FIRST-PERSON: Not just a declaration but a testimony of profound gratitude
It was a significant moment in history. Everyone in the room felt the gravitas of the gathering May 13. The program was hemmed in worship and prayer. Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, said, “We have come to a moment we must lean forward.”
FIRST-PERSON: Inviting children of all ages
I don’t know how the topic came up, but I told someone at the office I had 100,000 craft sticks. When he asked why in the world one would own 100,000 craft sticks, I told him I got them because they were on clearance, and I work with children. I thought at some point attempting a world record might be fun.
FIRST-PERSON: 16,514 Reasons to be Grateful
I tried to think about the very first time I benefitted from gifts to the Cooperative Program. The best I can calculate, it’s been 16,514 days. I attended my first WMU missions camp sponsored by my Baptist state convention more than 45 years ago. A year later, I applied to be a counselor in training on the WMU missions camp staff.
FIRST-PERSON: Gaining altitude, WMU celebrates 135 years of SBC Missions
According to an insect identification database, 647 types of bugs and insects are found in Alabama. Some downright scare me. I looked at images of each until I located the entry most resembling the flying insect I watched from a chair on my back deck.
FIRST-PERSON: How SBC missions have been influenced by Annie Armstrong
A few years ago, I read the SBC president at the time was considering different gavels for presiding at the SBC Annual Meeting. One of the options under consideration was the Armstrong gavel. I sent him an email with this message:
FIRST-PERSON: 5 practical ways you can impact your community in the midst of COVID-19
As committed Christ followers, we can use our influence to make a positive impact on the Kingdom during this crisis, says Sandy Wisdom-Martin. She offers five practical ways for Christians to respond.
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: Sealed for missions
Southern Baptists' cooperation has had a lifelong impact on Sandy Wisdom Martin of National WMU. "As a child and young adult," she writes, "my heart was sealed for missions. I am a product of the Cooperative Program."
WMU—True and Loyal
We are true and loyal helpers to our denomination, committed to making Christ known among the nations.
FIRST-PERSON: What’s your altitude for missions?
Sandy Wisdom-Martin recaps key facets of WMU’s historic work in fostering greater missions awareness in the Southern Baptist Convention.
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: What do we have in common?
Sandy Wisdom-Martin recounts the importance of Southern Baptists' Cooperative Program as experienced in her own work for the Gospel. Wisdom-Martin, national WMU"s executive director, notes, "I am a product of the Cooperative Program."
