Author: mnwibaptist

  • Church Safety Training

    Church Safety Training

    If you missed the training, you can watch the live recording here: Additional resources can be downloaded here: Churches today face a range of challenges during worship gatherings—from disruptive individuals to medical emergencies and volunteer coordination. Many churches have safety teams in place, but few have been given practical guidance on how to organize those…

  • Tyler & Ashley Martin

    Tyler & Ashley Martin

    Tyler and Ashley Martin moved to Bar Nunn, Wyoming, as church planting missionaries—not because of what was there, but because of what was missing. “In Wyoming, there are 203 places you can have as a mailing address,” Tyler explains. “More than 60 of those don’t have a church of any kind. And God told us,…

  • Sending Lab – Green Bay

    Sending Lab – Green Bay

    The Sending Lab is a one-day workshop that will help you develop a vision and plan for leading your church to send. It’s a collaborative experience that will connect you with other pastors on the same journey, while guiding you to identify your next steps for finding, developing, and sending church planters. Schedule

  • Matt & Evelyn Podge

    Matt & Evelyn Podge

    Seven-year-old Shawn Podge can talk about life in Korea—and the gospel—in both English and Korean. He’s learning from his parents, IMB missionaries Matt and Evelyn Podge, what it means to live among the lost for the sake of Christ. In Seoul, the Podges are building gospel-centered relationships with other families. Since locals rarely host guests,…

  • January 2026

    January 2026

    The January 2026 issue of the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist 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 paper,…

  • Minnesota Paid Leave Guidance

    Minnesota Paid Leave Guidance

    (Effective January 1, 2026)  1. Does this apply to our church?  2. How does this affect pastors?  3. What benefits will covered staff receive?  4. What must our church do, and by when?  Right now / 2025  Starting January 1, 2026  5. How should we adjust our policies and practices?  6. Where can we find…