“If young adults do not get or remain connected to others within the church after they leave high school, they are much more likely to leave the church.”
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 72 full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Sept. 27-28 meeting near Richmond, Virginia.
Four years ago, Arkansas Baptist State Convention celebrated the beginning of a partnership with Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis and the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the IMB is highlighting the contribution of Hispanics to global missions and celebrating the growing number of Hispanic churches committed to reaching the nations.
“Once we began to minister outside of our own area, that’s where the growth really came from,” pastor Paul Huenefeld said.
“We must move forward in unity for the sake of the convention and for the sake of gospel proclamation,” Jonathan Howe shares during EC interim president’s report.
The annual Sing! Global conference, held Sept. 4-6, drew some 8,500 Christian worship music leaders and other church musicians, pastors, vendors and hymn composers from as many as 35 countries.
The SBC Executive Committee announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) that it has cut five positions and two contractor positions, trimming the already lean staff down to 21 full-time positions.
