In lockdown, pastors across Europe prepare members to face grief, share hope
They’re upbeat right now, but “a month from now, if people in the church have died …
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IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30, personnel ‘shelter in place’
“We highly value all our field personnel and their partners…”
Baptism continues, though church services in Rome, Italy canceled
…to date approximately 1,500 people have viewed the baptism online.
IMB recommends travel postponement due to coronavirus risk
“This recommendation … is temporary, but we believe it is necessary at this time.”
Asian groups prayed over, updated during conference call about coronavirus
“… we love you, we’re praying for you, we’re standing in the gap for you.”
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.”
Georgia Baptist pastors fellowship, baptize while on Holy Land trip
“My heart has been moved by the land of Israel …”
Two surrender to Christ during Belgian street festival
Most people in Belgium are not aware of God and have never met a Christ-follower.
Georgia Baptist Bahamas rebuild begins
MATHER TOWN, GRAND BAHAMAS – A group of Georgia Baptists, in partnership with Baptists for Haiti, completed their third trip to help with recovery efforts in the Bahamas. The team answered a call to “adopt” Shiloh Baptist Church that Stuart Lang, state Disaster Relief coordinator, communicated to The Index last month. This most recent trip, […]
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