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Aug 225 min read

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...

Aug 121 min read

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...

Jul 243 min read

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?...

Jul 164 min read

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...

Jul 102 min read

Pray For Carriacou

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

Mar 133 min read

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,...

Feb 63 min read

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...

Dec 13, 20233 min read

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...