Newsletter Sign Up Subscribe to the SMBC Newsletter Sign up to get the latest SMBC articles, news and events to your inbox and/or mailbox. Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Last Email Address Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Latest Articles & Stories Stories SMBC Hannah Kramer: How The Bridge gap year grew her passion for mission "A funny little story – I remember my teacher saying to me in early high school, 'Hannah, I wouldn’t be surprised if one day... 3 June 20263 June 2026 Articles J. D. Payne J. D. Payne: 2026 Mission Conference Keynote Topics J. D. Payne is the keynote speaker for the SMBC 2026 Biennial Global Mission Conference. He is the Professor of Christian Ministry at Samford... 29 May 20265 June 2026 Articles Dr Tim Silberman Increasing the Missional Climate of Your Church In 1974, Lesslie Newbigin returned home from 40 years doing missionary work in India. As he arrived back in the UK, he was struck... 15 April 20265 June 2026 Articles SMBC Over 140 Years Combined in Cross-Cultural Ministry At SMBC, 16 of our faculty and staff have over 140 years combined years serving in cross-cultural mission. We give thanks to God for... 13 April 202624 April 2026