How short-term teams strengthen missionaries, churches, and ministries long after they leave When a short-term mission team arrives, it can be easy to measure its impact by what happens during the week: How many children attended? How many projects were completed? How many people heard the gospel? But from the perspective of missionaries receiving a team, some of its greatest […]

By Dr. John David Smith, President Short-term missions are one of the great opportunities God has given modern followers of Christ. Each year, believers travel across cultures to share the gospel, provide medical care, train pastors and church leaders, encourage missionaries, and serve local churches. These experiences allow believers to see God’s work among the nations firsthand, use their gifts […]

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:19 The Gospel changes everything. It changes hearts, families, and communities. And when the Gospel truly takes root in the life of a believer, it changes the way we see the people around us. We begin to understand that the good news of Jesus was never meant to stop with […]

By Siripon Yaebeang, Thailand We are writing this special report with great joy to let you know that the Lord saved Ms. Reewa and we got the privilege to baptize her! Ms. Reewa came from a Buddhist background. She once was one of the most devout Buddhists that we have met in a while. She was serious enough that she […]

How biblical training is strengthening pastors, renewing churches, and opening doors for the gospel in Guatemala’s northern frontier. For many years, Petén was one of Guatemala’s most isolated regions. Located more than 300 miles from Guatemala City, the journey once took as long as 18 hours over rough, unpaved roads. Though improved highways and commercial flights have made the region […]

Editor’s Note: For security reasons related to previous overseas ministry, Dalton Tew has previously been referred to with the pseudonym “Jacob.” In late 2025, our family transitioned from serving in Nepal to working stateside with the BMA of  Texas as missionaries and church planters among the Nepalese community in the DFW area. It was quite difficult to say goodbye to our […]