International Mission Board

Leading Southern Baptists to be on mission with God to bring all peoples of the world to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

International Mission Board
P.O. Box 6767
Richmond VA
23230-0767
 Phone: (804) 219-1000
Fax: (804) 254-8980
URL: http://www.imb.org

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Published on 23 May, 2013

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Hope flickers for young beggar girls

Published on 22 May, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Georgia Southern Baptists prepping tornado relief

Published on 9 May, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Baptist leaders caution Christians not to jump to conclusions

Published on 3 May, 2013

Thailand (MNN) ― Sea Gypsies and migrant workers hear the love of Christ

Published on 12 April, 2013

North Korea (MNN) ― Calm urged as North Korea raises the stakes

Published on 5 April, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Go to the movies to help fight human trafficking in India

Published on 21 March, 2013

USA (BP) ― On spring break, students clean up Sandy debris

Published on 12 February, 2013

Iran (MNN) ― A pastor needs your signature to get out of an Iranian prison

Published on 31 January, 2013

USA (MNN) ― Turn your church into a blast furnace of prayer

Published on 21 January, 2013

International (MNN) ― More religious hostility; higher stakes for the Gospel

Published on 11 January, 2013

Yemen (MNN/IMB) ― A decade after shootings, Middle East still on widow's heart

Published on 21 December, 2012

USA (MNN) ― 325 college students travel to New York to help with disaster relief efforts from superstorm Sandy

Published on 3 December, 2012

International (MNN) ― What are you doing this week?

Published on 2 November, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers head toward hardest-hit areas New York and New Jersey

Published on 23 October, 2012

Lebanon (MNN) ― Lebanon in turmoil; believers on their knees

Published on 5 October, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Dignitaries from India visit survivors of Sikh shooting

Published on 11 September, 2012

Jordan (MNN) ― Suspect in custody in Christian worker's murder in Jordan

Published on 7 September, 2012

Jordan (MNN) ― The IMB mourns the loss of a faithful servant in Jordan

Published on 30 August, 2012

Southeast Asia (MNN) ― Creative-access ministry reaches remote factory workers

Published on 3 August, 2012

England (MNN) ― Ministry hands out water, festival fun, and the Gospel message during Olympics

Full Interview

Published on 17 July, 2012

India (MNN) ― IMB workers help bring lost 'railway boys' to Christ

Published on 9 July, 2012

Venezuela (MNN) ― IMB missionaries rely on one-on-one interactions to share Christ's love in dangerous Caracas

Published on 5 June, 2012

USA (MNN) ― 'Base Camp' trains churches to bring the Gospel to unreached, Sub-Saharan African people

Published on 29 May, 2012

Jordan (MNN) ― Church Hope Clinic reaches refugees in Jordan with medicine, kindness

Published on 17 May, 2012

Europe (MNN) ― Southern Baptists arrive back from Europe after Embracing first unengaged, unreached people group

Published on 1 May, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― 500 more refugees flood into Jordan, thousands more expected

Published on 26 April, 2012

East Africa (MNN) ― Grandfather kidnaps his grandchildren when he discovers their father is a Christian

Published on 12 April, 2012

Mali (MNN) ― Mali's instability forces mission team evacuation

Published on 26 March, 2012

Mali (MNN) ― Missionaries ask for prayer following last week's coup in Mali

Published on 23 February, 2012

South Africa (MNN) ― Abandoned babies given new hope in South Africa

Published on 15 February, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Violence in Syria likely much worse than it appears, says Christian worker

Published on 9 February, 2012

India (MNN) ― Gospel reaches temple prostitutes dedicated as infants, forced into prostitution

Published on 25 January, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Egypt still feels volatile a year after uprising

Published on 18 January, 2012

Burma (MNN) ― Many remain skeptical of Burma's true change after ceasefire announcement

Published on 24 November, 2011

Thailand (MNN) ― Flood disaster opens doors to unchartered ministry waters

Published on 16 November, 2011

Turkey (MNN) ― Third earthquake strikes Turkey; fear runs rampant

Published on 10 November, 2011

Yemen (MNN) ― Protests for freedom could lead to life in Christ

Published on 31 October, 2011

Thailand (MNN) ― Economic effects of Thai floods to stretch months, years into the future

