During this unique experience, trip participants will have opportunity to interact with Costa Rican brothers and sisters and IM partners and missionaries as they enter into dialogue and practice concerning creation care. A debriefing experience at the close of this trip will include a retreat and presentation opportunity during the World Mission Conference held at Green Lake Conference Center in Wisconsin.

After serving with IM since 2005 in multiple roles, the Rev. Jim Bell follows the Rev. Dr. Stan Slade in the role of AED for Global Mission.

Emerson and Ivy Wu are preparing to embark on a new assignment as the directors of Global Chinese Mission for IM. This role will expand their service to Taiwan and Singapore, the Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto and New York. Their mission is to create a network platform to enhance strategic mission partnership.

IM’s global servants from Puerto Rico need your help, as they continue to play a supportive role in the Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico and American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ efforts to rebuild, restore and renew Puerto Rico after hurricane devastation.

Ketly Pierre received the Orlando Costas Alumni Award from Palmer Theological Seminary

Your prayers and gifts to the World Mission Offering allow International Ministries to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families by creating sustainable businesses and employment opportunities in the countries where we serve.