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We send and support missionaries to share the gospel, make disciples, and plant churches where Jesus is not known.

Until the gospel has reached every people, in every place, and every language—we have work to do. This is the Great Pursuit.

Until the gospel has reached every people, in every place, and every language—we have work to do. This is the Great Pursuit.

Biblical Basis for Missions

God's Invitation

From the Great Commission in Matthew 28, until the Great Multitude in Revelation 7, God invites us to join Him in His mission.

Where we fit in

Missionary presence fosters gospel access, belief, and multiplication

Your IMB missionaries are sent by local churches–and their journeys begin as they are discipled within those fellowships. With our collective support, they take the gospel to the unreached.

Gospel Access

Gospel Access

Gospel Access

Gospel Access

Gospel Access

Gospel Access

Gospel Access

Missionaries find unique ways to meet new people and “enter” their communities. Sometimes missionaries start businesses, organize language-exchange groups, or provide healthcare services. They learn the local language and culture and focus on leading others to Christ.

No matter where missionaries go or what they do, they’re always looking for opportunities to share the gospel with the people around them.

Gospel Belief

Gospel Belief

Gospel Belief

Gospel Belief

Gospel Belief

Gospel Belief

Gospel Belief

Missionaries rely on your prayers and the work of the Holy Spirit. They rejoice when someone chooses to put their faith in Jesus. Missionaries spend a lot of their time teaching biblical concepts to new or maturing believers. Often, missionaries meet with individuals or small groups in coffee shops, parks, villages, or in their homes to study the Bible and worship together.

As disciples mature, churches begin to form.

Gospel Multiplication 

Gospel Multiplication 

Gospel Multiplication 

Gospel Multiplication 

Gospel Multiplication 

Gospel Multiplication 

Gospel Multiplication

Many missionaries are skilled teachers and leadership coaches who develop and train local believers to lead healthy churches in their communities. Through the local church, maturing disciples are equipped to carry the gospel to their own people groups and beyond.

When churches are established and strengthened, missionaries continue their support of the churches while shifting their primary focus to other areas where Jesus is not known to new peoples and places with little gospel access or understanding.

Learn how we strategically approach our work through the Core Missionary Task.

2O24 Impact

We exist to see lives transformed by the gospel

Learn more about our impact around the world and download our latest Annual Statistical Report.

1,609,869
People heard the gospel
144,964
New believers
68,628
Baptisms
282,682
People discipled
37,820
People trained in church planting

Missionary presence

IMB missionaries are fully funded through generous offerings

Missionaries living in community among those who have never heard the good news is the best way to share the gospel. Your fervent prayers and generous gifts make missionary presence possible.

YOU FUEL MISSIONARY PRESENCE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Cultural Access

You enabled missionaries to learn new languages and live near unreached people groups as part of the community.

Missionary Compensation

You provided income for missionaries and critical education for missionary children so their families can stay on the field.

Safety and Security

You kept missionaries safe through training, secure equipment and coordinated intelligence to avoid dangers.

Health and Wellness

You ensured each adult and child has full healthcare coverage, including mental health and spiritual care.

Ministry Tools

You engineered research, training and resources that help missionaries succeed in sharing the gospel cross-culturally.

Missionary Teaming

You built healthy missionary teams through interpersonal training and leadership development.

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