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Treasure in Heaven-Allie Miller
TREASURE IN HEAVEN MATHEW 6:19-20 19 LAY NOT UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES UPON EARTH, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DOTH CORRUPT, AND WHERE THIEVES BREAK THROUGH AND STEAL: 20 BUT LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE NEITHER MOTH NOR RUST DOTH...
Children’s Day (Día del Niño) in Chile
August 6 is Children's Day in Chile, and many churches plan an evangelistic event during the month to invite the community and celebrate this day with games, food, and a Bible lesson. Pictured from top to bottom are Children's Day celebrations held...
Independence Day in Bolivia
Bolivian Independence Day is August 6th. The week leading up to “Bolivia Day,” as it is called here, will see people starting to pull out their Bolivian flags. There are many people that will put up a booth on street corners to sell all things...
“Mummy Sacrifice”-Lauren Grant
An adolescent mummy was recently found near the capital city of Lima, Peru. Dating back over 1,000 years, the child was likely part of the Lima or Ichma cultures, ancient peoples who lived in Peru before the Spanish conquest. But perhaps...
“Freedom, Freedom, Freedom!” – Lauren Herrell
Today, fireworks will light the sky as the people of Argentina celebrate 207 years as an independent nation. Argentina celebrates “Dia de la Independencia” in honor of signing their Declaration of Independence from Spain on July 9, 1816. ...
The Waging War on Paraguay-Robert (Robbie) Prater
In 1864, Paraguay entered into what is known as the bloodiest and deadliest war in South America. The War of the Triple Alliance was fought by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay against Paraguay. Roughly two-thirds of Paraguay's population perished...
After this the Judgment
In the northern province of Esmeraldas in Ecuador, a month’s worth of heavy rain fell in just 12 hours this past week, the General Secretariat of Communications of the Presidency released in a statement. He noted that 15,000 families were affected,...
Denied Even a Drop of Water-Stephen Carrier
Uruguayans who are suffering through a terrible drought are praying for rain, as their main reservoir is running short. It’s estimated to have about ten days of water left before it runs out. In addition to praying for Uruguayans to receive...
No Final Dissolution
Ecuador’s president Guillermo Lasso, looking as if he’s about to be impeached for embezzlement, has dissolved the congress in attempt to prevent his ouster. It’s an interesting move that will no doubt result in even more friction within the...
We Must Volunteer for the Lord!-Stephen Carrier
Santiago, Chile, will be hosting the Pan American games this year, and so far, more than 28,000 people from various countries have volunteered to serve. Over half are between the ages of 18-30, and ultimately only 17,000 will be chosen. This is...
Chile Comes Full Circle
The tables have turned in a fascinating way in the country of Chile, as millions of voters went to the polls to decide who would represent them in a new constitutional assembly. The country voted 80-20 a few years ago to rewrite their constitution,...
A New Kind of Panama Canal
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the Bioceanic Highway presents a unique opportunity for economic, social, and even spiritual growth across 4 countries in Latin America. This massive 2,200-kilometer road will connect the Atlantic...
Our Labor Is Not in Vain
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."-I Cor. 15:58 Labor Day, while celebrated in September in the United States, is...
Refreshed & Renewed: VFLA Regional Conference 2023
Our bi-annual regional conference. All in all, seven countries were represented by twenty-eight missionaries and three interns. It was a time of refreshment, learning, and fellowship in the gospel. This year, we changed up the schedule and heard...
1,2,3,4
The country has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, with 85% fully vaccinated.
The Most Leftist & Liberal President in Over 50 Years
Chile elected 35-year-old Gabriel Boric as its new president in Sunday’s run-off election
Chile´s Presidential Elections
This Sunday, December 19, Chile will vote for a new president.
Blake & Bridgette Young, missionaries to Colombia
Blake and Bridgette Young are in Book 1 of language school in Colombia and are beginning to understand and use Spanish more and more each day!
Kason & Bethany Bloom, missionaries to Ecuador
During a survey trip to Ecuador in November, Kason & Bethany Bloom were able to rent a house and get a few necessary items for their new home.
