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Missionary looks at present and changing future of churches in Romania
05 Jun 2008
Romania (MNN) -- It's already difficult to get property for churches in Bucharest, Romania. A missionary with Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, Scotte Staab, says they're preparing their nine church plants now to face the stunning predict... Read the full story.
ABWE partners with churches in cyclone relief
28 May 2008
Myanmar (MNN) -- In Myanmar, ABWE representatives are planning how best to help local churches assist cyclone survivors. Closed roads are making it hard for them to reach churches in the delta region where relief work will have to keep a low profile.... Read the full story.
Evangelistic film shooting completed
22 Apr 2008
Togo (MNN) -- This week, Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Togo team finished filming their newest production. The team, along with more than 30 Togolese believers, spent about two weeks shooting an evangelistic film which upon completi... Read the full story.
Medical Team Quickly Fills Surgery Schedule in Togo
11 Apr 2008
Togo (MNN) -- Within two days of a medical team's arrival in Togo, their surgery schedule was filled. The team is working at Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's hospital there. Dr. Jeffrey Anhalt, an orthopedic surgeon, has done 32 s... Read the full story.
New believers are taking part in evangelistic training
09 Apr 2008
International (MNN) -- Evangelists are blooming in places where sharing the Gospel is restricted. Association of Baptists for World Evangelism reports that one of the evangelists who was trained last August has brought five people to Christ, and all ... Read the full story.
Ministry spans the globe from Europe to Africa
12 Mar 2008
Ukraine (MNN) -- And, we close with a story about a Ukrainian church touching a church in Togo, West Africa. Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Dave Winget says they planted a church in Ukraine in 2003 with a missions vision. From there, ... Read the full story.
Bible college classes delayed due to violence in Kenya
10 Jan 2008
Kenya (MNN) -- Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's missionary team in Kenya has agreed that it is too dangerous to start classes at the Bible college next week. The students are struggling to understand the current situation in light of t... Read the full story.
Ministry celebrates the legacy of a leader
08 Jan 2008
International (MNN)-- And on Sunday, Dr. Wendell Kempton, President Emeritus of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, entered the presence of His Savior, following a long illness. He served ABWE for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2001, but ... Read the full story.
Aid trickling in to Bangladesh cyclone survivors
22 Nov 2007
Bangladesh (MNN) -- Next, Cyclone Sidr killed thousands in Bangladesh and left thousands more homeless. The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism is thankful that their ministries were largely spared from the brunt of the storm. However, many ... Read the full story.
English camps teach students about LIFE in the Philippines
05 Nov 2007
Philippines (MNN) -- Elsewhere, students at LIFE camp--an English as a Second language program--are learning more than English. The program is sponsored by the Philippines Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. Its emphasis this year was on th... Read the full story.
The Filipino church prepares international workers for outreach
05 Oct 2007
Philippines (MNN) -- Next, many nations refuse to let missionaries into their countries. However, Christians from the Philippines are getting in. Jim Latzko with the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism says ever 2,000 Filipinos leave their co... Read the full story.
Becoming a Christian school is next step in Costa Rica
25 Sep 2007
Costa Rica (MNN) -- And, a small child care center is aspiring to become a preschool. Missionaries from The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism helped start the center in Costa Rica just six months ago. Currently, the school is open weekdays... Read the full story.
Pastor ignites fire under missionary vision
22 Aug 2007
Portugal (MNN) -- Meanwhile, Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's David Southwell says a Brazilian pastor shared his vision for sending missionaries to the Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa. This pastor developed "Multi-Cultural Minis... Read the full story.
Churches damaged and destroyed in Peru earthquake
21 Aug 2007
Peru (MNN) -- While the world watches Hurricane Dean churn toward Mexico, Peru continues to count the cost from last week's magnitude eight earthquake. More than 500 people died, and 80,000 were left homeless. David and Evelyn Stone are missionaries ... Read the full story.
English classes in Mongolia plant seeds of the Gospel
07 Aug 2007
Mongolia (MNN) -- And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's recent English classes reached out to over 65 people in Mongolia. The Gospel was shared in chapel services and in personal conversations. The church that sponsored the classes ... Read the full story.
Muslims need love, not condemnation following UK attacks
05 Jul 2007
United Kingdom (MNN) -- At least eight people have been arrested over a suspected al Qaeda plot to detonate three car bombs in the United Kingdom in the last few days. This heightens the tensions between Muslims and the rest of the world. Jack Shifle... Read the full story.
