The Porto Alegre Global City Team reports that volunteer groups from the United States are assisting Brazilian partners with church planting strategies. Two specific teams are scheduled to visit Porto Alegre, Brazil, in October. The first group arrives from Kentucky between October 4 and 10, while the second team comes from Tennessee from October 24 to 30. The team highlights that although these visits are short, they have a significant impact. They request support for the planning, logistics, field work, and follow-up activities associated with these trips. This initiative aims to strengthen local church efforts in the region.
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In October, the International Mission Board partners with the Baptist Convention of Malawi to train around 20 pastors and church leaders in Lilongwe, Malawi. The goal is to equip these individuals to send missionaries within the country and internationally. Attendees will return to their ministries to train others, multiplying the impact. The initiative aims to foster a culture of missionary sending among Malawian churches. The IMB requests prayers for the leaders facilitating the training and the participants, seeking wisdom and humility for the effort to strengthen the church and spread the gospel.
According to the International Mission Board, some believers recently moved into an apartment building populated by Circassian families. The missionaries had no prior knowledge of the group's unique cultural and religious background. After friends prayed for their home, the believers began visiting multiple families in the building. They have since had opportunities to share the gospel with their neighbors. The outlet reports that the missionaries are seeking favor in these new relationships and hope the building will eventually become filled with believers. The specific country or region where this apartment building is located is not identified in the report.
In July, youth from Baptist churches in Guinea gathered for the nation's first Baptist youth camp in Conakry. Organizers state the event had been planned for years. Leaders from two local Baptist churches collaborated with IMB workers to encourage young people in their faith. The group notes that evangelicals make up less than one percent of Guinea's population. The camp aimed to challenge the next generation to follow Christ boldly. Participants were encouraged to apply their learning to daily life and share their faith with others in the region.
During the summer, churches in Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, organized camps and community programs for local families. According to the International Mission Board, these events provided children and parents with their first exposure to church settings or reconnected them with Christian communities. The organization states that these gatherings allowed participants to hear about God's love and experience fellowship. The IMB highlights that these activities planted seeds of faith and aims to encourage ongoing discipleship and care for those involved in the region.
The International Mission Board reports that an outreach effort is underway in a European immigrant community this month. The initiative aims to connect with North African families, both new and existing, through displays of love and interaction. According to the outlet, the goal is to spark curiosity about the gospel and identify those open to Bible study. The effort seeks to bring transformation to a community characterized by conflict and diversity, establishing a positive gospel presence among the residents.
In North Sumatra, Indonesia, local team leaders will lead PUSH evangelism training for the first time in October. Previously, volunteer teams from the United States conducted these sessions for three years. The program teaches laypeople to share their faith, use biblical stories, and disciple new believers alongside local churches. The village currently has one Baptist church. The IMB hopes this shift empowers the community to spread the gospel to surrounding areas. The organization encourages support for the upcoming event scheduled for October 2026, aiming for spiritual growth and community transformation.
Four new discipleship groups have been established for the first time at a Baptist church plant in East Helsinki, Finland. The initiative is led by the local pastor, his wife, and a couple from Team Finland. Each group consists of two men and two women. The International Mission Board reports that the aim is to foster authentic relationships, encourage growth in biblical study, and promote intentional lifestyle evangelism among the participants. This marks a significant step in the development of the local congregation.
In northern France, a man named Yehia, who identifies with North African ancestry, has long interacted with Christian believers offering community drinks. Although he remained Muslim and refused to join their prayers, he observed their genuine faith. Recently, he accepted an invitation to join the group and requested to pray. Despite initial uncertainty, the believers allowed him to speak. Yehia offered a simple prayer and concluded it in the name of Jesus. He has since continued praying in this manner, marking a significant shift in his spiritual practice within the region. (Source: IMB)
Missionaries Daniel and Sky Scott recently taught a class of new disciples in Pretoria, South Africa. The group included young men struggling with addiction and violence, as well as women dealing with anxiety and bullying. The Scotts observed that despite their difficult backgrounds, each student had been seen and loved. The article encourages readers to pray for the protection and joy of these new believers. This report highlights the ministry's focus on supporting individuals recovering from trauma and substance abuse within the local community.
