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Candidates for next SBC President share their vision for the future
KELLER, TX- FBC Keller, TX hosted a presidential forum on May 4th. Three of the candidates who will be nominated…
Lemhi River Cowboy Church hosts Spring Rodeo Bible Camp
Kids learn and master goat tying at RBC, Lemhi River Fairgrounds SALMON, ID – Lemhi River Cowboy Church hosted their […]
February giving trends downward for first time in a year
Giving is down this month for the first time since early in 2021. Pray about how your church can partner…
Mission team in Utah spreads the gospel on local campuses
Salt Lake City, UT- The mission field is huge and might seem insurmountable, but that is not slowing down the…
Pastors encouraged to participate in church compensation survey
DALLAS- GuideStone®, Lifeway Research and Baptist state conventions have again teamed up for the SBC Church Compensation Survey.
SBC EC Presidential Search Team issues Call to Prayer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—The team tasked with searching for a new president & CEO of the SBC EC is asking for…
DR Volunteers from Utah and Idaho bring hope to fire victims in CO
BOULDER, CO – When DR teams are activated in an area, it is often during the most difficult days in…
January giving report reflects healthy budgets for UISBC churches
Draper, UT - January Giving report shows many of our churches are starting the year in a healthy position. Giving…
Baptists in Poland respond to support Ukrainian refugees
Warsaw, Poland (BP/IMB)- Polish Baptists and IIMB missionaries quickly rallied to respond to the needs of Ukrainian refugees
Former UISBC church planter Luis Soto elected new Exec Director of Puerto Rico
GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico (BP) — Longtime church planter Luis Soto is the new executive director of the Convention of Southern…
Casting for Fellow Workers in Georgia
(2/2/2022) Draper, UT - In January, my daughter (Heather Smith) and I travelled to Georgia to do some net casting.…
Need Pulpit Supply or an Interim Pastor?
BOUNTIFUL, UT - Pastors need to travel or be away from time to time. Yet pulpits still need to be…
December giving reflects 6th year in a row ending above budget
We closed out 2021 above budget and exceeded our State Missions offering goal.
Ordination Celebration held for Pastor Emery Polelonema
FBC, Centerfield held an ordination service for Emery Polelonema, a long-time member of Sevier Valley Baptist Church
First Southern Washington participates in community musical gathering
First Southern Washington was invited to participate in a community musical celebration on December 12, 2021
October 2021 Giving Remains Steady
Giving was steady and spending was within budget needs for October 2021
Falls Baptists in Idaho take step of faith and renovate during a global pandemic
IDAHO FALLS, ID - The members of Falls Baptist voted to begin renovation work on the church building on the…
SWBTS Students encourage church leaders in Utah/SW Idaho
FT WORTH, Texas - During a fall mission trip to the Intermountain West, a team of SWBTS students ministered to…
Iorg equips churches to properly deal with conflict
MERIDIAN, Idaho - Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California, used his four sessions to present helpful…
September 2021 UISBC CP Giving remained strong
DRAPER, Utah - Idaho and Utah churches continue to be generous in supporting CP and State Missions Offering.
Annual Meeting Focuses on Renewed Vision and Delighting in the Word
MERIDIAN, ID – The 57th Annual Meeting of the Utah Idaho Southern Baptist Convention met on October 29 at Central…
Why I am a Southern Baptist
MERIDIAN, ID- Some think being a part of the SBC is like selecting a political party of which to be…
Pastors’ pay should follow best practices, GuideStone says
DALLAS (BP) – Many churches could give their pastor a pay raise, and it wouldn’t cost the church an extra…
2021 Women’s Conference prior to UISBC Annual Meeting
MERIDIAN, ID - The annual women's conference in conjunction with the UISBC Annual meeting is coming in just a little…
Whispering Pines churches mourn loss of two of their pastors
WEIPPE, ID- It is with great sadness that we report from Whispering Pines, that two beloved pastors have gone home…
Casting for Fellow Workers in Georgia
(2/2/2022) Draper, UT – In January, my daughter (Heather Smith) and I travelled to Georgia to do some net casting. We had the opportunity to meet with groups of 8-10 pastors and association leaders.
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