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.
Faith and Friendship, A Journeyman’s call to Central Asia
One afternoon, just three months into her Journeyman term, International Mission Board missionary Olivia Tucker was visiting a friend’s home when suddenly she found herself cornered.
From vengeance to baptism, a refugee’s journey to Christ
“I want to be baptized,” said Abdul, a Middle Eastern refugee. “Is it possible for me?”
Digital engagement results represent God’s faithfulness, collaborative effort by Southern Baptists
From passages at sea to airplanes, from shortwave radio to tape recordings, from smartphones to social media, the evolution of technology creates opportunities for greater Gospel access among the nations.
Hindu people group known for theft becomes Gospel presence among Muslims
Often in the course of cross-cultural ministry, moving from one city or country to another is required. Countries change visa requirements, teams revamp outreach strategies or God opens new doors. For most missionaries, moving is the rule rather than the exception.
Language preservation provides Gospel access for African tribal groups
When an older Muslim man grabbed her hand, IMB missionary Jackie Lewis was shocked. Muslim men do not customarily touch women who are not close relatives, especially young, single women like Lewis.
Suicidal woman finds lifeline through IMB Facebook ad
On the morning of July 27 at 11:17, a message appeared on Mary’s screen: “It’s hard.”
IMB partners with French believers for Olympics follow-up
PARIS (BP) – As a French pastor was setting up for a community outreach event during the Olympics, he recalled a conversation he had overheard years before and had never been able to forget. A mother and child were walking along the street in front of his church.
Short-term trips meet long-term strategies during Olympics outreach
“We can’t control the results, but we can measure our faithfulness,” said Jason Harris, team leader for the International Mission Board’s Paris team, explaining their strategy for gospel outreach during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
IMB using virtual reality at Olympics to provide immersive introduction to Jesus
PARIS (BP) -- You are in France for the Olympics and see someone handing out free water bottles. It’s hot, and you’re thirsty, so you take one, but don’t stop to talk. On the bottle you notice a QR code. Later, when you get home, out of curiosity, you scan the QR code on your phone, and it takes you to a website that asks, “Who Am I?”
