By Julie McGowan International Mission Board RICHMOND, VA— God is providing unprecedented opportunities to serve Him among the nations, and “with a degree in fibers, fabrics and handcrafted textiles, along with a desire to take the good news of Jesus to the ends of the earth, the Lord is allowing me to literally and figuratively […]
“I really think that the political situation in Russia has reached a point where … they’re going to get rid of me.”
“Cradled in his hands was his worn missionary Bible from which he had read…”
By IMB Staff RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — International Mission Board President David Platt invites pastors, church leaders, and members to be part of an IMB-hosted live stream event Oct. 27, 3 p.m. EDT, to discuss the organization’s present challenges and future vision. The hour-long online video forum will provide a way to dialogue as participants ask […]
DULUTH — The Georgia Baptist Convention is the first state convention to offer a helping hand to International Mission Board missionaries and staff who will accept the agency’s voluntary retirement package. IMB President David Platt announced on Aug. 27 that the agency will reduce its missionaries and staff by 600-800 people over the next six months. […]
RICHMOND — The International Mission Board will reduce staff by 600-800 positions in coming months in a bid to reduce overhead and allow more resources to flow to the mission field. President David Platt made the announcement in a Town Hall meeting this morning with missionaries and staff at the agency’s Richmond headquarters. In a […]