By Julie McGowan
IMB public relations office

Dr. Rick Dunbar (right) receives gestures of appreciation from IMB President Paul Chitwood, and a standing ovation from his fellow trustees, as he concludes his service as an IMB trustee and as board chairman. A member of First Baptist Church Madison, Miss., Dunbar also is an emergency medicine physician who frequently utilizes his medical expertise to volunteer on the international mission field. — IMB Photo by Chris Carter
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 26 new missionaries to take the gospel to the nations during their May 22-23 meeting in Richmond. Trustees also considered pivotal changes in ministry advancement and prayer strategies; welcomed a report from Adam Greenway; heard an update from external examiners; and elected 2019-2020 officers.
The new missionaries will be commissioned for service at a Sending Celebration June 11 at 4:20 p.m. during the afternoon session of the SBC annual meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. The service will be live-streamed on sbc.net. [Read more…]


