May 2, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, weeks of May 6 and 13, 2012
• Carla Romarate-Knipel from Pennsylvania, serving in Philippines May 18 – 27.• Ed and Miggie Tegenfeldt from Washington, serving in India March 21 – May 20. • Sheila and Stephen Heneise from Maine
Pray for Charles and Sara West, helping change the lives of children in Zambia.
Charles serves with the Baptist Convention of Zambia in the areas of educational ministries and leadership development. Sarah works with vulnerable and exploited women and children at risk. They will begin their U.S./Puerto Rico Home Assignment in Jun
Pray for Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga, training leaders and bringing help to the people of Haiti.
Kihomi and Nzunga serve as a vital link between International Ministries and the Haitian Baptist Convention. Nzunga teaches theology at the Christian University of Northern Haiti, trains assistant professors in teaching and writing books, administers
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of April 29, 2012
• Ed and Miggie Tegenfeldt from Washington, serving in India March 21 – May 20. • Sheila and Stephen Heneise from Maine, serving in Mexico February 20 – June 24.
Pray for Becky and Mike Mann helping the hill tribe people of Thailand, and others around the world, in development projects.
Mike Mann is a global consultant for rural development for American Baptist International Ministries. Mike has more than 20 years of experience, and he's available to any of our international partners who are interested in developing water and/or agri
Pray for Roberta Stephens, helping others to share the Good News of Jesus in Japan.
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April 25, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of April 22, 2012
• Sheila and Stephen Heneise from Maine, serving in Mexico February 20 – June 24. • Joseph Huse from Indiana, serving in India with Ben Chan, April 16 – May 1.
Pray for Kristy Engel, meeting the health needs of Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic.
Kristy works with the Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, ministering to Haitians who are among the poorest in the country. She travels daily to batey (work camp) villages and barrios providing medical attention where so many have been unwilling or
Pray for Ann and Bill Clemmer, helping establish and support primary health care in South Sudan.
Ann and Bill have relocated to South Sudan after 16 years of service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Bill serves as country representative for IM's partner, IMA World Health, working with a team of 35 men and women from six African na

April 18, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of April 15, 2012
· Jonathan Zingkhai from California, leading a team of 8, serving in India April 5 – May 2. · Luithuk Zimik from Colorado, leading a team of 4 serving
Pray for Terry and Tom Myers, reaching out to the deprived and the enslaved in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria is a country still struggling to find its way in a free market economy. Many areas outside the capital city of Sofia have unemployment rates greater than 90%. Here, Tom Myers, the Baptist Union of Bulgaria, and the local Baptist church
Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg, helping women and children caught up in human trafficking in Thailand.
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April 11, 2012

Pray for International Ministries volunteers, week of April 8
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Pray for Dagoberto and Dilia Zelaya, ministering for Jesus among orphans in Honduras.
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Pray for Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti, discerning God’s leading for the next step of service.
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April 4, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of April 1, 2012
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Pray for Jill and Milke Lowery, training pastors and impacting the lives of people in D.R. Congo for Christ.
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Pray for Jan and Larry Martin, planting churches shaped to the culture of rural Thailand.
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March 28, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of March 25, 2012
· Brian Brown from West Virginia, leading a team of 12 to Dominican Republic March 30– April 7. · Barbara Long from Indiana, leading a team of 13 to Co
Pray for Ketley and Vital Pierre, serving the people and building the church of Jesus Christ Nicaragua.
Ketley and Vital work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. One way they do this is by leading and coordinating seminars and workshops. Through these sessions, pastors an
Pray for Debbie & Jim Kelsey, helping train African immigrant pastors in Italy.
Debbie and Jim assist the Evangelical Christian Baptist Union of Italy in ministry to English-speaking immigrant, particularly African, congregations. They work to welcome new arrivals to Italy who are seeking a better life for themselves and their

