Haiti Has A Workable Plan
In July, one of our deacons, Dan Snow, and I went to Haiti to investigate, plan, and prepare for a church rebuilding project. Our objectives were largely accomplished to the glory of God. I think the Haitian pastors were wary at first of our intentions. But after several conversations, discussions, and a visit to an undamaged structure nearby they understood our heart and a little better what needed to be done.
Here is what we saw:
1. A lot of…
Possible Break Through in Brazil
The invitation came through Baptist Mid-Missions Missionary, Mark Swedberg, who is the director of RBP Brazil in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The press sponsored its first conference for pastors on the general subject of preachers and preaching. Pastor Bryan Augsberger of First Baptist Church, Arlington Heights, IL, spoke in the morning sessions on the importance and techniques of expository preaching. In the evening sessions, he modeled that approach by preaching through I Corinthians 1 and 2.
Chris Hindal participated in the…
New Partner Announcement
Chris Hindal, director of the IPFBM, announces the reception of the Evangelical Baptist Churches of Rwanda as its newest partner of the International Partnership of Fundamental Baptist Ministries. Rev. Jean Nshimiyimana leads the Evangelical Baptist Churches of Rwanda as president, and Rev. Emmanuel Ndolimana is general secretary. Organized in 2007, the Rwanda association now includes 24 Baptist churches. The African country of Rwanda unfortunately is known for the genocide that ravaged its land in the 90′s. But praise God for the help of Evangelical Baptist…
Haiti Update
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti—Members of a church and children in an orphanage in Haiti are fasting this morning with Pastor Prédestin Hérard. “Without the Lord we would be lost and really life would be hopeless,” says Pastor Hérard, president of the Association des Énglises Evangeliques Baptistes d΄ Haiti. He and his family are doing well, he reports.
The bank in Port-au-Prince, now reopened since the quake, is filled with people who have needs. “There is a long line almost every day in front of the bank,”…
Internet Prayer Meeting for Haiti
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Across the country, pastors and people gathered in prayer for Haiti through the technology of a webinar. On Monday evening, January 18, a sensitive and anguished group of people sought the Lord for the healing of the nation of Haiti. Loved ones have slipped into eternity, many are still missing, thousands have been injured, homes have been destroyed, and there is a mass migration as people seek refuge in other parts of the country and into other lands.
A…
IPFBM Conference Photos
BANGKOK—Just a few photos to show you the continued excitement on the last day of the conference.
IPFBM Conference Excitement Continues!
BANGKOK—The excitement continues in Bangkok at the IPFBM biennial conference now in progress. Chris Hindal, GARBC international director, reports, “It is incredible to witness the blending together of 22 associating partners from 10 countries in worship, study, interaction, and fellowship around meals and during break times.”
International Conference Begins in Bangkok
BANGKOK—The first biennial conference of the IPFBM began gathering Nov. 4 from the four corners of the planet. Two busloads left from the Bangkok International Airport to join others who had arrived by car and taxi to commence this multinational event. The Thai Bible School students greeted each attendee with a lei of orchids and a cold drink.
Chris Hindal and Chris Brown in Bangkok
BANGKOK—Chris Hindal and Chris Brown are in Bangkok, finalizing arrangements for the International Partnership conference on Nov. 4–7. The beautiful Wangree Resort is the setting for the conference. The Two Chrises met with the resort management along with Pastors Reuel and Somchit.
ASSEBBTO association
About 20 pastors of the Association of Biblical Baptist Churches of Togo met with Chris Hindal for a 2-day seminar March 31st and April 1st. In addition to the Bible Conference format, Chris was able to spend one session with pastors sharing the purposes of the partnership and answering their questions. Praise God for the pastors’ interest in church planting both in their own country and beyond.
Partner – latest news
Pastor Predestin Pierre Herard & wife, Amy, (Association des Englises Evangeliques Baptistes d’ Haiti) announce the birth of their daughter, Evangeline. We praise God for this answer to prayer.
APMC 2008 in Malaysia
Partners Ministry, founded by Ariel Abadiano from the Philippines, sponsored the second Asia Pacific Missions Congress held in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, on Oct. 28-30, 2008. Approximately 230 persons attended representing 14 countries. The large majority were from the Philippines.
