For the Sake of His Glory among the Nations
Since its beginning, the International Mission Board (IMB) has had one goal: bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost peoples of the world. At the first Southern Baptist Convention in 1845, the board was founded as part of “one sacred effort, for the propagation of the gospel.” IMB has shifted focus from geographic countries […]
Evangelism – A Spiritual Discipline
Since its beginning, the International Mission Board (IMB) has had one goal: bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost peoples of the world. At the first Southern Baptist Convention in 1845, the board was founded as part of “one sacred effort, for the propagation of the gospel.” IMB has shifted focus from geographic countries […]
Already Going: A Shared Desire to Reach the Unreached
Dressed and out the door at 5:45 a.m. isn’t new anymore, but it also isn’t any easier. For the eighth week in a row, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are booked. This is their time for prayer. They huddle around a coffee table littered with half-empty mugs and bowls. They pray for friends, family members, […]
Field Memo: Your Work Matters
Your Work Matters Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 Part one in our series on the biblical narrative of work This series takes a broad look at the biblical narrative of work — including our jobs, creative work, unpaid work, hobbies, philanthropy, and more — and why it matters to God. The creation of work: humans were created to work, and work is good […]
Field Memo: Sign of Hope
Sign of Hope Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 While serving in the Middle East, Molly ministered to women who had suffered deep loss. She fostered relationships with them and listened to their stories of desperation, clinging to a desire to see them redeemed. During moments when she struggled to meet their physical needs, she found comfort […]
Quarterly Connection with Todd Engstrom: Summer Edition
FTN Quarterly Connection Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 Thank you for your partnership in praying for the nations! Please enjoy this update of all that God has done.
Field Memo: What Does Ramadan Mean for You?
What Does Ramadan Mean for You? Thursday, May 17th, 2018 Islam claims that there are specific rituals that act as pillars in its religion. Muslims are required to perform them in obedience to God’s command. Ramadan involves the third pillar of Islamic ritual practice, the fast. Ramadan is the sacred month of saum, the […]
Field Memo: How Are They to Hear
How Are They to Hear Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 When Ben and Jessica Turner agreed to move overseas in hopes of sharing their faith in Jesus, they never imagined pizza would give them opportunities to connect with Muslim families on a gorgeous tropical island. “God told us, ‘I want you to go to a place […]
Field Memo: Radical Surrender
Radical Surrender Thursday, April 19, 2018 This week, we are highlighting Tyler and Lauren who spent a week overseas serving those who have been called to share the gospel. As they heard stories of individuals who had given up everything to move abroad, the Lord stirred in their own hearts a desire to surrender themselves […]
Field Memo: A Special Call for Prayer
A Special Call for Prayer Thursday, April 12th, 2018 Charles Spurgeon once said the very invitation for us to pray implies that there are blessings waiting for us at the mercy-seat. Now our Field Office team needs you to be praying for God to continue to bless the work in the nations. The […]
Field Memo: Signs of Love
Signs of Love Tuesday, April 3, 2018 A few weeks ago Todd Engstrom gave us an overview of what God has been up to at the Austin Stone and particularly in the nations. Since you’re a part of the For the Nations Community you’ll be receiving our Field Memo: Stories of God’s Continued Activity in […]
Peace-Making through Story
Richard, Alice & Derek have been involved in peacemaking and reconciliation efforts between people groups in their host city for a year and a half. Their day-to-day focus is on storytelling through film. They believe telling truly human stories can raise awareness of issues and injustices, break down stereotypes, and humanize the “other” to create […]
Signs of Love in Her Hands
Ashley is a fascinating soul: lively yet soft spoken, fearless and adventurous. She loves scuba and sky diving. She is teachable, cooperative, easy-going, organized and passionate about teaching the deaf. As a high schooler, Ashley moved from Houston, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, where her new school offered courses in American Sign Language. She soon discovered […]
Preparing to Serve
“Since I was young, I’ve had a desire for adventure and missions,” explained Leslie. Fostered by her travels to Mexico and Ghana, this deeply-rooted desire has led her to partner with the 100 People Network in taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to an unreached area of Asia. It was in college that she first […]
I Would Have Never Heard It
Before Michelle’s parents could get her home from the airport, she told them she would be going back to East Asia. Her church at Texas A&M had provided the opportunity for her to go there in the summer of 2007. During that summer, God introduced her to people who deeply desired to speak to her, […]
Refugees Receive the Gospel
August has served in C. Asia for nearly five years. His team works to catalyze church planting movements among various refugee people groups located throughout their city. Besides spending intentional time in the harvest sharing, discipling, forming communities of faith, and developing leaders, the team prioritizes abiding in Jesus. As they do, the Lord opens […]
Inter-Caste Reconciliation Ministry
Denise was one of the first believers from her caste of nearly 1 million people. Her family members, like all the others in her caste, were idol-worshippers who also believed in the spirits of deceased ancestors. They were afflicted with an evil spirit that ruined their family and killed their youngest daughter before Christ set […]
An Unexpected Direction
A friend, whose name means Mohammed’s daughter, found and opened Tess’s Bible. “This is kind of thick. There is so much to read. Is there a summary of this thing?” “I guess somewhere,” Tess’s roommate answered. “But you should start in Mark.” When the girls opened the book to Mark, Mohammed’s Daughter quickly jumped into […]
