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International Ministries Announces Three Key Leadership Appointments

International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce three strategic appointments that will strengthen the organization's mission engagement, event development, and communications efforts. Jill Lowery has been named Mission Advocate and

Rev. Dr. Eleazar Ziherambere, retired Area Director, called home

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – January 14, 2026 International Ministries mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. Eleazar Ziherambere, retired IM area director for Africa, on January 13, 2026. Eleazar served

IM Welcomes New Area Director Julie Justus Williams

International Ministries is pleased to announce that Julie Justus Williams has been named Area Director for Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa and will begin serving in this role

Modern Slavery Today: A Faith-Driven Response for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Human trafficking is one of the most widespread and devastating injustices in the world. International human rights organizations estimate that nearly 50 million people are currently trapped in modern slavery

IM Sends $20,000 in Disaster Relief Funds to Support Communities in the Caribbean Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

International Ministries (IM) is providing $20,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency disaster relief funds to assist IM partners in the Caribbean with food and supplies as Hurricane

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Honoring Stories, Embracing God’s Diversity

Each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. It’s a time to recognize and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our culture.

International Ministries Announces Area Director Transition for Europe, the Middle East, and Liberia

King of Prussia, PA—With deep appreciation for his years of leadership, International Ministries (IM) announces that Rev. Dr. Charles Jones has decided to transition from his role as IM Area

Celebrating a Life of Service: Global Servant Susan Hegarty Retires After 34 Years of Ministry with International Ministries

International Ministries (IM) announces the retirement of Global Servant Susan Hegarty. Her 34 years of ministry have left a lasting impact across Latin America. As she steps into retirement on

Linda Tennis ABFMS – Thailand/Hong Kong alumni, called home

Linda Tennis passed away on the morning of July 17, 2025 with Keith by her side. Linda was life partner with Keith Tennis, mother of Amy (in Colorado Springs) and

Rev. Dr. Duncan McIntosh, ABFMS Congo alumnus, called home

Reverend Dr. Duncan McIntosh, 92, of Worcester, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on March 18, 1933, to Duncan Sr. and Catherine Mulhern McIntosh, Duncan grew up

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Registration now open! Join us for the World Mission Conference 2026 in Orlando, Florida! You’ll connect with global servants, learn about their ministries, engage in conversations about pressing global issues, and worship together with like-minded individuals who share your passion for God’s mission.

IM All it takes is coffee - Article image

We can get a family out of poverty in six years. All it takes is coffee. IM Global Consultant Mike Mann partnered with hill tribes in northern Thailand to bring clean water, education, and healthcare. But the real game-changer? Coffee. What started as a small-scale effort to provide income for families grew into something much bigger—catching the attention of Starbucks, which now sources coffee from these communities.

Modern Slavery Today: A Faith-Driven Response for Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is one of the most widespread and devastating injustices in the world. International human rights organizations estimate that nearly 50 million people are currently trapped in modern slavery worldwide.¹ Modern slavery is an umbrella term that includes forced labor, human trafficking, and forced marriage.

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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.

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Footsteps Forward

The Hwangs are visiting 7+ churches in the PNW, Fresno, and SoCal! Please pray for their meetings with partners and churches from Fan. 14 - Mar. 9.

From Six Feet Under to Hope

Dear Friends, We’d like to introduce you to a man named Nándor. Nándor lives in northern Serbia, where Larry partners with Pastor Zoltán and the local Baptist church. In the

Stepping Out in Faith: My Global Ministry Plans for 2026

I have never been so excited and full of hope about what God is leading me to do through this ministry with International Ministries. Every opportunity ahead reminds me that

2026 Discovery Trip to Moldova

International Ministries is excited to invite you to join its 2026 Discovery Trip to Moldova! Led by IM’s Short-Term Mission Associate, Baillie Myers, team members from around the country will

Baptisms at Christmas

A new program for youth in November resulted in 8 baptisms at Christmas!

Walking with the Guardians of Creation

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." Psalm 24:1(NIV), declares God’s sovereignty and complete ownership of the entire universe and its inhabitants, reminding us that we must be good stewards of His creation and live for Him. As Christians, we believe that the Trinity of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—transformed the formless and empty earth into a perfect order that should not be changed, according to Psalm 148:4-6.