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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

Walking with Jesus in the Slums: Church Planting in the Philippines

When Alexandra Bloss first decided to go on a short-term mission trip to the Philippines, she had no idea how deeply the experience would change her. “I’m a do-er, not

We can get a family out of poverty in six years. All it takes is coffee.

The following is a story from our On Location Fall/Winter edition. Read the full newsletter. We can get a family out of poverty in six years.All it takes is coffee.

World Refugee Day: How Christians Can Raise Awareness and Bring Hope

World Refugee Day: How Christians Can Raise Awareness and Bring Hope Every year on June 20, people around the world observe World Refugee Day. It’s a time to raise awareness

Honoring Three Decades of Service: Global Servant Ricardo Mayol-Bracero Retires from International Ministries

After more than three decades of dedicated service, IM Global Servant Rev. Ricardo Mayol-Bracero will officially retire from International Ministries (IM) on May 31, 2025. While his formal time serving

Honoring Heritage and Hope: Yuree Lembke’s Journey for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Every May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the rich contributions, diverse cultures, and profound histories of Asian Americans and Pacific

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You are invited to be part of the extraordinary ways God is working in the Philippines and other parts of the world when you give to International Ministries. Your support can be stretched to meet tangible and spiritual needs, allowing God’s love to permeate the lives of others.

Save the date! 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.

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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.

Missionary Updates:

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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Passing on the torch... / Te paso la antorcha...

Acts and Love in Action: BGsEtAl 2025SepOct; Vol. XXVI Num.2; Passing on the torch… (Para castellano, lea más adelante…) Our BGs have been reconnecting in person with the churches, regions,

Launching the Gen Z Gathering: A Global Space for Young Leaders

We celebrated the launch of the Gen Z Gathering, bringing together 21 participants from Australia, India, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the USA. This new quarterly initiative provides a space for young leaders to share their ministry experiences and grow in God’s Word

Tatay's Farm Updates

Tatay's Farm Updates: Through our partnership with Lolo Doc (Ed) and the farm ministry, the budgeted rice and calamansi ministry supply at Tatay’s Farm is now finished. While the plants

Back to School in Hungary

The new school year has begun, and with it comes a fresh season of ministry and learning for our whole family. Ruth and Maggie have returned to their high school

When Tables Talk

And he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke

Stories of Faith, Legacy, and Global Theology (Podcast)

Earlier this year, following my commissioning as a Global Servant, I launched World Class – Listening. Learning. Living. This podcast creates space for conversations where theology comes alive in the real world. From refugee camps in Thailand to courtrooms in South Africa, from pulpits to Silicon Valley boardrooms, the stories we share reveal faith that is both culturally grounded and resilient. I have had the privilege of sitting with pastors, professors, storytellers, and seekers whose journeys show that theology is not just studied—it is lived across borders, generations, and struggles. Below you will find a snapshot of each episode.