Diversity a reflection of community
11 Jun 2007
United States (MNN) -- A growing, multi-ethnic church in Queens, New York recently acquired a permanent facility. Grace Baptist Church believes the diversity of the community should be reflected in the church. Norm Nicklas of Association of Baptists ... Read the full story.
Ministry enjoys growth in The Gambia; staff needed.
03 May 2007
Gambia (MNN) -- And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Gambia team is asking prayer. They still need doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners or physician's assistants to serve as career missionaries. At this point, roughly half the team... Read the full story.
Togo hospital ministry seeks more physical capital.
06 Apr 2007
Togo (MNN) -- Togo's most recent statistics show that roughly a third of its population falls below the global poverty line. Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Dr. Michael Gayle says that plays a huge role in their work. Their hospital i... Read the full story.
New Ministry Teams in South Africa.
13 Feb 2007
Finally, in Phoenix, South Africa, it is crucial that children are introduced to the Gospel at an early age. They are threatened by drug and alcohol use, promiscuity and teen pregnancy. In a country where 5.4 million people are HIV positive this ca... Read the full story.
ABWE and Cornerstone University form joint commission
12 Jan 2007
USA (MNN) -- The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism and Cornerstone University have formed a joint commission to study more effective ways to train global leaders. The two groups jointly operate Asia Baptist Theological Seminary based in Si... Read the full story.
ABWE/FBFA partner in missions effort
08 Jan 2007
USA (MNN) -- An organization that's predominately white American and an organization that's predominately African American, are now partnering together in global missions. The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism and The Fundamental Baptist ... Read the full story.
Christian English teachers teach LIFE to Thai students.
22 Nov 2006
Thailand (MNN)--And, LIFE camp just wrapped up in Thailand. LIFE stands for "Learning Intensive Free English." The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism says Thai church workers and Filipino missionaries provide the camp every year during fa... Read the full story.
The Islamization of Europe is being interrupted by God
23 Oct 2006
Europe (MNN) -- Christians are concerned about the Islamization of Europe. The Muslim population is growing rapidly. Greater Europe Mission's Roy Nagelkirk works with the Muslim population in France. "As they increase in numbers, it puts pressure on ... Read the full story.
Youth ministry workers and mission group work toward common goal.
12 Oct 2006
International (MNN)--And, an expedition is defined as a journey made for a specific purpose toward exploration. The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism has a teen ministry serving that purpose. To get youth ministry workers on the same page... Read the full story.
Fledgling health evangelism program gaining strength across Africa.
22 Aug 2006
Africa (MNN)--Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Ron Washer says the Community Health Evangelism programs are just now starting for their team in West Africa. The CHE projects involve teaching hygiene, nutrition and health education, agr... Read the full story.
A church planting project in Papua New Guinea sees new tools developing.
20 Jul 2006
Papua New Guinea (MNN)--Meanwhile, an Association of Baptist for World Evangelism missionary team in Papua New Guinea is working on putting hymns and choruses in the vernacular. This project is the result of the success of their church planting work... Read the full story.
Amazon Baptist Hospital meets physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
14 Jun 2006
Brazil (MNN) -- Next, Along the Amazon River in Brazil, missionaries with boats and airplanes are taking the Gospel to Brazilians and Indians. The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism has found that in this particular region, one effective me... Read the full story.
Conference on Medical Missions being held in June.
16 May 2006
USA (MNN) -- Finally, next month, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism is hosting its annual Medical Missions Interface. The goal is to refresh current missionaries and recruit those considering medical missions. ABWE's Ruth Ann Raiche sa... Read the full story.
Expanding into Cameroon for building up the church and ministering through radio.
08 May 2006
Cameroon (MNN) -- Cameroon in Western Africa is the newest mission field for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. Their goal is to help develop strong Bible-preaching churches that are led by national Cameroonian leadership and that send... Read the full story.
Fast growth in Brazil creates the need for a work team.
05 Apr 2006
Brazil (MNN)--Next, construction is moving along at a good pace on the Good News Baptist Church in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Association of Baptist for World Evangelism team is headed back in a couple days with a 12-man construction team. Timing is imp... Read the full story.
Christians help landslide victims physically, mentally and spiritually
27 Feb 2006
Philippines (MNN) -- Rescue teams abandoned the search for survivors in Guinsaugon (gihn-sah-oo'-goon), Philippines where hundreds of people are missing after last week's landslide. The Association of Baptists for World Evangelism is just one organ... Read the full story.
2006 a year of promise for ABWE in the former Soviet Union.
09 Feb 2006
Russia (MNN)--And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism is looking to expand their work. This year, teams will be taking the Church Ministries Institute into Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, and Belarus. 270 students are enrolled in classes, a... Read the full story.