March 21, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of March 18, 2012
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Pray for Karen Smith, working in Thailand to bring freedom to tribal women caught in the net of human trafficking.
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Pray for Bucky and Carole Sydnor, development workers serving with believers in Nepal to provide social ministries.
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March 14, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of March 11, 2012
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Pray for Emerson and Ivy Wu, endorsed development workers, as they make preparations to serve in Macau,
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Pray for Chuck and Ramona Shawver, training Christian leaders and ministering for Christ in Mexico.
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February 29, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of March 4, 2012
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Pray for Nora and Pieter Kalkman, building bridges of help and hope between Christians in the USA and the people of Europe.
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Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of February 26, 2012
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Pray for Kit Ripley, helping free girls and women from human trafficking through the ministry of New Life Center in Thailand.
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Pray for David and Leslie Turley, helping to spread the Good News of Jesus in Japan.
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February 22, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of February 19, 2012
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Pray for Ann and Bruce Borquist, equipping Christian leaders in Brazil and around the world.
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Pray for Ann and Dr. Bill Clemmer, helping establish and support primary health care in South Sudan.
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Dr. Bill and Ann have relocated to South Sudan after 16 years of service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Bill, a physician, serves as country representative for IM's partner

February 15, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of February 12, 2012
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Pray for Scott and Tan Coats, engaging in holistic leadership development among hill tribes people in northern Thailand.
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Pray for Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti, Training Christian workers in Spain.
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Pray for Anita and Rick Gutierrez, developing Health Ministries with congregations for the people of South Africa.
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February 8, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of February 5, 2012
• Adele Hueston from New Jersey, serving in Thailand January 1 – February 25. • Bob Boyter and Doug Gillespie from West Virginia, serving in Eastern Europe 2/ 4 - 12. • Karen Dutcher from California, leading a team of 6, serving in Nicaragua Februar
Pray for Lauran Bethell, ministering world-wide to victims of human trafficking.
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Pray for Duane and Marcia Binkley, serving Burmese ethnic Karen and Chin refugees both in the United States and Thailand.
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February 1, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of January 29, 2012
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Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg, helping women and children caught up in human trafficking in Thailand.
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Pray for Ruth Mooney, helping prepare pastors and leaders for churches throughout Latin America.
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January 25, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of January 22, 2012
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Pray for Deliris Carrion Rosa, helping earthquake victims in Haiti.
In April of 2010, Deliris moved to Haiti to use her training as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. God is using her to bless the lives of Haitian children with special needs, especially those injured in the January 2010 earthquake. Deliris’ primary
Pray for Miriam Noyes, helping people in D.R. Congo read God's Word.
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January 18, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of January 15, 2012
• Dan Fountain from Florida, serving in DR Congo December 22, 2011 – Feb 4, 2012. • Donna and Kermit Theall, leading a team of 55 from Maine, serving in Dominican Republic, January 21 – February 4. • Mayra Picos-Lee from Pennsylvania, leading
Pray for Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga, training leaders and bringing help to the people of Haiti.
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Pray for Nancy and Steve James, bringing help for health and healing in Jesus’ name in Haiti.
Steve and Nancy help with medical assistance to Christian faith based community health centers at the invitation of the Haitian Baptist Convention. Working as medical consultants, the James’ serve as members of local Christian heath teams providing ph

January 11, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of January 8, 2012
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Pray for Madeline Flores-Lopez reaching out with Christ’s love to those in need in the Dominican Republic
Madeline serves as the coordinator of mission volunteers and groups throughout the Caribbean. She writes: [This Christmas time] I went to visit a school at Batey San Josè and my surprise was that the Christmas tree was made all with recycled soda bot
Pray for Rick Barnes as he begins a new ministry to detainees on the Mexico border and for Mercy Gonzalez as she teaches and trains leaders for the church in Mexico
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January 5, 2012

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of January 1, 2012
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Pray for Kit Ripley, helping girls and women be free from human trafficking through the ministry of New Life Center in Thailand.
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Pray for Debbie and Jim Kelsey, ministering to African immigrants and congregations in Italy.
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December 21, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, weeks of December 18 and 25, 2011
Dan Fountain from Florida, serving in DR Congo December 22 – February 4, 2012.Janell Bloem from Indiana, leading a group of 4, serving in Chile December 26 – Jan Lee Riggs, leading a team of 16 from Indiana, serving in Chile Dece
Pray for Emerson and Ivy Wu, newly endorsed development workers to Macao.
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Pray for Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti, reaching out to those who are bound in chains of oppression in Spain.
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December 14, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of December 11, 2011
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Pray for Gordon and Lee Ann Hwang, ministering to grieving survivors of Japan's earthquake.
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Pray for David and Joyce Reed, training Christian leaders in Baja, Mexico
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December 7, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of December 4, 2011
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Pray for Charles and Sarah West, training leaders and reaching out for Christ in Zambia.
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Pray for Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga, ministering in Haiti where Cholera is still impacting lives.
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November 30, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of November 27, 2011
Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica since April 20.Rob Ely from West Virginia, leading a group of 3, serving in India December 3 – 15.Sharon Koh from California, leading a group of 8, serving in Japan Decem
Pray for Ann and Bruce Borquist,equipping Brazilian missionaries to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in countries around the world.
Ann and Bruce serve as missionaries in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in partnership with JAMI, the international mission agency of the National Baptist Convention of Brazil. They equip Brazilian missionaries to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in coun
Pray for Chuck and Ramona Shawver, training Christian leaders and ministering for Christ in Mexico.
Chuck and Ramona Shawver serve through the Baptist Seminary in Mexico City. Ramona is currently serving as academic advisor to the seminary's residence students. Chuck coordinates the pastoral work of students who serve in nearby church

