American Baptist International Ministries

Journals & News

KELSEYS-A Sanctuary of Warmth in a Cold World by Jim Kelsey Released on February 7, 2012
Is This Church a Life Boat? by Jim Kelsey Released on January 19, 2012
Herod Wreaks Havoc in David's City by Debbie Kelsey Released on December 28, 2011
The Youth Say, "Turn the Music Down!" by Jim Kelsey Released on December 20, 2011
The Gospel In Light And Color by Kit Ripley Released on December 18, 2011
Jim Kelsey in Vietnam by Debbie Kelsey Released on December 1, 2011
Women's World Day of Prayer in Italy by Debbie Kelsey Released on November 17, 2011
Women's World Day of Prayer in Italy by Debbie Kelsey Released on November 17, 2011
How Lovely among the Leaves are the Faces of Those... by Debbie Kelsey Released on October 28, 2011
Kelseys in Italy - A Game of Funny Face by Debbie Kelsey Released on September 22, 2011
Test journal email by Debbie Kelsey Released on September 19, 2011
From Problems to People by Jim Kelsey Released on August 22, 2011
by Karen Smith Released on July 27, 2011
US Ambassador to Thailand, Super Junior M and MTV Exit Campaign by Karen Smith Released on July 27, 2011
Remarkable Reunion! by Lauran Bethell Released on July 27, 2011
Remarkable Reunion! by Lauran Bethell Released on July 27, 2011
Remarkable Reunion! by Lauran Bethell Released on July 27, 2011
Summer and Spaghetti by Debbie Kelsey Released on June 28, 2011
A Taste of Heaven! by Lauran Bethell Released on June 12, 2011
Attendees at Global Conference on Prostitution Experience "Joy Coming and Peace Going" by Debbie Kelsey Released on June 6, 2011
Standing on the Threshold of Joy! by Debbie Kelsey Released on May 23, 2011
Outreach and Education by Terry Myers Released on May 19, 2011
Death Threat by Annie Dieselberg Released on May 17, 2011
Off the Beaches but not Finished by Jim Kelsey, Debbie Kelsey Released on April 26, 2011
It Only Takes a Little to Make a Big Difference by Annie Dieselberg Released on March 31, 2011
When Africa Sneezes-Italy Catches a Cold by Jim Kelsey Released on March 10, 2011
Yes, I’m Ready by Kit Ripley Released on March 9, 2011
The Things We Carry by Jim Kelsey Released on January 28, 2011
Celebrations...! by Karen Smith Released on January 27, 2011
The Most Difficult Journey... by Lauran Bethell Released on January 20, 2011
Pilgrimage:Hong Kong-The Journey’s Beginning by Lauran Bethell Released on January 19, 2011
Europeans Together Combatting Trafficking by Lauran Bethell Released on January 19, 2011
Way More Than I Could Envision! by Lauran Bethell Released on January 18, 2011
Not Alone on the Streets by Debbie Kelsey Released on January 7, 2011
The Inconvenience of Love by Annie Dieselberg Released on December 23, 2010
Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg by Bob Santilli Released on December 8, 2010
The Healing Influence of Scarcity on People Who Live with Abundance by Jim Kelsey Released on November 30, 2010
A Half Baked Sermon - A Hole In The Darkness by Debbie Kelsey Released on November 17, 2010
The "Friending" Phenomenon by Kit Ripley Released on November 9, 2010
Drum Roll Please! by Debbie Kelsey Released on November 7, 2010
The Long Train to Moldova by Terry Myers Released on November 2, 2010
US Consul General visits New Life Center by Karen Smith Released on November 1, 2010
Dangerous Terrain by Jim Kelsey Released on October 28, 2010
Back to School by Terry Myers Released on October 26, 2010
Issan: Birthplace of Daughters, Supplier for Prostitution by Annie Dieselberg Released on October 23, 2010
I Wish We Could Just Stop... by Jim Kelsey Released on October 18, 2010
I Wish We Could Stop . . . by Jim Kelsey Released on October 13, 2010
All In A Week’s Work by Debbie Kelsey Released on October 5, 2010
Pilgrimage: "Home" to Chiang Mai! by Lauran Bethell Released on September 26, 2010
