Partnering with Local Churches to Train and Send Missionaries Worldwide
We’re excited to partner with our friends, Jason & Lori Holt, church-planting missionaries to Chile, to take a missions trip to Chile, South America, in July 2025! The Holts have been missionaries since 2001, and through their ministry, 14 churches have been
Thank you for your continued prayers as we serve at Vision Baptist Missions, seeking to mobilize and equip the next generation of missionaries. Our July “World’s Cheapest Mission Trip” ended with four young people pledging to give their lives to
June 30, 2024, marked the twentieth anniversary of our arrival in the United Kingdom as missionaries. What a joy to be back in the UK last month visiting the churches we started and spending the weekend at Derry Baptist Fellowship!
As we consider the importance of the gospel, inevitably the question about the plight of those who have never heard the gospel comes up. J.O. Sanders address this question in chapter twelve of his book, Spiritual Discipleship. Here is what
In Mark 16:15, Jesus told His disciples to, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Every place in the world and every person in the world needs to hear the gospel message. That includes the continent
Ethnocentrism is when we evaluate other cultures according to the standards and customs of our own culture. In other words, we think that everyone else should be like us, and, if they aren’t, they are different and wrong! Seeing the world
At some level, I think all people want to be productive and effective. Everyone desires to do something, be something, or accomplish something in life. Books on productivity, however, are not always written by people who are concerned with glorifying
Devotions…Quiet Time…God and I Time – These are all ways I have heard personal Bible reading and prayer described. Essentially, they describe a regular time when believers in Christ develop their personal relationship with Christ through Bible reading and prayer.
The largest urban area in the United Kingdom is London. Apart from being one of the most famous cities in the world, it is also one of the most diverse cities in the world. Over a third of London’s residents
Every year, many local churches put together a missions conference. Planning a missions conference can be very challenging, especially when coming up with ideas to make the conference fresh and exciting. Here are a few random ideas that I have
Every time I read about David and his Mighty Men, my heart is stirred. I love meditating on the kind of loyalty, bravery, and courage of these men. I am so challenged by their commitment to God, the kingdom, and
Sometimes it is easier to surrender the future than the day! Saying we will go anywhere and do anything for God can be something we are “fully willing to do,” but taking care of today’s responsibilities for God may not
Mozambique is a country in southern Africa with a population of over 34 million people and very few independent Baptist missionaries. Recently, a number of couples have surrendered to go to this needy country including VBM missionaries, Noah & Tristan
“I think I should read the Bible for myself!” – These were the profound words of a young man on the streets of Colchester this past Saturday. While Grant and I were out sharing the gospel alongside Missionary Pastor Sam
If the length of time since our last prayer letter (10 weeks!) is any indication, it has been a very busy but blessed season! Here are some updates: Ministry Travels – Over the past couple of months, we helped with
UK Trip – At the end of July, I was back in the UK with a missions team. We visited Downham Baptist (London), Headgate Baptist (Colchester Mission), Derry Baptist (Northern Ireland) and also did outreach with a church in Sutton.
West Africa Trip – At the start of June, I had the wonderful privilege to take a trip to Nigeria and Burkina Faso to visit with several VBM missionaries. Graham and Olivia Young are doing a great job in Abuja,
OGTC Commencement – On May 12th, eleven young people participated in the 2023 Commencement for the Our Generation Training Center (OGTC). What a blessing to have a small part in helping prepare many of these young people for Christian ministry!
