International stories in 2018

BMS World Mission's top 5 stories of 2017

Last year was filled with stories of lives transformed: the top five most-read BMS articles from 2017

Militants burn Baptist church in Kyrgyzstan

However, the Bible on the altar survived the arson attack, encouraging the Christians there to stand firm in their faith

The cursed boy and the beautiful game

Young people in Guinea are finding a sense of worth and learning valuable lessons through football

Technology, mission and pregnant refugees

Women in refugee camps in Uganda are in danger of dying during pregnancy - but an electronic device could help

BWA protests new Bolivian law

The new law could make proselytising illegal and put those who do so at risk of prosecution and imprisonment

Nepal-bound - meet the Vokuhls

Pippa, Toby, Jakey, Ella and Millie Vokuhl fly to Nepal on Saturday with BMS World Mission

'Unprecedented levels of persecution'

The situation has deteriorated for Christians in many parts of the world, according to the latest World Watch List

The pastor and the escaped slave

How vulnerable women in Paris are finding refuge in a centre set up by a BMS World Mission worker

Changing lives through the law

How BMS World Mission Christian Lawyers are speaking up for the poor and oppressed in Mozambique

'Fighting for their survival'

Open Doors asks people to remember the persecuted Christians in North Korea ahead of the Winter Olympics

Women around the world need you to pray

Some of the ways that BMS World Mission is working to empower women around the world

People are meeting Jesus in hospital

At a BMS World Mission supported hospital in Chad, the gospel is being spread in traditional and innovative ways

First female President for JBU

The Jamaica Baptist Union witnessed a moment of history when it welcomed its first female President on Sunday

Sleeping on pavements, studying on the streets

BMS World Mission is helping children on the streets of Kolkata get an education - and changing generations

BWA award for religious freedom campaigner

Christer Daelander is the nominee for the 2018 Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award

10 reasons why you should serve with BMS

Choosing to serve with BMS could be the most incredible, life-changing step you ever take. Is God calling you?

Prayers for BMS workers in Peru

All of BMS World Mission’s workers in the beautiful country of Peru will value your prayers this week.

Providing clean water in Uganda

Thanks to BMS World Mission, boreholes in northern Uganda are providing clean water for hundreds of people

Rohingya children need your help

Unicef calls on Baptists across the UK to offer support to its emergency appeal for refugee Rohingya children

An extraordinary mission worker's life

“Is this going to be short-term, or for life?” For BMS World Mission worker Ann Bothamley, there was only one answer

5 ways BMS is making the world healthier

BMS World Mission is helping to provide healthcare for thousands of people around the world

Called to Transforming Discipleship

Paul Goodliff reports from the Commission for World Mission and Evangelism Conference, held in Arusha, Tanzania

Religious persecutions in Ukraine

Religious persecutions are taking place in the occupied territories of Ukraine, reports Dr. Mykhailo Cherenkov

How far can your church reach?

Baptist minister Paul Hill reports from a recent visit to Uganda - and the far reaching gift from a small Baptist church

Change a child's life by praying today

Life-transforming learning in 10 countries: how BMS World Mission is asking you to support its education work in prayer

He preached; they poisoned his daughter

Healing, tragedy and transformation: read David's story and be inspired by the way God is at work in India.

Announcement of new IBTS Centre director

One of its first graduates, the Revd Dr Mike Pears will be the new director of the IBTS Centre in Amsterdam

Three survival stories from Chad

Three children in danger. BMS World Mission helped them all at a hospital filled with Jesus' love in Chad

'Give peace a chance to flourish'

EBF and BWA leaders issue joint statement over heightened tensions between Israel and Palestine

Justice in Africa: God's heart for the poor

How BMS-supported lawyers in Mozambique and Uganda are standing up for the marginalised

How football is being used to share the gospel

The best part of the World Cup has already happened, even if your team wins. The gospel is being shared and lived out

Wonderfully Made: thankyou for giving!

One year on, we caught up and witnessed first-hand how God has been at work in the lives of the children featured

The war in Syria took his faith. God restored it.

A former atheist is going back to Syria to serve the Lord, thanks to the support of BMS World Mission

Religious liberty, women, immigrant families

Religious liberty in eastern Ukraine and protecting women and girls were the focus of BWA resolutions

Supporting Syrian children's education

Christians like you are giving hope to Syrian refugee children whose homes have been destroyed

'Like Noah's time when floods destroyed all’

Aid agencies have been stepping up efforts after the worst rains in 100 years in the Indian state of Kerala

Seven prayer requests for North Korea

The power of prayer is needed more than ever in North Korea. Here are seven ways you can play your part today.

Buffalo, corn, radishes chillies....

A recipe for success: the life-changing impact BMS agricultural training is having on families around the world

Ukraine - exciting mission continues

A good number of evangelical Baptists are actively involved in thriving mission activities in Ukraine

Channelling leadership potential in Eurasia

Report from the latest event aimed at equipping a generation of Christians who work in a variety of professions

A spiritual workout from, Bangkok, Thailand

Ashleigh Gibb on how she’s learnt to maintain her spiritual health as she shares God’s love in Bangkok’s red light district

The Syrian girl who demanded an education

Shakala's story - and how BMS World Mission supporters are helping get Syrian children back to school

Help fight child abuse in schools

The threat of abuse is very real for pupils in many Ugandan schools. BMS child protection work is seeking change

Time for action: the latest Action Team blogs

Read the latest blogs from BMS World Mission's gap year programme, Action Teams, for an update on their time so far

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