The greatest problem facing humankind is not a natural disaster, a humanitarian crisis, or political instability. The greatest problem in the world is lostness. There is no problem more pressing, and no problem that should unite us more, because, in...

Ready to go? We can send you. If God is calling you to serve among peoples and places where Jesus is not named or known, we have a place for you. You can serve: Two weeks A summer A semester A gap season One year As a journeyman (2...

Foundations answers the fundamental questions of who the International Mission Board (IMB) is, what we do, and how our Core Values, Core Convictions, and Missiological Convictions affect how we live and work around the world. Discover how these...

Grow in your understanding of the International Mission Board (IMB) and how our missionary presence engages lostness among the nations through the missionary task. This essential kit includes:    IMB Foundations, which answers questions...

Build upon what you learned in Foundations with the eight-lesson Foundations Companion Guide. Tailored for pastors, leaders, and church members, this guide applies the principles and teachings of Foundations, focusing on the six components of the...

Join with us in reaching the nations through prayer. Together, Southern Baptists send IMB missionaries to be steadfastly present among the lost by engaging in the six components of the missionary task: Entry, Evangelism, Discipleship, Healthy Church...

Use this sticker as a visual reminder of the six components of the missionary task — entry, evangelism, discipleship, healthy church formation, leadership development, and exit to partnership. Share the graphic with...

This quick-reference guide can help you explore transformational training resources—including courses and events—intentionally designed by the International Mission Board (IMB) Training Team to equip individuals and churches to learn more...

The Annual Statistical Report (ASR) represents work done by IMB personnel and their missions partners in 2023, for use from May 2024 to April 2025. The ASR contains data from all IMB affinities and reports on the components of the missionary task: entry,...

Laying Foundations for Biblical Missions The ultimate point of the mission of God is that all peoples of the earth would know God and recognize His glory being displayed most perfectly in His Son, Jesus Christ. God’s plan for His mission...

The 2025 Annual Statistical Report (ASR) represents work done by IMB personnel and their missions partners in 2024, for use from February 2025 to January 2026. The ASR contains data from all IMB affinities and reports on the components of the missionary...

3,072 people groups have no missionary presence, no gospel access. We are going to the edges of spiritual lostness to find out where the unreached live, learn about their culture, and develop a strategy for sharing the gospel. We call this...

The IMB's Global Research Department offers a wide variety of Map Resources available for FREE! Also available are a number of pre-designed presentations for your use as well. Download map resources       

“A Great Multitude” Commemorative Coffee Table Book is a visual celebration of God’s work through Southern Baptist missionaries since 1845.   This full-color, 200-page book, contains award winning photography...

Use this helpful guide as missionary parents to partner with God and with your children to carry out the Great Commission.  In this 81-page booklet, you’ll find topics such as: Releasing your children Southern Baptists supporting your...