The Baptist New Mexican

06/27/2024

New Mexico Baptists can give through their churches or directly to help with relief and recovery efforts by New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief in the Ruidoso fire areas.

The Baptist New Mexican received the following statement from the Baptist Convention of New Mexico finance office about giving to help with relief efforts by New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief

06/25/2024

Some Ruidoso residents were returning, but areas of the village remain closed due to ongoing fire and flood hazard work. New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief is moving its feeding teams into the city to continue providing meals and relief.

On the morning of June 24, 8a.m. the evacuation order for the Village of Ruidoso was lifted for full-time residents. However, residents returning to Ruidoso may face water, gas, and

06/19/2024

RUIDOSO (BNM) - As of this morning, Wednesday, June 19, the South Fork Fire has burned 16,335 acres and is zero percent contained. BCNM churches and Disaster Relief teams are involved in the fire, evacuations, and assistance.

RUIDOSO (BNM) - As of Wednesday, June 19, the South Fork Fire had burned 16,335 acres and is zero percent contained. The Salt Fire to the southeast of Ruidoso has

12/24/2023

Wishing you a Christmas full of peace, love, and joy. Go to https://gobnm.com/ to revisit your favorite articles from the past year.

10/19/2023

A Southern Baptist policy manager will headline a new series of webinars from the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, offered by its Christian Life Committee. The first webinar will occur the morning after the convention’s Annual Meeting.

A Southern Baptist policy manager will headline a new series of webinars from the Baptist Convention of New Mexico, offered by its Christian Life Committee. The first webinar will occur

08/17/2023

In the spirit of Mark 1:17, this year's State Mission Offering theme, "Follow Me," serves as a catalyst for Baptist New Mexicans to emulate their unwavering commitment to the Great Commission. By supporting ministries, church planting efforts, and evangelistic endeavors, they embody the call to become fishers of men, driven by the love and grace they have received in Christ.

Head to bcnm.com/smo to learn more about this year's offering and to find content that will help you promote the offering.

08/06/2023

Barna's "The Open Generation" is a first-of-its-kind international research study to help church leaders understand teenagers around the world," according to the research firm. Barna Research and its partners conducted the study, surveying nearly 25…

Barna's "The Open Generation" is a first-of-its-kind international research study to help church leaders understand teenagers around the world," according to the research firm. Barna Research and its partners conducted

08/01/2023

NEW ORLEANS (BNM) - NEW ORLEANS (BNM) - Twenty New Mexico Southern Baptists were represented in several capacities on the national scene of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, by being elected to ser…

NEW ORLEANS (BNM) - NEW ORLEANS (BNM) - Twenty New Mexico Southern Baptists were represented in several capacities on the national scene of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2023

08/01/2023

A newly released Barna study, "The Open Generation," surveyed almost 25,000 teenagers worldwide and its findings are giving hope to Christian ministries. The study focused on three ideas: the generation's openness to Jesus, openness to the Bible and…

A newly released Barna study, "The Open Generation," surveyed almost 25,000 teenagers worldwide and its findings are giving hope to Christian ministries. The study focused on three ideas: the generation's

07/31/2023

The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s Christian Life Committee (CLC) distributed an email to pastors of convention churches on Monday, June 26, encouraging churches to “use their voice to influence, bring up for citizen vote, and reject four unbibl…

The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s Christian Life Committee (CLC) distributed an email to pastors of convention churches on Monday, June 26, encouraging churches to “use their voice to influence,

07/25/2023

The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries announced the election of Serenity Richard as the new executive director, July 7.

07/24/2023

The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s State Mission Board, June 17, heard a positive annual auditor’s report, discussed changes to the state’s CP allocations and celebrated personnel achievements, among other matters on its agenda.

The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s State Mission Board, June 17, heard a positive annual auditor’s report, discussed changes to the state’s CP allocations and celebrated personnel achievements, among other

07/13/2023

SILVER CITY (BNM) – Steve Timmons, campus minister for Christian Challenge of Western New Mexico University, died on Monday, June 26 after he was reported missing from a mountain bike ride. Initially reported as a death sustained from a biking accid…

SILVER CITY (BNM) – Steve Timmons, campus minister for Christian Challenge of Western New Mexico University, died on Monday, June 26 after he was reported missing from a mountain bike

07/01/2023

Giving through the New Baptist Foundation allows you to designate the ministry or ministries closest to your heart, such as foreign or home missions, state missions, a children’s home, your local church or association, collegiate ministries, scholar…

Giving through the New Baptist Foundation allows you to designate the ministry or ministries closest to your heart, such as foreign or home missions, state missions, a children’s home, your

