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When God calls missionaries to share the gospel in a different culture, they must prepare for this challenging new vocation. IMB's rigorous training and preparation process helps new missionaries begin their journey well.
three-month intensive training
vaccinations to prepare for the field
train and launch a new missionary
Language proficiency is key to cultural understanding. As learning progresses, missionaries' ability to become part of the community deepens, as does their ability to communicate Scripture and apply it to people's lives.
language learning supplies
one month of in-country language study
two week intensive "language sprint"
Depending on location, some families homeschool, while others use local or boarding schools. Funds ensure kids receive a good education while allowing missinaries to remain on the field.
homeschool conference for a family
one year of homeschool curriculum and supplies
one year of international school
The challenging security situation across the world threatens the basic presence of missionaries. Security training equips missionaries and their families to live as safely as possible in some of the most dangerous areas of the world.
satellite phones for emergency situations
security training for one missionary
There are 180 million people without access to any Scripture in their heart language, and another 1.5 billion do not have a full Bible, but, only portions in their first language.
Bible in local language
ten New Testaments in local language
Bible study materials for new believers class
Recordings and gospel films can bridge communication gaps and are easily transportable, especially in places where it's dangerous to publicly share the gospel or carry a printed Bible.
USB with gospel in sign language
five evangelistic packets with
production of a gospel
Reaching non-literate societies or the Deaf requires creativity to seek out methods that accurately present the life-changing gospel of Jesus.
tube of Henna to illustrate five gospel stories
USB for unreached Deaf peoples
translation of the Bible story into sign language
Community outreach through the internet and social media joins the gospel conversation with the marketplace of ideas.
Facebook "boost" to publicize an evangelism event
one-year website domain name renewal
smart phone for producing promotional materials
Training national church planters in evangelism, discipleship and biblical strategies is key to empowering more partners and bringing Christ's salvation to where it is most desperately needed.
discipleship and training of a national believer
two weeks' training for one house church leader
training, food and travel for more than 90 pastors, leaders and believers
National believers can often access remote or restricted areas where outside missionaries aren't allowed.
travel and training to create gospel stories in an indigenous language
travel for a national believer to share the gospel in a neighboring restricted access country
five-tier training event over five years for Muslim background believers
Gospel-centered learning resources in local languages effectively communicate truths and strategies, helping disciples make disciples.
one week of training materials
leader training manuals for local believers
story books for 200 trainings
Helping bivocational pastors become self-sustaining ensures they can continue in ministry to their church while still providing for their families. This, in turn, strengthens house church networks.
one-time micro-finance grant for a bivocational church planter
Agricultural projects provide entry to regions that are otherwise difficult to access with the gospel. At the same time, missionaries bring much-needed expertise to rural areas and, often, marginalized people.
gardening tools and seeds
two sheep for a family to start animal husbandry work
large greenhouse for research, training, growing new seed varieties
Life changing opportunities can come in the form of learning new skills to those trapped in poverty. Learning a viable trade often means an escape from a life of exploitation.
sewing teacher for a class of 15, two times per week
sewing machine for a class
sewing training station to teach self-sufficiency and entrepreneurial skills
Unreached communities can often be accessed through medical workers providing desperately needed healthcare in hard-to-reach places.
20 clean syringes
diabetes test kit and strips
renewal fee for IMB doctor's professional license
The modern refugee crisis provides unparalleled opportunities to meet the basic needs of individuals and families in biblically mandated mercy ministries while sharing the gospel.
one hot meal
warm blanket
hygiene kit
“I believe Lottie Moon offering is one of the most practical and effective ways that all Christians can collaborate for the fulfillment of the Great Commission.”
“The Great Commission cannot be fulfilled by a single church but could be fulfilled by the sacrifice and cooperative mission of all of the Southern Baptist churches. It is our privilege and great joy to participate in the vision and the mission of the Kingdom of God.”
“Giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is a surefire way to ensure that a church’s generosity can truly change the world. I cannot think of a better investment of any amount of money than knowing it supports disciple-making missionaries among the nations.”
“It is not our choice but the Lord’ command and His passion to proclaim the Gospel till reach to the ends of the earth.We are cooperatively reaching people with Gospel through our extended hands of the mission, IMB.”
