NAFWB News

Stay up-to-date on happenings throughout the Free Will Baptist denomination with this week's NAFWB News. Read below the exciting things going on in our national ministries.

Rekindle Coaching Program

If you are a pastor (or know one) who needs a "battle buddy" or specialized coaching in their ministry, encourage them to utilize the Rekindle Coaching Program.

Our veteran coaches are available to help pastors with:

Launching First Impressions ministries.
Setting up stewardship campaigns.
Reviewing or updating church constitutions.
Navigating local church issues with a senior perspective.

We were not meant to minister alone. Check out the program at n afwb.org/rekindle.

Support the National Convention

Plans for the 2026 National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, continue to take shape. Plan to join thousands of Free Will Baptists July 19-22 as we worship, fellowship, and encourage one another.

The convention recently received a gift of $5,000 from Bethel FWB Church in Kinston, NC. Giving to the National Convention during nightly offerings and throughout the year helps defray expenses of the Convention and ensures that we can continue to have future conventions. You can give using the button below.

Give to the National Convention

News from Departments

WNAC Transitions in Leadership

Long-time employee and champion of WNAC, Phyllis York, has resigned from her positions as Interim WNAC Director, Administrative Assistant, and Managing Editor of Treasure Bible Study Guide, effective January 30, 2026. Mrs. York has served WNAC for fifteen years, as well as in additional years as an officer of the WNAC Convention. 

After much prayer and consideration, the WNAC board is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristi Johnson as Director. Mrs. Johnson is well known in our denomination as an IM missionary to Spain along with her husband Tim. Read the news release here. 

Pinson Book Now Available

The University of Tennessee Press recently announced its forthcoming publication of Welch President Matt Pinson’s book, The Free Will Baptists: A New History. The book is available in hardcover and ebook formats.
Read the full news release here. 

Invest in the Future

Have you invested in your future and the future of Free Will Baptists? Not only do you get a great rate when you invest with the Foundation, but you also help ensure the future of many ministries throughout the denomination. See the graphic for current rates for Demand Notes and the Charitable Investment Fund. Rates effective January 1 - June 30, 2026.

To start investing, call 877-336-7575 or email foundation@nafwb.org!

NAM Announces Theme for 2026

FWB North American Ministries recently announced their theme for 2026: Multiply. Throughout the year, NAM will have updated promotional resources, social media series, newsletters, and devotional materials available to encourage all of us to be Gospel-multipliers, reaching the nations at home and around the world. Read the full news release here. 

Set Rate Fund Gets a One-Time Bonus

During their December board meeting, the Richland Ave Financial Board of Trustees approved a one-time 3% bonus for the Set Rate Fund for active participants and institutional investors invested in that fund. This one-time bonus is in addition to the 3% annualized rate already credited to the Set Rate Fund for 2025, further enhancing the value of this investment option.
Read the full news release here.

January/February NewsBeat

The NewsBeat of January and February 2026 is here! Read about IM’s horizon goals, read about this year’s World Missions Offering theme, and catch up on the latest missionary family happenings.

Click here to read or download. Sign up to receive the bi-monthly email here.

Bible Commentary Series

Serious study deserves a resource that brings clarity, depth, and confidence to every passage. The Randall House Bible Commentary series—guided by General Editor Robert Picirilli and written entirely by trusted Free Will Baptist scholars—offers pastors and students reliable, theologically rich insight they can use every week. Build your library with commentaries designed to help you understand Scripture clearly and teach it faithfully. Shop commentaries HERE.

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