Chicagoland Baptist churches were recently served — in the name of Jesus. People from 10 states descended on Chicago over two days for dozens of projects, part of Send Relief’s Serve Tour, sponsored by the North American Mission Board.
Southern Baptists have mobilized through local, Christian partners to provide housing, food, medical supplies, bomb shelters and trauma counseling for more than 20,000 displaced and hurting people in Israel and the region.
North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell announced Monday evening (Oct. 2) that in 2023 Southern Baptists gave an all-time record $70.2 million to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions.
Along Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia, it’s typical to see people slumped over, arms dangling and knuckles grazing the concrete. You need to watch your step, and might have to push a hypodermic needle to the side with your shoe.
Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $587,484.97 to International Mission Board president Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell on Monday (Sept. 18).
“In the last three years, the shift has been staggering: 435,000 lost in 2020; 410,000 in 2021; and then 484,000 in 2022. In total, the [Southern Baptist Convention] has lost more than 1.3 million people in just three years.”
Send Network’s new podcast, “Terminal: The Dying Church Planter,” is more than just a story about a guy with cancer, said producer Tony Hudson.
Nearly a month after his defamation case against the North American Mission Board was dismissed, Will McRaney announced Monday (Sept. 11) that he is appealing the ruling with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
“Start to Finish” provided pastor Tony Evans the chance to reflect on and tell his own story along with dozens of the people who know him best.
McRaney noted he had 30 days to decide if he would appeal the ruling.
