IMB Staff

“It’s going to be one amazing journey.” Carlton Walker’s words to his wife more than 40 years ago ring true. “It has been.”

A frozen body lay not far from where Anahita and her family huddled together.

Forty remote islands in southern Chile have little gospel knowledge and access, but Lord willing, that will soon be changing. International Mission Board missionary Landon Williams clings to the promise given in Isaiah 42:4 that the coastlands will wait expectantly for God’s law.

The story is still unfolding, and there’s work to do. Christians in West Africa learned about their role in God’s story through rocks. Now, if you’re wondering what rocks have to do with anything, keep reading.

The sad statistics in the country called the Land of the Morning Calm still affect International Mission Board missionaries Hun and Eunjoo Sol.

Two years ago, the International Mission Board shared the story of Henar, a woman deeply involved in New Age spirituality, searching for truth in crystals, meditation and other alternative practices. Everything changed when she met IMB missionaries Emilio and Hannah Marrero and came to saving faith in Christ.

RICHMOND, Va. – Marlee Jenkins wanted more than just a “taste of missions.” The young woman felt God nudging her to cross-cultural missions, but she wondered what that looked like long term. International Mission Board’s Missions Residency was an ideal way for her to find out.  

RICHMOND, Va. – International Mission Board trustees approved 54 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their Sept. 24-25 meeting near Richmond. The missionaries approved for appointment were recognized during a Sending Celebration on Wednesday evening at Ironbridge Baptist Church in Chester, Va.

From the Great Commission to the Great Multitude, we unite in a Great Pursuit of those who have yet to hear the good news of the Gospel. This year has been filled with stories of how Southern Baptists joined together to address lostness as the world’s greatest problem.

Intercessory prayer is an essential part of completing the Great Commission. God works through the prayers of Southern Baptists to impact lostness. The International Mission Board has seen it!