SBC news: Fire displaces Florida church planters
“It would be nice for other pastors of small churches to know that the convention values us [small churches] too.”
Cooperative Program
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: ‘Nothing like it’
By Jason K. AllenThe Cooperative Program ought not be a sacred cow, but it is close to one for me. Begun by Southern Baptists nearly a century ago, it has proven to be a most effective and enduring way to support our collective ministry and mission work. Jason K. Allen I often visit […]
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: Sealed for missions
IMB missionaries to Japan gather for a meal with friends. The couple met when they were both serving in Japan as Journeymen and have since gotten married and planted their family there, saying they believe God is at work in the hearts of the Japanese. IMB/Special By Sandy Wisdom-Martin As Southern Baptists, we have one […]
Cooperative Program stirs real-life illustrations
“… if you have the sense of a goose, be part of God’s team.”
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: A missionary’s gratitude
By Paul Chitwood Editor’s Note: October is Cooperative Program Emphasis month in the Southern Baptist Convention. Learn more about CP here. As I near the first anniversary of being elected president of the International Mission Board, I am incredibly encouraged about so many aspects of the Great Commission work of Southern Baptists. At the top […]
Why denominations & networks matter
By Andrew Hébert Many younger pastors often feel two interesting and competing impulses. First, there is a growing sense that denominations aren’t that important. Second, there is a strong desire for relationships with others in ministry and a willingness to participate in affinity-based networks. Traditional denominational membership and involvement has declined over the past few […]
Nat’l CP 3.47% over YTD budget projection
“It is my prayer that we will continue to prioritize, elevate, and accelerate our giving through the Cooperative Program.
SBC: Giving increases while baptisms continue decline
While the ACP offers a snapshot of the Southern Baptist Convention, it does not tell the whole story.
‘Together,’ ‘strategy,’ ‘genius’ among CP descriptors
“We believe in missions, and the Cooperative Program is part of our missions strategy.”
Nat’l CP 0.18% under YTD budget projection
They were 3.03 percent below the amount received during the same period last year,
Baptist News Summary: ‘Lord protected us,’ Baptist pastor says of gunman
Albert told police he was headed for First Baptist.