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.
Tennessee Baptists host IMB Sending Celebration
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (BP) – An International Mission Board Sending Celebration is a time to support those who are going on the field to share the Gospel with a lost world. Such an event allows participants the chance to commemorate those who mentored and discipled them. For many, their mentors are current or former IMB missionaries who have encouraged them to ask how God might use them through the IMB.
Meeting needs in Southeast Asian mountains leads to Bible study, baptisms
God is working in the mountainous areas of Southeast Asia. Christian nationals, supported by International Mission Board missionaries, connect with people in these areas by providing for their human needs. “They are so poor, they lack clean water and sanitation,” Nita Kilkenny said, describing the people living in the Southeast Asian mountains. As an IMB […]
Masters (55+) Program offers pathway for kingdom impact
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – People age 55 and older have an opportunity to participate in the core missionary task with the International Mission Board. The IMB is inviting such Southern Baptist church members to give two years of their next season to the Lord, fully funded, using their gifts and skills for kingdom impact.
MedAdvance connects health care professionals to needs on mission field
HOUSTON (BP) -- MedAdvance has drawn healthcare professionals across the country since 2007. Doctors, nurses, therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, fitness instructors, community health workers, other specialists and non-medical attendees gather at the annual event to hear how the International Mission Board is using global healthcare strategies to reach the lost all over the world.
Refugees find care, community in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (BP) –What was once a major port for enslaved people is now a harbor for diaspora groups, and Southern Baptists are playing a key role.
Collegiate Week gives IMB prime opportunity to connect with NextGen
DAVIS, Okla. (BP) – How important is Collegiate Week to the International Mission Board? It’s important enough that 25 IMB personnel attended the most recent event, with half being overseas missionaries.
MedAdvance leads to medical team serving migrants, refugees in Mexico
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) -- A medical team member asked a patient about his diet. The patient responded, “I eat when I can, when somebody can give me some food. I ate today because they gave me breakfast.”
Chinese churches join IMB outreach in Paris
PARIS (BP) –The Summer Olympic games are impacting the City of Lights as Christians are sharing the light of the Gospel.
Anthony Jordan delivers final address as BGCO exec
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) -- Anthony Jordan delivered his final address as executive director-treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma during the Nov. 13-14 annual meeting at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Jordan, who will retire next April after 22 years of leading the convention, also announced a new ministry opportunity for Oklahoma Baptists, reporting that the BGCO will be given the 199-acre Tulakogee Camp and Conference Center in eastern Oklahoma.