Latin America’s Leftist Resurgence
Latin America is currently seeing a leftist resurgence. In the last 5 years, several socialists have been elected to the highest office in their respective countries:
Robert & Emma Becker, missionaries to Argentina
The Beckers are excited to be just one month away from leaving for Argentina on January 18, 2022!
Shawn & Emily Bateman, missionaries to Argentina
The Batemans are praising the Lord for how the church in Rosario, Argentina continues to grow.
Jonathan & Rebekah Anderson, missionaries to Mexico
In the past few months, Jonathan and Rebekah Anderson have seen much activity and growth in the 3 churches they started in Mexico.
Chile’s Presidential Race
On Sunday, November 21, Chileans will head to the polls to elect a new president. Currently, the front-runners are leftist former student activist Gabriel Boric and ultra-conservative José Antonio Kast
Día de los Muertos
Last week marked a return of the Día de los Muertos parade in Mexico. This holiday, celebrated in Mexico for centuries, finds its roots in Aztec rituals tied to Mictecacihuatl, or the Lady of the Dead. It is believed that on November 1, this...
Tracy Paver, missionary to Chile
Tracy Paver is waiting for Chile’s borders to open up so that she can submit the necessary paperwork to apply for a residency visa.
Uncertainty in Chilean Elections
In 2 months, Chile will hold presidential elections. Currently, 3 candidates are leading the pack, with the leftist presidential hopeful slightly edging out the rest.
Josh & Allie Miller, missionaries to Peru
Josh & Allie Miller have over 80% of their needed support and will leave for Peru in 3.5 months
Nicaragua Orders Arrests
Since June, President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua has detained and placed presidential hopefuls, union leaders, and newspaper editors under house arrest
Mitch & Jacqulyn McCormack, missionaries to Peru
Mitch and Jacqulyn McCormack are over halfway done with language school!
The Loan from the Virgin of Urkupiña
During the third week of August, Bolivians celebrate the Festival of the Virgin of Urkupiña. Like most Bolivian holidays
Courtney Mathos, missionary to Bolivia
Courtney Mathos is almost at 50% of her needed support and is planning to leave for Bolivia in the Spring of 2022!
God Is Sending Afghans To Us
On August 15, Colombia and over 100 US-allied nations signed a statement expressing their willingness to help the Afghan people
Chestley Howell, missionary to Colombia
Chestley Howell has purchased tickets to leave for Medellin, Colombia, on December 14, 2021!!
The Highest Rate of Orphaned Children in the World
In a sobering statistic, one in every 100 children in Peru has lost a father, mother, or grandparent due to the direct or indirect effects of COVID-19
Patrick & Leslie Henry, missionaries to Argentina
After almost 17 months of lockdowns and restrictions, Argentina is slowly returning to normal.
No Physical Deaths due to COVID
After all the uncertainty that has come with the COVID response in Latin America, things seem to be looking up for the time being.
David & Katie Gardner, missionaries to Peru
For over a decade, David and Katie Gardner have faithfully served in Peru, started churches, and trained men and women for ministry.
Haiti in a State of Emergency
Coups, political instability, widespread gang violence. Haiti’s already dire situation has only been exacerbated by the murder of President Jovenel Moïse last week in his home in Port-au-Prince
Lauren Grant, missionary to Peru
Lauren Grant is currently back in the US to help with the World’s Cheapest Missions Trip
Haiti’s New Prime Minister
Haiti has a new prime minister. Ariel Henry was recently sworn in 2 weeks after Haiti’s previous president was murdered in his home.
Crisis in Cuba
For the first time in over 60 years, Cubans are protesting and standing up to a communist government.
Jonathan & Rebekah Anderson in Mexico
Jonathan and Rebekah Anderson have been serving in Mexico since 2012.
Shawn & Emily Bateman in Argentina
Shawn & Emily Bateman have served in Rosario, Argentina, since 2018 and started Victory Baptist Church.
Robert & Emma Becker, deputation missionaries to Argentina
Robert & Emma Becker are now over 50% of their monthly support! Deputation has been going well,
Andrew & Amber Garcia, deputation missionaries to Honduras
Andrew & Amber Garcia are now at 30% of their needed support! They have had several opportunities to witness to lost people lately and are asking the Lord to give them more open doors.