Published on 25 October, 2011

Bhutan (MNN) ― After ten years, prayers are being answered in oppressive Bhutan

Published on 17 October, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― More Christians expected to leave Egypt as tensions mount

Published on 10 October, 2011

India (MNN) ― FAITH Gardens will help to keep terrorism at bay, eliminate hunger, spread the Gospel

Published on 6 September, 2011

Portugal (MNN) ― Missionary uses unlikely sport to teach unlikely nation about the Gospel

Published on 24 August, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― As uncertainty mounts, prayers for religious freedom pour out

Published on 23 August, 2011

East Africa (MNN) ― Worst funding in 20 years and worst famine in 60 combine for double whammy

Published on 16 August, 2011

Chile (MNN) ― Protests move into hunger strikes; Christian students respond with prayer

Published on 12 August, 2011

London (MNN) ― Violent riots have London quaking in turmoil

Published on 25 July, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Deaf Christians commit to become advocates for unreached Deaf worldwide

Published on 13 June, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptist face shortfall in 2011

Published on 10 June, 2011

India (MNN) ― Pastors introduce Gospel to women who prostitute themselves to feed their families

Published on 6 June, 2011

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― Missionaries continue to bring hope against odds to a struggling society

Published on 26 May, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistani Christians marginalized, but passionate

Full Interview

Published on 13 May, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Good news coming out of Pakistan: youth want change

Published on 22 April, 2011

USA (MNN) ― More than 3,800 people groups unengaged, IMB to begin reaching them

Full Interview

Published on 8 April, 2011

Burma (MNN) ― Quake victims on their own for relief

Published on 23 March, 2011

Japan (MNN) ― Radiation threats force missionaries to relocate in Japan

Published on 2 March, 2011

Chile (MNN) ― One year after devastating earthquake, rebuild continues to impact many

Published on 9 February, 2011

Middle East (MNN) ― Ramping tensions in the Middle East could mean one of two things for believers

Published on 2 February, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― IMB member says introduction of Sharia law in Egypt seems unlikely

Full Interview

Published on 15 December, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― Korean-American church urges prayer over a volatile North Korea

Published on 6 December, 2010

Hungary (MNN) ― Relief workers told not to share hope; prayer needed

Published on 29 November, 2010

Romania (MNN) ― Challenges the same worldwide for the Roma

Published on 10 November, 2010

Cuba (MNN) ― It's God's time for Cuba

Published on 26 October, 2010

Lesotho (MNN) ― 'Somebody has to go tell the Story before they die'

Published on 12 October, 2010

International (MNN) ― Students and others pray for 6,426 unreached people groups

Published on 30 September, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptists name interim president, while still searching

Published on 6 September, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Aid for Pakistan flooding millions less than aid for Haiti earthquake

Full Interview

Published on 30 August, 2010

Thailand (MNN/BP) ― Meeting physical needs isn't always a doorway to sharing Christ

Published on 25 August, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Three relief workers killed, one in critical condition, several beaten

Published on 20 August, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― IMB missionaries and Pakistani Christians bind together to dole out food and shelter

Published on 11 August, 2010

Zambia (MNN) ― Volunteer killed in accident during mission trip to Zambia

Published on 30 July, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Jerry Rankin leaves IMB after 17 years

Published on 23 July, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Medical missionaries have unprecedented access to those in need of a Savior

Published on 5 July, 2010

South Africa (MNN) ― Human trafficking rates soar for worldwide sporting event

Full Interview

Published on 8 June, 2010

South Africa (MNN) ― Thousands of people could hear the message of Christ starting this week

Published on 19 May, 2010

International (MNN) ― Forty-six new missionaries mark final appointment of Rankin's career

Published on 4 May, 2010

Dem. Republic of Congo (MNN) ― Southern Baptists say rebels soldiers in DRC are turning to Christ

Published on 7 April, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Common interest in cows provides a gateway for the Gospel

Published on 22 March, 2010

Chile (MNN) ― Only three of 200 survive on island during Chile tsunami; church responds

Published on 17 March, 2010

Chile (MNN) ― Chilean Baptist youth in quake zone respond to needs

Published on 2 March, 2010

Chile (MNN) ― Ministry team en route to support church partners in quake-torn Chile

Full Interview

Published on 22 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Revival amid the rubble

Published on 20 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― House collapse claims the life of a pastor in Haiti