The Gift of Sending by Debbie Kelsey Released on September 20, 2010
Blessings...! by Karen Smith Released on September 14, 2010
Lost Boy Ayumi (Part 2) by Annie Dieselberg Released on September 14, 2010
Pilgrimage: Joyous Bangkok Reunions! by Lauran Bethell Released on September 9, 2010
Pilgrimage: Bangkok by Lauran Bethell Released on September 8, 2010
Pilgrimage: Bangkok by Lauran Bethell Released on September 7, 2010
Pilgrimage: Bangkok by Lauran Bethell Released on September 7, 2010
Pilgrimage: Bangkok by Lauran Bethell Released on September 7, 2010
Pilgrimage by Lauran Bethell Released on September 6, 2010
Lost Boy Ayumi (Part 1) by Annie Dieselberg Released on September 6, 2010
Back Home Again by Tom Myers, Terry Myers Released on September 4, 2010
57 Ones of You! by Debbie Kelsey Released on August 26, 2010
Let My People Go! by Annie Dieselberg Released on August 25, 2010
Angels seen during prayer at NightLight! by Annie Dieselberg Released on August 21, 2010
Unmatchable - Matchable by Debbie Kelsey Released on August 14, 2010
Journeys…Gypsies and Us by Debbie Kelsey Released on July 27, 2010
You Know You Are Loved When… by Kit Ripley Released on July 26, 2010
Blueberries & Spaghetti: Do They Go Together? by Debbie Kelsey, Jim Kelsey Released on July 16, 2010
On Location -- Spring 2010 Released on July 12, 2010
NightLight Praise and Prayer Update by Annie Dieselberg Released on June 29, 2010
Political conflicts, exploitation, and....hope! by Karen Smith Released on June 1, 2010
Kelseys’ Heads in the Cloud of Witnesses by Debbie Kelsey Released on June 1, 2010
Footsteps in Africa by Karen Mason Released on June 1, 2010
Bangkok the Morning After by Annie Dieselberg Released on May 20, 2010
Thailand in Need of Prayer by Kit Ripley Released on May 20, 2010
May 19 Bangkok Update by Annie Dieselberg Released on May 19, 2010
They Say a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, But ... by Jeff Dieselberg Released on May 16, 2010
The Girl Effect by Kit Ripley Released on April 25, 2010
Creating a Future by Terry Myers Released on April 14, 2010
Covenants, Curses, and the Cross by Annie Dieselberg Released on April 1, 2010
Lauran Bethell’s Thoughts on Homeless Children and Trafficking in Haiti by Lauran Bethell Released on February 7, 2010
Love Potions, Spells and a Revolution by Annie Dieselberg Released on February 6, 2010
A New Year by Terry Myers Released on January 9, 2010
Best Christmas Gift by Kit Ripley Released on December 22, 2009
Some Rejected the Gift, but To Those Who Received . . . by Annie Dieselberg Released on December 21, 2009
Pray for Karen Smith by Bob Santilli Released on December 9, 2009
"Showing Up"... Because??? by Lauran Bethell Released on December 7, 2009
December 4th, 2009 by Karen Smith Released on December 4, 2009
Pray for Debbie and Jim Kelsey by Bob Santilli Released on December 2, 2009
"Thanks for Letting Me Bring My Beer Into Church, Man!" by Annie Dieselberg Released on November 25, 2009
FOILED AGAIN! by Kit Ripley Released on November 23, 2009
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases...! by Karen Smith Released on November 2, 2009
In Opposition to Human Trafficking by Kit Ripley Released on October 12, 2009
Pray for Kim Brown by Bob Santilli Released on September 23, 2009
Divine Encounter Part 3: Captives of the Show Bar by Annie Dieselberg Released on September 22, 2009
God at Work: Through My Friends and Family! by Lauran Bethell Released on September 18, 2009
God at Work: ICAP (It deserves 2 in a row!) by Lauran Bethell Released on September 17, 2009
God at Work: ICAP! by Lauran Bethell Released on September 16, 2009
Divine Encounter Part 2: "Tom" the LadyBoy by Annie Dieselberg Released on September 16, 2009
God at Work: Keeping me from despair by Lauran Bethell Released on September 15, 2009