Kason & Bethany Bloom, missionaries to Ecuador
Kason & Bethany Bloom are finishing up language school in Peru. They have been a tremendous blessing during their time in Arequipa.
Hope Found in Peru
Despair, fear, pain, curiosity—these were the faces, the faces of each man, woman, and child. The faces of the 933 patients we treated.
The Greatest Hope in Peru
Ringing echoed throughout the city. In the space of a night, the face of Arequipa altered almost ..
Chile pushes same-sex marriage
Any president can have a series of events turn against him in such a way that his approval rating drops dramatically, and such has been the case for Sebastián Piñera of Chile. In 2019
Latin America Leans Left
Barely six months into 2021, and already it’s been a busy political year in Latin America.
Chile Votes on New Constitution Writers
Chile has been undergoing several changes recently. Between the Covid rollercoaster and a new referendum on their constitution.
Mexico’s “Golden Line” Tragedy
Two weeks ago, an overpass carrying a subway train in Mexico City collapsed, killing at least 26 people and injuring 79 others.
Protests in Colombia
Over a week of violent protests have left a mounting number dead, injured, or missing in Colombia.
Peru’s Divisive Run-Off
Peru is set to have a divisive presidential run-off this coming June after the April general elections failed to yield a clear winner.
Ecuador’s Surprise Win
The conservative businessman Guillermo Lasso won the presidential elections that took place in Ecuador on April 11th!
New Record in Chile
This past Friday, Chile registered over 9,000 new COVID cases in one day. It’s a grim record ..
Bolivia’s Hidden Kingdom
n the subtropical Yungas valleys, about 60 miles northeast of La Paz, Bolivia’s capital, you will find a small kingdom of Afro-Bolivians
Bolivian Interim President Arrested
The former interim president of Bolivia, Jeanine Añez, was recently arrested by the new socialist government that was voted in this past October.
It’s Raining Fish??
For the last two hundred years, the village of Yoro, Honduras has experienced an unusual yearly phenomena--raining fish! Once or twice a year after a massive rainfall, villagers will find hundreds of tiny fish flopping around in the streets. The...
Surge in Border Crossings in Chile
There has been an increase in the number of Venezuelan migrants crossing the border between Chile and Bolivia on foot. Chile has seen around 200 migrants a day cross its borders, braving the harsh altiplano terrain almost 4,000 feet above sea...
Censure in Nicaragua
Freedom of the press is something we often take for granted in the United States, but the desire for that freedom is not unique to our country.
Pray for Paraguay
Sandwiched between Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia, Paraguay has become a key trans-shipment point in drug trafficking and smuggling.
Setting Records in Brazil
As many countries worldwide are beginning to find relief from the COVID pandemic, Brazil is begging its citizens to stay home and take precautions as they experience the worst outbreak of cases they have seen since last year. Many believe this...
Unrest in Haiti
Haiti’s citizens are in a state of civil unrest as fear of current President Jovenel Moïse grows rapidly.
Murdered for a Lie
An inquiry in Colombia has found that 6,402 civilians were killed by the military between 2002 and 2008 and falsely passed off as enemy combatants
Latin America’s Year of Elections
Last week’s presidential elections in Ecuador launched a busy political year in Latin America.
A True “Rags to Riches” Possibility
For anybody who’s been keeping up with international news the last few years, the Venezuelan financial crisis
Amendment Against Abortion in Honduras
The unborn shall be considered as born for all rights accorded within the limits established by law.
An Abundance of Religions
Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been dubbed the “Paris of the Southern Hemisphere” and the “New York City of South America.”
Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off
On Sunday, February 7th, millions of Ecuadorians headed to the polls to cast their vote for Ecuador’s next president.
Hope for Honduras
Since Friday, January 15th, some 7,000-8000 Hondurans have tried to make their way through Guatemala
Chosen for the Task
Now that Chile has decided to rewrite its constitution, it will fall to the citizens to select..
Argentina Approves New Abortion Law
In the final days of 2020, the Argentine Senate moved to legalize abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy.
Eternal Tragedy Ignored
In a hurricane season with record-shattering 30-named storms, it is no surprise that Honduras, a Central American country, has been affected. What is unusual is that she was hit with two hurricanes within two weeks of each other.
