“And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the gospel of good things!” Romans 10:15
November 3, 2026
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*September Highlights*
Our NM Baptist churches working together to share the gospel in Roswell, NM
Evangelism Training at East Mesa Baptist. Four people were baptized that day as well. It was a great church service and gospel sharing training.
Evangelism Training @ Iglesia El Buen Pastor
Revitalization Conference @ FBC Las Cruces
Interim Pastor Training in the Southwest region
Gila Valley Baptist is welcoming Thomas White as their new Pastor. Welcome Pastor Thomas!
New Beginnings SBC in Santa Clara is also welcoming their new Pastor, Duane and his wife Dru. Welcome Duane and Dru!
Pastors prayer meetings
SWBA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th
Ramona's Cafe
1405 Main St.
Lordsburg, NM 88045
RGBA SOUTH
1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
@ 9:30 AM
FBC Anthony
201 Lincoln St.
Anthony, NM 88021
RGBA CENTRAL
3rd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
@ 9:00 AM
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
4175 Lavender Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Personal Pastors Retreat
As a pastor, you can take a personal study or family retreat free at one of our camps, depending upon availability. Contact Benney at Sivells @ 575-687-3538 | Email: btapia@bcnm.com or Clay at Inlow @ 505-384-2410 | Email: cpope@bcnm.com
These men are available to preach or teach upon availability. Please feel free to call on them when you may be in need. Each one is a member of one of our local churches
Up & coming
Events / Announcements / Trainings
MONTH FOR STATE MISSION BOARD OFFERING
BCNM STATE CONVENTION SCHEDULE
October 19-20
Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Albuquerque
SWBA Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 27th
FBC Silver City
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Come and join us as we host a representative from SeeJesus Ministries who will be preparing us to have a local and global impact through prayer. Prayer Cohorts will be formed and some books will be given. This will also set us up for our yearly E3 Discipleship Conference held in April 2027. Don't miss it! Invite a friend or two!
Bethel Baptist in Deming Invites You!
After a long rebuilding journey following our November 2023 fire, we are excited to celebrate God’s faithfulness and share this milestone with our church family and the community. We would love for our fellow churches and the wider community to know they are welcome to join us for this special occasion.
Getting To Know The CP - A Refresher Course!
I'm working on a 1-2 hour presentation that will teach and explain the Cooperative Program and its amazing impact around the world. If you would like for me to come to your church or small group, please give me a call. I believe that as our churches are informed, the more people we can reach for Christ together!
New Mexico Secretary of State
Church Annual Non-Profit Reports
The Secretary of State's office of the state of New Mexico requires every domestic non-profit organization (ie. all churches) to file an annual report in order to maintain their corporate status. This report must be filed online and, for most churches, are due by May 15. Please check and make sure your church has filed this since the SOS office no longer sends reminder cards.
This filing is very important. If the church doesn’t file this report for two years, it is put on probation and after another year the corporation status will be revoked. This means that your church is not allowed to issue contribution records, every member of the church becomes liable, the church is not allowed to have a tax-exempt status, must pay property taxes, etc. In order to be re-instated, the church must file a new set of Articles of Incorporation.
You can check the Secretary of State’s website at sos.nm.gov to check your status and file your report. Note that you will have to have a username and password, but it is not specific to your church. If you do not have the one used before, you can simply create a new one.
Firewood Ministry Opportunities
Even though it’s summer, Inlow has firewood available for your church to use for community outreach and missions! Here are two ways your church can get involved:
- Local Outreach: Take firewood to bless a family or individual in need within your community, using it as an open door to share the gospel.
- Reservation Partnership: Partner with a Native American church to help them reach their community with the gospel through firewood distribution.
- For logistics and scheduling a time to pick up firewood, contact Clay Pope at cpope@bcnm.com.
For more mission-minded ideas and strategy on using firewood for outreach, contact Matt Thackerson at mthackerson@bcnm.com
Doña Ana County Cowboy Church
1600 S. Valley Dr.
(Across from Walmart)
Group meets every Friday @ 6-8pm, Includes dinner
Temple Baptist Church, 2300 Missouri Ave.
Group meets every Monday night @ 5:30-8 pm.
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
Reaching Children Worldwide
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY LIFE
TAKING THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD
Pray for students as they go through this semester and their many opportunities to share the gospel with their professors and other students.
WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
CHURCH PLANTING in new mexico
Missions Mobilization
If we want to reach New Mexicans for Christ, we need to partner with Church Planters that God is using and bringing to our state. We have compiled a list of Church Planters that are currently in need of partners to come alongside in prayer, outreach, building endeavors & financial support. By partnering together, we can make a huge impact! Bring it before the church and pray how the Lord will lead you in supporting our Church Plants.
