Alabama was among several state Baptist conventions across the country that affirmed their commitment to sending and reaching people for Jesus Christ through the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Cooperative Program (CP). These affirmations came through resolutions and increases in giving approved at their annual meetings this fall.
David Hankins, vice president of CP for the SBC Executive Committee, said he sees the increase as a reflection of the heart of Southern Baptists.
“Reaching people has always been the focus of Southern Baptists,” Hankins said. “Whether it’s people overseas or people across the street, people matter — and Southern Baptists continue to show this through their support of CP missions.”
The CP, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is Southern Baptists’ method of supporting missions and ministry efforts of state and regional conventions and the SBC.
State and regional conventions retain a percentage of CP contributions they receive from the churches to support work in their areas and send the remaining funds to the Executive Committee for national and international ministries. The percentage of distribution is at the discretion of each state or regional convention.
Several states increased their budget support of SBC missions endeavors as part of Partners in the Harvest, the theme for the CP’s 75th anniversary celebration. (BP)
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