ROLLA – For decades, Harriet Bain has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to people from across the globe. But little did her students know that their lives were being impacted, indirectly, by one of the greatest pioneer missionaries in Baptist history. Bain, a member of First Baptist Church, Rolla, was born in the Southeast Asian country of Burma (also called Myanmar) and came to the United States with her family in 1959. She then finished her college degree, met and married her … [Read more...]
Italian masterpieces – Cape Girardeau churches use spray paint to share gospel in Italy
BELLUNO, Italy — Former art teacher turned youth pastor, Jared Griffin pulled out cans of spray paint and set up an easel on in a public park in this northern Italian town of Belluno, population 35,876. He was there with a recent mission team from the Cape Girardeau area. Their intent was to attract Belluno residents viewing the art creations and engage them in conversations about the Gospel. Why spray paint cans? In Italy there is a great appreciation for art. Classical sculptures, … [Read more...]
Muslim who became Hindu for love finds Jesus in South Asia
SOUTH ASIA – Zoya’s* family life was a mess. She had fallen in love with a Hindu man, and consequently, her Muslim family disowned her. As the years went by, she became the mother of two and a dutiful Hindu. But her marriage suffered when her husband Azad* began drinking too much. A friend brought Zoya to the home of Baptist workers Alexander and Lillian Traverston,* where Zoya found a job as a language tutor. As they studied, Lillian shared stories from a children’s Bible. And as time … [Read more...]
Concilium, Inc., available to equip Missouri Baptists for mission efforts
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Missouri Baptist churches have an opportunity to equip themselves for fulfilling the Great Commission through the help of Concilium, Inc., a Kansas City-based organization that provides training for missionary efforts across the globe. Pisgah Baptist Church here will host one such training event, Sept. 28. Registration for this “Travel Safety Orientation” is $50. To register or to learn more, visit www.concilium.us/TSO. Scott Brawner, a Missouri Baptist, is co-founder … [Read more...]
Trafficking survivor finds hope in Wales through witness of IMB missionaries from Missouri
CARDIFF, Wales – The Welsh capital city of Cardiff, nestled on the country’s southern coast, is the end of the line for many refugees and immigrants who’ve traveled across Europe seeking a better life. Born in Southeast Asia, Tai* arrived in the city several years ago with little hope. He was a victim of human trafficking – a globally rampant, modern-day form of slavery. But after coming to Cardiff, Tai found hope after meeting a missionary family from Missouri, who serve with the Southern … [Read more...]
IMB’s Chitwood: ‘Your state convention helps churches reach your state, our world for Christ’
EDITOR'S NOTE: Paul Chitwood serves as president of the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board. To learn about the Missouri Baptist Convention's state missions offering, visit https://mobaptist.org/mmo/. To learn about the Cooperative Program, visit https://mobaptist.org/cp. My first international mission trip took place on a farm in central Kentucky. As a new pastor in the community, I found myself interacting often with migrant workers from Central and South … [Read more...]
Master’s Gardeners program cultivates work in the Lord’s fields
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is by Madeline Arthington, a writer who serves with IMB in Central Asia. HUNGARY—IMB missionaries Gary and Carolyn Miller are tapping into a Hungarian love of nature to build bridges for gospel work through a program called “The Master’s Gardeners.” The idea of using a horticultural program to share the gospel came to Gary several years ago while he was prayerwalking. He stopped to chat with an elderly woman hoeing her garden. His background in farming led … [Read more...]
Pathway Exclusive: IMB’s Chitwood says finances remain strong, missionary recruits rising
RICHMOND, Va. – In the fall of 2018, Paul Chitwood was elected to serve as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board. Previously, he served as executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention (from 2011-2018) and earlier as a pastor of various churches in Kentucky for 18 years. He was an IMB trustee from 2002-2010, and from 2008-2010 he served as the board’s chairman. During a phone interview, July 30, we talked about the IMB’s financial status, … [Read more...]
Deaf adults in South Asia learn stories about the One True God
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written by Caroline Anderson, who serves in southeast Asia as a writer and media specialist for the IMB. SOUTH ASIA—International Mission Board (IMB) missionary Bethany Forrester* meets regularly with a group of four Deaf friends from South Asia. These friends are Hindus and are very interested in knowing more about the One True God. Forrester teaches the group Bible stories in sign language. They are eager to remember the stories and to learn … [Read more...]
IMB missionaries in Costa Rica partner in passion for the lost
COSTA RICA (IMB) — International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries Jeff and Lori Herrington met Costa Rican believer Luis when he took on a leadership role in their local church. Like the biblical Timothy, Luis was deeply influenced by the faith of his grandmother and became a Christian when he was 11 years old. But it was in his post-high school years that 22-year-old Luis began to really understand what it means to walk closely with the Lord. He pursued the Lord in earnest. Now, Luis … [Read more...]
Men in the Middle East delve into God’s Word
THE MIDDLE EAST – Nasser* is a local believer who is faithfully leading a Bible study for a group of his friends in the Middle East. These men all grew up following the teachings of Muhammad, but now they have made the life-altering decision to follow Christ. They face persecution and discrimination because of their choice. When they gather to study God’s Word, Nasser and his friends first talk about how they are growing in their faith. They then move into a time of worship, followed … [Read more...]
Foreign Christians arrested on charges of ‘converting’ in Nepal
NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – A Christian from South Korea arrested in Nepal on charges of “attempting to convert” was released on bail, Aug. 7, sources said. Cho Yusang, a 73-year-old evangelical Christian, posted bail of 150,000 Nepalese rupees (US$1,330) after being arrested on July 23. His health deteriorated after he was incarcerated, and he had been hospitalized, said Tanka Subedi, chair of the Religious Liberty Forum Nepal (RLFN). On Monday (Aug. 5), Subedi told Morning Star … [Read more...]
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