Published on 15 January, 2010

Haiti (MNN) ― Southern Baptists will be joining the relief effort in Haiti

Published on 7 January, 2010

France (MNN) ― A documentary filmmaker sees new avenues for ministry in France

Published on 1 December, 2009

India (MNN) ― Couple turns tsunami tragedy into outreach for orphans

Published on 27 November, 2009

International (MNN) ― Southern Baptists forced to cut back up to 600 in overseas missionaries

Published on 13 November, 2009

Russia (MNN) ― IMB reports more restrictions coming to Christians in Russia

Published on 28 October, 2009

Philippines (MNN) ― No quick fix in sight, but Christians lend a hand

Published on 9 October, 2009

International (MNN) ― World Hunger Sunday raises awareness, funds to eradicate hunger

Published on 23 September, 2009

International (MNN) ― IMB sends out 60 missionaries to build the Kingdom

Published on 19 August, 2009

International (MNN) ― Missionary candidates on hold due to funding shortfall

Published on 28 July, 2009

USA (MNN) ― 21 missionaries appointed for IMB in Ohio

Published on 21 July, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Christians show heart for missions with emergency donations

Published on 25 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Protestors clash with riot police; country ripe for spiritual change

Published on 28 May, 2009

International (MNN) ― Economic crisis forces potential missionaries to stay on the bench

Published on 29 April, 2009

Nairobi (MNN) ― Believers pull slum dwellers out of despair

Published on 22 April, 2009

Angola (MNN) ― Recent flooding further complicates rebuilding efforts

Published on 23 March, 2009

International (MNN) ― One girl saved from sex trade; millions more still enslaved

Published on 24 February, 2009

Nairobi (MNN) ― IMB infiltrates Nairobi's executive class using biblical principles

Published on 11 February, 2009

Romania (MNN) ― Shunned by society, Gypsies learn of Christ's unconditional love

Published on 14 January, 2009

Ghana (MNN) ― A medical center in Ghana does more than heal physically

Published on 30 December, 2008

Ghana (MNN) ― IMB sends volunteers to lighten load of missionary doctors in Ghana

Published on 12 December, 2008

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― Southern Baptists help Zimbabwe as state of emergency is declared

Published on 4 December, 2008

West Africa (MNN) ― 'We must go!' IMB and U.S. church bring Gospel to remote village

Published on 13 November, 2008

France (MNN) ― Islam continues to grow exponentially, but evangelical churches dwindle

Published on 17 October, 2008

Ecuador (MNN) ― IMB missionaries use agriculture to share Gospel

Published on 7 October, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Financial workers turn to God for solace as economy fails

Published on 15 September, 2008

West Africa (MNN) ― Southern Baptist brings compassion of Christ to Mali during food crisis

Published on 1 September, 2008

Africa (MNN) ― International Mission Broad workers are facing challenges in Gambia and Senegal

Published on 11 August, 2008

Greece (MNN) ― Short-term team makes impact among dozens of people groups

Published on 25 July, 2008

China (MNN) ― Earthquake survivors are hungry for the hope of the Gospel

Published on 14 July, 2008

Peru (MNN) ― Tragic bus accident kills student summer missionary, two others injured

Published on 1 July, 2008

Africa (MNN) ― Young people get 'Hands On' experience in the missions field

Published on 20 June, 2008

Japan (MNN) ― Quake recovery continues; missionaries undeterred

Published on 10 June, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Lottie Moon offering yields record funding for missionaries

Published on 3 June, 2008

Senegal (MNN) ― Bible stories and famine relief reaching Muslim villages

Published on 21 May, 2008

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― Thousands of pounds of food delivered to country hit hard by the food crisis

Published on 16 May, 2008

South America (MNN) ― Governments cut off hundreds of indigenous tribes from the outside world

Published on 14 May, 2008

China (MNN) ― The search for survivors continues; Christians mobilize response to China quake

Full Interview

Published on 7 May, 2008

Japan (MNN) ― Friendship evangelism is effective in Japan

Published on 2 May, 2008

USA (MNN) ― A viral outbreak disrupts missionary training in the U.S.

