From The Baptist Press:
ALBUQUERQUE (BP) – In 2021, the staff of First Baptist Church of West Albuquerque began to pray about what God would have the church do about a mission strategy. Refusing to take a “shotgun” approach to missions or throw a dart at a map, the team at First Baptist sought to develop a long-term partnership with missionaries on the field.
Also in 2021, the International Mission Board began “Church Connections,” a program whose goal was connecting each Southern Baptist church with a missionary. The staff’s prayers were soon answered when they received an email from IMB missionaries seeking to connect with churches stateside. The email conversation led the church to take steps toward missions engagement and, ultimately, the idea of an international mission trip.
What a great article! This shows that when one seeks the will of God and maintains a desire to serve Him, even overseas, doors will open. Prayer! Prayer, indeed. What struck me the most was how there was not only a desire to minister to others outside of the US, but that it was recognized right away that relationship was key, not simply an annual trip that makes a great entry on a personal or church resume. I ask the Father to bless the upcoming September 2023 trip and that many would be won or restored unto Christ. Amen!