Contact our Mission Mobilization Team Leader, Matt Thackerson @ 505-604-9018 or email: mthackerson@bcnm.com to find out more on how to become a Church Plant Partner.
Church Planters
| # | Last Name | First Name | Church Plant | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castillo | Miguel | La Familia de Dios | Albuquerque |
| 2 | Garcia | Ruben | Iglesia Hermosa | Española |
| 3 | Hardy | Jesse | River Community Church | Questa |
| 4 | Kulp | Thomas | Horizon Church | Bosque Farms |
| 5 | Mendoza | Juan | Jesus El Buen Pastor | Alamogordo |
| 6 | Nakka | Solomon | Freedom Life Church | Albuquerque |
| 7 | Rocha | Oscar | Iglesia Horeb | Albuquerque |
| 8 | Simpson | Adam | Desert to Summit | Taos |
| 9 | Skipper | Cory | Anchor East | Albuquerque |
| 10 | Vasquez | Juan | Agua de Vida | Chaparral |
Church Replants
| # | Last Name | First Name | Church Replant | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl | Derek | FBC Springer | Springer |
RESOURCES
Multiplication Pipeline - Send Network
URGENT NEED in SW New Mexico
Finding people to serve and lead is difficult. Multiplication Pipeline helps you train leaders and send your congregation on mission. Use our simple, proven survey tools and online training system. Identify and train missional leaders within your congregation. Multiply the ministry of your church in your community and beyond.
Click Here to find out more about the Multiplication Pipeline and how to register
A couple of individuals from Albuquerque are mentioned and share their thought on going through the Multiplication Pipeline. It’s FREE!!
| Resource | Minister | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeway's Bible Studies for Life | Pastor Josh Hunt | Videos |
**Keeping Our Kids & Families Safe**
The following are some websites and resources to help your church or ministry be a safe place.
- SBC Abuse Prevention: You will find all of their resources, information that they are producing, and the information about the Helpline. https://sbcabuseprevention.com/
- Counseling resources: Here are a couple of virtual counseling resources that are biblically-based and trained in counseling trauma.
- Ministry Safe Training - https://ministrysafe.com/training-es-saat/
Abuse Response Helpline
If this is a life-threatening emergency or you are reporting a crime, please immediately call 911 in the United States, Canada, and all five U.S. territories or your local emergency number. If you are reporting child abuse or maltreatment, please immediately contact local law enforcement and/or your state agency for child and family services. Search your state, territory, or tribal laws related to child abuse prevention and reporting regulations here (childwelfare.gov).
Click any of the options below to report abuse related to a Southern Baptist church or entity or to request assistance with responding to or preventing abuse.
All options are toll-free and active to receive reports and requests worldwide 24/7 for follow up by a call taker within 24 business hours.
*Calls are recorded for quality assurance and training.
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IMMIGRATION RECENT ISSUES
Churches have a long history of providing sanctuary to immigrants and others. However, the recent policy for enforcing immigration laws in sensitive locations such as in churches has changed. The Department of Justice in the State of New Mexico has provided a document to assist New Mexico's places of worship in responding to immigration issues.
CHURCH INSURANCE WOES
We are aware that insurance companies are dropping or cancelling many of our churches for varying reasons. If your church is looking for insurance and you need help or assistance regarding this, please call our Lead State Missionary, Steve Ballew @ 505-924-2325.
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NEW MEXICO
Volunteers Needed
CEF volunteers play a vital role in our mission to nurture children’s spiritual growth through collaboration and community engagement. Imagine the positive impact you can make in the lives of children in your area! If you’re interested in being a part of this meaningful journey, we invite you to reach out to Dee White at 575-202-5454 or cefofnewmexico@gmail.com.
NEW MEXICO BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
New Mexico Baptist Children's Home is always seeking qualified, committed Christian men and women who have a heart for service. Contact NMBCH at 575-359-1254 or email careers@nmbch.com. You can also click here for more details.
SHEPHERD'S CLOSET
This food ministry is based out of The Church at the Butte. They receive about 15k pounds of food from Roadrunner every 1st Monday, 3rd Thursday and 4th Friday at 8:30am. They can use all the help possible as most of the volunteers are over 70. To volunteer or see how you can get plugged in, please contact Tami Smith, Ministry Leader of Shepherd's Closet, at 575-740-9615 or email church@churchatthebutte.com or ShepherdsclosetCATB@Outlook.com
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Doña Ana County Cowboy Church, 1600 S. Valley Dr. Across from Walmart, group meets every Friday @ 6-8 pm, includes dinner.
