MOBILE, Ala. – “We are called to live sent.”
That was the message shared in Chapel at the University of Mobile on Feb. 25 by guest speaker Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention.
NAMB mobilizes Southern Baptist churches for their next step in missions in North America, whether it’s in church planting, compassion ministry or evangelism training and outreach. During Ezell’s time with NAMB, the organization has planted over 12,000 churches.
Prior to Chapel, UM President Charles Smith hosted a lunch and panel discussion with Ezell and regional ministry leaders. Smith praised Dr. Ezell’s leadership and the work of the North American Mission Board.
“One of our greatest desires is to see the University of Mobile resource and encourage churches in our region and around the world. Gatherings like this help us do just that,” Smith said.
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Published March 1, 2026