The Baptist New Mexican

09/15/2025

Bridging the Gap Ministries is launching a First Nations Ministry Bootcamp in August 2025 to equip pastors for long-term ministry in First Nations churches, preparing leaders to serve with wisdom and resilience.

GALLUP (BNM)—Pastors who come to teach at First Nation churches typically last only two years. Bridging the Gap Ministries, a ministry focused on enabling First Nations peoples to keep their

09/13/2025

In 2026, 20% of the State Mission Offering will fund improvements at Inlow and Sivells Camps, helping create safe, Christ-centered spaces where kids, students, and sponsors can grow in faith.

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM)—Twenty percent of the State Mission Offering will go to Inlow and Sivells Baptist Camps in 2026. The funds donated in 2025, before Oct. 1, will pay for improvements

09/12/2025

A mission team from the Pecos Valley Baptist Association, joined by Tri-Area, led two VBS events in South Africa where 218+ children gave their lives to Christ, showing God’s love through worship, Scripture, and service.

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM)—A mission team from the Pecos Valley Baptist Association and a member of the Tri-Area Baptist Association went to South Africa. The team led two Vacation Bible Schools. More

09/10/2025

New Mexico church techs are launching a fellowship to equip and connect AV volunteers across BCNM churches, offering training, networking, and support to serve with excellence and joy.

At an Aug. 26 meeting, a group of New Mexico church technicians finalized plans to launch a fellowship for technical volunteers (or staff) at Baptist Convention of New Mexico churches.

09/10/2025

First Baptist Melrose gave school supplies to 51 kids at its Back-to-School Giveaway, sharing the Gospel with families and showing Christ’s love through both practical help and spiritual hope.

MELROSE (BNM)—On Aug. 2, First Baptist Church, Melrose, gave away school supplies to 51 children in its community and shared the Gospel with their families at its Back to School

09/09/2025

Megapalooza, Sept. 19–20 at Hoffmantown Baptist, equips New Mexico NextGen leaders with training, breakout sessions, worship, and teaching from Lifeway’s Jana Magruder. Registration ends Sept. 15.

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM) – The Youth & Kids Ministry Training Megapalooza offers teaching for individuals who lead ministries reaching the next generation (NextGen). It is open to Southern Baptist churches across

09/09/2025

Volunteers from NM & beyond served at Inlow & Sivells Camps—cooking, cleaning & building—so campers can hear the Gospel. Every project & meal makes an eternal impact!

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM)—At Inlow Baptist Camp and Conference Center and Sivells Baptist Camp, volunteers prepared the camps for service, cooked food for campers, cleaned, and prepared the camps for winter. They

09/08/2025

Romans 10:9–17 reminds us that the gospel is for everyone—but how will they believe unless someone proclaims it?⁠
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That’s the heart of our 2025 State Missions Offering: spreading the good news right here at home. Your gifts fuel church planting, collegiate ministries, hunger ministries, Disaster Relief, camp ministries, and evangelism to people groups across New Mexico—ensuring That All May Hear.⁠
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Join us in praying, giving, and going—because together, we proclaim Christ until every corner of our state hears.⁠
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Pray. Give. Go. bcnm.com/smo

09/07/2025

57 kids and 21 teens spent a week at Children’s Mission Camp—8 kids gave their lives to Christ, 1 called to ministry, another rededicated, and God’s calling grew lifelong.

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM) – Eight children professed faith in Christ at the 2025 Children’s Mission Camp at Inlow Baptist Camp. In addition, one child responded to a call to ministry, and

09/05/2025

Look what God did in 2024!

From feeding over 236,000 people to seeing 104 salvations in church plants, your giving made a difference.

Let’s keep the momentum going with the 2025 State Missions Offering!

You can give to the 2025 State Missions Offering or learn more at bcnm.com/smo

08/31/2025

One Day is Sept. 27 in Tucumcari & Silver City! Volunteers will share the Gospel through community events, after weeks of 3 Circles training & 40 days of prayer. Registration ends Sept. 1.

ALBUQUERQUE (BNM)—One-Day training has begun for participating churches and mission teams. The One-Day mission trip will take place Sept. 27. Participating volunteers have started to meet and prepare to share

08/28/2025

New Mexico Baptists are committed to sharing the hope of Jesus Christ. That’s why the theme for the State Missions Offering is once again “That All May Hear”—because the need is still great. Everyone needs to know.

Pray for people to choose Jesus. Go and tell them. Then consider giving through your church or at bcnm.com/give so the Gospel can reach even more people.

Learn more at bcnm.com/smo
Your partnership makes a difference across New Mexico, That All May Hear!