Two young leaders impact church growth in Guinea
The African nation of Guinea, formally known as the Republic of Guinea, is a country of roughly 14 million people, yet it has only nine Baptist churches nationwide. Ninety percent of the population is Muslim and less than one percent identifies as evangelical Christian. The Baptist movement is barely three decades old and most of […]
Auction helps Oklahoma church surpass Lottie Moon goal
INOLA, Okla. – First Baptist Church of Inola has faithfully supported missions for years. But in 2025, that support turned out to be historic.
Tutoring center in South Asia becomes bridge to faith
Tutoring centers are ubiquitous in South Asia, according to Crawford Kaiser, International Mission Board missionary. Kaiser and his team of national partners are taking advantage of these teaching opportunities for the sake of the Gospel.
Missions is multi-generational at this Missouri church
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A common desire among Southern Baptist churches is to incorporate unity among the congregation’s different generations.
IMB Sending Celebration in Arkansas highlights stories of faith, generosity
ROGERS, Ark. – Southern Baptists gathered at First Baptist Rogers Wednesday, Feb. 4, to support and send 41 International Mission Board missionaries who are going to the nations to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Reaching Belfast for Christ through American football
BELFAST, Ireland – It began on a sunny day at a local park. International Mission Board missionaries Russell and Tori Minnick were watching their kids have fun on a playground when, at the far end of a field, a group of men were running routes and huddling over playbooks.
IMB teams continue excitement after Tokyo Deaflympicsby Chris Doyle
Tokyo was a whirlwind of colors, sounds and — most importantly — signs. For two weeks in November, the Deaflympics met in the capital city of Japan, where the International Mission Board had more than 50 workers and volunteers sharing the Gospel during the worldwide event for Deaf athletes.
From ‘big thinker’ to multiplying disciple-maker, missionary sees God work
Mitch Englehart identifies himself as a “big thinker.” In 2004, while jogging in Arlington, Texas, God put the number “10 million” on his mind.
Deaflympics provides unique opportunity for global outreach
TOKYO – Hannah Walker didn’t know sign language when her journey began to serve the Deaf community. As a former Journeyman with the International Mission Board, she was drawn to the lostness of the global Deaf and was led by the Lord to serve them in Thailand.
SBTC hosts Sending Celebration, 31 IMB missionaries sent to nations
LUBBOCK, Texas – For the fourth time in 2025, Southern Baptists gathered to celebrate new International Mission Board missionaries on Oct. 27. Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock hosted the most recent Sending Celebration in conjunction with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s annual meeting.












