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Rev. Dr. Robert Allen Frykholm ABFMS Rev. Dr. Robert Allen Frykholm ABFMS, Eastern Europe, and Soviet Union alumnus called home

Reverend Dr. Robert (Bob) Frykholm, an alumnus of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS), also known as International Ministries (IM), passed away on January 17, 2024, in Louisville, Colorado, …

Celebrating Black History in Global Mission Celebrating Black History in Global Mission

This Black History Month, International Ministries celebrates the rich history of Black missionaries in global ministry. We honor the history of Black missionaries who served pivotal roles in IM’s early …

International Ministries Mourns the Passing of Global Servant Rev. Madeline Flores-Lopez International Ministries Mourns the Passing of Global Servant Rev. Madeline Flores-López

With great sadness, International Ministries (IM) shares news of the unexpected passing of Global Servant Rev. Madeline Flores-López early on Monday, December 18, 2023, following a brief illness. Rev. Flores-López, …

Emerging Leaders cohort and Sharon Koh smile together Emerging Leaders Embrace God’s Call Do you know about International Ministries’ new Emerging Leaders cohorts? Young adults between the ages of 16 and 29 years old are joining this IM discipleship program because they want ...
Rev. James R. Sandholdt, IM Japan Alumnus Rev. James R. Sandholdt, IM Japan Alumnus, Goes Home

Rev. James (Jim) R. Sandholdt, American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS) alumnus, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on October 9, 2023 in Ajijic, México, after battling Alzheimer’s for many …

Lois Bottemiller, ABFMS DR Congo alumna Lois Bottemiller, ABFMS DR Congo alumna called home

Lois Virginia Currie Bottemiller, American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS) alumna, passed away at the age of 95, on October 14, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Lois was born on May …