SBC DIGEST: George Liele Sunday materials available; Ultrasound machine donated in Tennessee
George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism, Missions Sunday materials available; ERLC’s Psalm 139 Project to dedicate ultrasound machine at Tennessee pro-life center.
Like father, like son: IMB missionary takes over parents’ rural ministry
It’s not uncommon for a son or daughter to take over the family business. But when the family business is international ministry, it’s a bit rarer.
Central Asian believer finds blessing, healing through service
Anora used to think serving in church was one-sided; you’re blessing the church with your service. This Central Asian believer discovered the blessing goes both ways.
FIRST-PERSON: My Deaf friend now knows that Jesus can calm her fear
When I first got here as a missionary, I learned that people wouldn’t whistle because they fear that might summon a demon.
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024 unites Southern Baptists in Great Pursuit through IMB
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.
20 years after tsunami, God still at work
On the morning after Christmas Day in 2004, the coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, was filled with thousands of people fishing, playing with friends and preparing resorts for guests. They had no idea that 100 miles away, deep in the Indian Ocean, two tectonic plates had collided with enough force to create a massive earthquake […]
7 ways God answered your prayers in 2024
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!
Small churches remain big givers to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
NATIONWIDE – In a convention of generous churches, large congregations aren’t the only ones giving large gifts. In fact, small churches often give more per capita in support of international missions. Bend Southern Baptist Church in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, where Bob Rose is pastor, gave $3,000 to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in 2023, for […]
South Carolina church’s 30-year missions commitment
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (BP) – For more than 30 years, East Cooper Baptist Church has remained committed to missions locally and internationally. Members’ commitment includes getting the Gospel to unreached people groups by supporting IMB missionaries.
IMB missionaries in Japan see ‘unprecedented responsiveness’ to Gospel on college campuses
Akio, a college student in Osaka, Japan, was lonely when he moved away from his hometown to Osaka for school. He didn’t know many other students there, and Osaka’s population of almost 19 million people made it easy to feel anonymous and alone. One day, he was invited to a free event some Christians on […]