Published on 17 April, 2008

USA (MNN) ― International Mission Board commissions their newest missionaries

Published on 14 April, 2008

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― With tensions mounting, missionaries in Zimbabwe make a call to prayer

Published on 1 April, 2008

Central America (MNN) ― The hearing impaired soon to be included in church planting outreach to Central America

Published on 7 March, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptists 'GO' to Middle America to help physically and spiritually

Published on 19 February, 2008

Egypt (MNN) ― Two rulings help Christians in Egypt, but government is not listening

Published on 18 February, 2008

China (MNN) ― China Aid founder wins Southern Baptist award

Published on 5 February, 2008

USA (MNN) ― International Mission Board appoints new missionaries, but more are needed

Published on 22 January, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Ministry team brings God's peace through self-sacrifice to displaced Kenyans

Published on 21 January, 2008

Vietnam (MNN) ― Southern Baptists say government recognition of Grace Baptist Church will spur evangelism

Published on 2 January, 2008

Russia (MNN) ― Reaching Muslim immigrants presents barriers

Published on 8 November, 2007

Mexico (MNN) ― Southern Baptists mobilize response to Mexico's flooding disaster

Published on 15 October, 2007

Pakistan (MNN) ― Conversion and openness to Gospel brings hope to a tedious process

Published on 14 September, 2007

USA (MNN) ― With millions of practicing Hindus in the U.S., Christians have an intercultural mission field at its doorstep

Published on 22 August, 2007

Peru (MNN) ― IMB workers assess earthquake damage in Peru, prayer is needed for their safety

Published on 6 August, 2007

International (MNN) ― A ministry forms partnership for medical and church growth

Published on 11 July, 2007

Zimbabwe (MNN) ― Christians are making a difference, IMB is asking people to pray

Published on 5 June, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptist International Mission Board encourages churches to adopt a people group

Published on 16 May, 2007

Russia (MNN) ― Southern Baptists are praying for the unreached Udmurt people of Russia; help is needed.

Published on 9 May, 2007

USA (MNN) ― While more than 100,000 acres are charred in one state in the U-S, Christians are coming along side to help.

Published on 23 April, 2007

International (MNN) ― Lottie Moon offering sees growth; Christians urged to embrace change.

Published on 28 February, 2007

Tanzania (MNN) ― Missionary woman shot in chest in robbery in Tanzania.

Published on 19 February, 2007

United States (MNN) ― Care packages to encourage troops during Easter.

Published on 31 January, 2007

Middle East (MNN) ― President of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board says there's a church growth movement in the Muslim world.

Full Interview

Published on 9 January, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Christians are being asked to pray for Muslims heading home from their pilgrimage to Mecca.

Published on 12 December, 2006

Senegal (MNN) ― Missionaries fight spiritual warfare to reach out to the Wolof people in West Africa.

Published on 5 December, 2006

W. Africa (MNN) ― An unreached people group is beginning to respond to the Gospel because of prayers from His people and willing servants.

Published on 1 December, 2006

Peru (MNN) ― Peruvian pastor plants churches and seeds future ministry.

Published on 13 November, 2006

USA (MNN) ― The Southern Baptist International Mission Board sees thousands baptized and thousands of churches planted.

Published on 2 November, 2006

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Civil war specter looms following Sri Lanka's failed peace talks.

Published on 20 October, 2006

Korean (MNN) ― South Korean young people commit to international mission service, even more are willing to assist those called.

Published on 16 October, 2006

Mexico (MNN) ― Language barriers are preventing the spread of the Gospel and church planting.

Published on 28 September, 2006

Senegal (MNN) ― Southern Baptist International Mission Board workers reach out with God's love.

Published on 4 September, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― the International Mission Board reports an increase in physical and spiritual relief going into Lebanon/Israel.

Published on 22 August, 2006

Lebanon (MNN) ― The International Mission Board reports Lebanese Christians are opening their homes to Muslim refugees as a witness to those affected by the war.

Published on 25 July, 2006

Lebanon (MNN) ― Southern Baptist volunteers are evacuated from Lebanon, but the work of IMB continues, says Jerry Rankin.

Full Interview

Published on 27 June, 2006

United Kingdom (MNN) ― SBC's International Mission Board is asking for prayer as they reach the lost Celtic speaking people.

Published on 16 June, 2006

USA (MNN) ― U-S Secretary of State addresses annual meeting of Southern Baptists.

