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Physical Therapy Training Opens Doors to Share the Gospel in Nigeria, Thailand

In a village in Thailand, a pastor’s wife knows how to safely move a stroke survivor’s arm. Sue Papen, a physical therapist, taught her, as well as other church leaders and national partners, simple range of motion exercises. Amy... Continue Reading »

Messengers Approve 51 Percent of CP Dollars for IMB

Capping a 16-year process, the International Mission Board will begin receiving 51 percent of national Cooperative Program receipts annually in the 2026–2027 fiscal year, messengers to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando voted. Messengers rejected a proposed amendment... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists Celebrate 63 New IMB Missionaries at SBC Annual Meeting

Southern Baptists celebrated 63 new International Mission Board missionaries during the opening session of the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting. As missionaries took the stage and stood on the floor of the Orange County Convention Center, church messengers listened as... Continue Reading »

From Buddhist Roots to Bold Witness

“You cannot be in here,” the evil spirit said to Mary, “I see a different Spirit around you, a Spirit within you. There is a light around you, and that light is not welcomed in this home anymore.” Mary... Continue Reading »

IMB Releases ‘Blueprint’ for NextGen Seeking 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... Continue Reading »

SCBaptists Gift $1 Million to IMB Missionary Housing

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention voted unanimously and enthusiastically to grant $1 million to the International Mission Board (IMB) for dormitory renovations at the International Learning Center (ILC). “While the dollar figure is large, the... Continue Reading »

Meet & Greets, Scavenger Hunt, Entity Updates, Swag on Tap for SBC 2026 Exhibit Hall

Have your say at the Cooperative Program interactive display at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall in Orlando, where the SBC Executive Committee will gather testimonies on how the CP has impacted individual journeys, churches and... Continue Reading »

As World Cup Arrives in North America, Southern Baptists Gear Up to Share the Gospel

As the world prepares for one of its largest sporting events, Southern Baptists have created opportunities to leverage the 2026 World Cup to share the gospel. From June 11–July 19, 16 major cities throughout North America will host soccer... Continue Reading »

Investing in the Mission: SCBaptist Executive Board Acts on Two National Fronts

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention met on April 28, passing several significant motions, including new collaborations with both the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board. The board voted unanimously to grant the... Continue Reading »

Women’s Health Trainings Help Reach the Unreached in Remote Villages

In remote villages of the Himalayan mountains, women’s health trainings are opening doors for believers to build relationships and share the gospel. International Mission Board worker Sidney Barr and her team are partnering with local believers to share the... Continue Reading »

Calls for Prayer as U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Face Retaliation

A group of Southern Baptist pastors and their spouses, including former Send Relief President Bryant Wright, sheltered in place in Jerusalem Saturday morning (Feb. 28) as the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Within hours, Iran... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists Bring Timeless Message to Winter Olympics

Southern Baptists are ready to share the hope of Christ with the nations! As the 2026 Winter Olympic games get under way, International Mission Board missionaries from all over Italy are teaming up with hundreds of U.S. volunteers from... Continue Reading »