Hindals Conduct Conference in Myanmar
With only a couple of days to spare, the Myanmar embassy in Washington issued the Hindals a visa to enter the country. God answered prayer and this long awaited trip was about to become a reality.
The Chin State of Myanmar is closed to all foreign visitors consequently the leaders of the Chin Association of Baptist Churches (CABC) arranged for the conference to be held in the city of Kalemyo, located just outside their border. Kalemyo is still restricted access,…
Judy’s Retirement 09/10/08
Long-time GLS Employee Retires
On September 10, 2008, an “institution” is leaving Gospel Literature Services, changing from the hectic life as GLS’s administrative assistant to the calmer life of a retiree (and moving from the cold Midwest to warm, sunny Florida). That person is Judy Emery.
Watch video about Judy’s ministry with GLS
Relief in Myanmar
GRACE NARGIS MISSIONS FOR MYANMAR
September 9, 2008
Dear Partners,
May I share with you again our 14th Nargis Mission Trip. We sent our fourth year Bachelor of Theology 10 students ( 5 girls and 5 boys and two teachers) to Achian Suh area on September 6 by a VAN. After driving five hours, they reached a river and from that place they took a boat. One of our missionaries make arrangement before they arrived. When they arrived Mihchaung…
Urgent Prayer Request from India
Greetings to you from Kandhamal.
Kondhamal violence is growing and now its heat realized other part of Orissa too. Since violence broke out 20 people have killed. We lost our dear pastor Akabar Digal 25th of August and two believers in the Totomaha church and pastor Golok Digal of Phiringia church with him two believers were died. We are in danger.
Sumatra Revival
7days Revival Sumatra (7dRS) Report
7dRS was done from 19th to 26th of July. Involving the Baptists of Sumatra and US which are churches, institutions and individuals, 7dRS was success. Setting in four provinces of Sumatra such as Lampung, Bengkulu, South of Sumatra and Riau, 7dRS mobilized the Baptist to reach the community. There are 1100 people been served and 250 Baptist involved in reaching activities. The 7dRS was ended up with Sumatra Mission Conference in Pekanbaru Riau. About 100…
Myanmar Cyclone
NARGIS GRACE MISSIONS FOR MYANMAR
August 25, 2008
The 13rd Nargis Mission trip
On August 23 (Saturday) we, 11 Bible students and two Bible teachers, went to Tamet Chaung Village with bags of rice. There are 81 families (houses) at that village and only two house building are left, but the rest were destroyed by the Nargis Cyclone. There are only 5 Families who are Christians, the rest are nonchristians. They have been struggling for food to survive. They have…
Myanmar Relief
On July 14, we ( 10 Pastors , two Bible women and our Driver) went to Buthe Suh Village. We have sent one of our village missionaries one week ahead to make arrangement. He talked with the village leader and all the villagers, and he purchased bags of rice, mosquito Nets, and other needed materials and he kept all at the village leader’s house.
WAR TORN KENYA
Late last year, western Kenya was ravaged by war after their government elections. Our Christian brethren experienced food, water and medical shortages and many were dispersed to other areas of the country. Our partners in Suna Migori and Kisumu cared for many refugees in their church buildings. The IPFBM expressed the need to the GARBC family and several thousand dollars were distributed. The pictures included in this report are from Pastor Gideon in Kisumu. His congregation has returned and they…
Myanmar Cyclone Relief
The cyclone that hit Myanmar has horrific implications. The news outlets are reporting tens of thousands dead and scores of thousands still missing. At this point the numbers are changing every day, and differ between news outlets.
Partner in the Philippines 29th Biennial Conference
Dating back 58 years the Association of Fundamental Baptist Churches of the Philippines met in Laoag City for its 29th biennial conference. Chris Hindal, Director of International Ministries of the GARBC spoke three times to the approximately 1500 conferees. The theme, Upholding Biblical Fundamental Baptist Heritage and Legacy, reflects the conservative nature of the association and the heritage it received from the ABWE missionaries of the last 70 years.
Video of an International Partner
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Chris and Deb Hindal made a recent trip to the partner, Independent Baptist Fellowship, in Secunderabad, India. Rev. T. Jyothi Babu, president, hosted the Hindals with a tour of the facility, a meeting with village pastors and a presentation by the school children of their science projects, drawings, and programs by various age groups. Please listen to the video clip from Pastor Babu.