American Baptist Churches International Ministries
WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1814, International Ministries (IM) has been sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ holistically with both words and actions in cross-cultural Christian mission that addresses the needs and inequities present in the communities we serve. Also known as the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, we are the oldest international Baptist mission agency in North America. Our multicultural leadership team and 120+ global servants are led by the wisdom of our 250+ international partners. Together we respond to the call of Jesus Christ, serving incarnationally and with humility in 70 countries. Our home office is located in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
MISSION STATEMENT: International Ministries, also known as the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, works cross culturally to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to proclaim, through both word and deed, God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation.
OUR THIRTEEN MINISTRY PRIORITY AREAS: • Evangelism • Discipleship • Theological Education • Immigrants and Refugees • Peace and Justice • Abolishing Trafficking in Persons and Global Slavery • Education • Economic and Community Development • Health and Wellness • Promotion of Mission from Everywhere to Everyone • Short-Term Mission Engagement • Youth and Young Adults • Training and Capacity Building
During the World Mission Offering, promoted in September, you have the opportunity to join the transformational work God is doing around the world through International Ministries’ 120+ global servants and 250+ global partners. God can use your participation not only to change lives internationally, but also to deepen your own discipleship in Christ. You can take part in what the Holy Spirit is doing to bring God’s kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven.”
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