By Todd Lafferty, posted January 25, 2021 in International Missions RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – We might not know what to expect for 2021, but we do know that God is still moving and Southern Baptists need to be prepared to answer the call to reach the nations. At the International Mission Board (IMB), we’ve been so grateful to hear from individuals and churches who … Read More
Journeying to Share His Light with Peru, Part 2
At the end of March, our team of 13 from Billings Christian School and Elevation Church had the honor of handing out thousands of Bibles and tracts to eagerly awaiting Peruvians and ministering to 14 amazing children at New Life Children’s Home in Lima, Peru! We also had opportunities to be more personal in a local church and two schools. … Read More
Journeying to Share His Light with Peru, Part 1
It had been over 7 and a half years since our family had stepped foot back onto Peruvian soil. Our family of four had served a 2-year term in Lima with the International Mission Board as missionaries, leading the translator ministry for the northern portion of Peru. We handled the logistics of USA church teams working in the villages of … Read More
The Black Book: Part 3 of 3
The perseverance of the Christians in Yuvinani is legendary. They stand among the mountains as witnesses for both the vulnerable meekness and the steady strength of the Christian gospel. As such, they have not gone unnoticed. The news is spreading. Everyone on the roof has graciously forgotten the disgrace of my two tortillas. More nearby villages are mentioned—some villages which … Read More
The Black Book: Part 2 of 3
The “black book” was the term commonly used by Mixtecs for the Bible upon its introduction into their circles. This particular black book found its way to the village of Yuvinani, another of the many villages in the Metlatónoc vicinity, by means of a migrant worker named Felipe Hernante. A resident of Yuvinani, Hernante had returned from his most recent … Read More
The Black Book: Part 1 of 3
It is July, 2018. I stand on the open concrete roof of the third floor, red-faced. Everyone is looking. “How many tortillas did you eat?” Paulino asks me in Spanish, animated. His wife had just served an extravagant meal of spicy broth, boiled chicken and, of course, the flagship of the ensemble—massive homemade tortillas. I want to lie, but it … Read More
Uganda Mission Trip Journal – Allen and Kristine James
April 16 & 17, 2018 We flew through the night to Amsterdam. We have a pretty long layover before we depart for Minneapolis. The flight to Amsterdam was very uncomfortable. I am not built for economy seats! I didn’t get any sleep. Our next flight is 10 hours just like the first flight. So, I went to the service desk … Read More
Uganda Mission Trip Journal – Allen and Kristine James
April 15, 2018 We finished setting the trusses today. The workers seemed to grasp the process a little better today. We were able to get all of them set and started the per-lines for the metal roofing. It was a long hard day, but it was good. Saying goodbye to some of the people tonight was harder than I expected. … Read More
Uganda Mission Trip Journal – Allen and Kristine James
April 14 & 15, 2018 Today is about travel. We will leave our hotel early and travel to Kampala and then on to Nakalanda. This morning we worshiped with the church located on the compound. The worship takes place in one of the classrooms at the school. The pastor, Paul, has a sweet spirit about him. He is so humble. … Read More
Uganda Mission Trip Journal – Allen and Kristine James
April 13, 2018 Today was the final day of the Tororo pastors conference. I have to be honest, I’m glad that’s over. Don’t get me wrong, this has been an incredible privilege, but I’m tired! Today was a day of worship like I have rarely seen in my life. I couldn’t understand most of what they were singing or praying, … Read More