Decades ago, some families in Ghent, Belgium belonged to the Catholic church. That older generation’s children turned from the church. Now the 20–30-year-olds in the area have no idea about the Bible or who Jesus is. IMB missionaries call this generation, “pre-Christian.”
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Most churches in Ghent, Belgium open for tourists but few locals worship there. IMB missionaries say 68% of people in the area do not believe in God or an afterlife.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Ghent, Belgium is home to beautiful historic buildings and churches. Normally the city streets are fairly deserted but once a year, 2 million people descend for Ghent Music Festivities.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
A woman walks along the highway through an irrigated section near Sabratha, Libya.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
People walking through a crowded market in downtown Tripoli, Libya.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Two men bicycle along the highway through an irrigated section near Sabratha, Libya. This area was once known, around 2 A.D., as a vibrant Phoenician trading post.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Men ride their bicycles through a busy intersection in downtown Tripoli, Libya.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Horse and carriages line the streets to the entrance of the Old City in Tripoli, Libya.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
A man drives a horse and cart through a busy street in downtown Tripoli, Libya.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
The capital city, Tripoli, Libya, sits along the southern Mediterranean coast.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
The Roman built Arch of Marcus Aurelius frames a nearby minaret in Tripoli, Libya. The arch was built as a triumphal structure around 165 A.D. celebrating the victories against the Parthian empire.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
People walk around the Roman built Arch of Marcus Aurelius in Tripoli, Libya. The arch was built as a triumphal structure around 165 A.D. celebrating the victories against the Parthian empire.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
An Arab man is the head of the household.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
A statue of a mother holding a child adorns the top steps of the Leptis Magna amphitheater in present-day Khoms, Libya. The amphitheater is considered some of the best-preserved Roman ruins.
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Paul Chitwood, IMB president, announces to trustees that engagement in 2022 increased in many areas. Applications for volunteer trips more than tripled this year. IMB Photo
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Todd Lafferty, IMB Executive Vice President and former missionary, honors Emeriti and staff who passed away in 2022. He told many stories for the 87 who spent their lives serving the Lord. IMB Photo
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
IMB trustees spend a lot of time in prayer during their quarterly meetings. Nate Bishop, second vice-chair for IMB trustees from Kentucky, prays for the families of Emeriti and Staff as part of the memorial for those who died in 2022. IMB Photo
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Jenna Cobb, IMB trustee from Florida, interacts with other trustees before the meeting begins. Trustees become like family as they work to address the world’s greatest problem — Lostness. IMB Photo
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
IMB trustees Doug Melton, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City (right) and Lori Frances, discuss Oklahoma Baptists as they walk through the snow to their next trustee meeting on Feb. 2. IMB Photo
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
Keith Evans, IMB trustee from the Northwest, speaks with Paul Chitwood, IMB president, before the February meeting begins. IMB Photo
You are free to share and adapt IMB photos. You must give appropriate credit to IMB in a reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the organization endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Read more
