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NASHVILLE (BP) — Shane Pruitt’s background in observing students is tough to top. Last year alone, …

Next Gen leader: It’s time for mental health to be a part of student ministry Read More »

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteer Jason Yarbrough kicked off his first year as state …

Disaster relief leaders meet to train, plan for upcoming year Read More »

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Hundreds of Southern Baptist student ministry leaders came together in the Chattanooga Convention …

Youth Ministry Conclave helps student leaders navigate ministry challenges, call out the next generation to leadership Read More »

SPRING HILL, Kan. (BP) — Jay Sloan had a calling so clear, it bugged him into …

‘Pest pastor’ makes home connections Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Kevin and Casey Kilgore had what most would consider normal lives. Kevin had …

Georgia family of six sells home, crosses North America to encourage church planters Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Today, NAMB President Kevin Ezell shared the following email with NAMB and Send Network …

NAMB and Send Network Mourn Loss of Church Planting Staff Member Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga.—Between the brutal war in Ukraine, an alarming global hunger crisis and another year of …

Send Relief’s 2022 underscores value of Southern Baptist cooperation Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Southern Baptists and the North American Mission Board (NAMB) had a record-setting church …

NAMB’s 2022 highlights church planting gains, compassion ministry expansion Read More »

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Son of God took on flesh and was born in a manger. …

FIRST-PERSON: The God who came inspires the missionaries who go Read More »

MORGANTOWN, Kentucky (BP) – It was early in his pastoral ministry, Randy Burns said, that he …

Gospel generosity gives rural Kentucky church far-reaching impact Read More »

Waco, Texas—A webinar for leaders of pre-teens, teens and young adults drew its maximum number of …

GenSend webinar helps student leaders address tough issues Read More »

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico (BP) – Send Relief’s grand opening ceremonies for its ministry center in Guaynabo …

Celebrating the Grand Opening of Send Relief’s Puerto Rico Ministry Center Read More »