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Small Group of Burmese Believers with a BIG HEART for Mission

Agape Myanmar Mission is a small group of Burmese believers in south San Diego with a BIG HEART for mission. The church's mission and vision state: “To give the Myanmar/Burmese People a New …

Easter Egg hunt & Family Fun Night

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, a missions team helped with an Easter egg hunt and family fun night with two churches, Mesa Church and City Life Church. The team helped run the cotton candy, popcorn, …

When ministry unexpectedly hurts

I’ve been there. Ministry sometimes feels like a slap in the face, often when you least expect it to happen. A good friend turns against you. Somebody with more …

5 communication priorities for a pastor to consider

Pastors have many responsibilities, but one of the most critical priorities for church leaders should be communication. After all, “preaching the gospel” is a primary task, and …
Discipleship

As a young believer, I learned from older believers that we were supposed to evangelize lost people—but do so from a distance so you’re not stained by the relationship. I understand that …

Few church programs are as ubiquitous as Vacation Bible School (VBS). Churches across all denominations prepare for the summer influx of kids. It’s fun. You get to dance in the sanctuary! …
EDITOR’S NOTE:  The following is a book excerpt from “Willing to Risk it All for His Name’s Sake” written by Eric Reese. Eric and Ramona Reese have served with the IMB in …
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from Recapturing Evangelism by Matt Queen, vice president for academic administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The …
EL CAJON, Calif. (BP) – In Matthew 18, the Lord’s quarreling followers asked Him, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” The Lord beckoned to a little child, whom He …
Baptist Life

Charles Peyton Love, an International Mission Board missionary emeritus who shared the gospel in Guyana, St. Lucia and East Asia, died Feb. 1, 2025. He was 96.   Charles was born Sep. 9, 1928, in …

Jack Edward Mahaffey, an International Mission Board missionary emeritus who shared the gospel in Thailand, died Feb. 14, 2025. He was 94.   Jack was born May 5, 1930, in Liberty, South Carolina, …
When Ruth visited Fran in summer 2023, Ruth didn’t expect to end up in the hospital, fighting for her life.  International Mission Board missionaries Wade and Catherine Hampton have seen God work …
This article originally appeared in the November 2024 issue of Missions Mosaic magazine, a missions education resource of Woman’s Missionary Union®. Learn more and subscribe at wmu.com. This story …
Seth Shelton’s life took a dramatic turn years ago when he embarked on a short-term mission trip to Nicaragua. While there, he felt an unmistakable call from the Lord to ministry. He believed he …