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William Wilberforce: Living on Mission and Changing the World

Written by Shawn Smith If I had to choose just one hero from history who has most profoundly influenced me, I would probably pick William...

Why Should Anyone be a Missionary?

Written by Joel Porcher There are many biblical passages dear to heart, but few are as heart gripping and motivational as Psalm 96. In...

Defeating Complaining. Just Stop It!

By: Amy Meyers, ODBM Missionary serving in South Africa Why is it so hard to go through even one day without grumbling and complaining?...

Singapore and Simbai

What could two places that are as opposite as "right" and "left" possibly have in common? In my role as a missionary and the Director of...

Pray For Carriacou

Carriacou is a small Caribbean island that was recently devastated by Hurricane Beryl. ODBM missionaries, John & Karen McPherson, helped...

2024 BAM Retreat

Open Door Baptist Missions (ODBM) hosted its 4th annual BAM Retreat this past weekend (March 8-10) at Elijah’s Harbor in Greeneville,...

Surveying the Yao

A Visit to the Largest UPG of Sub-Saharan Africa - by Paul Schlehlein, ODBM Missionary to the Tsonga People in South Africa Back in 2009...

Malaysia: Not What You Think

What do you know about Malaysia? If you're like me, probably not too much, but I learned a lot during a recent trip. It's a fascinating...