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First lady of Mizoram
More than a century after BMS missionaries arrived in Mizoram, Baptists in the north east Indian state have ordained their first-ever female pastor. Dr R L...
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Easter revival - one year on!
In the story ‘Christ's victory over sin, death and evil’, BMS worker Dan Pratt told us of the energetic meetings that took place and how people gave their lives...
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Zimbabwe: the prophetic vision of 40/40
A mystical vision from God in Zimbabwe has led to 40 days of dedicated evangelism. Early in 2012, Jabulani Mudenda, had a vision. The vision he received was of two...
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Garden for life
At the opening of a community eco-garden in south Wales, Sally Ball tells us how she had the vision to turn wasteland into a garden made by and for the community – and...
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A second chance for Zimbabwe's prisoners
Close your eyes and imagine... you’ve made mistakes in the past, big mistakes, maybe you took something that wasn’t yours; you hurt a stranger, maybe even someone...
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The most secularised nation in Eastern Europe
In 1884 the first Estonian Baptist church was started. From that time on Baptist churches were planted and multiplied across the country. The period of Soviet dominion...
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Bigger than Christmas
Here in the township churches (Baptist Convention) in South Africa, Easter is bigger than Christmas. Churches put on Easter rallies where there are a series of...
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On fire for Christ
“For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5: 8 (NIV) The youth of Guinea are burning up for...
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I've started so I'll finish...
Listen to Andrew Dubock, the editor of the new-look Engage magazine, talk for two minutes on his specialist subject... Subscribe to Engage magazine – it’s...
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Jesus preached on MTV Lebanon
A massive evangelistic event is taking place in Lebanon, featuring TV, music and free Bibles, and your giving to BMS is making it possible. MTV Lebanon will be streaming...
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Workers who WASH
BMS workers in Afghanistan tell us of progress with a new filter – and they don’t water down their words! A basic human need Access to clean drinking water is a...
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Giving those who suffer a taste of heaven
How often do we, as Christians, complain every day? According to Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, the average person complains 15 to 30 times a day. But...
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Bangladesh Baptists' new mission focus
Bold in their witness and passionate in their worship, Baptists in Bangladesh are, for the first time, sharing the gospel with people belonging to the country’s...
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Disability in Nepal: not just waiting to die
“You’ve broken your back. Go home and wait to die.” Shiva was in his early 40s when he was given this ‘prescription’ at a hospital in Nepal. His...
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Podcast: Street stars
Unicef estimates that there are approximately 100 million street children worldwide. They exist on street corners, in dark alleyways and outside shops: hidden, judged and...
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Relief on the anniversary of Japan disaster
Disaster, devastation and displacement – 11 March 2012 marks the first anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, known as Tohoku, which struck Japan...
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No to Creme Eggs, yes to Christ!
Without changing seasons or supermarket shelves to tell them what time of year it is, they explain Lent and Easter in Uganda to us – including a nine-hour church...
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More than existing: women in Afghanistan
Afghanistan was invaded ten years ago. The toppling of the Taleban has brought many improvements in democratic and human rights, particularly for women, and yet many remain...
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Stamp collecting and shopping: all for a good cause
From collecting stamps to shopping at top-brand stores, people are finding new and creative ways to donate to BMS. The BMS Stamp Bureau raised £11,250 this past...
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Mission not accomplished?
There have been no miracles and no revivals since the BMS Uganda Action Team have arrived in Kinoni – so is God’s mission being accomplished? They reflect on...
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