Since 1845, almost 25,000 Southern Baptist missionaries have shared the gospel, made disciples, planted churches and planted their lives in 185 countries around the world. This interactive timeline celebrates 175 years of Southern Baptists on mission through the International Mission Board, which was originally called the Foreign Mission Board. Get to know missionaries whose names may have been forgotten but whose stories remind us of the power of God and the courage of His people. Learn about significant moments in Southern Baptist history, often shaped by events happening in the world at large. Celebrate God’s faithfulness through 175 years of remarkable missions history.

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59% of the world today has no meaningful access to the gospel.

As a believer, you are called to help solve the world’s greatest problem—lostness. You can join in His mission and get involved in global missions through the IMB in many ways.

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I came here and learned what God’s purpose was. I have learned that the purpose of God is to worship God and to glorify God.
Joung Tae Joon
Country J
God has called me to be a part of the 11th Hands On group. I thought it would be difficult to go on mission due to the Covid-19 outbreak happening before my graduation from seminary, but while I was transcribing Romans 4:18, I realized that Abraham, our ancestor in the faith, kept hoping even when his hopes seemed impossible. Meanwhile, God led me to Hands-on in Zambia, so I’ll following His call.
Jeong Hoi Eon
Zambia
The fire in my heart for missions began to burn again. When I was young, I went to the Philippines and served with a local missionary. While serving the local church there, I saw the needs of the poor and learned the significance of missions. After returning to Korea, I met many international friends in high school, and I realized that God was using these experiences to train and prepare me for mission work.
Kim Min Jae
Zambia
I, who only knew theoretically that I loved my neighbors, learned to love my neighbors with my whole heart, and that God does everything, even though I think I do.
Park Min Jeong
Country J
Thankfully, when I came here and preached the gospel to my friends with my poor lips, God met me and let me know how lovely and precious each and every soul is. Now I can truly confess: ‘I’ll leave all my life to the Lord and give it to you.’
Ahn Hye Sung
Country J
I learned that there are still many souls that I haven’t heard of Father God, and that they are ready to hear.
Lim Ju Hyeng
Country J
I learned God’s heart. I think it was time for me to break myself up and fight desperately every day, knowing what God truly pleased and what he wanted me to do through me.
Kim Do Yeop
Taiwan
One of the biggest things I felt was that ‘how Christians live our lives’ can have a tremendous impact on our friends. When Christians live our lives according to His wishes, friends naturally see Jesus.
Im Paul
Country J
Through the Hands-On program, I had a time to see God’s vision for the nations, learn to live in obedience to His Word, and deeply experience God.
Kim Eunsung
India/Nepal
As I studied the Bible, I got to know God more and why He called me. I also learned how to love someone, etc. And I met a disciple who became my first fruit.
Kim Hee Jun
Zambia
I learned that I should always stand before holiness without heaping up my sins every day.
Kim Hye In
Country J
My Hands-On experience was a time of encountering my God, establishing the foundations of my faith, and striving to love.
Song Sungyun
India
I am truly thankful that in just one year, I have been able to see God’s work more clearly, and I feel that my thoughts and values have changed more toward God than before.
Kim Da bin
Zambia
I became sure of God’s calling to make disciples and plant a church in Zambia through His Word in Jeremiah 1:5. Because of this calling, when I heard that the door for missions was opened to go to Zambia, Africa, I decided to obey even though the whole world is struggling through Covid-19.
Kim Shin Gi
Zambia
What I learned through Hands On was that I could really do nothing; only when I relied on the Holy Spirit, I could go with Jesus.
Lee Ha Eun
Country J

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Your gift to KIMCHI will fuel a missionary movement from Korea to East Asia and the world as we partner together to finish the task among all peoples and nations.

2024 IMPACT

Pursuing the lost through
missionary presence

We exist to see lives transformed by the gospel

IMB missionary presence cultivates gospel access, gospel belief, and church planting and multiplication

Hands On

Journeyman

GMP

59% of the world today has no meaningful access to the gospel.

GOSPEL ACCESS

Your participation
is making a difference.

Access to the gospel means that people
have the opportunity to respond to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.

I came here and learned what God’s purpose was. I have learned that the purpose of God is to worship God and to glorify God.

I, who only knew theoretically that I loved my neighbors, learned to love my neighbors with my whole heart, and that God does everything, even though I think I do.

Thankfully, when I came here and preached the gospel to my friends with my poor lips, God met me and let me know how lovely and precious each and every soul is. Now I can truly confess: ‘I’ll leave all my life to the Lord and give it to you.’

