3,674 IMB missionaries currently serve overseas
46,495 baptisms reported in 2018
920 people groups engaged in 2018
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE:
A hallmark of Southern Baptist life is our commitment to international missions. The holidays provide a unique opportunity to minister to missionaries as they are often separated from loved ones.
Here’s how:
Remember missionaries sent out from your church.
This Christmas season work with your Sunday School class, small group, or church to send a blessing. Ask your missionaries what they need. Learn how to best serve missionaries through a breakout session during the SBCV Annual Homecoming in November.
Send a Christmas or thank you card to a retired missionary.
A great way to involve younger generations is to teach and remind them of the legacy of Southern Baptist missions. One way to do that is to send a note of thanks to a retired missionary. Retired missionaries often feel forgotten. The simplest card from children and youth can bless a retired missionary this season.
Send Cards To:
SBC of Virginia Re: Missionary Encouragement
4956 Dominion Boulevard
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Encourage Missionary Families
If you’re near a college, reach out to campus ministries and see if there are any missionary kids. Make these MKs a care package for finals week. Reach out to the families of the missionaries your church has sent out. Invite them to a meal and thank them for their sacrifice.
Free Promotional Resources:
Please report your church’s participation in this project below.
If you have additional questions, please call the SBC of Virginia office at (804) 270-1848.