06/30/2023

SILVER CITY (BNM) – Steve Timmons, campus minister for Christian Challenge of Western New Mexico University, died on Monday, June 26 after he was reported missing from a mountain bike ride. Initially reported as a death sustained from a biking accid…

SILVER CITY (BNM) – Steve Timmons, campus minister for Christian Challenge of Western New Mexico University, died on Monday, June 26 after he was reported missing from a mountain bike

06/29/2023

My granddad and his brother were business partners for about 40 years. First, they owned a gas station together. Then, they started a wholesale business. They had a catchy name for that business: Ballew Brothers. I guess they spent more time working…

My granddad and his brother were business partners for about 40 years. First, they owned a gas station together. Then, they started a wholesale business. They had a catchy name

06/29/2023

For those with a passion for healthcare and a calling to missions, the International Mission Board (IMB) has avenues of service ready to fill. The IMB is hosting MedAdvance, a conference for believers interested in using healthcare strategies to ope…

For those with a passion for healthcare and a calling to missions, the International Mission Board (IMB) has avenues of service ready to fill. The IMB is hosting MedAdvance, a

06/28/2023

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Mayhill Baptist Church celebrated 120 years of service. The celebration was a time of spiritual renewal, reflection, and praising God.

06/14/2023

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Messengers to the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention have upheld the Executive Committee’s decision that Fern Creek Baptist in Louisville, Ky., Freedom Church in Vero Beach, Fla., and Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., are no…

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – Messengers to the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention have upheld the Executive Committee’s decision that Fern Creek Baptist in Louisville, Ky., Freedom Church in Vero Beach, Fla.,

06/12/2023

The 2023 SBC Pastors' Conference and Annual Meeting are both streamable via ACTS2. Click the link below to learn how you can view this years live stream.

NEW ORLEANS (BP) – As thousands of Southern Baptists make their way to the Crescent City for the 2023 SBC Pastors’ Conference and Annual Meeting, thousands of others who can’t

06/09/2023

As delivered to the State Mission Board, April 17, 2023

06/09/2023

SPRINGER (BNM) - On Sunday May 7th FBC Springer along with a replant team consisting of Rociada Baptist Church, Roy Baptist Church, NEBA and the BCNM extended a call to Pastor/Replanter Derek Karl. Derek and his family accepted the call to be the ne…

SPRINGER (BNM) - On Sunday May 7th FBC Springer along with a replant team consisting of Rociada Baptist Church, Roy Baptist Church, NEBA and the BCNM extended a call to

06/07/2023

The Baptist Convention of New Mexico has held two Pastor’s Retreat and Conference events in 2023. On April 21-22, the event was held at Inlow and on May 19-20, the event was held at Sivells. Both events were geared toward equipping pastors and their…

The Baptist Convention of New Mexico has held two Pastor’s Retreat and Conference events in 2023. On April 21-22, the event was held at Inlow and on May 19-20, the

06/07/2023

Del Norte Baptist Church recently presented a $4,500.00 check to the Albuquerque Area Firefighters Local Chapter 244 for their Firefighters Survivors Fund. When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, benefits are available for the family. But, nece…

Del Norte Baptist Church recently presented a $4,500.00 check to the Albuquerque Area Firefighters Local Chapter 244 for their Firefighters Survivors Fund. When a firefighter dies in the line of

06/07/2023

New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief currently includes approximately 200 volunteers, which Ed Greene says is less than half the volunteers they had before COVID-19. Greene, the Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s NMBDR Director, says they are working …

New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief currently includes approximately 200 volunteers, which Ed Greene says is less than half the volunteers they had before COVID-19. Greene, the Baptist Convention of New

06/06/2023

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05/31/2023

In conjunction with part one of a report on the Barna Research “Open Generation” study, The Baptist New Mexican interviewed Sam Swann, The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s Leadership Development Team leader and student ministry specialist. Below i…

In conjunction with part one of a report on the Barna Research “Open Generation” study, The Baptist New Mexican interviewed Sam Swann, The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s Leadership Development

05/30/2023

Editors Note: This article overviews part one of a three-part report Barna Research published. Other articles will examine the report’s other two parts. In an accompanying article, Sam Swann, The Baptist Convention of New Mexico’s Leadership Develop…

Editors Note: This article overviews part one of a three-part report Barna Research published. Other articles will examine the report’s other two parts. In an accompanying article, Sam Swann, The

05/20/2023

ALAMOGORDO (BNM) – Felix Wayne Blanton died March 17 at 85.

05/14/2023

ESTANCIA (BNM) – Bobby Neeley, former pastor of Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Estancia, died March 3.