IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30, personnel ‘shelter in place’
“We highly value all our field personnel and their partners…”
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Baptism continues, though church services in Rome, Italy canceled
…to date approximately 1,500 people have viewed the baptism online.
Believers in East Asia grow in faith during coronavirus outbreak
By Stella McMillianEAST ASIA (BP) — Normally, there wouldn’t be anything noteworthy about Jane* and her family having other local believers over for dinner. But recently, life has been anything but normal. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread throughout East Asia and other parts of the world, many cities including Jane’s have imposed restrictions on […]
IMB recommends travel postponement due to coronavirus risk
“This recommendation … is temporary, but we believe it is necessary at this time.”
IMB names Somer Nowak as prevention and response administrator
By Ann LovallRICHMOND, Va. (BP) — The International Mission Board (IMB) has selected Somer Nowak to fill the newly created position of prevention and response administrator for the 175-year-old entity. In this role, Nowak will oversee and manage prevention and response efforts for child abuse (physical and sexual), sexual harassment (including sexual assault), and domestic […]
IMB workers see Light break through Scotland’s gray skies
“I had the privilege of watching the Lord work in her heart and life…”
Chitwood announces five-year plan, leaders for sexual abuse prevention & reporting
“We see God doing great things, and He continues to do great things.”
Two surrender to Christ during Belgian street festival
Most people in Belgium are not aware of God and have never met a Christ-follower.
LMCO: Sidewalk chapel [VIDEO]
A Japanese pastor preaches to homeless men and women in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Every week, between 80 and 100 homeless people show up for sidewalk chapel in the park to eat a free meal and hear the Gospel. IMB
For Ga. mission team, Missions College leads to new understanding
The mission team at First Baptist Church of Tifton, Ga., re-imagined their mission work in Peru after attending the IMB’s Missions College. BP/Submitted
Lottie’s impact a century later
By Jack SwiftIf you hear about something enough times, the topic can become mundane. That’s what the name “Lottie Moon” became to me growing up in the church. I knew the name was associated with a Christmas offering, but I couldn’t tell you who she was, why the offering was named after her, or why […]
LMCO: Answering life’s questions [VIDEO]
Robert Pinkston (left), an IMB missionary in Quebec, Canada, talks with a young Quebecois man who serves as a partner in the work. Most Quebecois, including this national partner, grew up without church, and most approach life from a secular perspective. But Robert and others are hoping to change that as God softens hearts to […]