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The formation of what is today known as American Baptist International Ministries began on this continent in 1814, with the appointment of Adoniram and Ann Judson as missionaries to Burma (today known as Myanmar). These former Congregationalists left for India in 1812, only to embrace believer's baptism by immersion during the journey over the ocean. Baptized by British Baptist missionaries upon their arrival, they moved to Burma in 1813. Fellow colleague Luther Rice came back to the U.S. to raise money for their support and help form this missio more »
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Journal
What’s Cookin’ in Vietnam
by Stan Slade"Lid moved.""Naw. Look. It's just sittin' there. Besides the heat's not even on."The lid in question was sitting on a medium-... more -
Journal
If your enemy is hungry
by Dan ButtryThe Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 12:20, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.” This wasn’t original to Paul; he was quo... more -
News
American Baptists celebrate release of Baptist pastor in Azerbaijan
Zaur Balaev, the Baptist pastor from Azerbaijan who was sentenced to two years in prison on Aug. 8, 2007, has been released. Balaev was fre... more -
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In the land of Ko Tha Byu... and Judson!
by Stan SladeThose who knew Ko Tha Byu in the 1820s did not think very highly of him. They would never have pegged him for the spiritual father ... more
OPPORTUNITIES
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July 30, 2008 - Opportunity
Trainers Needed In Peace and Conflict Transformation Worldwide
Experienced people needed in conflict resolution, mediation, conflict transformation, nonviolent struggle, or grassroots peace organi... more
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January 16, 2009 - Journal
What’s Cookin’ in Vietnam
"Lid moved.""Naw. Look. It's just sittin' there. Besides the heat's not even on."The lid in question was sitting on a medium-... more -
May 22, 2008 - Journal
If your enemy is hungry
The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 12:20, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.” This wasn’t original to Paul; he was quo... more -
March 28, 2008 - News
American Baptists celebrate release of Baptist pastor in Azerbaijan
Zaur Balaev, the Baptist pastor from Azerbaijan who was sentenced to two years in prison on Aug. 8, 2007, has been released. Balaev was fre... more -
February 29, 2008 - Journal
In the land of Ko Tha Byu... and Judson!
Those who knew Ko Tha Byu in the 1820s did not think very highly of him. They would never have pegged him for the spiritual father ... more -
November 30, 2007 - Article
Asia
East Asia, China and India In 2006 DOLLARS -- 1.35M* Missionaries 9 Development Workers 2 Partners 78 Countries 6 Volunteers 66** MPN/MPT... more