Musing in a Museum by Lauran Bethell Released on September 14, 2009
Maggi’s Musings by Lauran Bethell Released on September 11, 2009
God at Work: In Serendipitous Gatherings by Lauran Bethell Released on September 10, 2009
Conflicted Feelings by Jim Kelsey Released on September 9, 2009
A True Congolese Welcome by Jill Lowery Released on September 9, 2009
Pray for Lauran Bethell by Bob Santilli Released on September 9, 2009
God at Work: In ways I can’t talk about here... by Lauran Bethell Released on September 9, 2009
God at Work: In "Massage Parlors" by Lauran Bethell Released on September 8, 2009
God at Work: "LoverBoy" Prevention by Lauran Bethell Released on September 7, 2009
God at Work: In Government by Lauran Bethell Released on September 6, 2009
God at Work: The Movement by Lauran Bethell Released on September 5, 2009
Divine Encounter Part I by Annie Dieselberg Released on September 5, 2009
God at Work: Baptist World Alliance (BWA) by Lauran Bethell Released on September 4, 2009
God at Work: More Celebration! by Lauran Bethell Released on September 3, 2009
Let’s Celebrate by Lauran Bethell Released on September 2, 2009
Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg by Bob Santilli Released on September 1, 2009
God at Work by Lauran Bethell Released on September 1, 2009
Difficult comparaison by Nzunga Mabudiga Released on August 31, 2009
We Have Arrived by Jill Lowery Released on August 29, 2009
NightLight News - August 2009 by Annie Dieselberg Released on August 27, 2009
A Simple Demonstration of Love by Kara Miller Released on August 25, 2009
Preaching to Exiles by Jim Kelsey Released on August 19, 2009
Pray for Karen Smith by Bob Santilli Released on August 19, 2009
essay by Nzunga Mabudiga Released on August 18, 2009
essay by Nzunga Mabudiga Released on August 18, 2009
Hebron Baptist Church support kid to kid goat project in Haiti by Nzunga Mabudiga Released on August 17, 2009
Returned to Thailand by Karen Smith Released on August 11, 2009
1440 Minutes of Darkness and A Moment of Light by Annie Dieselberg Released on August 9, 2009
Trying by Nzunga Mabudiga Released on August 4, 2009
Training Leaders by Nzunga Mabudiga, Kihomi Ngwemi Released on August 4, 2009
Greeting from Saint David, PA by Nzunga Mabudiga Released on August 4, 2009
Here We Go ! by Mike Lowery Released on August 4, 2009
Kind People Who Want to Change People’s Lives by Debbie Kelsey Released on July 31, 2009
Deputation year by Kihomi Ngwemi, Nzunga Mabudiga Released on July 30, 2009
God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear... by Debbie Kelsey Released on July 8, 2009
Pray for Debbie and Jim Kelsey by Bob Santilli Released on July 8, 2009
Pray for Annie and Jeff Dieselberg by Bob Santilli Released on June 24, 2009
Reflections on "Showing Up" by Lauran Bethell Released on June 11, 2009
One More Step by Debbie Kelsey Released on June 10, 2009
Pray for Lauran Bethell by Bob Santilli Released on June 10, 2009
The Experiment... by Lauran Bethell Released on June 9, 2009
Pray for Debbie and Jim Kelsey by Bob Santilli Released on April 22, 2009
Eggs and Baskets by Debbie Kelsey Released on April 17, 2009
Picking Favorites by Kit Ripley Released on March 23, 2009
Candid Conversations across the Table by Debbie Kelsey Released on March 8, 2009
Annie and Jeff Dieselberg by Bob Santilli Released on February 23, 2009
It’s going to be a wild ride! by Annie Dieselberg Released on February 15, 2009
Debbie and Jim Kelsey by Bob Santilli Released on February 12, 2009
IM Volunteer Susan Omanson by Bob Santilli Released on February 12, 2009
Happy New Year, Happy New Year, Happy New Year! by Kim Brown Released on January 29, 2009
Kim Brown by Bob Santilli Released on January 21, 2009
Daniel and Sarah Chetti by Bob Santilli Released on January 14, 2009
State Department leader talks to American Baptists for Human Trafficking Awareness Day Released on January 8, 2009
