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Fill the Tank: Baptism Sunday Puts Spotlight on New Life, Obedience

North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., celebrated six baptisms last year on Baptism Sunday, the annual Southern Baptist emphasis that urges churches to “fill the tank” and stir the waters, marking new life in Christ. Lexington Baptist Church... Continue Reading »

NAMB’s first woman chair has history of stepping out of comfort zone

Erin Bounds was a 16-year-old at a Lifeway (then Baptist Sunday School Board) Centrifuge camp when she realized she was at a crossroads. “I had accepted Christ when I was a child but was faced with the reality of... Continue Reading »

Annie Armstrong Offering surpasses cumulative $2 billion

Southern Baptist sacrifice and generosity has pushed cumulative giving to the annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions past the $2 billion mark. The milestone was announced by North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell as he... Continue Reading »

Young leader initiative announced by EC & NAMB

The SBC Executive Committee and North American Mission Board are launching a young leader initiative to better engage pastors between the ages of 25-45. The network’s goal will be to provide a sense of brotherhood for those already participating... Continue Reading »

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NAMB trustees: ‘Sending’ churches needed

Kevin Ezell issued a call to Southern Baptist churches to come alongside church planters in North America in a way that will encourage, strengthen and provide accountability as they seek to take the Gospel to under-reached areas. “Every church... Continue Reading »

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Students responsive to summer missionary roles with NAMB

Austin Coleman doesn’t have to think long when asked about the impact of a summer in New York City as a North American Mission Board student missionary. “It changed the direction of my life,” the Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary... Continue Reading »