November 22, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of November 20, 2011
Keith and Debbie Myers and family of 4 from International Ministries, serving in Mexico November 19 – 26.Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica since April 20.Jesse Metcalf from California, serving in Dominican
Pray for Katie and Taku Longkumer, recently arriving in India to begin their ministry for Christ.
Katie and Taku are newly appointed American Baptist missionaries serving in North East India. Katie will provide worship and counseling training to churches and share her skills in missionary training. Taku will work with the mission secretaries of
Pray for Kim Brown, reaching needy children with the love of Jesus in Thailand.
Kim’s work includes overseeing five Christ-like ministries for tribal people who are coping with the problems caused by AIDS, disabilities, and migration from their traditional villages to urban slums through the ministry of Integrated Ministries

November 16, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of November 13, 2011
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Pray for Debbie and Keith Myers, endorsed by IM to serve in Central Mexico
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November 11, 2011

Pray for the health of Walt White, Global consultant
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November 9, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of November 6, 2011
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Pray for Stan Slade, Global consultant, as he takes on a new ministry with IM home office staff.
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Pray for Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga, ministering in Haiti by training leaders and bringing help and encouragement to believers.
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November 2, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of October 30, 2011
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Pray for Sue Hegarty, training pastors and other leaders to serve Christ in Cuba.
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Pray for Walt White, caring for and assisting cross-cultural workers.
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October 26, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of October 23, 2011
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Pray for Anita and Rick Gutierrez, developing church-based health ministries in South Africa.
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Pray for the People of Thailand impacted by devastating floods.
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October 14, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of October 16, 2011
Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica since April 20.Diane Rexrode from New Jersey, leading a group of 12 serving in Haiti October 22 - 29.Mark Larimer from Ohio, leading a group of 12 serving in Mexico October 14
Pray for Kim Kushner, helping equip leaders in Latin America
Kim serves in both regional and local ministry projects in Latin America and the Caribbean for American Baptist International Ministries. At the regional level, Kim has been invited by partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to serve as coordi
Pray for Lauran Bethell, ministering world-wide to victims of human trafficking
Lauran serves as a consultant with grassroots organizations, encouraging the development of new projects dealing with the issues of prostitution, trafficking in persons and other forms of abuse and exploitation. While based in The Netherlands

October 12, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of October 16, 2011
Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica since April 20.Diane Rexrode from New Jersey, leading a group of 12 serving in Haiti October 22 - 29.Mark Larimer from Ohio, leading a group of 12 serving in Mexico October 14
Pray for Lori and Matt Mann, Development Workers serving in Laos
Laos is one of the poorest countries in the world and a target country for pedophiles and human traffickers. Because of poverty, lack of education, and desperation, Lao street children, slum children, and children in impoverished families are targe
Pray for Debbie and Keith Myers, endorsed by IM to serve in Central Mexico
Debbie and Keith are newly endorsed missionaries to serve in Central, Mexico. They will partner with the Council of Rural Indigenous Evangelicals of Mexico, AR (CICEM) to provide pastoral accompaniment to the indigenous churches. Thi

