South Asian women empowered to know and understand God’s Word for themselves
When Song, a Hindu woman, and her family moved to the outskirts of a large, South Asian city for work, she prayed for God to teach her more about Himself.
IMB missionary couple devotes retirement years to kingdom work
Walter and Mary Norvell, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August, never imagined retirement would see them embarking on a new adventure in Africa to reach university students with the Gospel. In fact, until a few years ago, they had never been on a mission trip outside the United States.
‘God has put us in this place,’ says missionary couple
When Jeffrey and Theresa Stafford got engaged, he drew two large circles on a map of the Amazon and mailed it to her with a note. God willing, he wrote, our family will one day live and work in one of these places.
From the nations to the nations: Mission effort spans four continents
PARIS – “The Great Commission is not just about the IMB,” said Eric Kuykendall, who leads an International Mission Board team in Paris working among Chinese people.
A generation of children raised to follow Jesus for first time in village history
Keith and Morgan Rawlings’ permission to stay in South Asia was under scrutiny. As the International Mission Board missionary couple prepared to visit the U.S. for a few months, it was unclear whether they would be allowed to return to their home on the outskirts of a major South Asian city.
First Zoque believers baptized in southern Mexico
International Mission Board missionary Tammy Richardson knelt beside the river with her phone.
Campus minister reflects on 40 years of mobilizing students to reach nations
David Englehart, the campus director of New Mexico State University’s Christian Challenge, was moved with emotion as he recalled a quiet, but stunning moment in his life some 30 years earlier during a trip to Central Asia.
Grief leads widow to international missions
NAIROBI, Kenya -- “Life doesn't end because of sorrow or because of tragedy or because of loss,” said International Mission Board missionary Sue Foster, reflecting on her call to international missions after becoming a widow. “It doesn't end because of age.”
6 decades, 6,000 Journeymen equals eternal impact
This year, the International Mission Board is taking a moment to celebrate a significant milestone: the Journeyman program’s 60th anniversary.
Missionary experiences fresh opportunities through digital engagement
LIMA, Peru (BP) -- Last summer, International Mission Board missionary Holly Smith was feeling discouraged about her language skills. She longed to be able to share Christ with people in the local language, but it was a struggle.
