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Celebrating a Life of Service: Global Servant Susan Hegarty Retires After 34 Years of Ministry with International Ministries

International Ministries (IM) announces the retirement of Global Servant Susan Hegarty. Her 34 years of ministry have left a lasting impact across Latin America. As she steps into retirement on

Linda Tennis ABFMS – Thailand/Hong Kong alumni, called home

Linda Tennis passed away on the morning of July 17, 2025 with Keith by her side. Linda was life partner with Keith Tennis, mother of Amy (in Colorado Springs) and

Rev. Dr. Duncan McIntosh, ABFMS Congo alumnus, called home

Reverend Dr. Duncan McIntosh, 92, of Worcester, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on March 18, 1933, to Duncan Sr. and Catherine Mulhern McIntosh, Duncan grew up

Walking with Jesus in the Slums: Church Planting in the Philippines

When Alexandra Bloss first decided to go on a short-term mission trip to the Philippines, she had no idea how deeply the experience would change her. “I’m a do-er, not

We can get a family out of poverty in six years. All it takes is coffee.

The following is a story from our On Location Fall/Winter edition. Read the full newsletter. We can get a family out of poverty in six years.All it takes is coffee.

World Refugee Day: How Christians Can Raise Awareness and Bring Hope

World Refugee Day: How Christians Can Raise Awareness and Bring Hope Every year on June 20, people around the world observe World Refugee Day. It’s a time to raise awareness

Honoring Three Decades of Service: Global Servant Ricardo Mayol-Bracero Retires from International Ministries

After more than three decades of dedicated service, IM Global Servant Rev. Ricardo Mayol-Bracero will officially retire from International Ministries (IM) on May 31, 2025. While his formal time serving

Honoring Heritage and Hope: Yuree Lembke’s Journey for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Every May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the rich contributions, diverse cultures, and profound histories of Asian Americans and Pacific

International Ministries Announces New Area Director for East and South Asia

International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Shenton has been named Area Director for East and South Asia. Her appointment is the culmination of a months-long

Mission Partnership Teams: A behind-the-scenes look at how we support global servants!

Mission Partnership Teams: A behind-the-scenes look at how we support global servants! We know global servants are on the front lines of God’s mission, serving and caring for

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IM All it takes is coffee - Article image

We can get a family out of poverty in six years. All it takes is coffee. IM Global Consultant Mike Mann partnered with hill tribes in northern Thailand to bring clean water, education, and healthcare. But the real game-changer? Coffee. What started as a small-scale effort to provide income for families grew into something much bigger—catching the attention of Starbucks, which now sources coffee from these communities.

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The more we get together, the happier we’ll be!

As the children’s song goes, “The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.” And truly, this summer has been a joyful reminder of that truth. Each summer, we return

COBAMI Leadership Retreat

We have been in Oaxaca, Mexico for six months! Can you believe it? We want to take you back to a weekend we had that was very meaningful for us

Un cuarto de siglo... / A quarter of a century...

Hechos y Amor en Acción: BGsEtAl 2025JulioAgosto; Vol. XXVI Núm.1; Reinicio de Plata - Un cuarto de siglo… (For English, please scroll down…) En abril les compartimos que nuestros BGs

Order, disorder, reorder

LEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTY’S 25 YEARS WITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES! Order, disorder, reorder Walking and Waiting Post-surgery life On March 18th of this year, I had an extensive surgery on my

Singing Vespa

What do we do when we are afraid?

Gardening Stories

Gardening Stories We’re still visiting different churches in the area. Today in the service, Amos was getting a little wiggly during the sermon so I tried to quietly take him

News from Maria Angelica & Marceline

Maria Angelica News from Maria Angelica and Marceline July 17, 2025.

News from Marcilene and Maria Angelica

Marci Carvalho News from Marcilene and Maria Angelica

Mission Reflections: A Journey Through South Africa

I recently returned from a mission trip to South Africa, serving as a Global Consultant for Theological Education with International Ministries. This journey took me to five churches: Brighton Community Church, Umhlali Baptist Church, Reservoir Hills Bible Baptist Church, New Hope Fellowship, and Tinley Manor Baptist Church. It also included addressing the executive committee of the Baptist Association of South Africa and leading a pastors’ conference—each experience revealing how deeply theological education can shape lives, strengthen churches, and spark renewed vision for ministry.