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MOBILE, Ala. (BP) – First in Fallujah, Iraq, then in Djibouti, Africa, and finally Mobile, Alabama, …

Memorial Day Flag Relay brings healing, encouragement and Gospel connections Read More »

PROVO, Utah – Culturally speaking, David Gaskins is as far removed from the Bible Belt as …

Dessert fellowship brings insights for reaching Mormons Read More »

Note: NAMB is grateful for churches like Connection Church in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Connection was …

On the move: South Dakota church sets missions giving record Read More »

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Sometimes the news you never wanted to hear isn’t the end of …

Softball Coach Finds Kingdom Purpose After Cancelled Season Read More »

EVANSVILLE, Indiana — Pastor Steve Brown had his doubts. When a fellow Evansville pastor invited him …

Send Relief Serve Tour in Evansville, Ind., plants seeds for long-term ministry Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Members of the Board of Trustees for the North American Mission Board (NAMB) …

NAMB Trustees endorse new chaplains, elect officers during Alpharetta meeting Read More »

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Energy infused the worship center of West Edgecomb Baptist Church in Rocky …

Churches ‘Fill the Tank’ on Baptism Sunday, but that’s not the whole story Read More »

ATLANTA – After seeing a church advertised on social media, a recently divorced father happened into …

Southern Baptist ‘Class of 2024’ church plants the result of multiplication Read More »

LAUREL, Maryland (BP) — Temidayo Akinsanya wasn’t planning to start a church. The engineer-turned-seminary-student envisioned serving …

‘A space to grow:’ Maryland church planter answers call to reach African diaspora Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., celebrated six baptisms last year on …

Fill the Tank: Baptism Sunday puts spotlight on new life, obedience Read More »

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – “I’ve been on mission trips to different places, even local, and I’ve …

Send Relief Serve Tour engages in compassion ministry, gospel conversations in Virginia Beach Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – This week, the spring semester of the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Youth …

NAMB’s Youth Leader Coaching Network hosts nearly 200 student leaders Read More »