News at ABWE
Archived ABWE News
ABWE Compassion Ministries
December 11, 2007
God turns tragedy into triumph in a way only He can do. We are so glad that He has seen fit to use ABWE and its partners and donors in His victory plan. Read More
Miseries Caused by Cyclone Sidr
November 30, 2007
A Bengali partner records firsthand accounts of the storm. Read More
Cyclone Sidr Relief
November 23, 2007
An ABWE national partner in the area impacted by the storm ministers through literature-lending libraries, free schools, and church plants. Read More
Cyclone Sidr Hits Bangladesh
November 19, 2007
All ABWE personnel are safe, as there were minimal effects in Chittagong and Malumghat. Our partner in the western region also reports no extensive damage in his area. Read More
LIFE Camp 2007
October 31, 2007
LIFE Camp is an annual evangelistic English camp. Since its inception in 1993, it has grown from a handful of students, to the 620 in attendance this year. Read More
Remembering Lindsey Harrell
October 5, 2007
Reverend Lindsey Harrell, retired ABWE missionary to Brazil, entered heaven on Sunday, September, 30, 2007, at 85 years of age. Read More
Slowly Digging Out
October 2, 2007
Andy Pace, team coordinator of ABWE missionaries in Peru, has provided a first-hand update of the post-earthquake conditions in Peru. While the immediate needs of people have been met, the need to rebuild damaged and collapsed homes and churches is great. Read More
Peru: Rebuilding Has Begun
October 2, 2007
Dr. Michael G. Loftis, president of ABWE, writes, “I want to bring you up to date with our efforts to help the people devastated by the earthquake which struck Peru last month, and to invite you to join us in these efforts.” Read More
Jewl Spoelhof with the Lord
September 28, 2007
With her loved ones at her side, Jewl Spoelhof went home last night, September 27, 2007, after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer by God’s grace. Jewl always signed her prayer letters “Happy in the Harvest.” Read More
Butch Frerichs with the Lord
September 12, 2007
On Sunday September, 9, 2007, Chuck “Butch” Frerichs was called home to heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Read More
Earthquake In Peru
August 16, 2007
A powerful earthquake, of 7.9 magnitude, shook Peru on Wednesday night, killing at least 337 people and injuring more than 800. All ABWE missionaries are safe. Read More
ME In Review
August 3, 2007
This year’s Missionary Enrichment conference, held July 16-20 on the Messiah College campus, was a special time of refreshment and inspiration during ABWE’s 80th anniversary year of worldwide service. Read More
Funeral for Dr. Harold T. Commons
July 31, 2007
On Saturday, July 28, a funeral service was held for Dr. Harold Commons at First Baptist Church in Ticonderoga, New York, where he had been a member for over 60 years. Read More
Tribute to Dr. Harold T. Commons
July 23, 2007
Dr. Harold T. Commons, President Emeritus of ABWE who led the mission from 1935-1971, peacefully entered the presence of His Lord Jesus on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 101 years of age. Read More
Flooding in Bangladesh
June 13, 2007
Recent flooding in Bangladesh has impacted ABWE’s work in Chittagong, but we are thankful that none of our personnel were personally harmed. Read More
Dedication Service for Harmony Baptist Church
June 5, 2007
Harmony Baptist Church, an intercultural congregation in Hong Kong met on Easter Sunday 2007 for the first time. Read More
Creation Science Training Center Dedicated
June 5, 2007
The new Creation Science Training Center was dedicated in the Philippines on May 8, 2007. Read More
An MK Receives High Honors
May 25, 2007
Missionary kids (MKs) have unique struggles growing up on the mission fields of the world; however, being an MK also brings great blessing and opportunity. Benjamin D. Schmidt is an example of a young man who made the most of the opportunities given him as a Canadian MK in the Middle East. Read More
Dr. Lee Roberson with the Lord
April 30, 2007
Dr. Lee Roberson, evangelist, pastor, and great man of God, passed into the presence of Jesus on Sunday morning at the age of 97. He faithfully served on the ABWE Advisory Council for 53 years. Read More
Tribute to Dr. Jack W. Jacobs
April 23, 2007
Dr. Jack Jacobs, an honored and long-time member of the ABWE Board, was called home to be with His Lord around 8:00 a.m. this past Friday, April 20, 2007, at the age of 71, following a battle with cancer and numerous strokes. Read More
Donna Messenger Honored
April 16, 2007
On March 21, 2007, during a chapel service at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Donna Messenger was honored as Alumnus of the Year. Don Messenger (Donna’s father), Pastor and Mrs. David Lamb from her sending church, and many of her friends were in attendance. Read More
Thes Branda with the Lord
April 4, 2007
On Saturday, March 31, 2007, Thes Branda went home to be with the Lord, one year after the home going of her husband Bill Branda. Thes served joyfully with Bill for forty-three years in numerous roles with ABWE until their retirement in 2003. Read More.
