Vision Baptist Missions, Inc.

06/05/2026

Mission Post | S6E14 | Chasing Adventure, Discovering Purpose with Chestley Howell

From Navy diver to missionary in Colombia—this is a story of adventure, calling, and surrender.

In this episode, Chesley shares how a life spent chasing adventure—from the U.S. Navy, MMA fighting, commercial diving, and underwater robotics—ultimately led him to something greater: the call of God.

Raised in a pastor’s home, Chesley first sensed God’s calling at a young age—but like many, life took him in a different direction. It wasn’t until years later, at the height of a successful and exciting career, that God made it clear: it was time to go.

Now serving as a missionary in Medellín, Colombia, Chesley reflects on what it means to leave everything behind, trust God fully, and live with eternal purpose.

👉 If you’ve ever wrestled with God’s calling, purpose, or missions, this conversation is for you.

Key Themes:

• Calling vs. comfort
• Purpose vs. adventure
• Christian missions testimony
• Obedience to God
• The urgency of the gospel

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Quotes:

🔥 Calling & Purpose

“I don’t care what I do in life—I just want adventure.”
“If I don’t do it now, I’m never going to do it.”
“It wasn’t that I wanted to go—I had to go.”
“My job lost its meaning when God made His calling clear.”
“There’s no way I could stay and ignore what God was telling me.”

🌍 Missions & Burden

“There are millions of people who have never heard the gospel.”
“It’s not worth all the money in the world if someone dies without Christ because I didn’t go.”
“People all around the world are waiting to hear—and someone has to go.”
“God already knows what’s under the ocean—but there are people who’ve never heard His name.”

⚔️ Surrender & Obedience

“I asked God to help me, because I couldn’t make that decision on my own.”
“When God calls, He will help you say yes.”
“Loving God means responding when He calls.”
“The past is the past—but God can use all of it.”

05/30/2026

Missionary Family Update | Tim, Jessica, Levi, Britton, and Theo Johnson to South Africa

🌍 Rejoicing in what God is doing in South Africa! 🙌

Thank you for your prayers and support—lives are being changed! From a powerful Good Friday service with over 100 in attendance to outreach events seeing souls saved, God is at work. We’re especially praising the Lord that Amila recently trusted Christ!

Please pray for the new church plant, continued growth, and for Pastor Lubabalo’s health during this urgent time.

💛 We’re grateful to serve together for His glory!

05/28/2026

Missionary Training & Calling Stories

In this episode, we sit down with several graduates from the Vision School of Missions as they finish their final classes and prepare to step into full-time ministry around the world.

Hear powerful testimonies from Luke, Jacob & Damaris, Sarah, and Grant as they share:

• What God taught them during their three years of training
• The most impactful Bible classes (hermeneutics, theology, preaching, and more)
• Real-life lessons about walking with God and staying grounded in the basics
• How God is leading them into missions in places like Colombia, Argentina, Taiwan, and West Africa
• Their current journey of raising support and preparing for internship

These honest conversations highlight the transition from Bible college to the mission field, the challenges of preparation, and the importance of depending on God every step of the way.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to prepare for missions—or what God does in the hearts of those who say “Here am I, send me”—this episode is for you.

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Chapters:
00:00 Luke Coffey – From classroom to Colombia
02:38 Jacob Alma – Marriage, training, and Argentina
05:24 Damaris Alma – Understanding biblical missions
08:14 Sarah Garner – Called to Taiwan
10:26 Grant Snode – Learning dependence on God

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Quotes:

🔹 Spiritual Growth & Calling
“The most helpful classes were the hardest ones—the ones you struggle through the most.”
“Bible college helped me grow in my personal walk with God more than anything.”
*“We can get so busy studying the Bible that we forget to walk with the Lord.”
“How you read the Bible is one of the most important things in your life.”
* “I’ve become less sure of myself and more dependent on God.”
* “If God doesn’t do it, it’s not going to happen.”

🔹 Missions & Purpose
“This internship is the final step before stepping onto the mission field.”
“We’re not just going out and making things up—we’re following biblical principles.”
“God has a plan, and we’re just trying to follow what He’s already laid out.”
“Missions is more than a passion—it’s obedience to God’s calling.”
“From training to the nations—that’s the next step.”

🔹 Training & Classes
“Hermeneutics taught me how to actually understand the Bible.”
“Learning how to prepare and deliver a sermon changed everything.”
“The classes that stretched me the most impacted me the most.”
“You spend enough time with missionaries, and it fills in the gaps.”

🔹 Personal Testimonies
“Here am I, Lord—send me.”
“I knew God’s plan would be better than anything I could create.”
“Three years felt like forever… until it was gone in a moment.”
“God showed me I can’t do this—but He can.”

🔹 Faith & Dependence
“You reach a point where you realize only God can change hearts.”
“It’s not me—it’s completely the Lord.”
“What seems impossible on paper becomes possible through God.”
“Every step forward has been God’s provision.”

05/28/2026

Missionary Family Update | Jason and Lori Holt in Chile

🚨 Urgent Prayer Need 🚨

Peace Baptist Church in Santiago has grown rapidly—lives are being changed, and attendance has more than doubled in just one year! 🙌 But now, they’ve been asked to vacate their building.

We are trusting God to provide $150,000 in the next 4 months for a permanent place to meet. Please join us in praying for His provision!

