Billions of people around the world are without the hope of Jesus. Lostness is the greatest problem because it's an eternal problem.
From the Great Commission, until the Great Multitude, every believer is called to play a part in His mission. Whether you give, go, pray, or send, you are part of the Great Pursuit—a shared commitment to do whatever it takes to see every nation and all people worshiping Jesus in heaven.
We’ll offer suggestions to help you get involved…
See SuggestionsWe steadfastly work in cities, hard-to-reach places, and among people who are dispersed and displaced in pursuit of reaching every people and place on earth with the gospel.
1,333people groups
358unreached people groups
206unengaged, unreached people groups
The Americas have a rich heritage of missions, yet more than 550 million American people are living without Jesus.
3,379people groups
1,086unreached people groups
478unengaged, unreached people groups
The Asia-Pacific Rim’s 2.3 billion people represent nearly 30% of the world’s total population. Of those, only 4.2% are followers of Jesus. Half of the world’s largest cities can be found here.
394people groups
385unreached people groups
168unengaged, unreached people groups
All of the Persian and Turkic peoples who call Central Asia home are unreached. Most Central Asians have no knowledge of biblical Christianity and are unaware that the gospel is good news.
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232unreached people groups
145unengaged, unreached people groups
Most of the approximately 80 million Deaf people around the world have never seen Jesus's name signed in their language. Often ignored and oppressed, the Deaf are some of the least evangelized people on earth.
691people groups
526unreached people groups
238unengaged, unreached people groups
Europe’s 810 million residents are from every country in the world. Though diverse, they have one thing in common—more than 98% do not follow Jesus. Europe’s diversity and global reach make it a critical place to engage in missions.
813people groups
751unreached people groups
476unengaged, unreached people groups
North African and Middle Eastern peoples live in a place where history blends with the modern world. Here the church is engaged in a captivating resurgence unlike any other.
2,678people groups
2,324unreached people groups
987unengaged, unreached people groups
South Asia is home to the largest concentration of non-Christians on the planet, including more than 500 million Muslims. It is the birthplace of world religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism.
2,592people groups
1,588unreached people groups
463unengaged, unreached people groups
Sub-Saharan Africa has a growing Christian population, but it’s still home to 1,657 unreached people groups. This region is urbanizing faster than any other part of the world. By 2050, 60% of Africans will live in cities."
As a believer, you are called to help solve the world's greatest problem—lostness. You can join in His mission and get involved in global missions through the IMB in many ways.
We exist to see lives transformed by the gospel
People heard the gospel
New believers
Baptisms
People trained in church planting
People groups impacted
New churches formed
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