5 Presidents in 5 years
Earlier this week, the Peruvian Congress impeached President Martin Vizcarra due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and alleged corruption.
Latin America News: Urgency in Bolivia
A lot has been said and written about Bolivia lately, with the controversial results of the elections they had in October 2020.
Scarcity in Venezuela
While home in Kansas, I recently went with my dad to the Amish produce auction.
The Most Secular Country
It is estimated that 15,000-20,000 Argentines have moved to Uruguay since the start of the pandemic.
Corruption and the Need for Christ
As a missionary to Bolivia it always saddens me to hear about the corruption and deceit that often takes place in the Bolivian government.
Violence in Colombia
In Colombia, the recent death of Javier Ordonez led to violent protests and clashes between civilians and law enforcement over police brutality.
Long Life in Ecuador
Although the past year has been filled with many sad news stories of COVID-19 and the death that it has caused, one Ecuadorian couple in Quito has an uplifting story of long life and enduring marriage.
From Marxism to Murder
He taught philosophy in the 1960s and ’70s in Ayacucho, Peru, championing Marxist ideas
Coronavirus growing in Chile
Coronavirus cases and deaths have been steadily growing across Latin America in recent weeks.
Bloom – Update
We had a great past month in February.Here are some of the ..
Special Services in Summer
We completed our vacation Bible School in January and had a
great attendance!
Update – Steve Carrier
The best way to describe January 2020 is as a bag of mixed
emotions.
There’s No Place Like Home
We have safely arrived home in Chile where we are meant to be, doing what we are meant to do;
Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Hearty
To be honest, in regards to how God led me to Latin America,
Turmoil In Chile
Our friend Missionary to Chile Jason Kenney has written and excellent article about the political ..
Holding Them Back
I would like to share with you all how to hold back the nationals and keep them from going forward.
Missionary Mistakes – Part X
As I write this mistake, I see how this is more of a daily mistake instead of a once-in-a-while,
Missionary Mistakes – Part IX
Missionary Mistakes #9 is a common problem seen amongst many missionaries. I both want to say
Santo Domingo
While I was in the navy working aboard the USS Chief,one of the kindest friends I ever met was..
Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart: Josh Miller
I grew up in a Christian home. Memories of my youth are filled with believers investing in me and sharing the gospel with me.
The 50 Largest Cities of Latin America: #48 Guatemala City
Guatemala City is the capital and largest city in Guatemala as well as the most populous city in all of Central America.
Missionary Mistakes Part VII
More than once have we seen God do a miraculous work on a Sunday morning service and then come back on Sunday night only to feel that the message was a “flop”.
Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart: Daniel Sparks
I grew up in a wonderful pastor’s home outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Every year my family and I would visit our relatives who lived in the hills of Knoxville.
Missionary Mistakes Part VI
As a missionary, it is a humbling thing many times for me to realize that I may be a spiritual leader to many people, but I do not have every answer.
Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart: Jason Holt
My life changed forever in the summer of ’99. Months before, our youth pastor had announced we would fly into El Paso, TX, then cross the border for a week in Juarez, Mexico.
The 50 Largest Cities of South America: #49 Port-au-Prince Haiti
Port-au-Prince in English is translated “The Port of the Prince.” It is the capital of Haiti and has an incredibly interesting history.
Missionary Mistakes – Part V
The 5th of many Missionary Mistakes I have made, is that of believing Hiring is easier than Raising
Josh Miller Testimony
My name is Josh Miller and I am a church planting missionary to the country of Peru, South America.
Missionary Mistakes Part 4
The fourth Missionary Mistake I have made and would like to present is concerning Self Discipline.
Faithful Through Trials
I remember brother Walter showing up at Hunter Baptist Church when I was around 9 or 10 years old. He had fallen into alcoholism, couldn’t get out, and had no hope.
The 50 Largest Cities of South America: #50 Rosario Argentina
You have probably seen a Catholic Rosary, the beads that Catholics use to pray with. The Spanish word for Rosary is Rosario, which is also the name of the city that we minister in. Rosario is the third largest city in Argentina.
Missionary Mistakes Part III
The third Missionary Mistake I have made and would like to present is that of “Culture Shock”.
