IMB Trustees Appoint 41 Missionaries, Adopt Strategic Priorities, One of Four Things to Know This Week, February 12, 2026

​A Word to the Wise: 
 
In many ways, church engagement is the thread that holds the Association together in a practical sense. It is the ongoing connection between pastors, congregations, and ministry partners that reminds us we are not laboring alone. The BMBA is not simply an organization with programs—it is a family of churches united in a shared mission and a shared gospel. We get to say things like, “Did you know that another church is going through this same challenge just across town and would love to help you?" 
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Dr. Chris Crain, Birmingham Metro Baptist Association newsletter, 2.11.26

Four Things to Know This Week

1. IMB Trustees Appoint 41 Missionaries, Adopt Strategic Priorities (Baptist Press) Be sure to watch the short IMB video at the end of this article!)
2. When Selecting Between Internal and External Candidates, Give Insiders the Edge (Admired Leadership Field Notes, Feb. 5 email)
3. Key Reminders for Tax Preparers Working with Clergy (Kentucky Today)
4. Fewer Than 1 in 3 Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily (Baptist Press, Lifeway Research)

 
 
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
 
To the praise of His glory,       
  
Ray
 
P. S. I also host the “SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry” each Tuesday morning.