IMB sends 49 to the nations; An interview with Aaron Meraz
IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work of Mission:Dignity.
State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency
A Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney’s lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openness to being nominated for SBC president.
$4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB
The IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government granted $5 million to North Carolina Baptists on Mission for disaster relief.
Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern
Mike Johnson (R, La.) was elected Speaker of the House this week, and he’s a member of a Louisiana Baptist church. Interestingly enough, he replaced a California Southern Baptist, Kevin McCarthy, in the role. Also, an amicus brief filed by several entities in a Kentucky Supreme Court case has raised concern among many Southern Baptists.
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