I learned that there are still many souls that I haven’t heard of Father God, and that they are ready to hear.

I learned God’s heart. I think it was time for me to break myself up and fight desperately every day, knowing what God truly pleased and what he wanted me to do through me.

One of the biggest things I felt was that ‘how Christians live our lives’ can have a tremendous impact on our friends. When Christians live our lives according to His wishes, friends naturally see Jesus.

Through the Hands-On program, I had a time to see God’s vision for the nations, learn to live in obedience to His Word, and deeply experience God.

As I studied the Bible, I got to know God more and why He called me. I also learned how to love someone, etc. And I met a disciple who became my first fruit.

I learned that I should always stand before holiness without heaping up my sins every day.

My Hands-On experience was a time of encountering my God, establishing the foundations of my faith, and striving to love.

I am truly thankful that in just one year, I have been able to see God’s work more clearly, and I feel that my thoughts and values have changed more toward God than before.

I became sure of God’s calling to make disciples and plant a church in Zambia through His Word in Jeremiah 1:5. Because of this calling, when I heard that the door for missions was opened to go to Zambia, Africa, I decided to obey even though the whole world is struggling through Covid-19.

What I learned through Hands On was that I could really do nothing; only when I relied on the Holy Spirit, I could go with Jesus.

Featured news and stories

Take interest in the news of
how the gospel is transforming the world.

Now is the time when your attention and prayers are needed.

And you, too, can be part of this incredible story.

IMB News

Social media outreach deepens discipleship for Southeast Asian believers

Italy Winter Games open, Southern Baptists ready to serve

KIMCHI PROJECT

Fuel a missionary movement from Korea
throughout the world.

Your gift to KIMCHI will fuel a missionary movement from Korea to East Asia and the world as we partner together to finish the task among all peoples and nations.

Learn More

2024 IMPACT

Pursuing the lost through missionary presence

We exist to see lives transformed by the gospel

IMB missionary presence cultivates gospel access, gospel belief, and church planting and multiplication

Hands On

Journeyman

GMP

59% of the world today has no meaningful access to the gospel.

GOSPEL ACCESS

Your participationis making a difference.

Access to the gospel means that peoplehave the opportunity to respond to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.

I came here and learned what God’s purpose was. I have learned that the purpose of God is to worship God and to glorify God.

I, who only knew theoretically that I loved my neighbors, learned to love my neighbors with my whole heart, and that God does everything, even though I think I do.

Thankfully, when I came here and preached the gospel to my friends with my poor lips, God met me and let me know how lovely and precious each and every soul is. Now I can truly confess: ‘I’ll leave all my life to the Lord and give it to you.’

I learned that there are still many souls that I haven’t heard of Father God, and that they are ready to hear.

I learned God’s heart. I think it was time for me to break myself up and fight desperately every day, knowing what God truly pleased and what he wanted me to do through me.

One of the biggest things I felt was that ‘how Christians live our lives’ can have a tremendous impact on our friends. When Christians live our lives according to His wishes, friends naturally see Jesus.

Through the Hands-On program, I had a time to see God’s vision for the nations, learn to live in obedience to His Word, and deeply experience God.

As I studied the Bible, I got to know God more and why He called me. I also learned how to love someone, etc. And I met a disciple who became my first fruit.

I learned that I should always stand before holiness without heaping up my sins every day.

My Hands-On experience was a time of encountering my God, establishing the foundations of my faith, and striving to love.

I am truly thankful that in just one year, I have been able to see God’s work more clearly, and I feel that my thoughts and values have changed more toward God than before.

I became sure of God’s calling to make disciples and plant a church in Zambia through His Word in Jeremiah 1:5. Because of this calling, when I heard that the door for missions was opened to go to Zambia, Africa, I decided to obey even though the whole world is struggling through Covid-19.

What I learned through Hands On was that I could really do nothing; only when I relied on the Holy Spirit, I could go with Jesus.

Featured news and stories

Take interest in the news of how the gospel is transforming the world.

Now is the time when your attention and prayers are needed.

And you, too, can be part of this incredible story.

IMB News

KIMCHI PROJECT

Fuel a missionary movement from Korea throughout the world.

Your gift to KIMCHI will fuel a missionary movement from Korea to East Asia and the world as we partner together to finish the task among all peoples and nations.

Learn More

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Pursuing the lost through
missionary presence

Your participation
is making a difference.

Access to the gospel means that people
have the opportunity to respond to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Take interest in the news of
how the gospel is transforming the world.

Fuel a missionary movement from Korea
throughout the world.