High in the Himalayan mountains of South Asia is a valley that is home to eight million Muslims. God is at work among the people, bringing many to salvation, but new believers are facing severe persecution. As the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church approaches, will you pray for the believers in this valley and other brothers and sisters of the faith who are met with threats, beatings, imprisonment, loss of family and income, and even death for the sake of Christ? Among the … [Read more...]
International Mission Board’s Masters (55+) Program offers pathway for kingdom impact
By Chris Doyle/IMB RICHMOND, Va. (IMB) – People age 55 and older have an opportunity to participate in the core missionary task with the International Mission Board. The IMB is inviting such Southern Baptist church members to give two years of their next season to the Lord, fully funded, using their gifts and skills for kingdom impact. The Masters (55+) Program allows participants to join a missionary team, mentor younger families, encourage national leaders to continue the work, … [Read more...]
Language preservation provides gospel access for African tribal groups
When an older Muslim man grabbed her hand, IMB missionary Jackie Lewis was shocked. Muslim men do not customarily touch women who are not close relatives, especially young, single women like Lewis. The man pointed to a set of rocks arranged across the floor of the classroom. Each rock represented a different story from the Bible. They had just finished hearing the story concerning Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming Savior and stopped for a break. “Are you going to tell us the story of … [Read more...]
Hispanic volunteers share a story that changes lives
by Tessa Sanchez/IMB “We did not go to work. We went to see God at work, and praise God that He used us beyond what we could do for His glory,” Annel Robayna said. Robayna, who serves as IMB’s Hispanic church mobilization strategist, recently traveled with church leaders and members of Hispanic churches in the U.S. to serve alongside Hispanic missionaries Adam and Janene Rios. The Rioses serve with the IMB in Southeast Asia. During their two-week trip, 130 people heard the gospel, … [Read more...]
Suicidal woman finds lifeline through IMB Facebook ad
by Kristen Sosebee/IMB On the morning of July 27 at 11:17, a message appeared on Mary’s screen: “It’s hard.” Mary, a volunteer digital responder in Indiana, read the words and paused. She knew only that the message was in response to the International Mission Board’s digital engagement Olympic ad, “How can we pray for you in Jesus’ name?” But, it was also a cry for help. Prayerfully, Mary typed a message of hope and hit reply. The woman she was communicating with lived halfway … [Read more...]
IMB missionaries serve from afar and across borders
by Tessa Sanchez/IMB CENTRAL ASIA (IMB) – Dean and Sybil Polk, who serve a Central Asian people group, are examples of IMB workers who cannot live in the country of their people. That hasn’t kept them from investing in national church planters. The Polks meet with their national partners who can travel to them for training and retreats. During a recent training, discussions centered on the nature of the church and what churches might look like in different communities. The retreats … [Read more...]
Breaking out of the Christian bubble, Central Asian believer ministers in Prague
by Tessa Sanchez PRAGUE, Czechia (IMB) – Nazira is a second-generation Christian from Central Asia. Her mother was the first believer in their family and reminds Nazira of the apostle Paul. Her mother is known for her faith, her deep study of the Bible and her passion for evangelism. While Nazira was born into a Christian family and attended a Baptist church, she admits she was confused about her beliefs. Studying at university caused her to question what she had learned as a … [Read more...]
IMB’s MedAdvance leads to medical team serving migrants, refugees in Mexico
by Chris Doyle/IMB CENTRAL AMERICA (IMB) – A medical team member asked a patient about his diet. The patient responded, “I eat when I can, when somebody can give me some food. I ate today because they gave me breakfast.” This wasn’t a typical doctor’s appointment. This happened last year on the southern border of Mexico, near Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean. A medical mission team of eight went to offer care to migrants, refugees and displaced peoples. Another team member treated a young … [Read more...]
Collegiate Week gives IMB prime opportunity to connect with NextGen
by Chris Doyle/IMB How important is Collegiate Week to the International Mission Board? It’s important enough that 25 IMB personnel attended the most recent event, with half being overseas missionaries. On August 4-8, more than 1,700 students and college ministry leaders from across the U.S. and Canada met at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center, near Davis, Oklahoma. Collegiate Week is known for helping college students be equipped to live Christ-centered lives as they prepare for … [Read more...]
IMB partners with French believers for Olympic follow-up
by Kristen Sosebee/IMB A French pastor was setting up for a community outreach event during the Olympics. He recalled a conversation he had overheard years ago and never been able to forget. A mother and child were walking along the street in front of his church. “What is this place, this building?” the child asked. “It’s a museum,” his mother responded. That weekend, the church was packed with people as they opened their doors to the community for a children’s festival. An … [Read more...]
Chinese churches join IMB outreach in Paris
By Chris Doyle/IMB PARIS, France (IMB) – Reports continue coming from Paris. The Summer Olympic games are impacting the City of Lights while Christians are sharing the light of the gospel. Eric and Su-Jeong Kuykendall are International Mission Board missionaries who serve Chinese churches in Paris. The Kuykendalls said there are 600,000 Chinese living in Paris, with less than 5% being professing Christians. They have been encouraging churches to engage people with the … [Read more...]
Short-term trips meet long-term strategies during Olympics outreach
By Kristen Sosebee PARIS, France (IMB) – “We can’t control the results, but we can measure our faithfulness,” said Jason Harris, team leader for the International Mission Board’s Paris team, explaining their strategy for gospel outreach during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Part of that strategy includes facilitating and mobilizing more than 300 short-term volunteers to hit the streets of Paris sharing the gospel. The team Harris leads in Paris is young and growing. No team members … [Read more...]
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