Published on 26 May, 2006

Surinam (MNN) ― Southern Baptist International Mission Board is reaching out to thousands affected by flooding in Surinam.

Published on 11 May, 2006

USA (MNN) ― The Southern Baptist North American Mission Board says Americans believe the Bible is closer to the truth than the Da Vinci Code.

Published on 12 April, 2006

Bolivia/Peru (MNN) ― IMB's Xploration Team survey the Tigre Quichua for ways to share the Gospel.

Published on 24 March, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Baptist in Russia are utilizing resources and principles to help refocus their outreach efforts.

Published on 1 March, 2006

Yemen (MNN) ― A hospital outreach moves forward even as a second gunman is executed for the 2002 murder of 3 missionaries.

Published on 31 January, 2006

International (MNN) ― Longevity on the mission field shared by Baby Boomers and Gen-X.

Published on 25 January, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― IMB President says fewer Christians in the Middle East makes ministry challenging, but the work is continuing.

Published on 20 January, 2006

International (MNN) ― Missionaries to continue international commitment to the Gospel.

Published on 20 December, 2005

Pakistan (MNN) ― International Mission Board workers are meeting physical and spiritual needs of people in Pakistan and response to this outreach is positive.

Published on 8 December, 2005

Peru (MNN) ― Missionaries with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board fight on spiritual battlefield, Christians oppressed.

Published on 2 December, 2005

Yeman (MNN) ― Firing squad kills Muslim militant responsible for killing three Southern Baptist medical workers in Yeman in 2002.

Published on 22 November, 2005

USA (MNN) ― International Mission Board to participate in a year long prayer effort called "Lift Up Your Voice" simulcast.

Published on 17 November, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Christians mourn passing of Southern Baptist leader, Adrian Rogers.

Published on 28 October, 2005

Mexico (MNN) ― Missionaries with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board say Hurricane Wilma destroyed parts of Mexico, they're doing what they can to help.

Published on 25 October, 2005

USA (MNN) ― It's uncertain if churches will rebuild in the Hurricane Katrina zone, but churches willing to adopt churches are the key to keeping God's word alive in the region.

Published on 11 October, 2005

India (MNN) ― Pakistan's need in the wake of a monster quake provides Christians with an opportunity to live the love of Christ.

Published on 31 August, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptists spring into action to provide hurricane relief

Published on 25 August, 2005

Israel (MNN) ― Middle East believers pray for strength to face the hard part of peace near Jerusalem.

Published on 19 July, 2005

South Asia (MNN) ― New FM radio station in Delhi, India, may reach many with the Gospel.

Published on 6 July, 2005

USA (MNN) ― "Lives Given, Not Taken" should inspire thousands of Christians to join the Great Commission no matter what the cost.

Published on 30 May, 2005

International (MNN) ― Second largest number of Southern Baptist missionaries appointed for service.

Published on 9 May, 2005

India (MNN) ― IMB calls for a day of prayer and fasting for India.

Published on 27 April, 2005

Zambia (MNN) ― Zambia's president publicly encourages believers.

Published on 29 March, 2005

Zambia (MNN) ― The President of Zambia acknowledges his faith in Christ as he's baptized during a church service.

Published on 18 March, 2005

Iraq (MNN) ― Sorrow and joy mingle in the marking of two anniversary tragedies in Iraq.

Published on 2 March, 2005

United Arab Emirates (MNN) ― Two American women are detained for proselytizing in the Muslim-dominated United Arab Emirates.

Published on 14 February, 2005

International (MNN) ― The International Mission Board issues a call to action.

Published on 3 February, 2005

Indonesia (MNN) ― The International Mission Board issues a call to prayer and action for tsunami survivors in Indonesia.

Published on 31 January, 2005

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― IMB-SBC seeks to be effective and purposeful in their tsunami relief efforts.

Published on 7 January, 2005

Indonesia (MNN) ― With first responders pulling out this week, believers are gearing up to mobilize long-term response.

Published on 30 December, 2004

Asia (MNN) ― Southern Baptists reach out to forgotten victims of the tsunami disaster.

Full Interview

Published on 23 November, 2004

India (MNN) ― Bathing in a sacred river brings salvation, Hindus believe, but what they really need is the Living Water of Jesus Christ.

Published on 10 November, 2004

Uganda (MNN) ― Government and tribal-warrior fighting erupts in missionaries' front yard.

