Missions Education and Ministries

My text/phone number is 770-286-3036

My email is sittons@bellsouth.net 

The WMU 2-year Theme is you are Meant for the Mission (M4TM). The National WMU Conference was held in Birmingham, Alabama this past January. This Conference was special in that it highlighted healthy transitions. This was the last conference for Connie Dixon, President of the WMU SBC, to preside over as she will be retiring in June 2026, Connie stated “God has handed each of us a torch to bear during our lifetime, Today we need to make the decision that we will not allow pride or jealousy to keep us from passing it on to the next generation. After all, it wasn’t ours to begin with, it is God’s.”  Also Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Executive Director-treasurer WMU SBC, will be retiring in January 2027. Sandy declared “the mission matters most. She encouraged, Remind yourself every day of Who called you. Purpose fuels perseverance.”

These words of advice are for all of us to remember and initiate into our lives. 

We need to be in prayer about whom God will send to replace these two ladies who have dedicated themselves to WMU for many years. 

It is in the books! For those of you who were not able to attend Missions Lifeline, it was the best one out of the last three years (they get better each year). Dr. Clark is a great speaker and he definitely supports Indiana Baptists and WMU. In attending his breakout session on Evangelism I discovered he is also a very good and understandable teacher (almost makes me want to go back to college). 

The missionary speaker was also very good; however, I must admit I am biased. I met Matt and Amanda Hadden over 10 years ago at my church in Georgia. My church supported them for many years for a week of camp at Chunku Waste, in Porcupine, SD. I will finally be going there on a mission trip at the end of this month. There were other excellent breakout sessions but we only had time to attend two. I heard many good comments on the other breakout sessions that I would have loved to attend.

 I did, however, find the time to visit the coffee truck after lunch. Speaking of lunch – the Indiana Disaster Response (DR) folks were the heroes of the day! They cooked us a delicious BBQ lunch (chicken tenders for the kiddos) and as lunch was ready, served, and cleaned up they started leaving, as each of their job(s) were completed, to return to responding to the flooding disasters. Thank God and all praise to God for those who serve others like our Indiana DR serves.

A big shout out to Pastor Kinion and Calvary Baptist Church, they were such sweet hosts.

It was a wonderful day of fellowship; worshipping in song with Alex and Ali Rose Darnall; learning; commissioning others to serve; making new friends; and enjoying the blessings of God through others who were willing to serve God through their talents.

Are you looking for a missions project for the people in your church or small group? Are you looking for a way to support missionaries as a family or individual?

Christmas in August provides a simple way you can directly help North American Mission Board missionaries by sending them supplies they need for their ministries. Most often, these are supplies that are needed in bulk.

https://wmu.com/churchwide/support-pray/christmas-in-august/christmas-in-august-missionary-list/

Bring the whole family to Missions Lifeline 2026: SENT! Every generation—from nursery through adults—will experience age-appropriate programming designed to inspire a heart for God's mission.

Children won't simply be cared for—they'll be engaged in meaningful missions experiences.Preschool and elementary children will discover God's love for the people of Mexico City through fun, interactive activities, helping prepare Indiana churches for the upcoming Indiana WMU mission opportunity in early 2027. Youth will be challenged and equipped to confidently share their faith through practical evangelism.

It’s that time of year again

 MISSIONS LIFELINE!!

SATURDAY AUGUST 15 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Calvary Baptist Church,1450 West Main Street, GREENFIELD, IN

Clear the calendar for you and your family. If you’ve never been then this is the year to start going. So many exciting things going on, break-out sessions, lunch hosted by our Indiana Disaster Response Team, upcoming IMB Mission Trip to Mexico. I can’t wait!!

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History was made on June 7, 2026, when during the Missions Celebration at the SBC the first African American WMU President, Carolyn Fountain, was elected! Carolyn is the 25th WMU President. She and her husband, Leroy, currently live in Monroe, Louisiana. 
“We welcome Carolyn Fountain into this sacred season of leadership,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director of WMU, SBC. “She comes to the presidency carrying a lifetime of faithful service and leadership experiences woven through every facet of WMU and Southern Baptist life. Across our denomination, she is admired not only for her wisdom and grace, but for the Christlike example she consistently lives before others.

“Carolyn leads with excellence, serves with humility, and approaches every calling with steadfast devotion and remarkable care,” Wisdom-Martin continued. “Her influence has long been a source of encouragement and strength, and her leadership will inspire generations to come. We go forward with deep confidence and great joy, knowing she will guide WMU with vision, integrity, and unwavering faithfulness.”

Read more about Carolyn at https://wmu.com/carolyn-fountain-elected-president-of-wmu-sbc/