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New Myanmar fellowship sends first missionaries ‘full circle’ to nations

As new International Mission Board missionaries gathered for a special commissioning service near Richmond, Virginia, on Dec. 7, six representatives of the Myanmar Baptist Churches USA fellowship … more
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4 principles to lead with integrity

Pastors often face difficult situations. How they lead is important. There are four principles pastors should keep in mind to lead with care and integrity. Principle 1: Establish a Relationship … more
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In memoriam: Missionary emeritus Louise Lewis Hill, 1925-2023

Louise Lewis Hill, an International Mission Board missionary emeritus who shared the gospel in Nigeria, died October 30, 2023. She was 98. Louise was born Sept. 30, 1925, in Thorsby, Alabama, to the … more
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In memoriam: Missionary emeritus Fonda Boyd, 1935-2023 

Fonda Boyd, an International Mission Board missionary emeritus who shared the gospel in Barbados, died Nov. 8, 2023. She was 88. Fonda was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late … more
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Single missionary uses mother’s heart to minister in Thailand

The new college student stared at his class schedule, then looked over at the woman he calls “Mom” with an excited smile. International Mission Board missionary Angela Dawson could feel Skye’s … more
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How to Preach on Prayer

“Lord, teach us to pray.” That appeal, in itself, is one of the greatest prayer requests in the New Testament (Luke 11:1). The request is also a powerful reminder that prayer can be … more
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Hardworking Crew Members

We would like to thank God for His goodness for allowing us to provide free transportation, encourage, pray, and share the love of God with some of the hardworking crew members of Disney Magic Cruise … more
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Downloadable Tech Backgrounds for December 2023

Remember to pray for missions with these custom backgrounds for your computer and mobile devices. Using IMB photos from around the world, you can focus your attention on an area of the world in need … more
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Explorers go to deepest parts of spiritual lostness

Planes, trains, buses, motorcycles, cars and boats will get them as close as possible before they set off on foot to find hidden people groups. International Mission Board missionaries are going the … more
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IMB loves and serves during disaster

Natural disasters can strike anytime and anywhere. They leave millions of people in need. Those in the path of storms, earthquakes or hurricanes often find themselves hungry, homeless and hopeless.  … more
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Sign language breaks barriers to gospel

International Mission Board missionary Paul Yount sits just outside a crowded cafeteria. Inside the room, chairs squeak across the floor. A cacophony of voices mixes. Forks scrape plates. The ice in … more
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Calling realized through relationships

Rose knew her calling. She had a heart to reach a majority Muslim people group situated in the horn of Africa. How to get to them was another question altogether. And she knew she couldn’t do it … more
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Training results in 17 new churches

It was just a normal meeting of some Zambian pastors and a few workers from Christian organizations. When Randy Windham stood up and handed a sign-up sheet to the person next to him, they had no idea … more
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Partnership enters new era

Prison ministry. Sports ministry. Developing national missionaries. The dreams discussed around the table were big. International Mission Board missionaries Matt and Gretchen Clay saw the passion … more
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Explorers pursue people on edge of lostness

Planes, trains, buses, motorcycles, cars and boats will get them as close as possible before they set off on foot to find hidden people groups. International Mission Board missionaries are going the … more
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Virtual reality introduces gospel

Editor’s Note: We first introduced Justin and Michaela Knippers to you with their origin story showing how their unique ministry began. This second piece is a continuation of their life as new IMB … more
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Obedience bears gift of hope  

Lostness around the world is growing every day. In fact, 59% of the world’s population remains unreached. This means there are less than 2% evangelical Christians within their people group or … more
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Supporting Baptist hospitals in impacting lostness: A Q&A with IMB’s director of Global Health Strategies

People are dying physically. People are dying spiritually. Many are dying in places where the gospel has never been heard. This reality is why, in a world of medical advances and government health … more
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Breaking boundaries: Black HandsOn missionary in Germany inspires others

Susanna settled into a turquoise armchair in the living room of International Mission Board missionary Julia Dunn’s home in Germany’s Ruhrgebiet region. The twenty-something had just experienced … more
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6-year-old issues missions offering challenge

Like most boys at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 6-year-old Ethan Gee wanted to win the penny war against the girls. “Like really, really, really bad,” he agonized. … more
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