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10/24/2026

A growing church in San Sebastián. New church-planting efforts across Iberia. God is at work in Spain.

After 10 years in San Sebastián, IMB missionaries Emilio and Hannah Marrero moved to Madrid, leaving behind a thriving church they founded. A local believer and another IMB missionary now pastor it, and two deacons are preparing to become pastors.

Now the Marreros encourage missionary teams across the Iberian Peninsula.

“We are excited to oversee new church-planting efforts all around Iberia and will be looking to set up a church-planting residency to further multiplication,” Emilio said.

“After years of spiritual resistance, we are beginning to see openness to the gospel all over Iberia.”

Thank you, Southern Baptists, for sending and sustaining missionaries like Emilio and Hannah. Pray for the church’s leaders in San Sebastián and for missionaries and ministry partners preparing to share the gospel across Iberia.

The Marreros were featured in the 2025 Week of Prayer for International Missions. Join us Nov. 29–Dec. 6 as we celebrate God’s work among the nations and pray for missionaries around the world.

10/22/2026

In remote Himalayan villages, something as simple as a women's health training is opening doors for the gospel.

Many women have never had access to education about breast health or menstrual care. So IMB worker Sidney Barr and her local partners hike for days through the mountains, carrying everything they need to provide practical training and reusable feminine hygiene products.

But they don't stop there.

Every training ends with a Bible story that points women to the compassion of Jesus. As relationships grow, so do opportunities to share the hope found in Christ.

🙏 Pray for Sidney, Nima and their team as they continue serving women in remote villages. Pray God will use these relationships to draw many into a saving relationship with Him.

10/21/2026

More than 388 million Christians worldwide face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith. That’s 1 in 7 believers.

On Sunday, November 1, join Christians around the world in praying for our persecuted brothers and sisters. Ask God to strengthen them and work through their witness to bring others to Christ.

🔗 Learn more and find resources: https://imb.org/persecuted?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20261021

10/18/2026

Clay and Elizabeth DeBolt’s whole ministry philosophy is centered around service, whether in hospitality or helping those in church ministry. Now after serving 12 years at First Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, they will take on a different role of service.

The DeBolts were among 63 newly appointed IMB missionaries who participated in the Sending Celebration at the SBC annual meeting in Orlando. The missionaries shared with church messengers their testimonies and their gratitude for everyone supporting their Great Commission work.

“I’ve been doing production ministry for 20 years. My vision has always been to ‘uplift the arms’ of those teaching and leading from the stage, enabling all to see, hear and believe,” said Clay, modeling after Aaron and Hur lifting Moses’ arms in Exodus 17:12.

Both Clay and Elizabeth have vast work experience. His resume includes not only pastoral positions but also those of technology, accounting and facilities management. Elizabeth has been involved in teaching and counseling, including being an assistant professor of psychology. She also worked in aviation, and they both have worn multiple hats working with ministries and churches over the last two decades.

They have seen the Lord open doors to share the gospel, seeking to serve, encourage and disciple others. “What we do best as a couple is love people,” Clay said.

Now they will go to Brazil and serve in member care, keeping missionaries healthy and on the field so they can thrive in their places of assignment.

Their four children also have this mindset. “Our kids pray for missionaries, and now they are excited not only to pray but also to go and serve as missionaries,” Elizabeth said.

They are ready to steadfastly serve those who are called to reach the lost and join them in this endeavor.

“Please pray for all the transitions we’re about to face, that we’d grow more in love with Christ and closer as a family,” they said during the Sending Celebration.

Join us for our next Sending Celebration as we continue to send more missionaries to the nations!

📹 Watch the event live on our Facebook or website on Monday, November 9.

10/17/2026

Churches gave so her mom could go.
Years later, churches gave so Sarah could go, too.

In 1995, Sarah Stein’s mom followed God’s call to serve as an IMB Journeyman. Nearly 30 years later, Sarah followed His call to serve as a Journeyman herself.

“Just as others had given so she could go, others gave so I could go,” Sarah shared. “We both stepped out in faith, but we did not step out alone.”