Second Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day by Susan Linderman Released on December 26, 2008
Annie and Jeff Dieselberg, Thailand by Bob Santilli Released on December 22, 2008
Preparing to leave the mission field by Susan Linderman Released on December 19, 2008
A passionate praise by Annie Dieselberg Released on November 19, 2008
Update on Emma by Debbie Kelsey Released on November 17, 2008
Rise up -- a story of hope and transformation by Kim Brown Released on November 12, 2008
Debbie and Jim Kelsey by Bob Santilli Released on November 5, 2008
Hope and Freedom..a Mission Trip to Italy by Angela Sudermann Released on November 4, 2008
Wherever She Is by Debbie Kelsey Released on November 2, 2008
Risky Hospitality by Mylinda Baits Released on October 30, 2008
Sufficiency Economy by Kit Ripley Released on October 21, 2008
God’s People Speak of Hope and Freedom by Debbie Kelsey Released on October 17, 2008
Annie and Jeff Dieselberg by Bob Santilli Released on October 14, 2008
Praying in challenging times by Annie Dieselberg Released on October 9, 2008
New Life Center featured on PBS television program Released on September 30, 2008
God gave me a new mother and a new home by Kim Brown Released on September 17, 2008
God is doing the impossible by Annie Dieselberg Released on September 17, 2008
Strangers: God’s Kind of People by Debbie Kelsey Released on September 3, 2008
Annie and Jeff Dieselberg by Bob Santilli Released on August 13, 2008
Arrested by God’s artwork by Kit Ripley Released on August 13, 2008
From shame to honor by Annie Dieselberg Released on August 12, 2008
One-year anniversary by Debbie Kelsey Released on July 31, 2008
Ordinary people plus God’s love equals transformed lives by Kim Brown Released on July 18, 2008
Lauran Bethell by Bob Santilli Released on July 16, 2008
Home with a view by Corenne Garrison Smith Released on July 15, 2008
Terry and Tom Myers by Bob Santilli Released on July 2, 2008
Church -- messy but real by Annie Dieselberg Released on June 25, 2008
We like to call them kingdom moments by Gary Baits Released on June 25, 2008
Wedding encounter by Philip Smith Released on June 20, 2008
Networking against human trafficking by Terry Myers Released on June 20, 2008
Singing the Lord’s song in a foreign land by Jim Kelsey Released on June 18, 2008
God is my light and my salvation by Sarah Chetti Released on June 10, 2008
Design school dreamer by Annie Dieselberg Released on June 2, 2008
Reflecting and reporting on the work of New Life by Karen Smith Released on May 25, 2008
Full speed ahead, in God’s own time by Debbie Kelsey Released on May 20, 2008
International Christian Conference on Prostitution Released on May 12, 2008
Time of change and transition by Kim Brown Released on May 9, 2008
Trials and triumphs at Nighlight by Annie Dieselberg Released on May 8, 2008
Pray for: Charles and Sarah West by Bob Santilli Released on May 7, 2008
Pray for: Charles and Sarah West by Bob Santilli Released on April 30, 2008
by Bob Santilli Released on April 23, 2008
Seeing through dark glasses by Debbie Kelsey Released on April 15, 2008
Beach vacation by Kim Brown Released on April 15, 2008
Easter greetings from Nightlight by Annie Dieselberg Released on March 26, 2008
A long Holy Week by Debbie Kelsey Released on March 26, 2008
Healing from the trauma of the past by Kit Ripley Released on March 26, 2008
Pray for: Susan Linderman, Bulgaria by Bob Santilli Released on March 12, 2008
Pray for: David and Laura Parajon, Nicaragua by Bob Santilli Released on March 12, 2008
Karen Smith, Thailand by Bob Santilli Released on March 12, 2008
Bea’s story by Kim Brown Released on March 10, 2008
Helping Manna by Scott Coats Released on March 8, 2008
Faithful Carriers by Susan Linderman Released on March 7, 2008
