When they first arrive on the mission field, Journeymen study the language full-time for several months, but they don’t wait around for ministry opportunities.
In the International Mission Board report to Southern Baptist messengers and guests at the SBC Annual Meeting on June 12, IMB President Paul Chitwood wasted no time getting to the heart of Southern Baptist missions.
Eighty-three missionaries, plus two previously appointed who participated with spouses, were recognized at the IMB’s Sending Celebration to end the June 11 morning session of the meeting.
More than 2,000 people gathered for the International Mission Board dinner, June 10, at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Indianapolis.
As the nations descend upon the French capital this July, the International Mission Board’s Paris team anticipates a whirlwind summer of opportunity for sharing Christ.
Many Southern Baptist missionaries are unaware of the convention’s missions’ heritage. At this year’s SBC annual meeting, IMB and WMU are offering an interactive Lottie Moon experience so missionaries can learn more of their history.
Asa and Vanessa Watson serve with the IMB in Germany. They host people in their homes and provide a safe space for frank questions and vulnerability in conversation.
Partnering organizations are helping International Mission Board missionaries stay on the field.
The International Mission Board is launching a new digital engagement strategy for the Paris Olympics and asking for digital responders to ‘minister from their living rooms.’
Campbell and Elizabeth Bach saw a great need for the gospel in South Asia. Upon identifying this need in the region, they have dedicated their time to proclaiming the gospel and equipping others to do so through missions work.
