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March 19, 2014  Karen Watson, 10 years on
Karen Watson knew Iraq was dangerous. But she went back anyway, armed only with love and humanitarian aid. That decision cost Karen, 38, her life on a dusty road 10 years ago. But she had no regrets about going back. Karen wasn’t big on regrets; she was big on obedience.
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 Crimean tension provides opportunity for God to work
All across Ukraine, churches are calling for prayer vigils to ask God for peace and for His name to be glorified. Crimean pastor Kostya Bakonov is asking believers worldwide to join Ukrainian Christians in praying for their country. “I fervently believe the crisis in Ukraine is not only about the political stability in the country and region but also for the souls of men,” he said.
 Music and missions in Nepal
Tears fall from their eyes as they sing and pray in their own language for the very first time. Christians in Nepal come together in a music workshop not only to preserve their native languages, dances and instruments but to make something new with them – worship music they now use to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with their people.
Hear their heart songs, discover their indigenous instruments, find more stories of the Gospel shared through music.  Setting Jesus apart in Dominican Republic
In most missions settings, people already having a knowledge of Jesus would be a positive thing. But not if that knowledge comes from tribal religions such as voodoo that borrow imagery from Roman Catholicism to perform rituals to appeal to saints for healing and good luck.
 Ghanaian Baptist pastor multiplies leaders
Unconstrained by geographic or ethnic barriers, Pastor Joseph Surgi takes on the challenge of multiplying church leaders by riding his motorcycle from village to village over the rough dirt roads and paths of northern Ghana’s interior.
 Christians in Egypt hope quiet transition is sign of return to former peace
A Baptist worker said the fragile calm in Egypt is reminiscent of the old days for Christians. Many hope the quiet step-down of Sisi on Feb. 24 – which many say sets him up to run for president in the next election – is an indicator that peace and stability are on the horizon.
 Turmoil in Venezuela
Baptists minister amid growing social unrest in Venezuela
IMB missionaries and their Venezuelan Baptist partners minister on both sides of the conflict as social unrest escalates in Venezuela. Find out how God is using them to make a difference. Learn how you and your church can pray for Venezuela.
 Living the Gospel in the marketplace and beyond
Adrian Keillor (name changed) meets with CEOs, politicians and ambassadors. He hopes to make a contribution not only to his company’s profits but to the economic future of India. But that’s not the only reason Adrian and his wife moved from Tennessee to India. They came to represent Jesus Christ in the corporate marketplace – and anywhere else God leads them.
 Fusion Impact: IMB’s new way to send high school students to the nations
Fusion Impact is an opportunity for high school students to spend a month serving alongside experienced IMB field personnel. After a week of intensive training, teams will be sent out to share the Gospel in urban and rural settings around the world.
 ‘Light for Women’ offers training, hope in South Asia
Light for Women is a vocational training program offering sewing classes for women in Bangladesh. Most of the women are Muslim. At the beginning of each class, they hear a Bible story, which has led some to trust Jesus!
 VIDEO: Achieve a legacy
Francis Murphy’s personal planning and vision made an indelible impact on his sons and grandchildren. Watch his story and consider what impact your life’s work can have on your family and the kingdom. Let us know how we can help you achieve a legacy like Murphy’s. Contact Dave Clippard at (804) 219-1744 or dclippard@imb.org. Or visit us on the Web to arrange personalized planning help.
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