Published on 28 October, 2004

USA (MNN) ― The U-S President's faith based initiative could be jeopardized if his challenger wins.

Published on 18 October, 2004

Kenya (MNN/BP) ― Southern Baptist International Mission Board supported church helps famine victims on Kenya.

Published on 13 October, 2004

Grenada (MNN) ― Hurricane devastion will take years to overcome.

Published on 16 September, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― The Southern Baptist International Mission Board has sent money to help the victims of the Beslan, Russia hostage massacre.

Published on 23 August, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Florida struggles to rebuild after a storm devastates; believers become the hands and feet of Christ.

Published on 17 August, 2004

Africa (MNN) ― A new partnership leads to the future of promise in missions work to Africa.

Published on 9 August, 2004

Europe (MNN) ― Europe likely to become part of the Western Arab world, if Christians do nothing to stem the tide.

Full Interview

Published on 29 July, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Christians respond to the needs of the Sudanese Darfur Muslims. As war ravages their land, help comes in both physical and spiritual forms.

Published on 28 June, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Christian workers in Iraq are asking for prayer as hand-off approaches Wednesday.

Published on 18 June, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptists are encouraged to go no matter what the cost.

Published on 10 June, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptists will be sending more missionaries to the field because of increased missions funding.

Published on 3 June, 2004

International (IMB) ― Church-based 'Acts 1:8 Challenge' to expand global outreach.

Published on 5 May, 2004

USA (MNN) ― The Southern Baptist International Mission Board will be sending more workers thanks to missionary funding increases.

Published on 27 April, 2004

India (MNN) ― The holy search begins for a massive Kumbh Mela congregation.

Published on 21 April, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Family and friends honor the vision and passion of a missionary couple slain in Iraq.

Published on 19 April, 2004

International (MNN) ― A clarion call goes out to challenge teens to prayer.

Published on 9 April, 2004

International (MNN) ― Southern Baptist International Mission Board have lost eight workers, and now the IMB is being criticized for allowing workers into dangerous areas.

Published on 19 March, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― The body of Christ mourns four slain workers. Plans for ministry continue under increased security.

Published on 17 March, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― A deadly attack on American Christian relief workers in Mosul won't force ministry out or Iraq.

Full Interview

Published on 11 March, 2004

International (MNN) ― Exciting growth in the church last year is marked by a half million baptisms.

Published on 24 February, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Ministry opportunities are endless as Christians prepared for ministry during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece.

Published on 20 February, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Believers in Iraq fear they may be targeted for terrorism.

Published on 16 February, 2004

Dominican Republic (MNN) ― Ministry opportunities are developing in a suburb of the Dominican Republic.

Published on 16 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Baptists reach out in Iran to meet physical and spiritual needs. Physical relief brings hope.

Published on 7 January, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Southern Baptist officials are encouraged as early results suggest missions give is up for the December offering.

Published on 2 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― A team of Southern Baptist men are heading to Iran to help with relief efforts

Published on 9 December, 2003

Iraq (MNN) ― Violence continues against American soldiers in Iraq, but.despite the violence missionaries are needed. That need is being met with the reality of the lack of funding and volunteers.

Published on 5 December, 2003

USA (MNN) ― Worldwide missions are featured in a radio broadcast to be heard in 13 states.

Published on 14 November, 2003

Iraq (MNN) ― Over a million pounds of food is being handed out in Iraq by Christians, but that's not the only thing they're handing out.

Full Interview

Published on 30 October, 2003

USA (MNN) ― She lived as she died--honoring God. Southern Baptists create an award honoring her memory.

Published on 22 October, 2003

USA (MNN) ― Missions funding for the Southern Baptist International Mission Board was short 10-million dollars, forcing many candidates to stay off the mission field.

Published on 8 October, 2003

Iraq (MNN) ― A ministry to Iraq resumes humanitarian work following threats of violence. Teams are working to show the love of God to the Iraqi people by meeting the many physical needs.

Published on 29 September, 2003

Iraq (MNN) ― Post-war Iraq desparately needs water. Christians provide for spiritual and physical needs.

Published on 18 September, 2003

Yemen (MNN) ― A second Islamic extremist is sentenced for his role in the murders of three Southern Baptist workers in Yemen. Outreach continues at the hospital bearing the ministry.

