Episodi

  • More Questions about Missionary Life and Ministry
    May 13 2024

    Erik and Josh answer questions submitted by a supporting church.

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    34 min
  • What Excites us about World Evangelism | Part Two
    Apr 29 2024

    Erik and Josh continue their in-person conversation about what they love about working on missions.

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    36 min
  • What Excites Us About World Evangelism
    Apr 15 2024

    Josh and Erik sit down together in Martinsburg, West Virginia to discuss what excites them about serving the Lord in World Evangelism.

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    43 min
  • Interview with Pastor Todd Harrison
    Mar 25 2024

    Pastor Todd offers invaluable insight into balancing work, family life, and ministry.

    Pastor Todd addresses the need for husbands and wives to cultivate godly personal relationships. The episode illuminates the strains young couples and missionaries face and offers guidance for maintaining a godly marriage in the face of adversities.

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    52 min
  • A Conversation with Missionary Daniel Jenkins
    Mar 4 2024

    In this episode, they interview Daniel Jenkins, a veteran missionary actively working in the Gambia, as they explore the profound journey of world evangelism. They revisit the events since their previous meeting with Daniel, shedding light on the intricacies of their indispensable work.

    Get an exclusive peek into the Biblical Faith Seminar Daniel hosted in the Gambia. Learn about their progress as they record numerous gospel sessions in various languages for distribution across West Africa, their triumphs and challenges, and the unwavering commitment to spreading the Word of God.

    Daniel gives a personal snapshot of his family life in Gambia as missionaries since 2019, and relays their experiences with language immersion and cultural adaptations needed for effective missionary work.

    Be inspired by their dedication in planting a church amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the impressive growth within their congregation. They shed light on the religious landscape in Gambia, mainly a dominantly Islamic nation, and their efforts to engage with the population effectively.

    Delve deeper into the journey of establishing a church in Busambala, Africa and the challenges faced while advocating for biblical faith in a culture often resistant to non-traditional religious beliefs. Listen to the stories of transformation, community enrichment, and the significance of making the Bible central to teachings.

    Dive into the discussion about the critical role missionaries play in cultivating new believers' faith and identity, particularly in Muslim countries. The episode highlights the importance of church identity, collaboration with local leadership, and initiatives for believers' self-sustainability.

    Discover why places like Gambia offer immense opportunities for those called to serve in missions. Join in for an enlightening dialogue that outlines the complexities of missionary work and the essence of taking Christ to non-believers.

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    49 min
  • Furlough and Finances
    Feb 26 2024

    Erik and Josh discuss finances in light of the missionary's furlough ministry.

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    39 min
  • Deputation and Finances
    Feb 19 2024

    Erik and Josh share tips on being a wise steward of your finances while on Deputation.

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    32 min
  • Ron and Donna Bragg
    Feb 5 2024
    Ron & Donna Bragg

    Africa International Representative Emeritus • Ron and Donna Bragg became BIMI missionaries in 1973 and served faithfully for 46 years. • After language school in France, Ron and Donna started a work along the Sahara Desert in the Moslem country of Senegal. • God blessed and after 16 years, their small congregation voted to buy land and begin to build their own church building in 1991 with their tithes and offerings. The African Baptist Church of Saint Louis, Senegal, continues to be a Gospel witness in a very difficult place. • In 1991, Ron Bragg was appointed as the second Africa Director for BIMI, serving in this capacity until June 2012. He was given the responsibility for 43 missionary families across the continent of Africa. • Dr. Bragg traveled extensively across the continent of Africa, opening new fields for BIMI and helping national pastors and missionaries. • The next five years Dr. Bragg served BIMI as the Africa International Representative, continuing his ministry of helping the BIMI missionaries and recruiting new missionaries for Africa. • Their daughter Hannah and her husband, Luke Townsley, served in the Dominican Republic as missionaries with BIMI. The Braggs’ son, Hiram, and his wife, April, also served as missionaries in Senegal, Africa, under BIMI. Their son, Luke, is minister of music at Faith Baptist Church, Belleville, Illinois, and Kelly and Kory faithfully serve in their local churches. • On December 31, 2017, Dr. Bragg transitioned into the position of Africa International Representative Emeritus.

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    50 min