Dorothy Adams with the Lord
March 22, 2007
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” After a fight with Alzheimer’s disease, Dorothy Rose Adams went to be home with her Lord on March 18, 2007. Read More.
Reaching the Children of Phoenix, South Africa
February 9, 2007
In Phoenix, it’s crucial that children are reached with the gospel and integrated into the church community at an early age. Drug and alcohol addiction are endemic to the community. Read More.
Dentistry, Doctoring, Discipling
February 1, 2007
From January 21-31, a unique partnership was at work in the mountains outside Chiangrai, in northern Thailand. Calvary Church in Fruitport, Michigan, sent 16 volunteers to conduct a medical outreach clinic among the poor Akha and Lahu tribal people. Read More.
Dr. Cropsey Receives a Distinct Honor
January 19, 2007
On Friday, January 19, Dr. Cropsey will be sworn in as a Fellow in the West African College of Surgeons (WACS). Read More.
Carl Elgena with the Lord
January 10, 2007
Dr. Carl Elgena, longtime Regular Baptist pastor and leader, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. Read More.
Joining the Moncayos
Dec 28, 2006
Our missionaries have not yet arrived in Ecuador, ABWE's newest field, but Ecuadorian missionaries are already bearing fruit there. Read More.
On a Prefield Mission
Dec 17, 2006
One missionary has begun a mission to Nepalis even before reaching Nepal. Read More.
Community Health Evangelism in West Africa
Dec 13, 2006
ABWE is in the initial phase of a community health evangelism program that has the potential for reaching people across West Africa with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read More.
Boat Federations Strengthen Tsunami survivors
Dec 10, 2006
The damage from Phuket to India, the Andaman and Nikabar Islands, and Sri Lanka was overwhelming. But from out of that terrible destruction, some great things are happening. Read More.
Christmas Projects for 2006
Dec 1, 2006
Perhaps you or your church is looking for a project to donate money or materials to this Christmas season. We compiled a list of Christmas projects that are separated by the region and country of the missionaries. We had an overwhelming response from our missionaries around the world! You will see everything from collecting toys, crayons, pens, and pencils to the tsunami relief in Thailand. Read More.
LIFE Camp 2006
Nov 4, 2006
Imagine listening to a 500-voice choir sing, “Life begins when Jesus comes in, bringing joy and gladness within. Read More.
Hurricane Victims See God Provide
Nov 4, 2006
Phillip and Josephine Knieper are eighty-one years old and are long-time residents of Slidell, Louisiana. They have been through numerous hurricanes over the past fifty-seven years and due to circumstances beyond their control, their insurance was cancelled. Because their home was only miles inland, when Katrina hit, seven feet of water flooded their house. Read More.
Church growth in paraguay
October 14, 2006
Scott and Dani DeWitt serve the Lord in Paraguay, and the Lord has given them the opportunity to pastor a church in the outskirts of Asuncion. This church has a long history, and at the present time, Scott is preaching and working to build the church back up. Read More.
A Missions Movement in an unlikely place
October 2, 2006
The man was quiet and unassuming. His most remarkable feature was his utter unremarkability. While other church leaders at this training session were more vocal, charismatic, or witty, there was something about this one man which spoke volumes to depth of fervency. Read More.
Pinwheels, balloons, and gospel tracts
September 27, 2006
Bauru's 110th Anniversary in the Park was an outstanding opportunity for an evangelistic outreach in the community. Read More.
ABWE Columbia Enjoys Rich Blessings
September 27, 2006
ABWE Colombia, in partnership with their Colombian brethren, just completed the most exciting chapter in the 30-year history of ministries in Bogota. Read More.
Thailand missionaries unaffected by military coup
September 22, 2006
On Tuesday night, September 19, there was a military coup in Thailand. With the endorsement of the beloved King Bhumibhol Adulyadej of Thailand, Army Commander General Sonthi Boonyaratkalin has dissolved Parliament, suspended the Constitution, and installed an interim government. Read More.
Shielia Ankney Promoted To Glory
August 18 , 2006
Shielia Ankney, a godly wife, mother, and faithful missionary to the Philippines and Australia, was called home to heaven on Wednesday, August 16, after bravely battling lung cancer. Read More.