October 5, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of October 2, 2011
Patricia Lazicki from California, serving in DR Congo August 11 – December 15. Cindy and Jerry Prouty from Idao, serving in Rwanda September 14 – October 10, 2011.Kim Vaught from Ohio, leading a group of 18 serving in Dom
Pray for Kristy Engel providing for health needs in Jesus' name in the Dominican Republic.
Kristy works with the Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, ministering to Haitians who are among the poorest in the country. She travels daily to batey (work camp) villages and barrios providing medical attention where so many have been unwilling
Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg reaching victims of human trafficking in Bangkok, Thailand
Annie and Jeff serve in Bangkok, Thailand, at NightLight, an international organization committed to addressing the complex at issues surrounding trafficking and prostitution by catalyzing individual and community transformation. NightLight's vis

September 21, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of September 25, 2011
Virgil Nelson from California, leading a group of 3 serving in Monrovia September 7 to October 6.Jennifer Jones from West Virginia, leading a group of 5 serving in Bolivia September 26 to October 5.Harry Rittenhouse from Ohio,
Pray for David and Leslie Turley, working and praying with pastors in Okinawa
David and Leslie Turley serve on the island of Okinawa, Japan. David works with the Okinawa Baptist Convention, teaching Bible classes, doing pulpit supply, and working in leadership development. Leslie is an administrator at Okinawa Christian Scho
Pray for Barbara and Dwight Bolick, helping the Mapuche people of Chile reach out with the love of Jesus.
Barb and Dwight serve in Chile with the Convention of Baptist Churches-Chilean Mission in ministries of economic and leadership development. Their vision is to see Mapuche churches that are strong in their identity, not ashamed of their culture, mu
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of September 18, 2011
Harry Rittenhouse from Ohio, serving in South Africa September 21 to October 2.Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica since April 20.Richard Young from Georgia, leading a group of 10 serving in Mexico September 24 to Octob
Pray for Kim Brown, reaching needy children with the love of Jesus in Thailand.
Kim’s work in Thailand includes overseeing five Christ-like ministries for tribal people who are coping with the problems caused by AIDS, disabilities, and migration from their traditional villages to urban slums through the ministry of Integrated
Pray for Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti helping believers in Spain to reach out for Jesus.
Carlos and Mayra, with their children, are in Spain alongside the churches of the Baptist Evangelical Union of Spain (UEBE) in their ministries to migrants, preparing curriculum materials, and training lay persons in the local churches.

September 15, 2011

Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of September 11, 2011
Cindy and Jerry Prouty from Idaho, serving in Rwanda, September 14 – October 10, 2011
Pray for David and Joyce Reed, training Christian leaders in Baja, Mexico
Since 2000, when the Reeds arrived in La Paz, they have seen the Mexican Baptist Convention of Southern Baja expand from 6 churches to 11, and three of those are planting new churches. An interesting fact is that these churches are growing t
Pray for Scott and Tan Coats, helping the poor of Northern Thailand in Jesus' name.
Scott and Tan are jointly appointed missionaries of International Ministries and Mission to Unreached Peoples. From their home in Chiang Rai, they engage in holistic leadership development ministries among the minority peoples that inhabit the hills o

September 6, 2011

Pray for Ruth Mooney, training Christian leaders in Latin America
Ruth's ministry is Christian education. She lives in Costa Rica, where she serves on the faculty of the Latin American Biblical University, a seminary that prepares pastors and leaders for churches throughout Latin America. Ruth also ministers in o
Pray for Debbie and Jim Kelsey, ministering to African immigrants in Italy
Debbie and Jim assist the Evangelical Christian Baptist Union of Italy in ministry to English-speaking immigrant, particularly African, congregations. They work to welcome new arrivals to Italy who are seeking a better life for themselves and their fa
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers, week of September 4, 2011
Sherill Sedillo from California, serving in Uganda September 4 - 25.Virgil Nelson from California, leading a group of 3 serving in Liberia September 7 to Oct. 6.Patricia Lazicki from California, serving in DR Congo August 11 –

August 25, 2011

Pray for Dan Buttry sharing about the power of prayer in the work for peace and justice.
Dan Buttry serves as an International Ministries global consultant for peace and justice. Dan works with International Ministries' missionaries and national church partners around the world to deal constructively with conflict situations. These con
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - weeks of 8/21,28/11
Marion Criddle from Maryland, leading a group of 4, serving in Kenya August 28 – Sept. 7.Jan Grogan from Iowa, leading a group of 7, serving in Mexico August 20 - 27.Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica since