💛 Pray. Share. Give if you can.

Together, we can help this growing church continue to reach souls.

05/26/2026

New Missions with Vision Baptist Missions, Emilee Coffey!

We at VBM are thrilled to accept Emilee Coffey as the newest missionary to our missions team! Here are some words from Emilee:

I’m excited to announce that I will be transitioning to serving in South Africa, where I’ll be working alongside my parents and other missionaries in their ministry and helping recruit more people for the mission field.

I’m especially excited to return to South Africa, as the Lord has placed a deep burden on my heart for the people there.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to serve at the home office and for everything I’ve learned while working alongside our amazing home office staff. Serving here has been such a blessing, and I’m thankful for the encouragement, friendships, and experience the Lord has given me during my time at the office.

If you would like to support Emilee, follow this link:

I am so excited to be returning to South Africa!Please pray for me as I make this transition and begin scheduling meetings with churches. I am grateful for the opportunity the Lord has given me to serve, and I would appreciate your prayers for safety as I travel, open doors as I meet with churches,....

05/26/2026

Missionary Family Update | Benjamin, Patricia, Audrey, Hadassa, and Scarlett Broyles to the Balkans

🙌 God is so good! 🙌

We’ve seen His faithfulness in so many ways this month—opportunities to share the Gospel, progress in ministry, and His continued work in hearts. It’s been a joy to connect with people like Kwan, Amber, and Avery—please pray for their salvation!

We’re also praising the Lord for finishing language school after 2.5 years—now able to teach in three languages for His glory! 🌍

💛 Please continue praying for Paty’s health, our documentation in Albania, and open doors to reach others for Christ.

Thank you for your faithfulness and encouragement!

05/26/2026

We are excited about our Vision School of Missions students who will be finishing the last part of their preparation which is a 6 month overseas internship working with a veteran missionary!

If you would like to give a one time gift or support them monthly while they are on their internship, they would appreciate the help!

https://visionmissions.com/missionaries

05/24/2026

Missionary Family Update | Jon, Amber, Ellyanna, Makayela, Johanna, & Amelia Canavan in Bronx, NY

🌆 Thankful for what God is doing in NYC! 🙌

Thank you for your prayers and faithful support—you are making an eternal impact! This spring, we’ve seen people returning to church, with over 70 in attendance on Easter Sunday.

We’re grateful for increased outreach opportunities and those hearing the Gospel for the first time. Please pray they take the next step in growing in Christ.

As our church grows, we’re trusting God for more space, help in children’s ministry, and continued fruit—especially among the many teens in our community.

💛 Thank you for “holding the ropes” with us!

05/23/2026

Missionary Family Update | Nate, Emily, Azariah, Asher, Alaska, and Aurora Wilkerson in Benin

✨ Rejoicing in God’s goodness! ✨

We’re praising the Lord for His protection, provision, and guidance during this season! 💛

On March 9th, we welcomed our daughter, Aurora Faith, born at 27 weeks. After a challenging start, she’s thriving—now off breathing support and growing strong in the NICU! Thank you for praying for Emily and Aurora—God has been so faithful. 🙌

We’re also thankful for opportunities to share ministry updates and for how God continues to work in Benin, where churches are growing and new ones are being planted each month.

Please continue praying for Aurora’s progress, upcoming travel, and for the Gospel to reach many more villages in Benin.

Thank you for standing with us! 🙏

05/21/2026

How do you overcome the fear of sharing the Gospel? In this episode, veteran missionary Sam Wilson shares powerful, practical insights on personal evangelism—why so many struggle with it, how fear holds us back, and what it takes to become an effective witness for Christ.

Drawing from years of ministry experience around the world, Sam challenges believers to step out of their comfort zones, trust the Holy Spirit, and intentionally pursue the lost. Whether you’re preparing for the mission field or serving faithfully where you are, this conversation will encourage and equip you to boldly share your faith.

👉 Learn why evangelism often feels hard
👉 Discover how to overcome fear and hesitation
👉 Hear practical tips for real-life soul-winning
👉 Be reminded of the importance of reaching people, not just preparing messages

If you want to see God work through your life and impact others for eternity, this episode is for you.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help spread the message!

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Quotes:

“There is a fear that has to be overcome when it comes to personal evangelism.”

“If you regularly witness, it becomes way easier to witness.”

“If you stop witnessing, the fear grows until it becomes a mountain.”

“The fear is often imaginary—something Satan builds in our minds.”

“Soul winning is a lot like going swimming—you’ve just got to jump in.”

“Once you get into witnessing, it becomes exciting.”

“The Holy Spirit says, ‘Get out of the way, I’ve got this.’”

“God is using me—that’s what makes it exhilarating.”

“Nobody is going to come to you—you have to go to them.”

“If you’re not practicing evangelism, you’re not preparing right.”

“Don’t do ‘telemarketer evangelism’—people will hate it.”

“You need a knowledge of God’s Word and a knowledge of the human heart.”

“Focus on the message, but also focus on the person.”

“What good is a great message if no one is there to hear it?”

“80% of your time should be spent reaching people.”

“The office is a trap—it will consume all your time.”

“If you’re not witnessing, it will change your spirit.”

“When you’re out sharing the Gospel, it brings life to your ministry.”

“If you don’t do it, your people won’t do it.”

“If your people don’t do it, your church won’t grow.”