A two-part article by Dr. Patrick Odle

Heading into missions can be daunting for single missionaries. Because Nicki’s sending church stood behind her every step of the way, she never felt alone—her church family became an integral part of her team.

The church members of Agnew Road Baptist Church leaned forward to see the presentation, interested in photos that, to an outsider, would look commonplace. They were shots of a family’s kitchen and living room and of the home’s outside. But this was no ordinary home. It belonged to people precious to the church: their missionaries.

Missions challenges in a transient church

Have you ever had the opportunity to ask your sent missionaries how you as a sending church can support them? When we joined BMM in 2022, we and our church, Chisago Lakes Baptist Church (Chisago City, Minnesota), embarked on a partnership journey together for the sake of the gospel to the nations. We are learning and growing in this partnership together, being unified together for the sake of Christ’s name.

When God answers your prayers for more harvest workers, your church enters into a privileged role of preparing your members to serve Christ.

This journal entry could be the testimony of virtually any missionary at Baptist Mid-Missions. And this is where you can make an impact in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Watch the Bible come alive during 10 life-changing days as Baptist Mid-Missions leads a tour to Israel.