IMB

International Mission Board


IMB

The IMB’s vision is not
ours to fashion.

“God has given His vision to the church. That vision, expressed so clearly in Revelation 7:9 of a multitude of every language, people and tribe and nation, is His vision.” — Dr. Paul Chitwood

Vision

A multitude from every nation,
tribe, people and language,
knowing and worshiping
our Lord Jesus Christ
(Rev. 7:9)

Mission

‌To serve Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations​

What Drives Us

IMB

Southern Baptist Convention

Through the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®, Southern Baptist churches support thousands of missionaries. Learn more.

IMB

Leadership

Learn about those who faithfully serve in senior leadership at the IMB.

IMB

Trustees

Faithful Southern Baptist men and women generously serve as trustees for the IMB. Contact the IMB trustees at trustees@imb.org.

IMB

Core Convictions
and
Core Values

The IMB operates according to a number of foundational beliefs that shape our activity. Learn more.

SBC Partnership at Work

3,511
total field personnel (4/30/2023)
87
global missionary partners (4/30/2023)
93
new people groups and urban centers engaged by IMB
176,795
new believers
29,632
received pastoral training
67,187
received advanced theological training
85,293
received church planting training
22,744
new churches formed
107,701
baptisms
11,948
people groups globally
3,175
unengaged, unreached people groups

All data, except for active field personnel, reflects information from the Annual Statistical Report 2021 Data-Year (IMB). See full report at imb.org/ASR.

The total personnel number includes all field personnel employed by the IMB plus team associates. Team associates are individuals or couples who are part of an IMB missionary team after being assessed and job-matched, but who are not funded by the IMB.

Global missionary partners are overseas church partners who serve on an existing IMB team and who are fully funded through an overseas church, association of churches, or Baptist convention.

For live people group data, visit peoplegroups.org (IMB).

IMB

Our Past Inspires Our Future

IMB

History

Since its beginning, IMB has had one goal: bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost peoples of the world. Learn More

IMB

People & Places

Learn about the People and Places that the IMB is focused on bringing the Gospel. Learn More.

IMB

Alumni

If you served through IMB as short- or long-term personnel you are part of an 18,000-member network of missionary team alumni. Learn More.

Get IMB updates to your inbox.

Core Convictions

We will glorify God through:

  • Biblical faithfulness
  • Fervent prayer
  • Walking in the Spirit
  • Proclaiming the gospel
  • Advancing the Church

Core Values

As maturing disciples, we will work together with:

  • Humility
  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Transparency
  • Sensitivity