Published on 2 September, 2003

Iraq (MNN) ― We begin today in Iraq where threats against non-governmental organizations are forcing groups to reduce work there. Mark Kelly is with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board. He says these threats are having a direct impact on their work.

Full Interview

Published on 21 August, 2003

Indonesian believers are the target of persecution. ―

Published on 19 August, 2003

Christians reach out to provide comfort during 'Blackout 2003'. ―

Published on 18 August, 2003

A call to action goes out for missionaries. ―

Published on 16 July, 2003

Elementary students help stimulate funding for missionary outreach. ―

Published on 10 July, 2003

Believers in Indonesia fear trouble could erupt in Maluku. ―

Published on 25 June, 2003

The missionary survivor of a terrorist attack plans to return to Yemen. ―

Published on 12 June, 2003

A drop in funding hampers evangelistic work. ―

Published on 9 June, 2003

Music teachers are needed in Haiti to help plan churches. ―

Published on 3 June, 2003

A church works to build a long-term relationship with the needy in Iraq. ―

Published on 14 May, 2003

The death sentence meted out in Yemen missionary killings. ―

Published on 13 May, 2003

U-S churches must work quickly to reach out to families in Iraq. ―

Published on 8 May, 2003

Believers hope humanitarian relief in Iraq opens the doors for the Gospel. ―

Published on 9 April, 2003

Christians relief workers say hunger is the next problem facing Iraqi war victims. ―

Published on 24 March, 2003

Believers are working with a relief program of the heart along the Iraqi/Jordanian border. ―

Published on 21 March, 2003

Christians start reaching out to refugees along the Iraqi border. ―

Published on 5 March, 2003

Chaos in the Philippines kills a Christian worker. ―

Full Interview

Published on 20 February, 2003

Southern Baptists are looking for adventurous young men. ―

Published on 13 February, 2003

The future remains bright for a Christian hospital in Yemen. ―

Published on 31 January, 2003

An evangelical mission organization has a unique problem to deal with. ―

Published on 10 January, 2003

A missionary wounded in the Yemen hospital attacks is recovering. ―

Published on 6 January, 2003

Three missionaries slain in Yemen are laid to rest. ―

Published on 31 December, 2002

A gunman kills three and wounds one at a missionary hospital in Yemen. ―

Full Interview

Published on 17 December, 2002

Believers reach out to the needy in Southern Africa. ―

Published on 19 November, 2002

A new missions partnership could save 100 years in Bible translation work. ―

Published on 13 November, 2002

Another church joins a network dedicated to taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. ―

Published on 11 November, 2002

Believers continue to invest heavily in mission outreach. ―

Published on 6 November, 2002

Believers are encouraged to 'catch the vision' for missions in China. ―

Published on 30 October, 2002

A critical food shortage in Malawi sees believers rising to the challenge. ―

Published on 2 October, 2002

An evangelistic outreach relinquishes responsibilities for a hospital in Yemen to nationals. ―

Published on 2 September, 2002

A Christian radio outreach is making an impact in Ecuador. ―

Published on 21 August, 2002

Volatility of peace in the Middle East fails to halt Christian outreach. ―

Full Interview

Published on 12 August, 2002

Christians respond to the call of missions. ―

Published on 8 July, 2002

Believers from America are sharing the love of Christ in Israel. ―

Published on 28 June, 2002

Biblical teaching in Zimbabwe is the capstone to an abstinence campaign. ―

Published on 24 June, 2002

Evangelistic outreach is going well at the World Cup. ―

Published on 29 May, 2002

One missions agency weathers economic turmoil over the last year. ―

Published on 6 May, 2002

Prayer heralds missions for a group of students. ―

Published on 25 April, 2002

Danger remains a risk for believers in India. ―

Published on 16 April, 2002

An interesting phenomenon is happening in the Holy Land. ―

Full Interview

Published on 2 April, 2002

War in Israel is having an effect on evangelistic work. ―

Full Interview

Published on 25 March, 2002

Trouble is brewing for Indonesia's church. ―

Published on 18 February, 2002

Christians are sharing the Gospel at the Olympics. ―

Published on 6 February, 2002

One agency says more missionaries are heading to the field than ever before. ―

Published on 5 December, 2001

A call to prayer goes out for the Muslim population. ―

Published on 27 November, 2001

A U-S based ministry is reporting a record number of new missionaries. ―

Published on 31 October, 2001

Christians help victims of an October hurricane. ―

Published on 25 October, 2001

Christians are asked to pray for the people groups in Afghanistan who have never heard the Gospel. ―