A Hotel, a Gas Station, and Two Souls
The elevator opened to the third floor, and the man standing there nodded a quick hello to me as I disembarked.
Missionary Mistakes Part 2
Yesterday I shared about the main goal of a missionary and how many times I have neglected it. The second Missionary Mistake I would like to share, is the mistake of always giving and never receiving.
Missionary Mistakes Part 1
Over the time, I see more and more how I have done things as a missionary that looking back was not wise. I plan to share a few with you in these next few blogs
The Degree of A.U.G.
In the fall of 1945, Jim Elliot enrolled in Wheaton College in Illinois. He wrote in his journal as he was contemplating this new stage of life,
Update from Argentina
We had a carnival to celebrate Kid’s Day (it is an actual celebrated day in Argentina).
Jim Elliot – Early Life
One of my heroes is a man by the name of Jim Elliot. He was a missionary to the country of Ecuador that gave his life attempting to take the Gospel to an unreached tribe.
What If Everyone Knew of Jesus?
The World Evangelism Conference is coming this November 4-5! Pastors and Students are welcomed to attend this tremendous event.
Chiclayo
In fifteen sixty, a Spanish priest founded the city of Chiclayo as a rural Indian village.
Missionary Biographies To The Golden Shore
I was still a pastor in South Carolina but was praying hard about missions. I had contacted Pastor Austin Gardner
OUR GENERATION CONFERENCE
The Our Generation Conference isn’t simply another conference,.
Puno
Puno is a city located on the western shore of Lake Titicaca in southern Peru and is home to more than 140,000 people.
Update From Our Missionaries to Chile
We are excited about the work our missionaries to Chile are accomplishing! Here are some prayer request from them.
Renew Student Conference
We are talking about all these open projects we have around their church and in our lives got so many things I got books…
“They Don’t Know”
Just recently I have developed a series of questions to ask people on the streets.
Update – Kevin White
There is nothing more exciting than the birth of a child.
The United States of America
The US gets an honorable mention in our series because the population of people that identify as Latino in the States ..
My Sins Have Been Tormeting Me
While we attended language school in Arequipa, Peru, we would have beggars come by and ring our door bell.
Under Two: Patrick Henry
Jeff interviews missionary to Argentina Patrick Henry.
Update From Miguel Sanabria Missionary To Colombia
Praise the Lord! A man named Mauricio made the decision to trust in Christ after the
service.
Jason Holt Missionary To Chile
My name is Robert Becker and I’m in
church planting missionary to Argentina with the vision Baptists missions my wife Emma and I are on the deputation.
Training the Indigenous Leader for the Indigenous Church
As you prepare to train leaders you will need to consider the example of Jesus Christ.
Venezuela
Venezuela has plunged into a major political crisis amid a growing row over President Nicolas Maduro’s future as the country’s leader.
Self Governing
Many churches here in the United States have not truly reached the point of even doing this (becoming truly indigenous.)
Update
It was Monday night, the first night of the annual Our Generation Missions Camp that Vision hosts every year..
Lives Being Changed At Love Baptist
About seven months ago, my family and I had to privilege to start Love Baptist Church in Santiago, Chile.
Stephen Carrier Missionary To Chile
Steven carrier is missionary going to the country of Chile and I just wanted him to tell us a little bit about his mission field .
Suriname
Suriname is perhaps the most unique country in South America.
Self Supporting
We must teach and train our people to the point that they can make decisions, follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit and call their own pastors. They will not be able to do so until they really learn the basic principles from the word of God and...
Annual Youth Conference
Please be praying for our annual youth conference.
God’s Timing
As we were preparing to start our third church here in Cohabamba, there were a couple of different areas about which we were praying.
How to Plant an Indigenous Church Part 2
The PROBLEM in starting a new church is that it will not be indigenous in the beginning.
Update From Daniel Spark
The past several days we have seen the Lord bless Love Baptist while we thanked Him for the first six months since planting the church.
Jorge
When I first met Jorge, he was sitting on the floor of a drug rehabilitation center.
Testimony from Jason Holt
Find out about the need for 150 churches in Santiago Chile and how Jason Holt has had a part in starting 10 churches in that city ..
Achieving the Indigenous Principle | Five
I wrote the following in 1991 but still think that there are things you can glean from!
