Ronald Meeks, chair and professor of Biblical studies at Blue Mountain Christian University, prays for his daughter, Carolyn (far left) and her fellow Santiago, Chile NextGen teammates. Standing near (far right) to present each student with a handwritten note and a travel care package, is Diane Smith, a member of Sandhill Baptist Church, Ellisville, Mississippi. The small, rural church raised funds and packaged gifts to present each participant. Their seniors class wrote personalized notes of encouragement for every person. Partnerships with local Southern Baptist churches and entities are vital for sending out the NextGen. IMB Photo