New from ABWE Publishing - IN THE AIR FOR HIM
July 31, 2006
For decades, missionary pilots have formed a vital link between missionaries in difficult-to-reach locations and the outside world. They save lives by transporting the injured and critically ill to hospitals in the nick of time; they take the gospel to indigenous people groups that are virtually unreachable by other modes of transportation... Read More.
Another Kind of Treasure Seekers
July 24, 2006
The annual ABWE Medical Missions Interface, June 16–18, 2006, challenged participants to use their professional knowledge and skills for seeking eternal “treasure” through career and short-term healthcare ministries around the ABWE world. Read More.
Underground, but Uplifted
July 17, 2006
Dima*, a close friend of ABWE missionaries serving in Central Asia was dragged into the police station last month, where he was interrogated, threatened, and beaten. Read More.
Katrina Relief Update on Project Help the Shepherds
July 17, 2006
A needy family has lost everything in Slidell, Louisiana, and progress is moving forward for the building of their new house. Read More.
La Molina Christian School
June 30, 2006
Ten years ago, the Paces had a burden and vision to reach the upper class of Peru. They desired to do this by providing a high quality school with the best teachers and education. Read More.
More Than Just Health Care
June 21, 2006
Missionaries in Brazil have restructured their philosophy of medical outreach in Amazonas. The Amazonas Baptist Hospital is poised for greater and wider impact by providing services that the government-run hospital does not offer, such as AIDS testing, dental care, and simple eye surgery. Read More.
An Opportuni-TEA
June 16, 2006
It is believed by many historians that tea was introduced to Europe by a Spaniard missionary in the mid-1600s. Now about 450 years later, ABWE missionaries are hosting tea parties in restricted access countries as a way to create opportunities to share the gospel with Muslim women. Read More.
A Sobering Urgency
June 13, 2006
Arterial blood loss and shooting flames--that used to be my definition of “things that are urgent.” Everything else could be approached with relative calm and deliberation. What makes it onto your urgent list? Read More.
Obeying God Together
June 7, 2006
Nine young people who live at Naro Moru Baptist Children’s Home were recently baptized. They attend Naro Moru Baptist Church, and were saved at different times and at different places, but after learning about baptism, they wanted to obey God together. Read More.
Frances Schlener Arrives Home in Heaven
June 5, 2006
Frances Schlener met her Savior in eternity on Friday, June 2, 2006.
Her life is a story of the transforming love of Jesus Christ and His
power to use anyone willing to take up His cross and serve with joyful
abandon. Read More.
Mobilizing Jamaal
May 30 , 2006
In Southeast Asia, a city-wide conference is being planned to challenge churches and nationals to reach Muslims in their region. Read More.
Mothers Choose New Life
May 26 , 2006
Do you ever feel that we are in a battle? Babies are being aborted daily all around us, and people are lost without hope. The good news is that progress is being made. Read More.
A Church Rejoices
May 24 , 2006
An induction service was held at The International Church of Torino in Turin, Italy, Sunday, May 14, to mark the beginning of Dyfan Williams’ service as the new pastor. Read More.
Choosing Christ in the Middle East
May 15 , 2006
Parents and spouses make decisions every day that affect other members of the family unit. But no decision has a more profound effect on the family unit than the one made by a Muslim parent and spouse who chooses to follow Christ. Read More.
Cornerstone University Honors Jay Walsh
May 11 , 2006
At their recent 2006 commencement service, Cornerstone University honored Jay Walsh as an exemplary alumnus. Read More.
A dream is being built in Bahia
April 26, 2006
A dream is turning into reality this week in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Brazil. Read More.
Chile Accident
April 21, 2006
On April 6, ABWE missionaries Scott Russell and Doug Kreeger were riding a bus to southern Chile with two of their national friends from San Bernardo Church where Doug serves as a missionary pastor. Read More.
Rev. Ralph Gruenberg in the presence of Christ
April 17, 2006
Rev. Ralph Gruenberg, a man of God of rare quality and passion, entered into the presence of Christ on Thursday, April 13. He was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Newark, N.J., into an immigrant family from Germany and was the son of the late Rudolph and Liddy (Schreiber) Gruenberg. Read More.
A view of the eclipse from Togo
April 10, 2006
I read the statement once that "the God of the stars is the God of broken hearts" (based on Psalm 147:3, 4). That statement says to me that the One who created the stars, put them in place, and named each of them is the One who cares about me and everything that happens in my life! Read More.