Update From Jason Holt
Whether it’s in a baptistry, a river, or an inflated jacuzzi as seen in this picture
The Last Flight
When we started our first church here in Bolivia, we used English classes to try to make contact with as many people as possible and invite them to church.
Missions in Chile
I am Jason Holt and I a missionary serving in Santiago Chile we’ve been there now for over 14 years planning churches and reaching people with the gospel but what about our desires our heart desires to see more missionaries raised up to go there to our country in Chile.
Place Nationals in Places of Leadership
Place nationals in places of leadership from day one and let them fail.
An Exciting and Urgent Need
Has there ever been a time when you felt like your life could count for more or that you wanted to do something that would have lasting impact?
The World Wide Potential of Latin Missions
One of the reasons that you may want to consider missions to Latin America is the worldwide potential that Latin America has in reaching the world.
Jonathan Anderson
My name is Kason Bloom missionary to Ecuador and today I’m with Jonathan Anderson who is a missionary to Mexico..
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a small island located in the northeast Caribbean sea about 1,000 miles south of Miami, Florida.
Start Right if you want to Finish Right!
A church that hasn’t learned to fulfill its responsibility was almost certainly started off wrong.
Urgent The Doors May Be Closing
While there is a tremendous need for the gospel here in Latin America, and also immense potential, there is a great danger that is threatening the work of the Lord.
Under Two: Kevin White
Under Two: Kevin White Interview by VBM Director Jeff Bush
NICARAGUA
Bordering the countries of Costa Rica and Honduras, the Spanish-speaking country of Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.
The Three Characteristics of the Indigenous Church
The indigenous church is not mentioned in the New Testament.
Update From Miguel Sanabria Missionary To Colombia
Praise the Lord! We found a new place that we are now renting for the church.
Why Latin America? Because God is on the move in Latin America.
My family has served the Lord in Mexico over the past seven years, and we have seen what God is doing in Latin America.
Argentina
About the Author Robert and Emma Becker are missionaries on deputation to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Find out more about the Beckers at www.facebook.com/beckerforhisglory and connect with them at rnbmissions@gmail.com Home About Us Blog Contact
Honduras
A poor country in Central America, nestled between Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, Honduras has been plagued by years of crime, poverty, and violence.
Why an indigenous church?
The indigenous church is also the only way we will have any permanence in our work.
Vision For LA Update
The last few weeks have seen exciting things happen for the Vision for LA team.
Why Latin America? There is an Open Door.
One of the most exciting things about Latin America right now is the openness to share and proclaim the Gospel!
Under Two: Jason King
Jason King you were originally headed to South Africa as a missionary but you’re currently living in Argentina ..
Belize
Belize is small in size, yet it is a country full of rich history, diverse ethnicities and cultures, and a vast array of beautiful landscapes.
The Dance with the Devil
Every year in the city of Pillaro there is a week-long celebration called the Diablada de Pillaro.
Vision Baptist Missions Orientation 2019
Last week, Ashlee and I had the awesome privilege to attend Vision Baptist Missions, our mission board, orientation!
Why Latin America? There is Still a Great Need Part 2
There is a philosophy today, maybe even a debate, that “x” number of believers in a country, compared to the number of people who live there, equals task complete.
The Need In Mexico
From Mexico City; This is Jonathan Anderson and I just wanted to make a quick video and inform you of the great need that is here in the city here you get close to 30 million people is you can see all around me the great need here in the city.
Cuba
Sitting just 103 miles off the coast of Florida, Cuba is a close neighbor that is a world away.
Steps to Take to Determine if God has Called You to the Mission Field
God works in our lives differently. If you heard the testimonies of ten different missionaries you would hear ten different ways in which God worked and moved in their ..
Update
Last week we organized the Faith Baptist Church. The Lord blessed in that special service.
Why Latin America: There Is Still A Need Part 1
I have heard it said that Latin America is reached with the Gospel. Is this true? Are the missionaries there wasting their time?
Under Two Daniel Sparks
Daniel you just started a church in
Chile? Tell us what name the church is and what God is doing there it is Love Baptist Church..
Dominican Republic
America’s pastime? I do not think so! In the Dominican Republic, people live for baseball. Baseball, Baseball, Baseball!