Through the Cooperative Program, Southern Baptist churches give together to support missions and ministries, including IMB missionaries like Sarah.

God is at work across generations. Your church is part of this story.

This Cooperative Program Month, thank you for giving faithfully through your church. Your generosity helps send and sustain missionaries like Sarah as they follow God’s call and share the gospel.

10/16/2026

When you look at this map, don't just see red dots. See people.

Families.

Neighbors.

Communities across Sub-Saharan Africa—each deeply loved by God.

Each red dot represents 50,000 people.

Across this region, many communities are still waiting for the opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus through a local gospel witness. Yet even where the need is great, God is already at work—drawing people to Himself, strengthening local believers, and opening doors for the gospel.

As we pray, we're not asking God to begin working.

We're joining Him in what He's already doing.

Today, pause on one red dot.

🙏 Pray that more people would hear the gospel.

🙏 Pray for believers faithfully sharing Christ.

🙏 Pray for churches to be strengthened and multiplied across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Then leave a 📍 in the comments to let others know someone prayed today.

10/13/2026

Southern Baptists gave $286.1 million through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®—showing a heart for reaching the world with the gospel! 🙌

That includes $212.5 million through Lottie Moon—the highest total in IMB history.

With more than 1,600 IMB missionary applicants, our generation has an unprecedented opportunity to send missionaries to the most unreached peoples and places. Your generosity helps missionaries face challenges and continue sharing the gospel.

Thank you, Southern Baptists, for your faithfulness to the Great Commission and for holding the ropes with your support!

10/12/2026

Jordan and Nicole Bosworth, along with their two daughters, are packing up life in Georgia to move to Prague, Czechia, where they'll help churches reach their communities with the gospel in a city where most people don't know Jesus.

Nicole grew up in a Christian home but didn't fully trust in Christ until middle school. During a mission trip, God used John 8:54 to reveal that she had been seeking her own recognition instead of pointing others to Him.

From that moment, God freed her from a missions-centered identity and drew her into a deeper relationship with Christ. Since then, she's served on mission trips in Poland, New York, Nicaragua, Peru and beyond.

Growing up in a small town, Jordan didn’t consider international travel until he and Nicole began dating in college. There his fascination with other cultures grew. But a mission trip to Albania showed him how God works through uncertainty. Just two weeks before their team departed, su***de bombers attacked the Istanbul airport where they were scheduled to connect. After much prayer, the team chose to go, and the airport reopened.

During that trip, they witnessed a young Muslim woman place her faith in Christ despite great personal cost.

Over the past eight years, the Bosworths have seen God use every step of their journey to prepare them for this season. Now, they look forward to serving in Prague, trusting His timing as they begin this next chapter.

Join us for our next Sending Celebration as we continue to send more missionaries to the nations!

📹 Watch the event live on our Facebook or website on Monday, November 9.

10/11/2026

You’ve probably heard of the Tuareg — just maybe not for the best reasons.

Being Tuareg doesn’t always come with the best reputation.

Over the years, they’ve been in the news for all sorts of unpopular reasons: some for being mercenaries, others for being part of rebellions in several countries across their home territories, and still others for joining or creating extremist groups. A quick search of their history reveals they were once traders and even raiders across the Sahara.

But this clearly isn’t the entire story. You may know one of the world-renowned Tuareg musical bands, or their beautiful traditional jewelry, like the Taureg Cross.

Whichever version you’ve heard, here’s what matters most: the Tuareg are just like everyone around you in one major way. They need to hear about the saving love of Jesus.

🙏 Pray for the Tuareg to come to know Jesus. Ask that they will be known as the people who bring the gospel across the desert and around the world.

10/10/2026

15,000 volunteers are being sent annually through IMB’s growing volunteer pipeline.

During his latest report to IMB trustees, President Paul Chitwood highlighted strengthened relationships with Southern Baptist individuals, churches, associations and state conventions as part of the growth in missions participation.

For Southern Baptists considering how they can become more personally involved in international missions, volunteering provides one pathway to go and serve among the nations.

Where could you serve?

🔗 Explore opportunities to take your next step in missions at: https://imb.org/go?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20261010.

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