The growth of Islam in the UK brings challenges to evangelism
05 Jan 2006
United Kingdom (MNN) -- The number practicing Muslims is growing exponentially in Europe. If immigration trends continue, many believe that Islam will be the majority religion in many European countries in the next decade. Speaking from the United K... Read the full story.
ABWE assists churches in hurricane region as ongoing needs are still critical.
25 Nov 2005
USA (MNN) -- And, under harsh criticism, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will continue paying for hurricane evacuees to stay in hotels until after the holiday season. Meanwhile, cleanup continues across the Gulf Coast. The Association of Bapt... Read the full story.
The Church shines as a light in the darkness, blazing for missions in Romania.
10 Oct 2005
Romania (MNN) -- Also in Romania, in the 16 years since communism fell, a church in the capital city of Bucharest has been a missions-sending powerhouse in Romania and beyond. Missionaries with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism have co... Read the full story.
Camp ministry, church planting and working together to change lives.
18 Aug 2005
Romania (MNN) -- Next, A vision to incorporate camp ministry into church planting has formed a key partnership for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's work in Romania. Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Bucharest has planted 20 churches si... Read the full story.
Repairs progress as does theological instruction in Ukraine.
09 Aug 2005
Ukraine (MNN)--And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism has an update on their work in Ukraine. Following a devastating fire in late April, workers have been scrambling to make repairs to the Church Ministries Institute building in Odes... Read the full story.
Bomb blasts in London concerns missionaries
08 Jul 2005
England (MNN) -- By now you've already heard about the coordinated bomb blasts that rocked the London transit system on Thursday. A radical terrorist group is claiming responsibility. The Association of Baptist for World Evangelism has work in Englan... Read the full story.
The aftermath of fire won't stop believers in Ukraine.
17 Jun 2005
Ukraine (MNN)--And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism gives us an update in the aftermath of a devastating fire in Ukraine. The investigation on the fire that damaged the Church Ministries Institute has been closed. ABWE now needs 125... Read the full story.
Missionaries are back on the field as Togo's peace grows.
02 Jun 2005
Togo (MNN)--Next, the West African peace initiative for Togo may be succeeding. The rebels may join the national unity government to end the political crisis and violence. As a result, Association of Baptists for World Evangelism teams are back at... Read the full story.
Fire hits ABWE in Ukraine, please pray
03 May 2005
Ukraine (MNN) -- Fire at the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism offices in Ukraine tops today's news. ABWE reports the fire was discovered Saturday morning at the Church Ministries Institute building in Odessa. ABWE's Donna Messenger says... Read the full story.
The Pope's death is providing opportunities to talk about the Gospel
06 Apr 2005
Europe (MNN) -- As people around the world prepare for the funeral of Pope John Paul II, many are looking for comfort. Jack Shiflet is with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. He says this Pope was well liked, so many people are talki... Read the full story.
Near record giving for ABWE tsunami relief
23 Feb 2005
Asia (MNN) -- Meanwhile, fundraising continues for tsunami relief, but the focus is now on rebuilding. However, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism is doing something even more important. They're introducing Christ into regions that ha... Read the full story.
ABWE's outreach in Argentina shows growth.
11 Jan 2005
Argentina (MNN)--And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism report encouraging news in Argentina. Church planters there says they've seen a steady number of new folks in the past few months. The church growth has been marked by a buildin... Read the full story.
ABWE missionary counseling tsunami victims while on vacation
31 Dec 2004
Thailand (MNN) -- The bad news has been wide-spread across the Asia Pacific. But, the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism says they have good news to share. ABWE's Kent Craig says they have 140 missionary personnel scattered among 11 nation... Read the full story.
Missionary teams celebrate the work of volunteers in Italy.
14 Dec 2004
Italy (MNN)--Next, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism reports good news in Italy. Missionaries Jim and Lori Spoto are grateful for the efforts of two teams of volunteers. The teams came from a mission called "Construction for World Ev... Read the full story.
International pressure builds toward a Ukrainian runoff; believers use the opportunity for outreach.
03 Dec 2004
Ukraine (MNN)--Topping the news, another election looms in Ukraine. It's an attempt to peacefully resolve the bitter leadership contest. Thousands remained on the streets in protest, says Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Scott Carter... Read the full story.
A Christian hospital in Togo shares a critical need.
11 Nov 2004
Togo (MNN)--While aid to Togo remains frozen due to human rights issues, there are some agencies making great strides. Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's Sharon Rahilly is a nursing educator in their Togo hospital. She says they need a ... Read the full story.