Preparing for the Mission Field: Setting Up
This post is continuing a blog series on preparing for the mission field. In former posts we have surrender, serving in your local church, internships, deputation, arriving on the field, and a few other things along the way.
UPDATE
Thank you for your prayers and support! We are excited about leaving for language school on
June 11th. Please keep us in your prayers as we are packing up and getting ready to go to the
mission field.
Discipleship And Young Women
I still remember the excitement I felt when I asked God like Paul did in Acts, “What shall I do, Lord?” I was 19 years old and had just completely dedicated my life to God.
World Evangelism Fellowship
World Evangelism Fellowship Video from Jonathan Anderson
Brazil
Brazil is a very fascinating country. It is the only country in the Americas that speaks Portuguese.
Preparing for the Mission Field: Internship
Okay, so you arrive on the filed. You are beyond excited. You have prayed, dedicated yourself, travelled thousands of miles, presented what God has placed in your heart in hundreds of churches, and you have either packed up, stored, or sold everything you own to get to this moment.
Update
are moving quickly now that we are established in our home. I have been out looking for
locations in which to start a church, and I have felt lead to start a work in a community called Empalme
Graneros.
Teaching Others To Disciple
When we think about the word discipleship, it’s easy to stop with wining them for Christ, baptizing them and making..
Under Two: Miguel Sanabria
Under Two: Miguel Sanabria bu jeff Bush
Ecuador
The country of Ecuador is located in the northwest part of South America. It has a population of
16 million people.
From the Blog: Preparing for the Mission Field – Preparing to Leave for the Field
“I can’t believe I am finally going to leave for the mission field!” Most missionaries can relate to this sentiment.
Update
We had a wonderful time recently in our pastor’s training classes. This is the third year that we
have the classes and each year it has been a great blessing and help. This year’s theme was
biblical counseling.
The Obstacles and Hardships of Discipleship
Discipleship is one of the most rewarding and yet most challenging things that we can do in the
ministry.
Why Should You Consider Being A Missionary?
My name is Jeff bush and I serve as the director of vision baptist missions I want to give you something to think about today why should you be a missionary.
Argentina
Few countries in the world have what Argentina has. The country boasts almost 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) of coastline. the world).
Preparing for the Mission Field: Deputation = Work
A call to missions is a call to prepare. The “surrender” is really just the start. We have looked at different aspects in preparing for the mission field, including deputation, but I would like to focus on deputation a bit more. The truth is that...
Update
One of the focuses and emphases while we were training for ministry at the Our Generation Training Center is the part about training. We were taught that it is essential for a church-planting missionary to know that as soon as he gets to the field his days are counted.
Discipleship: A Testimony
We often think of discipleship as one going through lessons from a book about the Bible with someone that is new in the faith or someone that is not saved yet.
Lake Atitlá-Guatemala
I want to take a moment to show you the Lake Atitlá-Guatemala
Uruguay
Just over a year ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Uruguay. It was a quick trip that my family and I took to renew our visas to be able to continue living here in Argentina. While we were there, we got into a taxi with a driver named Jose.
Preparing For The Mission Field: Deputation, “a how to…”
Last week’s post was about deputation and what it is. In preparing for the mission field, you’ve got to know more than just what deputation is, you’ve got to know how to do it.
Update From Jason Holt, Missionary To Chile
Our two oldest children, Katie and Josh, have been given the wonderful opportunity to go on a mission’s trip this summer with our home church to South Africa.
Discipleship in the Life of Christ
Discipleship is a vital part of the Christian life and should be a very important ministry in every church. It has been said that every Christan should be discipled and every Christian should disciple someone else.
Daniel Sparks Chile Invitation
Daniel Sparks invitation to come and visit Santiago Chile.
Bolivia
As you walk down the street, you can smell the overwhelming odor of incense. This means it is the first Friday of the month here in Bolivia, and the entire city is practicing what is called the K’oa, or a burnt offering made to the Pacha Mama or...
Update From Andrew Wilder
I want to brag on God for being so good to me over the past few weeks. I have traveled
through 8 states within the last few days and have racked up some miles on my ole Geo
Tracker, but it keeps on ticking.
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