August 17, 2011

Pray for Jan and Larry Martin, planting churches in Thailand.
Jan and Larry have a rural-based ministry in a small town in Northern Thailand. The population of this town is almost 100 percent Buddhist. There is a small and growing Christian group there that the Martins help to nurture through fellowship, pr
Pray for Kristy Engel providing for health needs in Jesus’ name in the Dominican Republic.
Kristy works with the Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, ministering to Haitians who are among the poorest in the country. She travels daily to batey (work camp) villages and barrios providing medical attention where so many have been unwilling
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 8/14/11
Jan Grogan from Iowa, leading a group of 7, serving in Mexico August 20 - 27.Jason Ashimoto from California, leading a group of 9, serving in Japan August 11 - 25.Walt White from International Ministries, leading a group of 3 serving

August 10, 2011

Pray for Doris and Ricardo Mayol, ministering to the Mayan people in Chiapas, Mexico.
The Baptist Seminary of Mexico opened its first regional center in Chiapas, the Mayan Intercultural Seminary, to put it to the service of the native Tzotziles and Tzeltales Mayan people and of the evangelical world in general. Professors Doris and
Pray for Gary and Mylinda Baits, training Christian leaders in Costa Rica.
Mylinda and Gary are pastors and professors but mainly friends and connectors who walk alongside their sisters and brothers in Christ. They enjoy connecting students with leadership training, connecting scriptures to everyday life, and connecting
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 8/7/11
· Walt White from International Ministries, leading a group of 3 serving in Bangladesh and Thailand August 10 - 22. · Jason Ashimoto from California, leading

July 27, 2011

Pray for Ann and Bruce Borquist,equipping Brazilian missionaries to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in countries around the world.
Ann and Bruce serve as missionaries in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in partnership with JAMI, the international mission agency of the National Baptist Convention of Brazil. They equip Brazilian missionaries to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in coun
Pray for Jill and Mike Lowery, training future church leaders in D. R. Congo
Jill and Mike work with the Congo Baptist Community (CBCO). Jill is currently involved in mission education, women's ministries and youth work. She has also been working with the women of CBCO both at the national and local levels. She is involved
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - weeks of 7/24 and 31/11
· Karen Dutcher from California, leading a group of 15, serving in Nicaragua July 8 – August 7. · Jessica Chadwick from Iowa, leading a group of 12, serving in

July 20, 2011

Pray for Bucky and Carole Sydnor, development workers in Nepal.
Bucky and Carole serve in Nepal with the Nepal Baptist Church Council which was established in 1994 and has grown to 115 churches and several hundred fellowships. Bucky works as the international relations coordinator for Human Development and Com
Pray for Duane and Marcia Binkley, helping minister to Karen refugees in Thailand and the U.S.
Duane and Marcia serve Burmese ethnic Karen and Chin refugees both in the United States and Thailand. They work with the tens of thousands of refugees coming to the U.S. while continuing to work with those still remaining in refugee camps along t
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 7/17/11
· Sarah Sneller from Oregon, serving in Nicaragua May 31 – July 29. · Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica beginning April 20, 2011. ·&

July 13, 2011

Pray for Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga, ministering in Haiti where Cholera is again on the rise.
Kihomi and Nzunga serve as a vital link between International Ministries and the Haitian Baptist Convention. Nzunga teaches theology at the Christian University of Northern Haiti, trains assistant professors in teaching and writing books, administ
Pray for Patti and Tim Long helping equip present and future leaders in Mexico.
Tim and Patti minister in leadership training by the Baja Baptist Convention, Dios Con Nosotros (God With Us). They help in the acculturation process of the many people who relocate to the Baja Peninsula of Mexico from other areas in Mexico.
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 7/10/11
· Madeline Rodriguez from Puerto Rico, leading a group of 20, serving in Panama July 7 – 23. · Peter McCurdy from Ohio, leading a group of 3, serving in Peru J

July 6, 2011

Pray for Rick Barnes and Mercy Gonzalez, helping churches develop leaders and plant new congregations.
Mercy and Rick have been working with the Dios con Nosotros (God With Us) Baptist Convention in Baja California, Mexico since 2002. Their ministry in Baja includes leadership development for new church planting, teaching at the Seminary, and work
Pray for Dan and Sarah Chetti, training leaders and reaching out for Christ in Lebanon
Dan and Sarah Chetti serve at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. They are the first International Ministries missionaries in Lebanon. The Chettis are also very involved in the International Church in Beirut, where Dan is one
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 7/3/11
· Xtreme Team Alumni, serving in Haiti July 2 – 9. · Sarah Sneller from Oregon, serving in Nicaragua May 31 – July 29. ·

