Missions
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. – Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
World Missions Outreach
Cooperative Program
In 1925, the Southern Baptist Convention established the Cooperative Program. The Cooperative Program – CP Missions – enables all Southern Baptists to work together to support missions efforts worldwide
International Mission Board
We, along with all other Southern Baptist Churches, give a part of our general offering to the International Mission Board. The IMB supports over 4,900 missionaries in over 153 countries. We are proud to tell you that through the IMB, 451,000 new Christians were baptized in 2000 outside of the United States.
North American Mission Board
The North American Mission Board sent out 5,081 missionaries last year and started over 1,700 new churches. About 415,000 people were baptized last year through this program.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Twice a year we collect offerings for specific mission interests.
In April around Easter we collect the Annie Armstrong Missions offering. Annie Armstrong monies are distributed to fund various mission projects and support NAMB missionaries throughout North America
In December at Christmas time we collect the Lottie Moon Mission offering. Lottie Moon monies are distributed by the IMB to fund foreign mission projects and support missionaries working overseas.
These monies collected are 100% to the projects and missionaries and to the staff or expenses of the IMB or NAMB.
These are just a few of the programs our Southern Baptist Convention operates and we support. We are always praying for our missionaries. Please pray that they continue their work and service to the Lord and spread His word.
