Women’s Missionary Union

What WMU Does

• Missions Education: Teaches about missions through Bible study, resources, and mission studies.

• Prayer & Giving: Encourages prayer and collects funds for missions, sponsoring key offerings like Annie Armstrong and Lottie Moon.

• Service Projects: Organizes compassionate ministries, such as Operation Christmas Child, supporting local community needs, and helping missionaries.

• Leadership Development: Trains leaders for missions and helps individuals find their place in God's work.

• Age-Group Ministries: Offers specific programs for preschoolers (Missions Friends), children (RAs/GAs), youth (Acteens), and adults (WMU). 

Key Aspects

• Auxiliary of the SBC: An official organization within the Southern Baptist Convention, founded in 1888.

• Focus: "Making disciples of Jesus who live in mission".

• Support: Provides resources for churches and individuals, and manages ministries like WorldCrafts and Christian Women's Job Corps. 

In essence, WMU empowers Baptist churches by providing the tools and framework for all ages to engage in the worldwide mission of spreading the Gospel and meeting human needs.