In the month of June, communities across the United States prepare to commemorate Juneteenth, a celebration that marks the important historical day when the news of freedom finally reached the
Sydney smiles as she holds a baby of one of the preschool teachers. Missionary kids are transforming lives across the globe as witnesses of God’s love. “He called a little
Margaret Gentry, International Ministries DR Congo Alumna, Called Home Margaret (Marge) Ann (Crowley) Gentry has gone safely home to her eternal home, at the age of 83, on April 1,
Embracing Asian American Heritage in God’s Mission For AmyEstelle Trout, IM global servant in Southeast Asia, serving in God’s mission is so much more than just a calling to spread
It was a stunning story of hope for a future yet unseen. I recently had the privilege of visiting the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest, Hungary. Our international partners in
Joy M. (Anderberg) Stabell, retired American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS) missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, passed away on January 4, 2024, in her home in Lancaster, California,
Rev. Madeline Flores-López, International Ministries (IM) Global Servant, passed away suddenly in the Dominican Republic on December 18, 2023, following a brief illness. She was 58 years old. Madeline was
Lucile Evelyn Swetland Carman passed away at Walker Methodist Place in Minneapolis, MN of Alzheimer’s dementia on January 23, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born on May
Women's History Month reminds us of stories that have been lost throughout time, women whose history was forgotten - Stories like that of Charlotte Atlee White Rowe - the first
Reverend Dr. Robert (Bob) Frykholm, an alumnus of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS), also known as International Ministries (IM), passed away on January 17, 2024, in Louisville, Colorado,
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This year as we celebrate and reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, we share the story of George Liele. Although born into slavery, he became a pioneering figure in the history of cross-cultural Christian mission work. Liele knew what it meant to be freed from bondage, both physically and spiritually, and his life is a testament to the transformative work of faith and freedom.
Children are precious to God, and they serve a fundamental role in God’s mission to the world. Missionary kids (MKs) are integral to cross-cultural ministry as witnesses of God’s love to their peers. Sydney, Gavin, and Kolin Juanes are three of our MKs in Thailand. Their parents, Alise and Mark Juanes, are global servants who focus on evangelism and discipleship. Here are some things the Juanes kids want you to know about following God in mission:
World Mission Offering is just around the corner! This year features six global servants working in Mexico with unique areas of ministry and partnerships: from working with refugees to teaching computer skills to seminary students. Mark your calendars for September when we kick off the World Mission Offering!
Read recent stories from IM missionaries and development workers, called “global servants.” Your support equips them to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in 70 countries.
Morocco: Earthquake Relief among the Berbers of Atlas Region. Enduring Love has been engaged in ministry among the Berbers of Morocco for almost ten years. Sa’id and Nadia (not
Hechos y Amor en Acción: BGsEtAl 2024Junio; Vol. XXIV Núm. 12; Cosiendo con Amor en Acción… ¿Nos pueden creer que pronto completaremos 24 años de servicio misionero internacional y nos
Acts and Love in Action: BGsEtAl 2024June; Vol. XXIV Num. 12; Sewn with Love in Action… Can you believe we are close to completing 24 years of international missionary service
Seems like an absurd question for Jesus to ask a man who has been paralyzed for almost forty years. There he sits at the pool of Bethesda waiting for the
THE NEW CHAPTER IN MY MISSIONARY JOURNEY I left the U.S.A. on a COLD, snowy day heading to Liberia. And guess what? I found summer in Liberia. The 90-degree weather was
This past month, we were able to get our plastic drivers licenses! YAY! For months, many drivers around the nation have been carrying a photo copy. We arrived at LTO
Join us in prayer every Monday for Matos Mondays! Hello beloved community of supporters, As I write I am hearing "Da-dor" (door) from my 1 1/2 year old daughter who
Flor is seventy-four years old, a pastor’s wife and a fearless warrior of love for a vulnerable, underserved community nearby to her own neighborhood in San Jose, Costa Rica. This
Most mornings, Stacy and I try to make time before the kids are up to spend in devotions—scripture reading, an inspirational book, and prayer. I say "most mornings" because, as
Dear Loved Ones, Greeting. Our Sunday meeting started really late at 9 PM. In spite the fact that our senior pastor was returning from a long voyage we insisted that
This project seeks to rent and furnish a multipurpose center that provides services to help migrants build a new life in Tijuana.
The goal of this project is to support anti-human trafficking ministries worldwide.
This project provides training for pastors and leaders in the Latin American Evangelical Community.
This project will build a Christian university to accommodate 3,000 students.
This project will provide seminars in pastoral care and evangelism that will help leaders to grow the church in India.
This project provides daily meals to more than 200 tribal girls and young women who are survivors of or at risk for exploitation.
This project provides goats to needy indigenous families in remote regions of Northeast India.
Learn more about the life-changing projects led by our global servants and area directors around the world, and how your gifts can make a difference.
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