
BCM/D is ‘in a great place’ to serve others, says exec Tom Stolle
We are experiencing tremendous unity and staff alignment. We will continue to invest in our staff and lift each other up. If we’re stronger, we’re better at serving you, and our desire is to be great at it,” Tom Stolle said.

New Mexico hunger ministry offers temporal, eternal food to those in need
Matt Thackerson, the Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s Missions Mobilization Team leader, said the primary desire for these supported hunger ministries is to provide not just a “temporary hope” but also “eternal food.”

GCR Evaluation Task Force releases six recommendations
The Great Commission Resurgence Evaluation Task Force announced six recommendations on Monday (June 3), following the release of its final report three weeks ago.

First person: Church’s legacy isn’t bricks, mortar
“While we cherish the memories made within the walls of the old church, we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to grow and serve together,” writes Eric Copass, pastor of First Baptist Church Celina.

Korean American nurse returns to Korea as missionary advocating for others
The first time God caught Peace Joo’s attention, she was in high school at a summer youth retreat in Texas. While rafting down a river, her raft overturned. The current was too strong. She felt herself being pulled under. …

‘Brain rot’? Yep, it’s been named Oxford Word of 2024.
Brain rot was selected through a public vote that drew 37,000 people, who chose from a list of six words, Oxford said.

Before we can ‘go and make’ we must ‘come and be made,’ missions leader says
Greg Mann, a 19-year missions veteran who now leads the International Mission Board’s Asia-Pacific Rim Peoples Affinity, speaks during the opening session of the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference in Indianapolis.

Convicted killer of Texas pastor executed
Texas executed Steven Nelson on Feb. 5 for the 2011 murder of Clint Dobson, pastor of NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington.