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By Tobin Perry SUMTER, S.C. — At first chaplain Charlie Clanton found it difficult to look …

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By Laura Sikes STATEN ISLAND – When college students return to Staten Island over Christmas break …

Sandy Rebuild needs college students for Christmas Read More »

Eric House Like thousands of other Southern Baptist churches, First Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff, Ala., …

Send North America sparks Alabama-St. Louis church plant partnership Read More »

By Laura Sikes LONG ISLAND – Volunteers are the heart of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief ministry …

Sandy Rebuild helps homeowner return 11 months later Read More »

“The result of the Baptists being here – building the ramp – allowed my soul to …

SBDR volunteers bring service, life change to Sandy survivors Read More »

By Laura Sikes LONG ISLAND — In the picturesque coastal village of Freeport on Long Island, …

Baptist generosity impacts lives in Sandy Rebuild effort Read More »

By Joe Conway PHILADELPHIA – Some ideas are too good not to share. That’s what Chuck …

Feeding the forgotten Read More »

By Joe Conway NASHVILLE – The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is convening a national Pastors’ …

Pastors’ task force to address declining SBC baptism trend Read More »

By Laura Sikes ALPHARETTA, Ga.– When Superstorm Sandy approached the northeast coast last October, North American …

Partnerships drive effective disaster relief response Read More »

By Adam Miller DALLAS – When he listed ways to strengthen his skills as a church …

NAMB Support Network connects with planters at conference Read More »