Katrina Relief Update on Project Help the Shepherds
April 6, 2006
The ABWE Katrina Committee met after the recent investigation of the Gulf Coast Region to determine the further needs and just how and where ABWE can assist. Read More.
Dr. Bill Branda Promoted To Glory
March 27, 2006
Early in the morning on March 25, Dr. Bill Branda, one of ABWE’s long-time missionaries, graduated to heaven. Read More.
Katrina Relief Update on Project Help the Shepherds
March 8, 2006
Bill Hanson traveled to the Gulf Coast on February 12-14 to evaluate the possibility of rebuilding the homes of a few needy families. Read More.
Spreading Good News In Torino
February 17, 2006
Please pray for people in Italy, as the city of Torino hosts the Winter Olympics. The ABWE Olympic Team, actively spreading the gospel in Torino, is spearheaded by Dave and Wendy Weaver, ABWE missionaries in Italy. Read More.
Dr. Richard E. Tice with the Lord
February 6, 2006
Dr. Richard E. Tice, former ABWE missionary to Chile, died at home in Westminster, Colorado on Thursday morning, February 2, 2006. Read More.
Katrina Relief Update on Project Help the Shepherds
February 2 , 2006
Our survey team has toured the region and brings to you an update of what has happened, what is happening, and what the needs are. This region has been truly devastated and can use any help and work teams your church may be able to provide. Read More.
Tsunami Relief Update
December 19 , 2005
It is now one year since the 2004 tsunami changed lives dramatically in Southeast Asia. During this time, ABWE has been privileged to partner with PABWE (Philippine Association of Baptists for World Evangelism)... Read More.
Baptist leader now with the Lord
November 17, 2005
Adrian Rogers, former pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Memphis and a leader in the “Baptist Reformation,” is now with the Lord. Read More.
Project Help the Shepherds Update
October 12, 2005
“We would like to tell you about the work God is doing through our church and the work teams He has sent to help rebuild our community. God is doing amazing things in Slidell, particularly at Faith Bible Church. He is faithful, and He provides!” Read More.
Initial Report from Project Help the Shepherds
September 28, 2005
ABWE is providing assistance for Faith Bible Church, located 20 miles NE of New Orleans on the opposite side of Lake Pontchartrain near Interstate 10. Here is the latest update from the church dated September 24. Read More.
Hurricane Katrina Project: Help the Shepherds
September 7 , 2005
ABWE is committed to a vital partnership with local churches and we believe that pastors and local churches are a major source of help for the weary and scattered people of the Gulf Coast. We have been in contact with dozens of these shepherds, and they need our prayers and financial help. Read More.
Hurricane Katrina
September 2 , 2005
ABWE is grateful for many who have called asking if they can help with relief efforts for the area affected by Hurricane Katrina. Read More.
Reginald Snell with the Lord
August 12, 2005
Reginald Snell went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2005. A faithful Canadian pastor for many years, Reginald served ABWE on the Canadian Council and directed the Canadian office from 1980-1992. Read More.
Robert V. Nusca with the Lord
August 5, 2005
Robert V. Nusca, retired ABWE missionary to Bangladesh, passed into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 3rd, at home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read more.
Ukraine Fire—Update
July 28, 2005
Much work, both inside and out still needs to be done to the Church Ministries Institute building in Odessa, Ukraine, following the severe fire on April 30th. Approximately six meters have been amputated off the right side of the building. Read more.
London England Bombing Update
July 8, 2005
Jack Shiflett, Regional Administrator for Western Europe, reports that all ABWE personnel in England are safe following the bombings of July 7. Please pray, though, for the relationships that could be established and the potential ministry throughout the country as our missionaries encounter people affected by the bombings.
MK Charles Robinson Killed in Afghanistan
June 9, 2005
US Army Captain Charles Daniel Robinson, son of former ABWE missionaries Chuck and Jan Robinson, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday, June 3. Read more.
Togo—Update
May 16, 2005
All ABWE missionaries in Togo are now back at their posts, as the refugees begin to return and the initiative for a Unity Government begins. Read more.
Fire in Ukraine—Update
May 13, 2005
The April 30 fire at the Church Ministries Institute (CMI) building in Odessa, Ukraine, has caused more damage than was initially apparent. Read more.
Hurricane Relief Update
September 27, 2004
Survey teams to Grenada and Jamaica have filed first reports of damage and plans. About ten churches in each nation have substantial damage, and food is badly needed in Grenada. Work teams for building repairs are currently being formed. Read more.