Registration open for IMB’s Mission College 2026
By IMB Staff
Missions College 2026, hosted by the International Mission Board, is quickly approaching, but there is still time to register. This gathering equips churches and believers to join God’s mission among the nations with confidence and clarity. The upcoming event is Jan. 21-24 near Richmond, Va.
IMB President Paul Chitwood anticipates the upcoming year to be one of increased partnerships with churches to pray, give, go and send.
“The events that IMB hosts are designed to bring Southern Baptist missions advocates together for learning and support,” Chitwood said. “Missions College will do just that. We’ll have missionaries, IMB staff and churches in one place to strengthen relationships and take advantage of strategic opportunities to reach the lost.”
Missionaries make a special effort to return from their fields of service for this event, offering a rare opportunity to learn directly from those serving among the unreached. They understand the long-term impact of people learning how they can join the Great Commission task among the unreached people of the world.
Who Should Attend
Missions College is designed for anyone seeking to grow in their role in God’s global mission, including:
- Pastors and church leaders seeking to lead their congregations toward deeper missions engagement
- Missions team members and mobilizers desiring to build or strengthen global partnerships
- Mission trip participants preparing to serve effectively and cross-culturally
- Students and young adults exploring how God might be calling them to go or send
- Prayer leaders and intercessors wanting to build missions-focused prayer strategies
- Anyone passionate about seeing the gospel reach the nations and learning how to intentionally participate in God’s mission
Attendees can expect large-group sessions and a host of breakout sessions as well as opportunities to interact with IMB field personnel.
Find more information and registration details here.
Lifeway Advent webinar registration opens
By BP Staff
A free webinar sponsored by Lifeway Christian Resources aims to help families get more from the Advent season.
“Family Advent: How to Prepare the Hearts of Families for the True Meaning of Christmas” will feature three panelists with the aim of helping families and churches “prepare their hearts and minds for the true meaning of Christmas.”
Jeremy Carroll, manager of Lifeway kids ministry; Elizabeth Hyndman, content editor for Lifeway Women; and Amanda Mejias, brand specialist for Lifeway girls ministry, will share practical tips, tools and information on Lifeway Advent resources for all ages.
The webinar is scheduled for 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Registration is available here.
