors ask themselves, “If I had to look back on some things I would not do and would do in early seasons of ministry. what would those things be?” It seems like a lot of people experience regrets about their past as they become more mature. Those questions were raised in a series of blog posts by a NAMB church planting leader, Jason Zellmer, this past spring.
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McRaney/NAMB court date moved to August

A U.S. District Court agreed with attorneys representing the North American Mission Board on March 3 that a continuance was necessary to complete the discovery process in a case brought against the entity by former state executive Will McRaney.
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‘It Takes a Village’: Fifteen churches pitch in to plant new congregation in Colorado

It’s easy to picture a church planter as the lone ranger – alone in a strange city, with little support structure, just a Bible and a dream. That’s not the case for Bryson and Sarah McGuire; there are over 15 churches in their corner.
Missouri

After 80 years, FBC Ferguson becomes home to George Liele Center for Mission Mobilization

FBC Ferguson will celebrate both past and future on its 80th anniversary, Sept. 18. The church’s building is now becoming the home for the George Liele Center for Mission Mobilization, though the church family will continue to meet here.
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Send Relief establishes fund to support survivors of sexual abuse

Following the recent report that addressed how Southern Baptists have handled sexual abuse allegations in the past, Send Relief is seeking to be a part of the solution by establishing a survivor care fund.
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Hunt resigns from NAMB, named in Guidepost report

Longtime pastor and SBC leader Johnny Hunt resigned from his position at the North American Mission Board (NAMB) on May 13, according to a statement from NAMB President Kevin Ezell.
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In ministry to refugees, NAMB Journeyman learns importance of the gospel above all

Carrie A. can point to the moment during her experience as a North American Mission Board (NAMB) Journeyman when she realized she was simultaneously in the middle of the Bible Belt and the 10/40 window.
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NAMB celebrates partnerships, health benefits for church planters

North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees, meeting in Phoenix, Feb. 14-15, spent time with area church planters and celebrated a new suite of resources NAMB is offering to new planters who are endorsed through its Send Network church planting arm.
Missouri

Missouri Baptists called to unite for Annie offering

Churches are urged to unite once again in the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO). The 177-year resolve to support North American missions by MBC churches is an impressive feat and a tradition worthy of the on-going effort.

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