NASHVILLE (BP) – After featuring several prominent pastors and speakers from across the nation, the Send Conference concluded Monday evening (June 14). Jointly hosted by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and the International Mission Board (IMB), the conference’s theme “Together on Mission” was designed to unite Southern Baptists around the Gospel. Speakers, from Tony Evans on Sunday night (June 13) to David Jeremiah Monday afternoon, emphasized the importance of Christian unity in … [Read more...]
Associational leaders have ‘Gospel-driven’ meeting
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) met Sunday (June 13) for a time of worship and discussion around becoming a “Gospel Driven Association,” passionate in their pursuit to make Christ known among the nations by encouraging churches to be Gospel- and relationship-focused. The group met at the Sonesta Nashville Hotel for the opening session of its two-day conference prior to the start of the 2021 SBCAnnual Meeting. Around 400 people registered … [Read more...]
MBTS professor’s book points children to revelation in nature
KANSAS CITY – Love for nature fills Jason Duesing’s home in Kansas City. Duesing, provost and professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, makes sure of that. Inspired by trees, he loves the color green. He often sketches trees and mountains, and his children playfully call him “The Lorax” – the Dr. Seuss character that loves nature and “speaks for the trees.” In fact, the Duesing family’s love for nature inspired a new children’s book, The Moon Speaks, … [Read more...]
WMU Missions Celebration highlights relentless faith, mission stories
NASHVILLE (WMU) – The WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 13 from 1-5 p.m. at Nashville First Baptist Church. “This year I am looking forward to fellowship and connecting with one another in person!” declared Linda Cooper, president of national WMU. “The last year has been challenging at best. I think we have truly learned what it means when we say ‘we are better together.’ We need that fellowship with one another that offers encouragement and … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists to vote on revised ministry assignments for Lifeway, NAMB
NASHVILLE (BP) – Messengers to the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville will vote on proposed changes to the mission and ministry statements of Lifeway that, in turn, will affect the North American Mission Board. At the February SBC Executive Committee meeting, the Committee on Convention Missions and Ministry brought forward a motion to amend the missions and ministry assignment of Lifeway Christian Resources. Within those revisions, which were approved by Lifeway trustees in January, … [Read more...]
Rewritten business, financial plan awaits adoption by SBC messengers
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention messengers at the upcoming annual meeting will be presented an updated Business & Financial Plan approved by SBC Executive Committee members on May 11. At the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham, former SBC EC president and CEO Morris Chapman, acting as a messenger from Triune Baptist Church in Arrington, Tenn., presented a motion for the Executive Committee “to strengthen the fiscal accountability of entities” and “promote greater … [Read more...]
IMB trustees appoint 68 missionaries, announce new affinity
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – Trustees of the International Mission Board (IMB) approved 68 new fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 11-12 meeting in Richmond, Va. This is the first in-person meeting trustees have had since Jan. 2020, before restrictions from COVID-19 necessitated virtual meetings. Missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration held June 14 in conjunction with the Send Conference in Nashville before the 2021 SBC Annual … [Read more...]
GuideStone Trustees elect Dilbeck to President-elect role
DALLAS (GuideStone) – Dr. D. Hance Dilbeck Jr. was unanimously elected GuideStone® President-elect during a called meeting of the GuideStoneTrustee Board, May 20. Dilbeck, executive director-treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists since 2018, accepted the call and gave thanks to the Lord, his family and trustees for the opportunity to serve at GuideStone. Dilbeck will serve alongside current GuideStone President O.S. Hawkins beginning this summer. Trustees and GuideStoneanticipate a period of … [Read more...]
NAMB-IMB 2021 Send Conference registration open
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Registration for the 2021 Send Conference is open. Jointly hosted by the International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB), the event will take place on June 13-14 in Nashville ahead of the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting. Separate registration is required for the Annual Meeting. Last year, Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference officers asked NAMB and IMB to plan and produce this year’s event. The decision … [Read more...]
Greear announces 2021 Committee on Committees
NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear has announced the 68 members of the Committee on Committees that will meet prior to the SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville June 15-16. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, N.C., has named Meredith Cook, a member of Neartown Church in Houston, as chair of this year’s Committee on Committees. Steven Wade, lead pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville, N.C., will serve as vice chair. Committee members, listed by … [Read more...]
Russell Moore announces departure from ERLC helm
NASHVILLE (BP) – Russell Moore is leaving the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, ending an occasionally controversial eight-year tenure, to take a role with Christianity Today. Moore, who has served as president of the ERLC since June 2013, announced Tuesday (May 18) he will begin a role this summer as a public theologian for what the magazine described as “a new Public Theology Project.” In a message posted to his personal blog, Moore said the project “is devoted to … [Read more...]
NAMB trustees celebrate Boston church planters, OK collegiate ministry assignment
BOSTON – During their spring meeting May 3-4, North American Mission Board (NAMB) trustees celebrated area church planters and unanimously passed a resolution asking the Southern Baptist Convention to assign to NAMB the ministry assignment for reaching and mobilizing college and university students in North America. Prior to the full board meeting, NAMB trustees spent May 3 at several locations visiting church planters and hearing stories of how God is working through Southern Baptists to … [Read more...]
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