IMB launches inaugural Mission School for Lay Leaders of Korean Baptists
RICHMOND, Va. – The International Mission Board hosted the first-ever Mission School for Lay Leaders of Korean Baptists Nov. 11-12. Fifty-four Korean American pastors and lay leaders from eight different churches in the U.S. traveled to Richmond to attend.
From stethoscope to teacups, the unseen work of a health care missionary
MALAGASY, Madagascar – After hiking in 90-degree weather in flip-flops and a skirt to reach a village, Julia Spelter and another International Mission Board missionary were exhausted and dripping in sweat as they sat drinking tea in the dim room of a local nurse. The nurse had the overwhelming task of serving several rural villages by herself in Madagascar.
Former addict and troublemaker finds faith, redemption in favela
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Maria swore like a sailor and used cocaine. Her boisterous behavior made her a familiar face, and voice, in her 8,000-person community.
From Budapest and beyond, students partner with IMB on mission
This past July, TSA lines in airports were filled with students with passports in hand and a desire to learn about missions in their hearts. Volunteers from across the U.S. traveled to eight European countries to take part in the International Mission Board’s youth labs.
IMB’s MedAdvance highlights importance of health care missions
Health care missions provides access to millions of people who’ve never heard of the Great Physician, and health care professionals play a crucial role in prescribing treatment for both physical and spiritual needs.
Teenage moms find hope, support through pregnancy center
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Pregnant and 17. Olive was depressed and scared. Being a teenage mom wasn’t what she envisioned for her life. But maybe being a teenage mother didn’t have to be the trajectory of her life. It could all be over with a trip to a clinic, and no one would know. Except her sister and family knew. And they wanted her to keep the baby.
Indigenous shepherdess puts trust in the Good Shepherd
OAXACA, Mexico – As a shepherdess, Martina resonated with the story of Jesus leaving the 99 to rescue the one sheep who wandered off. Other Bible stories International Mission Board missionaries Phil and Laura Metcalf shared seemed hard for her to understand. The Metcalfs work with Indigenous communities outside of Oaxaca, Mexico. Martina’s husband, Alfredo, […]
IMB workers in Central Asia celebrate answered prayer
A double tragedy began Maggie LaBrecque’s prayers for two Central Asian women who are from a people group near and dear to her heart. Her prayers continued until there was good news to share.
IMB hosts retreat for parents of missionaries, fostering encouragement and camaraderie
The National Parent Retreat, hosted by the International Mission Board March 20-23, brought 148 parents of IMB missionaries together for a time of encouragement and connection.
IMB ready to fill specialized positions on mission field
Logistics coordinators, doctors, occupational therapists, accountants, counselors – these skills are in high demand on the mission field.
