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National WMU acquires Royal Racers

May 20, 2026

National WMU acquired Royal Racers on May 1. Since 1984, Royal Racers has resourced Royal Ambassadors with high quality wooden craft kits.

Conference leaders present information during a workshop where people are gathered to attend.

WMU’s board meeting underscores ‘meant for the mission’

January 21, 2026

Approximately 210 missions leaders from across the country gathered recently in Birmingham, Alabama, where they participated in general sessions, 22 conference options designed to equip and inspire, interactive opportunities and more.

National WMU’s Wisdom-Martin announces 2027 retirement plans

December 10, 2025

“Faithfulness in this season calls me to be present with my family in a way that cannot be sustained by the obligations of my current ministry role. Our mission remains unchanged because it is rooted in God’s calling, not in one individual. God’s plan for this organization is bigger than any single person’s role. I have every confidence the Lord will guide and undergird WMU. His faithfulness does not change.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin

WMU Foundation honors Cindy Walker with Rosalie Hunt Devoted Patron Award

April 29, 2024

The WMU Foundation recently honored Cindy Walker with the esteemed Rosalie Hunt Devoted Patron Award at the Louisiana WMU State meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.

WMU Missions Celebration to bring ‘Joy’ to Indy

April 23, 2024

This year’s Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Missions Celebration will be held in the Indiana Convention Center just prior to the 2o24 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.

Stories of faithfulness highlight WMU board meeting

January 11, 2024

From Alaska to Maine, nearly 200 missions leaders from across the country gathered on Missionary Ridge in Birmingham for WMU’s January Board Meeting this past weekend (Jan. 6–8).

First Person: Gaining altitude — WMU celebrates 135 years of SBC missions

June 8, 2023

According to an insect identification database, 647 types of bugs and insects are found in Alabama. Some downright scare me. I looked at images of

Gates joins national WMU, leads boys and students in missions

February 8, 2023

Keith Gates brings more than 20 years of experience in Royal Ambassadors to his new role at national WMU as ministry consultant for Royal Ambassadors,