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Churches grow and multiply in Czechia

When Larry and Melissa Lewis and their family moved to Czechia in 2009 as IMB church planters, they knew they had a tough job ahead. Only 29% of the population acknowledges the existence of a god … more

Karen Pearce (via International Mission Board) | 12/5/21 05:00 AM

Taiwanese believers commit to global spread of gospel

When IMB missionary Jeremiah Farmer* moved to Taiwan, he recognized a need in the churches — no one was being sent out as missionaries. According to Jeremiah, in the year 2019, less than seven … more

Catherine Finch (via International Mission Board) | 12/4/21 05:00 AM

Prayer and miracles transform

Stephen and Erin Spencer* minister in a region of Southeast Asia where tribal warfare is ongoing, civil unrest is on the rise and foreigners are blacklisted from entering certain regions. … more

Caroline Anderson (via International Mission Board) | 12/3/21 05:00 AM

Turkmen search for security, hope

Critically broken. These words describing the lives of Turkmen families are heavy with the weight of millions of hard choices. Life in Turkmenistan, one of the most repressive countries in the … more

Sarah Alexander (via International Mission Board) | 12/2/21 05:00 AM

West Africans take lead in sharing Bible stories

Mrs. Lombena transitions with ease from the standard West African greetings into the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. The Togolese man listening to the story is quickly attentive … more

Max Power (via International Mission Board) | 12/1/21 05:00 AM

Couple equips Hispanics and Latinos in South Asia

IMB workers Skip and Kim Meyer* have spent their lives on two very different mission fields but with the same purpose: giving hope to people who need it and equipping others to do the same. The … more

Caroline Anderson (via International Mission Board) | 11/30/21 05:00 AM

Missionaries welcome effort to push back darkness

The mission strategy of Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma was forever changed when Mike, the missions pastor, read a statistic: “5% of missions work is done in North Africa and Middle … more

Catherine Finch (via International Mission Board) | 11/29/21 05:00 AM

Churches connect with missionary task

Tim and Tina Louderback and Sean and Shelley Blacksten are passionate about equipping and connecting churches with opportunities to serve in Central America and the Caribbean. The Louderbacks and … more

Caroline Anderson (via International Mission Board) | 11/28/21 05:00 AM

Downloadable Tech Backgrounds for December 2021

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 … more

IMB Staff (via International Mission Board) | 11/24/21 05:00 AM

First Person: Praying Esperanza finds true Hope

En español Editor’s note: In June and July 2021, four summer student missionaries served at the Touch of Life Foundation in the Colombian Andean town Bucaramanga. At this facility, … more

Courtney Mobbs (via International Mission Board) | 11/23/21 05:00 AM

Orando para que Esperanza encuentre la verdadera esperanza

In English Nota del editor: En junio y julio de 2021, cuatro estudiantes misioneras de verano sirvieron en la Fundación Toque de Vida en la ciudad andina colombiana de Bucaramanga. En este … more

Courtney Mobbs (via International Mission Board) | 11/23/21 05:00 AM

College Outreach and Evangelism

Pastoring a congregation to intentionally serve, prioritize and readjust to reach college students can lead to significant changes in the life of the church. In this podcast, Noe Garcia shares … more

North American Mission Board (via Evangelism with Johnny Hunt) | 11/23/21 02:00 AM

Healthcare team reaches war-torn region with more than medicine

Down Ukrainian roads, cloaked in the golden hues of the vibrant but short-lived autumn, comes help and hope. A caravan of cars following a yellow panel van borrowed from a church carries … more

Leslie Peacock Caldwell (via International Mission Board) | 11/22/21 05:00 AM

Missionaries tell Filipino girl who survived WWII about Jesus, igniting a fire that’s still burning

Tears escape from Sharalene Roper’s eyes and cascade down her cheeks. They’re tears of joy, and they come naturally for a woman who is fulfilling God’s calling on her life to care for … more

Roger Alford (via International Mission Board) | 11/19/21 02:11 PM

Historic commitment signed to send missionaries from Asia to Africa 

On Oct. 29 in Kenya, IMB missionaries serving in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Asian Pacific Rim signed a memorandum of understanding solidifying the sending of missionaries from Asia to … more

Caroline Anderson (via International Mission Board) | 11/17/21 06:00 AM

Kids Week of Prayer resources available now

This year’s Week of Prayer for International Missions resources include kids activity pages and accompanying videos. They can be found here. Designed for Sunday school, Wednesday night programs … more

IMB Staff (via International Mission Board) | 11/16/21 05:00 AM

Pastors celebrate first Hispanic Missions Sunday on mission field, gain vision for future involvement

En español As Southern Baptists were observing the first Hispanic Missions Sunday, three Hispanic pastors and their wives were on mission with the International Mission Board in Spain. Sept. 26, … more

Keila Diaz (via International Mission Board) | 11/15/21 05:00 AM

Pastores celebran el primer domingo de misiones hispanas en el campo misionero; ganar visión para una futura participación

In English Mientras los bautistas del sur observaban el primer domingo de misiones hispanas, tres pastores hispanos y sus esposas colaboraban en algunas misiones con la Junta de Misiones … more

Keila Diaz (via International Mission Board) | 11/15/21 05:00 AM

First Person: I’m asking for it

In this season, when I am meeting with many state conventions and associations, God has directed me to Romans 10:8-15. Paul’s words are a great reminder of why God still has us on earth and why … more

Paul Chitwood, IMB president (via International Mission Board) | 11/10/21 05:00 AM

Evangelism In Preaching

Should pastors incorporate an evangelistic emphasis into their Sunday morning preaching? Join hosts Johnny Hunt and Kevin Ezell as they discuss the value of integrating evangelism in preaching … more

North American Mission Board (via Evangelism with Johnny Hunt) | 11/9/21 02:00 AM

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