A group of visiting believers is currently assisting with a language school in the southwest Amazon Basin, according to the International Mission Board. Their presence aims to validate the students' education and reinforce their learning process. Additionally, the group plans to share the gospel in community homes and along riverbanks, focusing on the story of the woman at the well from John 4. The outlet states that this passage highlights Jesus as the Savior of the world. The mission seeks to help people in hard-to-reach areas learn about Jesus. The specific country or region within the basin is not identified in the report.
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A team of eight adults from Virginia is returning to Sapporo, Japan, for a new mission trip. According to the Sapporo Team, the group previously visited twice, focusing on prayerwalks and community aid. This visit targets a small church in northern Sapporo to support weekly free playtime for children. The volunteers also plan to pray over the city from a mountaintop and encourage local pastors. The team states that working with missionaries and churches strengthens their partnership in sharing the gospel. They ask for support for this continued collaboration.
According to the International Mission Board, a young woman named Sora recently accepted Christianity after a peer from her fellowship shared the gospel with her. Sora, who is deaf and lives outside her immediate city, is now attending the group. She is actively bringing her mother and sister, who have not yet become believers, to the fellowship. The organization highlights this event as an answer to prayer and encourages supporters to focus on Sora's spiritual growth and the potential conversion of her family members.
The International Mission Board reports that African partners are returning to their communities after completing training programs focused on the study of God’s Word. According to the outlet, participants leave with enthusiasm but often face immediate temptations and challenges that can distract them from gospel-focused service. The organization urges supporters to pray for these individuals to maintain their focus on Christ. The goal is for them to resist distractions, serve others well, and remain Spirit-led in their ministry efforts across Sub-Saharan Africa. http://www.imb.org/sub-saharan-africa/
An IMB missionary reports completing months of language study, enabling them to navigate their host city and connect with locals. The worker states they now feel supported and at home. Their focus has shifted to research, having gathered contacts linked to unreached and unengaged people groups. The missionary plans to reach out to these groups and follow leads for future research trips. They will work alone until a new partner arrives on the field. The individual asks for guidance and clarity in their work, emphasizing dependence on divine direction. The report highlights the transition from language acquisition to active engagement with target populations. Source: IMB.
IMB missionaries Sarah and Josh have started a new ministry in Ubon City, Thailand, aimed at reaching college students through Korean and English language classes. The initiative seeks to eventually plant a church. After initial connections were made last summer, the team recently engaged over 100 visitors through outreach events and a cultural booth on campus. Eight Korean university students volunteered for a four-week service period, leading a four-day course through the local language center. The effort resulted in 80 new online group members and partnerships with professors, expanding opportunities to share their faith with Thai students in the Isaan region. (Source: IMB)
International Mission Board reports that two university students in Cambodia, Sotheary and Narith, attended a campus Bible study despite initially declining to accept Christianity during a summer visit by college missionaries. The group states that local believers are continuing to build relationships with the pair and share Scripture. Although the students were not ready to follow Christ at the time of the invitation, they remain engaged with the weekly study. The organization highlights the ongoing efforts to disciple local believers and maintain connections with those exploring the faith in the region.
A Muslim community of approximately 26,000 individuals resides in a remote region of southern Sudan near the border with South Sudan. According to the International Mission Board, this group has had minimal exposure to Christian teachings. The outlet highlights the urgent need for spiritual outreach, requesting prayers for divine revelation, visions, and the arrival of neighboring believers to share the gospel. The ultimate goal is to establish a local church among these people, who are currently considered unengaged by missionary efforts. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges in reaching unreached populations in this area.
The International Mission Board (IMB) has issued a request for prayer regarding university students returning to larger cities in Poland at the end of September. The organization notes that the new school year will bring many students back into urban areas. The IMB asks supporters to pray for opportunities to engage these students with the gospel message. This appeal highlights the focus on connecting with the student population in Poland as the academic term begins. The request is directed at the IMB's network of supporters and partners.
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