Supporting Missionaries and Ministry: The Impact of Cooperative Program
Dive into how the Cooperative Program supports missions and ministry initiatives, distributing funds between the Southern Baptist Convention, Mississippi Baptist Convention, North American Mission Board, and International Mission Board. Discover the reach of 2,088 churches in Mississippi, aiding pastors, church starts, and various mission efforts across North America and the world. Learn more about the crucial role of Cooperative Program dollars in fueling impactful projects and spreading the message of faith.
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HOW IS THE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED? Churches When your church gives through the Cooperative Program, $0.39 of every dollar goes to the Southern Baptist Convention and the other $0.61 stays in Mississippi to do missions and ministry in the state.
Mississippi 2,088 churches - 508,814 members In Mississippi, Cooperative Program funds are used by the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board to help pastors and churches through consultations, trainings and other resources. A portion also goes to Christian Education, Associational Missions, Baptist Children s Village, Christian Action Commission and the Mississippi Baptist Foundation.
North America 6,000 Missionaries & Chaplains 235,748 Baptisms 552 New Church Starts Some of the Cooperative Program funds going to the Southern Baptist Convention are sent to the North American Mission Board. NAMB wants to help Southern Baptists add 5,000 new congregations by 2025. The goal is to plant 600 new churches and 200 replants each year . The Cooperative Program also supports Southern Baptists six seminaries and the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission.
World 3,600 Missionaries 86,587 Baptisms 18,380 New Churches Formed The Southern Baptist Convention additionally sends Cooperative Program dollars to the International Mission Board, which supports 3,600 missionaries. The IMB reports 155,473 people are dying daily without Christ (2 people every second). Picture everyone in Jackson, Mississippi dying in one day!
Want to learn more about how CP dollars from your church are distributed? www.mbcb.org/CP or contact us at rblythe@mbcb.org or lleavell@mbcb.org 601.292.3347
