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Oklahoma IMB Missionaries Sent to the Nations
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (731+ words) Posted by Staff | Jan 16, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church The International Mission Board (IMB) sends and supports "missionaries to share the Gospel, make disciples and plant churches where Jesus is not known." Oklahoma Baptists are one of the largest sending states in…...
Moore, First to Host 2026 Priority of Preaching Conference
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (305+ words) Posted by Staff and Brett Selby | Jan 14, 2026 | Feature MOORE " On Feb. 2, Moore, First will host the annual Priority of Preaching Conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is presented by Oklahoma Baptists and is focused on helping pastors make progress in their…...
2026 Advance Conference to provide Time of Fellowship, Discipleship for Those in Christian Ministry
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (226+ words) Posted by Staff | Jan 9, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church MOORE'On March 2-3, Oklahoma Baptists will host the Advance Conference at Moore, First. This annual event is for everyone involved in Christian ministry and will provide a time of fellowship, discipleship and worship for…...
Doing the New Thing in Women’s Ministry: Trusting the Same God for Fresh Vision
1+ week, 1+ day ago (525+ words) Posted by Dee Humphrey | Jan 8, 2026 | Feature Every new year brings a mixture of emotions, especially for women's ministry leaders. Some of us enter the season energized and ready for fresh ideas. Others feel stretched thin and unsure of what the…...
Appeals court says defunding of Planned Parenthood can continue
1+ week, 4+ day ago (427+ words) Posted by Laura Erlanson | Jan 5, 2026 | Feature BOSTON (BP) " The First Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with the Trump Administration in allowing the defunding of abortion providers to continue while lawsuits are ongoing. Multiple states and abortion providers filed lawsuits…...
Southern Baptists celebrate 175-year legacy in Nigeria; press on to reach unengaged peoples
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (860+ words) Posted by Tessa Sanchez | Jan 2, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church This article was originally written by Tessa Sanchez and published to Baptist Press. Feature image courtesy of IMB. Southern Baptists first arrived in Nigeria when it existed as independent kingdoms. Now, 175 years…...
Toolbox – Why guests don’t come to your church after a big event
2+ week, 4+ day ago (822+ words) Posted by Thom Rainer | Dec 29, 2025 | Feature This article was originally written by Thom Rainer and published to the Baptist Press. The church members loved the event. They called it their "annual outreach." They worked hard, smiled big, and sincerely hoped…...