By Paul Chitwood In late July, Michelle and I, along with two of our daughters, traveled overseas, where we met with more than 60 of your missionaries and their kids. We were so encouraged by the days we spent visiting with them and were again reminded that Southern Baptists have sent their very best to […]
During the pandemic, Barry Calhoun used Microsoft Teams to connect with his father and extended family who live more than 600 miles away, leading them in Lifeway’s Explore the Bible study on the book of Luke. (Photo/David Clanton) By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE (BP) – Barry Calhoun opened the Bible study book on his desk and […]
IMB’s long-term missionaries serving in countries around the world will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. By Julie McGowan RICHMOND, Virginia—Desiring to help its team members maintain access to unreached peoples and places and remain healthy as they seek to take the gospel to all nations, the International Mission Board announced a policy Sept. […]
IMB President Paul Chitwood is shown here visiting Columbia, one of the many countries where his organization has missionaries stationed. By Paul Chitwood Matthew 24:14 records these words of our Lord: “This gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” […]
Coach Bobby Bowden met with Paul Chitwood to discuss what winning means, on and off the football field. (IMB Photo) By Paul Chitwood “Is winning everything?” I asked. “No. But winning is important. If you don’t win, they fire you,” replied Coach Bowden. Bobby Bowden coached football for more than 50 years. Over the course […]
By Paul ChitwoodInternational Mission Board President I recently had the privilege of preaching at First Baptist Church of Murray, Kentucky, in conjunction with the celebration of the church’s 175th anniversary. One of the many unique aspects of this historic church is the fact that the Cooperative Program was birthed at First Murray where, in 1900, Pastor […]
Dwain Carter, of Freshwater Church, Jefferson City, Mo., helps load boxes of food and water onto a boat destined for Gibitngil Island, just off the coast of northern Cebu. Carter is the Disaster Relief Strategist for the Missouri Baptist Convention. SPECIAL/IMB By Hugh Johnson*Photographer, IMB As a photographer with the International Mission Board, I have […]
Through a new initiative called NT365, young adults can take a gap year to serve with the IMB in Southeast Asia. SPECIAL/International Mission Board By Caroline Anderson*Writer, International Mission Board RICHMOND – Taking a gap year is an appealing option for many recent graduates, and studies show growing numbers of students are choosing to pursue […]
Adeola Adelere, right, and Mary Ruth Davis served as journeymen in Uganda. Adelere, from Nigeria, now serves as an IMB student mobilizer. IMB currently has African American, Asian and Hispanic church mobilization strategists and African American and Hispanic student mobilizers. COURTESY/IMB By Catherine FinchWriter, International Mission Board RICHMOND – On Feb. 25, the International Mission […]
More than 125 people put their trust in Christ during a three-day mountain retreat in the Caucuses region of Europe.
SPECIAL/IMB GLEN ALLEN, Va. — On Feb. 3, the International Mission Board celebrated the appointment of 33 missionaries being sent to the nations in a virtual Sending Celebration streamed on imb.org, Facebook and through the IMB: Advance the Kingdom app. Approved by IMB trustees, the missionaries represent 12 states and will serve in eight of IMB’s nine affinities. The […]
Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2020, 2.7 million of the world’s registered refugees were from Afghanistan. SPECIAL/IMB photo Amita* looks around the room and sees seven other Afghan teenage girls watching as she talks. She joyfully shares how God broke through her fear and doubt and led her to His kingdom of light. Amita knows deep within that God has changed her […]