Published on 23 October, 2001

Mission organizations are taking extra security precautions as attacks continue in Afghanistan. ―

Published on 19 October, 2001

Missionaries are seizing the evangelistic moment as terrorism and war abounds. ―

Published on 24 September, 2001

God is working through fear to reach people with hope. ―

Published on 10 September, 2001

We get an update on the status of the global church. ―

Published on 29 August, 2001

A Christian school outreach looks to move. ―

Published on 24 July, 2001

Short-mission activity is encourging people into full time missionary service. ―

Published on 11 July, 2001

A missions board gives an update on a fake missionary. ―

Published on 10 July, 2001

Missionaries in the Balkans ask for prayer. ―

Published on 27 June, 2001

A missions team helps out in the quakezone. ―

Published on 19 June, 2001

Outreach in a high risk country runs into an obstacle. ―

Published on 7 June, 2001

An outreach is in jeopardy in a high risk country. ―

Published on 31 May, 2001

Indonesia\'s upheaval causes concern, but doesn\'t stop Christians. ―

Published on 24 May, 2001

Bread wrappers are used to share the hope of Jesus Christ. ―

Published on 8 May, 2001

Christians call for prayer for evangelistic outreach in Bhutan. ―

Published on 4 May, 2001

Christians are facing aggression by Muslims in Indonesia. ―

Published on 24 April, 2001

Christians are asked to pray for Buddhists around the world. ―

Published on 11 April, 2001

A prayer concert is on its way for Vietnam. ―

Published on 16 March, 2001

Legislation in the U-S Congress could encourage Sudan's Christians. ―

Published on 9 March, 2001

a mission agency is reporting incredible church growth around the world. ―

Published on 7 March, 2001

A mission group issues a call for teachers to China this summer. ―

Published on 26 February, 2001

Believers say there are some areas in China yet to be reached with the Gospel. ―

Published on 12 February, 2001

Missionaries are seeing success in Japan. ―

Published on 8 February, 2001

Relief work continues into quake torn El Salvador. ―

Published on 12 January, 2001

A religious festival in India opens the door for the Gospel. ―

Published on 4 January, 2001

A decentralizing Indonesian government could have an impact on missions work. ―

Published on 28 December, 2000

Christians help Mexico's volcano victims. ―

Published on 4 December, 2000

Persecuted Christians in Indonesia feel abandoned. ―

Published on 1 December, 2000

Believers give hope to inmates in Thailand. ―

Published on 30 November, 2000

Christians are being forced to convert to Islam. ―

Published on 15 November, 2000

Teens give when it counts to missions. ―

Published on 27 October, 2000

Churches in the U-S are planting churches among the micropeople groups. ―

Published on 18 October, 2000

Good news in a radio broadcasting project in Guinea Bissau. ―

Published on 3 October, 2000

Reconciliation between Christians and Muslims is in question in war-torn Indonesia. ―

Published on 27 September, 2000

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The warlike sitaution in Indonesia isn't easing up much. ―

Published on 19 September, 2000

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A missionary family escapes danger in Uganda. ―

Published on 8 September, 2000

A bloody rampage in Indonesia leaves mission groups wary. ―

Published on 4 September, 2000

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Evangelicals are snubbed at an international peace conference. ―

Published on 24 August, 2000

The finding of an ancient temple reminds us of grace. ―

Published on 21 August, 2000

A Muslim country's persecution of believers is ignored. ―

Published on 15 August, 2000

Evangelists spread peace and hope throughout the war zone in Sierra Leone. ―

Published on 27 July, 2000

Believers are being asked to pray for Indonesia's suffering church. ―

Published on 26 July, 2000

A Christian aid group reaches out to help survivors of a disaster in the Philippines. ―

Published on 21 July, 2000

Mission leaders are working on language problems to help commuicate the Gospel more clearly. ―

Published on 13 July, 2000

Story telling is an effective tool in evangelism. ―

Published on 27 June, 2000

Food for Uganda's starving leads to spiritual feeding, too. ―

Published on 11 May, 2000

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