Leslie Peacock Caldwell

ORLANDO – International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood took to the podium late Wednesday morning (June 10) to bring his report on behalf of the largest Southern Baptist Convention entity. He addressed messengers in Orlando for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting, bringing greetings and thanks from more than 3,500 missionaries and their 3,000 children.

ORLANDO – International Mission Board missionaries and staff mingled with participants, as close to 2,000 people filled tables at the IMB dinner Monday, June 8. The event was held in conjunction with the SBC annual meeting in Orlando. The theme of the evening resonated across screens: Together, We Sustain Gospel Presence.

RICHMOND, Va. – International Mission Board trustees appointed 71 fully supported missionaries during their May 13-14 meeting near Richmond. Missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration Tuesday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. EDT during the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. The event will be livestreamed on sbcannualmeeting.net. 

ROGERS, Ark. – International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 41 new full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Feb. 4-5 meeting in Rogers. Trustees met in conjunction with a Sending Celebration for new appointees hosted by First Baptist Rogers on Feb. 4.

LIMA, Peru – “Tatiana,” she quickly typed into her phone notes. “Alicia,” she added

CENTRAL AMERICA – Friendly banter came before the final decision on who would carry which flag. Several of the new missionaries wanted to hold Mexico’s flag, of course. In the end, Roselia processed in carrying the flag of her home country and the home of seven of the 10 new Latin American global missionary partners, soon to join International Mission Board teams.

RICHMOND, Va. – International Mission Board trustees approved 65 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 21-22 meeting near Richmond. The missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration on Tuesday, June 10, at 10:08 a.m. CDT in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas. The event will be livestreamed on sbcannualmeeting.net.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (BP) – International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 39 new full-time, fully funded missionaries and unanimously elected the next vice president of global engagement during their Feb. 4-5 meeting in Charleston. Trustees met in conjunction with a Sending Celebration for new appointees hosted by First Baptist Church, Charleston.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (BP) – The pews of First Baptist Church were filled to celebrate newly appointed International Mission Board missionaries on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

SEOUL (BP) -- If you give 7-year-old Shawn a little of your attention, he’ll tell you a lot about his life in Korea. He’ll also tell you about Jesus and the work his family is doing. He can describe it in English or in Korean.