Temple Baptist Church, 2300 Missouri Ave., Monday nights 5:30-8 pm. For more information on this group, contact Paul Thomas @ (575) 914-4365 or email psthomas8111@gmail.com.
MINISTRY CENTRAL
Partner With These Local Ministries
Since 1937, Child Evangelism Fellowship® has a mission to evangelize children in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to disciple them in the Word of God, and to establish them in a local church. For more info, contact Dee White at 575-202-5454 or cefofnewmexico@gmail.com
Taking the gospel to university campuses and training students toward a global world view. NMSU contact: David Englehart @ 575-522-7370 | WNMU contact: Thomas White @ 575-635-2019 
CMA inspires their leaders and members to be the most organized, advanced, equipped, financially stable organization, full of integrity in the motorcycling industry and the Kingdom of God. Come ride with us. Come serve with us. Come grow with us. Contact Tommy & Kathy Tucker at 240-321-8375
This ministry offers job readiness and life skills programs to individuals.
Dedicated NMBDR volunteers help people recover from disaster by bringing help, hope, and the healing, life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ to our neighbors in need -- across town, across the state, or across the nation 
Ambassadors for Dress A Girl Around The World, a program of Hope 4 Women International. This ministry makes dresses to send to missionaries or to put in your Operation Christmas Child boxes for the next year. The ministry also schedules sewing parties for your church or group. Contact Barbara Little at 505-469-6838.
Our very own Tim & Sheila Steele (Thrive City) and their ministry provide great training and lots of resources having everything to do with Family Life. You can contact Tim @ 501-626-6353
This ministry ministers to the workers and families of dairy farms all over NM. The ministry employs and trains chaplains who share the gospel and lead people to Christ every day. Our SW regional chaplain is Pastor Oscar Perez (Betesda Comunidad Hispana) 
Gateway Seminary shapes leaders who expand God’s kingdom around the world. There are classes in both English and Spanish. For more info contact Director Rev. Carlos Pino @ 915-355-0204
Josh’s ministry is full of discipleship and group growth material. He is always available to train or lead a workshop or conference. You can contact Josh via email: josh@joshhunt.com
Founded in May of 1919, New Mexico Baptist Children's Home is the longest continuously operating residential childcare facility in New Mexico. The goal of NMBCH has always been to make a difference in the lives of the children God entrusts to our care. The dedicated Christian staff is focused on the task of encouraging each child to become a well-adjusted and responsible individual. This includes guiding children in their growth physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
The Foundation manages funds entrusted for the ongoing benefit of churches, missions, ministry, and charitable organizations. In addition, the Foundation provides resources for estate planning, charitable gifting, endowment creation, scholarships, church finance, and compassion causes 
SkillShare will help men 16 years and older, learn the basics of home repairs and vehicle
maintenance, as well as basic outdoorsman skills, how to start a small business in NM and thebasic “family and consumer science” skills of financial stewardship & consumer issues, and nutrition & food prep.
These skills reinforce the biblical roll of men in the home and society, and will be shared
promoting the biblical principles of confidence, compassion, character and respect.
Contact Marty Howes @ 775-340-5729
Get all the latest church ministry news in Baptist life around our state 
Celebrate Recovery is for EVERYONE! No one should have to face their pain alone. A safe place for people to find freedom from the issues controlling their lives. It is a biblically based approach to help individuals achieve long lasting recovery by healing hurts, guiding toward new healthy truths, and developing life-giving habits
You and your church don't necessarily need to begin a ministry or reinvent the wheel that is already at work sharing the gospel and meeting the needs of your local community. These ministries have already done the groundwork and even been given an open door at strategic places and have been accepted by the people they are ministering to. For the most part, these ministries are also in need of volunteers and financial support. Bless each other by partnering and serving your local community together!
At Your Service
My hope and prayer for these newsletters is to keep all of us updated on the Kingdom work that is being done in the SouthWest region of New Mexico. God is at work always and He has us serving together in this area for such a time as this. Let’s partner together to reach all of New Mexico with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and let’s see God’s mighty goodness all around us! Always remember that we are on the same team – God’s team!
Let me know how I or any of our BCNM staff can serve you and the wonderful church family you are a part of. It is our privilege and joy. God bless you!
Please email any testimonies, events, pictures & info of a particular outreach, mission trip or special event, and flyers of workshops, conferences, or trainings that others may benefit from and that you would like me to share in future newsletters to lolmos@bcnm.com
"EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM A GREAT GOD, ATTEMPT GREAT THINGS FOR GOD"
- William Carey (Is. 54:2-3)
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