As I travel and speak with pastors and ministry leaders across the country, my focus is to help them understand why the success of Northeastern Baptist College matters. It’s an easy message to share. Northeastern Baptist College matters because New England matters.

Not long ago, I drove through a beautiful Vermont town. At its center stood a historic church building with a towering white steeple. It reminded me of the rich Christian heritage that once shaped this region.

As I continued through the town, however, I was reminded that appearances can be deceiving. Across New England many of these beautiful church buildings no longer represent the reason for which they were established.

Some have become museums, community centers, or performance venues. Others remain open, but the message proclaimed within them bears little resemblance to the biblical gospel that once transformed New England.

What struck me that day was how many visitors stop to admire and photograph these churches. They marvel at the architecture and the charm of New England.

Yet few realize the deeper story. The steeples remain, but the spiritual vitality that once filled those buildings is gone.

As I drove away, I found myself thinking, “This is why Northeastern Baptist College exists.”

My desire as President is not simply to preserve a college. It is to see New England transformed by the power of the gospel. I long to see churches filled with vibrant worship, faithful biblical preaching, and lives changed by Jesus Christ.

While New England is rich in Christian history, it is now one of the most spiritually needy regions in America. Many people live within driving distance of our campus, but few heard the gospel message. This is the mission field God has assigned to us.

Every student who enrolls at Northeastern Baptist College represents more than a classroom seat. Each student represents what it is going to take to reach New England for Christ. They are future pastors, missionaries, church planters, educators, counselors, and business leaders who will carry the gospel to their communities, their churches, and their workplaces.

That is why one of the most unique aspects of NEBC’s mission is our commitment to keeping ministry preparation affordable and accessible.

Your giving to NEBC helps make it possible for students to receive a biblical education while preparing for a lifetime of ministry service. In many ways, our ministry partners are investing in missionaries before they ever reach the field.

Think about that for a moment. Long before a church is planted, a pastor must be trained. Long before a missionary is sent, a leader must be equipped. Long before lives are transformed by the gospel, someone must prepare those who will faithfully proclaim it.

That is what happens every day at Northeastern Baptist College. Your ministry partnership funds the preparation of those who will spend their lives advancing the gospel. It is helping ensure that students called by God are equipped for the work God has given them to do.

The opportunities before us are tremendous. The need is real. The mission is urgent. Thank you for praying. Thank you for believing in the mission of NEBC. Thank you for partnering with us as we train students to reach New England for Christ.

Because of Jesus,

Dr. Mark Howell

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