What is the mission of the Southern Baptist Church?

The SBC maintains in its statement of faith, “The Baptist Faith and Message,” that the role of “missionary effort” is “to win the lost to Christ.” At the annual meeting in Nashville, the Southern Baptist Convention will likely adopt “Vision 2025.” It is a plan that includes increasing missionary activity and planting …

What is the Cooperative Program of Southern Baptist?

The Cooperative Program keeps the convictional call before our churches to take the gospel to every person in every town, city, state and nation. It is more about working together than working alone.

How many countries have Southern Baptist missionaries?

As a result of this level of cooperative praying, giving, going and sending, Southern Baptists have sent almost 25,000 missionaries to the nations since 1845. These missionaries have served in 189 countries and represent 228,000 years of service.

How many missionaries does the Southern Baptist Convention support?

Southern Baptist Convention Southern Baptists sponsor about 5,000 missionaries serving the United States and its territories, Canada, and the Caribbean, as well as sponsoring more than 5,000 foreign missionaries in 153 nations of the world.

What does International Mission Board do?

The International Mission Board serves Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. We want to see a multitude from every language, people, tribe and nation knowing and worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ.

What are the 5 missions of the church?

The 5 Marks of Mission

  • To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom.
  • To teach, baptise and nurture believers.
  • To respond to human need by loving service.
  • To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation.