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From the Field, General, News, Southeast Asian Peoples - Featured, Southeast Asian Peoples - Updates, Student

March 3, 2021

By: Caroline Anderson

IMB’s Nehemiah Teams launches new gap-year program

Taking a gap year is an appealing option for many recent graduates, and studies show growing numbers of students are choosing to pursue other interests before starting college. Significant influences in students taking gap years include the desire to travel, experience new cultures, take...

Deaf Peoples - Featured, Deaf Peoples - Updates, From the Field, General, News

March 2, 2021

By: Chris Forbes

The Deaf ‘way of missions’

Missionaries with Oklahoma connections are coordinating with leaders of the International Mission Board (IMB) and leaders in the global Deaf Community to advance the gospel to 72 million Deaf people worldwide. Born to deaf parents, though hearing, Oklahomans Danny Bice and his sister Vesta...

General, News

March 1, 2021

By: Catherine Finch

‘Biblical diversity discussion at IMB will continue,’ Chitwood says

On Feb. 25, the International Mission Board hosted a panel discussion, “The Future of Missions: Why Biblical Diversity Matters”. The discussion was streamed on Facebook and through the IMB: Advance the Kingdom app. The event was part of IMB’s February emphasis on racial diversity in missions, but...

East Asian Peoples - Featured, East Asian Peoples - Updates, From the Field, General, News, Southeast Asian Peoples - Featured, Southeast Asian Peoples - Updates

March 1, 2021

By: Catherine Finch

One man’s vision leads to immigrant and Indigenous Burmese partnership

Sammy’s vision in 2004 was clear: God wanted him to raise up leaders who have the same faith that Moses of the Old Testament had. Sammy, senior consultant for Asian ministries at his state convention, believes that “just as God met Moses and sent...

General, News

February 25, 2021

By: IMB Staff

Downloadable Tech Backgrounds for March 2021

Remember to pray for missions with these custom backgrounds for your computer and mobile devices. Using IMB photos from around the world, you can focus your attention on an area of the world in need of prayer. Check each month for an updated background...

American Peoples - Featured, American Peoples - Updates, From the Field, General, News

February 24, 2021

By: Jill Thompson

Legally blind missionary longed for 2020

I had dreamed of 2020 for as long as I can remember. The anticipation and expectations were high as I counted down to welcome 2020. Finally, it was here! My dream had come true. I felt confidence unlike ever before. I set amazing goals....

General, Giving, News

February 23, 2021

By: Catherine Finch

California youth chips away at church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal

Brody Brewer wanted to give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® in 2020, but he wasn’t sure how. As a 12-year-old boy, he had no source of steady income or a means to make money. After a family camping trip, Brody was inspired to...

Central Asian Peoples - Featured, Central Asian Peoples - Updates, From the Field, General, News

February 22, 2021

By: Russ Jeffers*

First Person: It is the glory of God to conceal things

My friend Henry* was an interesting mix of driving ambition, inspired by Western ideals, and Central Asian relational energy. He radiated positive energy that motivated others. I was encouraged when I found out he was studying Scripture with my teammate. He seemed close to...

European Peoples - Featured, European Peoples - Updates, From the Field, General, News, Sub-Saharan African Peoples - Featured, Sub-Saharan African Peoples - Updates

February 18, 2021

By: Caroline Anderson

IMB family ministers among Italy’s refugee population

The piazzas are empty. The selfie-snapping, sneaker-wearing tourists who normally frequent Milan’s historical squares are no longer visiting Italy due to COVID-19 restrictions. And, like the majority of the world, lockdowns keep citizens indoors. Many refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa who live in Italy make...

General, News

February 17, 2021

By: Scott Barkley

Arkansas Baptists surpass 2020 budget, send extra $1 million to IMB

Arkansas Baptists gave a record amount through the Cooperative Program in 2020, exceeding the convention’s $21 million budget as well as its Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal. Altogether, Arkansas Baptists gave more than $10 million for international missions. Arkansas State Baptist Convention (ASBC) Executive...

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Americas

The American peoples have a rich heritage of missions, yet more than 550 million American people are living without Jesus. Learn More

Central Asia

All of the Persian and Turkic peoples who call Central Asia home are unreached. Learn More

Deaf Peoples

Most of the 35 million Deaf people around the world have never seen Jesus's name signed in their language. Learn More

East Asia

East Asian peoples represent a fourth of the world’s population. Learn More

Europe

It seems impossible to reach the 99 percent of Europeans who don’t have a relationship with Jesus. Learn More

North Africa And Middle East

North African and Middle Eastern peoples live in a place where history blends with the modern world. Learn More

South Asia

From the heights of the mighty Himalayas to the crystal-clear water of the Maldives, South Asia is both awe-inspiring and heart-wrenching It has the largest concentration of non-Christians on the planet. Learn More

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is home to 2,728 people groups and the world’s largest Muslim population. Learn More

Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African peoples have a growing Christian population, yet still nearly 1,600 unreached people groups remain in sprawling cities, barren deserts, rain forests, and tropical islands. Learn More

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