God saves in spite of us, God saves through us by Annie Dieselberg Released on March 7, 2008
The faces of poverty by Jim Kelsey Released on February 15, 2008
American Baptist International Ministries celebrates New Baptist Covenant Released on February 8, 2008
Need your support for community center by Daniel Schweissing Released on February 1, 2008
Women’s ministry in McCollough Corner by Estela Schweissing Released on January 30, 2008
A new year in a new place by Debbie Kelsey Released on January 13, 2008
Back home in Thailand by Kim Brown Released on January 12, 2008
The New Life Center: Past, Present and Future by Kit Ripley Released on December 25, 2007
Celebrating new life at advent by Lauran Bethell Released on December 21, 2007
Happy Holidays from Night Light by Annie Dieselberg Released on December 21, 2007
Please continue to pray for Sasja by Lauran Bethell Released on December 5, 2007
Bethell blessed to share stage with partner in Ethiopia by Lauran Bethell Released on November 30, 2007
MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REID TRULSON by Reid Trulson Released on November 30, 2007
MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REID TRULSON by Reid Trulson Released on November 30, 2007
When two elephants fight by Jim Kelsey Released on November 30, 2007
Same, same, but different by Annie Dieselberg Released on November 26, 2007
New Awards, Grants, Programs and Visitors for New Life Center by Karen Smith Released on September 20, 2007
Fun with puzzles by Debbie Kelsey Released on September 14, 2007
Modern Nigerians in an Ancient Place by Jim Kelsey Released on August 15, 2007
Board of International Ministries Passes Resolution Against Modern Slavery Released on July 31, 2007
Closed Gates by Jim Kelsey Released on July 26, 2007
"You are Here" by Jim Kelsey Released on June 25, 2007
Bearing Much Fruit by Karen Smith Released on May 16, 2007
The Next Journey Begins by Jim Kelsey Released on May 15, 2007
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES CELEBRATES 200th ANNIVERSARY OF END OF SLAVE TRADE Released on February 23, 2007
The Time to Pray is Now by Karen Smith Released on February 16, 2007
Slavery: Not Then, But Now by Jim Kelsey Released on January 26, 2007
Christmas Greetings by Jim Kelsey Released on December 21, 2006
Italy, Here We Come! by Jim Kelsey Released on November 7, 2006
We’re Back…Temporarily by Jim Kelsey Released on September 27, 2006
Particular Challenges Facing Akha Women by Karen Smith Released on July 26, 2006
IM EXPANDS MISSION TO WOMEN AND YOUTH WITH GLOBAL MINISTRY TO PROSTITUTES Released on June 27, 2006
Thank You! by Jim Kelsey Released on May 31, 2006
“Living Hope” Inspires Attendees to Action Released on May 9, 2006
Receiving More than You Give by Jim Kelsey Released on April 4, 2006
Back to Nazareth by Jim Kelsey Released on February 24, 2006
International Ministries Begins New Era of Missionary Appointments Released on February 3, 2006
Trafficking of Eastern European Women to Bangkok by Annie Dieselberg Released on February 1, 2006
Happy Birthday, Pilgrim! by Jim Kelsey Released on November 21, 2005
I’m Never Prepared for Neutrality by Jim Kelsey Released on October 12, 2005
"Yes!" by Jim Kelsey Released on September 28, 2005
Gifts by Karen Smith Released on September 23, 2005
The Woman in the Window by Jim Kelsey Released on August 30, 2005
Three Continents and Two Islands by Jim Kelsey Released on July 5, 2005
New Life Center’s Recent Involvements by Karen Smith Released on June 6, 2005
Did You Bring A Bible? by Jim Kelsey Released on April 27, 2005
Did You Hear the News? by Jim Kelsey Released on March 10, 2005
Intentional Contact by Jim Kelsey Released on February 4, 2005
The Everyday Things by Jim Kelsey Released on January 18, 2005
Hanging Tokens of a Shared Life by Jim Kelsey Released on December 14, 2004
