Author: mnwibaptist

  • Owen & Mila Stoddard

    Owen & Mila Stoddard

    IMB missionaries Owen and Mila Stoddard moved to South Asia when their son Jamin was just six months old. By age two, Jamin showed significant developmental delays, but resources were scarce.  Years later, a speech-language pathologist visited a homeschool conference, invited by the IMB’s Asia educational consultant. Jamin’s assessment indicated serious challenges, and Mila worried…

  • Job Posting: Administrative Assistant

    Job Posting: Administrative Assistant

    Position Overview We are seeking a full-time dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the operations of the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention. This primarily administrative role involves working closely with diverse populations in a faith-based environment, requiring a friendly, people-oriented approach to foster positive relationships and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Qualifications Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is…

  • Jonathan & Melissa Parnell

    Jonathan & Melissa Parnell

    Jonathan serves as a Send City Missionary for the Twin Cities (St. Paul and Minneapolis). He trains and encourages fellow pastors as they try to reach their cities with the good news about Jesus.  Jonathan, Melissa, and their family arrived in the Twin Cities in 2008 for theological training. He planted Cities Church in 2015.…

  • Annual Meeting

    Annual Meeting

    Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention October 24-25, 2025 If you wish to become a messenger to the convention with the ability to vote on programs, policies and budget of the convention, please contact your pastor for information on the appropriate process of approval applicable. Meeting Location Emmanuel Baptist Church2911 18th Ave NWRochester, MN 55901 Lodging Messengers, Church…

  • Tanner & Naomi Devereaux

    Tanner & Naomi Devereaux

    Tanner planted Imago Dei, a church plant that reaches a diverse community with both college students and middle-aged residents. The church’s mission statement is to live and look like Jesus wherever they live, work, or play. In the last few years, Tanner and Naomi have seen God work over and over again. For example, they…

  • September 2025

    September 2025

    The September 2025 issue of the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist newspaper is here! You can download the printable file below. Help us spread the word by forwarding this link to members of your church and others who may be interested in what God is doing in Minnesota and Wisconsin. If you are not yet subscribed to the…