Editor’s note: The Cooperative Program allows churches of every size to have a part in spreading the gospel around the world. If you’ve ever wondered why so many church leaders feel so strongly about the Cooperative Program, check out these quotes compiled by our partners at Baptist Press. With October being Cooperative Program Emphasis Month, […]
It was a time when most American families were still plowing fields with mules, not tractors, when they grew their food out of necessity, not because it was a fun hobby. The American economy was barreling headlong toward The Great Depression. The Southern Baptist Convention had little in terms of financial resources. In fact, it […]
A local pastor in Southeast Asia baptizes a new believer thanks in part to the efforts of Georgia Baptists, who gave more than $30 million over the past 12 months to get the gospel to the nations. By ROGER ALFORDThe Christian Index DULUTH, Ga. – Georgia Baptists have sent more than $30.4 million to the […]
Georgia Baptist Mission Board Executive Director Thomas Hammond speaks to church leaders in this file photo. By ROGER ALFORDThe Christian Index DULUTH, Ga. – Churches shouldn’t allow the public relations crisis facing the Southern Baptist Convention to detract from their central mission of taking the gospel to the nations, the head of the Georgia Baptist […]
Vacation Bible School is one of the many outreaches of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. By Karen L. Willoughby WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (BP) – “We receive peace, contentment and joy from being able to see the results of our giving around the world,” says Phil Bryant, pastor for 23 years of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. About […]
In this photo from the the Georgia Baptist State Mission Board Office in 1909, H.R. Bernard is on the far right. Business is business even the Lord’s business. — H.R. Bernard By Charles Jones It can be said that the Cooperative Program is the child of many parents. One of the most significant and yet overlooked […]
Stuckey Baptist Church may be small but it certainly has a big heart. The rural church in Glenwood, Ga., has fewer than 30 people in attendance on Sunday mornings, but it is one of the state’s most generous in terms of percentage of giving to state, national and global missions. For every $100 that goes […]
By Karen Willoughby EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah – As a church planter southwest of Salt Lake City, Barry Smith is committed to the Cooperative Program. “As a NAMB planter I know where the money goes,” Smith said. “We see the fruit of churches across the Southern Baptist Convention partnering together. We are part of that fruit. […]
Georgia Baptists are able to help get the gospel to the nations through the greatest evangelistic initiative of the modern church age. It’s called the Cooperative Program. By Roger Alford The rapid fire of a machine gun broke the silence, and a vibrant Christian, bleeding from multiple wounds, took his last breath. Islamic militants, angry […]
By Tony Martin/The Baptist Record MYRTLE, Miss. (BP) – Amaziah Church between Hickory Flat and Myrtle, averages 75-80 people in attendance and, like all churches, has been impacted by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped the members from sacrificially supporting the work of the Lord at home and around the world. […]
By Paul ChitwoodInternational Mission Board President I recently had the privilege of preaching at First Baptist Church of Murray, Kentucky, in conjunction with the celebration of the church’s 175th anniversary. One of the many unique aspects of this historic church is the fact that the Cooperative Program was birthed at First Murray where, in 1900, Pastor […]
Last week, I introduced Vision 2025 and our opportunity to cooperate as Baptists on five strategic actions to stand tall with a passionate vision of reaching every person for Jesus Christ in every town, every city, every state, and every nation. Being all in on Vision 2025 begins now. I believe our five Strategic Actions […]