Fall is in the Air by Jim Kelsey Released on October 13, 2004
God Please Lead Us in Change by Karen Smith Released on October 13, 2004
Among the Waves by Jim Kelsey Released on September 20, 2004
Baptism in a Swimming Pool by Jim Kelsey Released on July 28, 2004
Opportunities in the U.S. & Thailand by Karen Smith Released on June 15, 2004
The Devastation of War by Jim Kelsey Released on May 4, 2004
What Can You Put In A Sack? by Jim Kelsey Released on March 29, 2004
Maskers Af!-Masks Off! by Jim Kelsey Released on March 1, 2004
Beneath the Veneer by Jim Kelsey Released on January 30, 2004
You Are The Salt Of The Earth by Karen Smith Released on December 16, 2003
Red Lights Not Associated With Reindeer by Jim Kelsey Released on December 10, 2003
THE BAIT IS CUT…IT’S TIME TO FISH by Jim Kelsey Released on November 17, 2003
WE PASSED LANGUAGE CLASSES!/WIJ ZIJN GESLAAGD! by Jim Kelsey Released on October 1, 2003
A Baptist Saint by Jim Kelsey Released on August 26, 2003
Small but Clear by Jim Kelsey Released on July 29, 2003
What is a Vuurfeestje? Mystery Solved! by Jim Kelsey Released on June 12, 2003
Nurturing Shoots In The Field Of The Kingdom by Jim Kelsey Released on May 28, 2003
Excitement Is Mounting by Jim Kelsey Released on April 15, 2003
JIJ MOET KIEZEN by Jim Kelsey Released on March 31, 2003
Anti-Trafficking Task Force by Karen Smith Released on February 10, 2003
A Tof (Really Good) Day by Jim Kelsey Released on February 4, 2003
2002 A Momentous Year by Jim Kelsey Released on January 27, 2003
Vacation Bible School and Retreat by Karen Smith Released on January 10, 2003
Churches Facing Challenge with Courage by Jim Kelsey Released on December 19, 2002
Language is a Door by Jim Kelsey Released on November 15, 2002
Identify God As The Source Of All Love by Jim Kelsey Released on October 14, 2002
Every New Day by Karen Smith Released on August 26, 2002
Characterized by Promise by Jim Kelsey Released on July 1, 2002
The Faith of a Child (Louise) Released on April 10, 2002
Being Blessed by Karen Smith Released on March 6, 2002
The Learning Continues by Karen Smith Released on January 22, 2002
A Home and a Family by Karen Smith Released on October 1, 2001

People

Lauran Bethell Global Consultant
Annie and Jeff Dieselberg Missionary
Debbie and Jim Kelsey Missionary
Lori and Matt Mann Development Worker
Terry and Tom Myers Missionary
Kit Ripley Missionary
Karen Smith Missionary

Projects & Opportunities

Projects

Protective Fence for Mitendi Center in Congo
This project seeks to raise $29,000 to start construction of a fence around the Women’s Mitendi Center in September of 2012.
Women Finding Their Voices in Mexico
This project seeks to raise $ 4,500 in the next two years to cover the logistical costs of three women’s conferences in each of six regions in Central and SE Mexico - total of 18 conferences.
Building Hope Center – Bulgaria
This project seeks to raise $150,000 to complete the interior of the Hope Center, a social outreach and training center operated by the Sofia Baptist Church in Bulgaria.
NightLight Outreach Center in Thailand
This project seeks to raise at total of $21,675 to allow NightLight to renovate, furnish and equip an Outreach Center in the red-light district of Nana, Bangkok in Thailand.
Miqlat Ministry Women's Shelter in India
This project seeks to raise $14,300 by 2015 to purchase land suitable for a permanent home for the Miqlat Ministry in Dimapur, part of the Nagaland Baptist Council of Churches in India, an IM partner.
Deborah's House Sewing Machine Project
This project seeks to raise $22,000 in the next year to purchase industrial sewing machines, fabric, and secure use of the building.

Opportunities

Business Manager, I.T. and Sales/Marketing in Thailand Released on August 20, 2008

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