June 15, 2011

Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg reaching victims of human trafficking in Bangkok, Thailand
Annie and Jeff Dieselberg serve in Bangkok, Thailand, at NightLight, an international organization committed to addressing the complex at issues surrounding trafficking and prostitution by catalyzing individual and community transformation. NightLigh
Pray for Katie and Taku Longkumer, newly appointed Development Workers in India
Katie and Taku are newly appointed American Baptist development workers. They will serve in North East India. Katie will provide worship and counseling training to churches and share her skills in missionary training. Taku will work with the missio
Pray for Keith and Debbie Myers, newly endorsed missionaries, Mexico.
Rev. Keith and Debbie Myers are our newly endorsed missionary candidates for service in Mexico. In partnership with CICEM, Consejo Indígena Campesino Evangélico de México, A.R. (Council of Rural Indigenous Evangelicals of Mexico, A.R.), the
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 6/12/11
· Jennifer Kane from Kansas, leading a team of 12, serving in Dominican Republic June 18 - 25. · Jeremy Taylor from Ohio, leading a team of 17, serving
Pray for Lauran Bethell, ministering world-wide to victims of human trafficking
Lauran serves as a consultant with grassroots organizations, encouraging the development of new projects dealing with the issues of prostitution, trafficking in persons and other forms of abuse and exploitation. While based in The Netherlands
Pray for Joel Hoefle and Patricia Magal, Development Workers in Thailand and Myanmar.
Joel Hoefle and Patricia “Trish” Magal are development workers serving in Thailand and Myanmar. Trish is developing and documenting an approach to empower people to relate and dialogue in a more authentic way in a cultural context, includi
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 6/19 and 26/11
· Sarah Nash from Washington, serving in Costa Rica beginning April 20, 2011. · Aurelia Satchell from Pennsylvania, leading a team of 13, serving in Zambia Jun

June 8, 2011

Pray for Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti, assisting churches to minister to earthquake victims in Spain
Carlos and Mayra, with their children, are in Spain alongside the churches of the Baptist Evangelical Union of Spain (UEBE) in their ministries to migrants, preparing curriculum materials, and training lay persons in the local churches.
Pray for Gordon and Lee Ann Hwang helping tsunami victims in Japan
Gordon and Lee Ann are serving in Yokohama, Japan. Gordon exercises gifts of service and hospitality. He is partnering in outreach on a nearby college campus and in a fellowship meeting in their home. Lee Ann works full time as an English conversa

May 25, 2011

Pray for Chuck and Ramona Shawver ministering for Christ in Mexico.
Chuck and Ramona Shawver serve through the Baptist Seminary in Mexico City. Ramona is currently serving as academic advisor to the seminary's residence students. Chuck coordinates the pastoral work of students who serve in nearby church
Pray for Gary and Mylinda Baits, training Christian leaders in Costa Rica.
Mylinda and Gary are pastors and professors but mainly friends and connectors who walk alongside their sisters and brothers in Christ. They enjoy connecting students with leadership training, connecting scriptures to everyday life, and connecting
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 5/22/11
· Kurt Funke from New York, leading a team of 6, serving in Haiti May 25 – June 2. · Kathleen Smith from Vermont, leading a team of 4, serving in Haiti
Pray for Terry and Tom Myers, reaching out to women caught up in human trafficking in Bulgaria.
Terry and Tom minister in Bulgaria. Tom and our partners in Bulgaria are developing ways to help families by creating long-term solutions to the problems of unemployment, while ministering to the families' immediate needs. Terry is involved in tea
Pray for International Ministries Volunteers - week of 5/29/11
· Michelle Thompson from Ohio, leading a team of 8, serving in Haiti June 4 - 11. · Alan Selig from Pennsylvania, serving in Vietnam and Myanmar May 12

IM Volunteers Cindy and Jerry Prouty

February 18, 2009

The Proutys from First Baptist Church in Boise, Idaho, are serving in Rwanda with Africa New Life Ministries and Action International. One of their ministries is managing a mission house in Kigali, Rwanda.