Missions Changed Everything!
When I met Lynlee, she was a freshman at Auburn Montgomery. Like most freshman, she was excited about being in college, but I could also tell she was a little […]
Why a Disaster Relief Offering?
We take weather seriously in our state. Alabama has always been known as part of “tornado alley.” We are also a coastal state. Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico are […]
Travel risks prompt Baptists to improve security, crisis management training
Reggie Quimby thought he and his fellow missions team members were safe. In the company of local guides and a caravan of vehicles they traveled at night on a rural […]
The Good Missionary
I owe my life to missionaries. Growing up as an orphan in rural Kenya, missionaries—some long-term, some short-term—intervened at key junctions in my life. Missionaries helped start the children’s home […]
Ten Ways to Ruin a Mission Trip
Believe it or not, it’s possible to have a bad short-term missions experience. Most times, this is not the fault of the situation or organization. The root cause is most […]
How to Connect with Your Partners
In ALL connecting points, be sure to follow security information provided by your partners! If you have multiple partners, follow individual security information. Communicate with your partner family Ask how […]
6 Things NOT to Pack for Your Mission Trip
You probably have a good idea of what to pack but what about those few things that you aren’t sure about? Here is a list of some things not to […]
Top Ten Mistakes Mission Teams Can Make on Mission
Top Ten Mistakes Mission Teams can make on Mission: Wearing the same color shirts as they travel. Making assumption we don’t need security training. Forgetting to purchase travel insurance ( […]
Vital Training For Mission Trips
During recent months, your State Board of Missions has been sponsoring numerous opportunities for mission trip volunteers to receive Faith Focused Security Training (FFST), which prepares one to travel internationally […]
A Model For Ministry That Never Changes
“Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” We live in a rapidly changing society where the effectiveness and relevance of virtually everything is being questioned. What […]
