Southern Baptists gathered earlier this month to support and send 41 International Mission Board missionaries who are going to the nations to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. They will serve in such diverse places as Thailand, Columbia, Spain, and regions hostile to the gospel. Each had their own story of how God called them […]
31 IMB missionaries sent to nations
For the fourth time in 2025, Southern Baptists gathered to celebrate new International Mission Board missionaries on Oct. 27. Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas, hosted the most recent Sending Celebration in conjunction with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention’s annual meeting. Trustees of the IMB appointed the 31 fully funded missionaries who represent seven […]
IMB appoints 54 new overseas missionaries
An immigrant couple from a Slavic church in California will continue ministering in Spain, but they will return as International Mission Board missionaries. Another couple is going overseas after a long tenure of serving Southern Baptists through multiple entities. And a young man is returning to do missions in the same country he previously served […]
49 new missionaries appointed at IMB Sending Celebration
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—An International Mission Board Sending Celebration is a time to support those who are going on the field to share the gospel with a lost world. Such an event allows participants the chance to commemorate those who mentored and discipled them. For many, their mentors are current or former IMB missionaries who have encouraged […]
Masters (55+) Program offers pathway for kingdom impact
People age 55 and older have an opportunity to participate in the core missionary task with the International Mission Board. The IMB is inviting such Southern Baptist church members to give two years of their next season to the Lord, fully funded, using their gifts and skills for kingdom impact. The Masters (55+) Program allows […]