Maoist rebel threats force missionary couple to leave Nepal
10 Nov 2004
Nepal (MNN) -- We begin today in Nepal where Maoist rebels are becoming more active and that activity is forcing a missionary couple to evacuate. That's the word from Jim Long with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism . "We've decided ... Read the full story.
Churches in England closing in large numbers
01 Nov 2004
England (MNN) -- While England currently allows religious freedom, that may be changing in the minds of those who live there. Jack Shiflett is with the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism. He says in some neighborhoods in key cities, Asian... Read the full story.
Church leaders work to revive a passion for missions.
06 Oct 2004
USA (MNN)--Sometimes church leaders need to take a step back, take a deep breath and renew vision. To help sharpen that vision into a clear missions focus, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism holds a pastors consultation. ABWE's EC Has... Read the full story.
Short term missions a great recruiting tool for career missionaries
13 Aug 2004
USA (MNN) -- Meanwhile, Short term missions has always been a great tool for recruiting full-time missionaries, but it's becoming an even more important part the equation now. Dan Branda is with the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism. "Our... Read the full story.
ABWE missionaries targets of spiritual encouragement
09 Jul 2004
USA (MNN) -- Missionaries with the Association of Baptist for World Evangelism will be getting a spiritual shot in the arm. It's ABWE's annual Missionary Enrichment Conference that begins Monday on the campus of Messiah College in Pennsylvania. The... Read the full story.
Another door opens for outreach in Togo.
07 Jun 2004
Togo (MNN)--And, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism says there's good news from Togo. Literacy primers in two indigenous languages are now available through the Resource Center. Plans are underway to train literacy instructors who are ... Read the full story.
Churches, be careful what you post on the net
14 May 2004
International (MNN) -- Churches are being reminded to be careful about what the post on the internet. Some churches, in their effort to let their members know about what happening with their missionaries, end up putting ministry in jeopardy. Donna ... Read the full story.
Those tied to the West, targets in Iraq
13 May 2004
Iraq (MNN) -- We begin today in Iraq where danger continues as Islamic militants are trying to drive a wedge in security there. Islamists executed an American contract worker and more violence is threatened in the wake of the Abu Ghraib prison scand... Read the full story.
A Peruvian judge throws out criminal charges in the downing of a missionary plane.
26 Apr 2004
Peru (MNN)--Meanwhile, this month marks three years since a missionary plane was accidentally shot down over Peru. Killed in that accident were Veronica Bowers and her 7-month-old daughter Charity. Last week, a civilian court judge shelved criminal... Read the full story.
Mission organizations fear cyber attacks
16 Apr 2004
International (MNN) -- We begin today in cyber space where viruses, hackers and cyber terrorists are threatening international mission agencies. Neil Glotfelty is the information systems director with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism... Read the full story.
Liberian disarmament moves slowly; takes its toll on ministries.
12 Apr 2004
Liberia (MNN)--We begin today in Liberia, where UN peacekeeping forces are beginning deployment and disarmament. Rebels were making their ire known over the program's four month delay. Many civilians suffered. Association of Baptists for World Eva... Read the full story.
Ministry in Chile continues to grow.
11 Mar 2004
Chile (MNN)--And, ministry teams for Association of Baptist for World Evangelism are gearing up for a church plant in Chile. They have modified a house in Puente Alto to serve as a temporary meeting place, with an official dedication slated for Mar... Read the full story.
A fire allows a local church to minister in their community.
17 Feb 2004
Bangladesh (MNN)--An ABWE-supported work in Bangladesh is seeing great fruit. The national pastor and his church are providing valuable relief for over 300 homeless victims of a fire in their area. Very few material possessions were saved between l... Read the full story.
A conference on medical missions to encourage more outreach
30 Jan 2004
And, medical missions will be the focus of a conference held in Michigan March 6th. The Association of Baptist for World Evangelism is hosting the event for anyone interested in becoming involved in short-term medical missions. The day-long intens... Read the full story.
Saddam Hussein's capture could help mission work in Iraq.
16 Dec 2003
Iraq (MNN) -- Headlining today's news, the capture of former President Saddam Hussein many be helpful to many evangelical missions and relief organizations in Iraq. "Doc" is with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism . Medical missions a... Read the full story.
Medical outreach in Iraq may be key to permanent missions outreach.
12 Nov 2003
Iraq (MNN) -- Iraq headlines today's news as top U-S military officials vow to use any weapon at their disposal against insurgents killing American soldiers. While Americans are targets Christians in the United States are vowing to help. "Doc" with... Read the full story.