In Acts chapter sixteen, Paul saw a vision that implored, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Paul and his companions concluded that God had called them to preach the gospel in Macedonia, and they immediately sought to fulfill that calling. Paul was obedient to the call, and, even though there was opposition, God richly blessed his ministry.
There are times in God’s plan when we should move quickly to enter the land to which we have been called. Now is the time of unprecedented opportunity to share the gospel with the unreached around the world, and the Macedonia Project provides an avenue for a unique group of candidates to immediately deploy to the mission field. These candidates are prepared to go except for the necessary theological education. Your gift to the program will allow them to get a solid theological foundation while at the same time gain valuable field experience.
Over eight years, the Macedonian Project has enabled 226 missionaries to go to the mission field while working on their seminary degree. Of those in the program long enough to finish their degree, 50 have been appointed as long-term missionaries. Without any student debt, all 50 could go to the field without any delay.
Testimonies from Macedonia Missionaries:
Being current seminary students actually opened the door to a gospel conversation with a couple in our people group. When they learned that we were students in seminary, the man immediately began firing questions at us, wanting to know more. These questions easily led to the gospel. It was wonderful!
—Cassie in Central Asia
I found studying my Evangelism course and Cross-cultural Church Planting from the field very fulfilling. I learned first-hand how sharing behind closed doors is the most effective way. I was sharing with one of my friends in a café, and he was so distracted by potential onlookers that I changed the subject. Sharing with a different friend in his home was a great experience. He was focused. Though he wasn't ready to respond, at least he was open to hearing. We have learned that the gospel has an uphill climb with most Muslims, but this is the work we are called to, and ultimately, it's the work of the Holy Spirit. We have learned that we must be culturally sensitive and faithful. We could have heard this taught in a classroom but experiencing it on the mission field has heightened our awareness and improved our ability to minister to Muslims tremendously.
—Oscar in Central Asia
I have grown in Christlikeness and ministry preparedness through my seminary studies. I have grown in my understanding of and hunger for the Word, and I have been able to apply what I am learning to real-time situations in ministry.
—Daniel in Northern Africa and Middle East
The summer I took my EV class, the Lord also brought a local friend into my life who did not have a relationship with Jesus. Through new tools I was learning, I shared the gospel with this friend throughout the summer. Although she did not come to believe in Christ, I am thankful God used me to plant and water gospel seeds. I am grateful for the accountability and new tools that the EV class provided me that summer. Additionally, my Theology and Baptist History classes have challenged me to go deeper in my understanding of why I believe things I do. It has deepened my head and heart knowledge of God.
—Kristi in East Asia
Thank you for your faithful support of the Macedonian Project. Many Southern Baptist missionaries can go to the mission field more quickly because of your partnership. God bless you as you hold the ropes for your Southern Baptist missionaries through prayer and generous giving.