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From the Memo Board: August 2025

Important Dates to Know

August 1 – June Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
August 1 – July Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
September 1 – July Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
September 1 – August Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
September 1 – The Office, and most US Banks, will be closed in recognition of Labor Day.
April 13-16, 2026 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC.

 

For easy access to all of these dates, click here to download our WWNTBM Dates and Deadlines Calendar into your calendar app.

Missions Support And The Local Church

Our staff has compiled a document that we believe is beneficial to churches and missionaries alike. This is a compilation of recommendations on missions finances, based on over fifty years of assisting with processing missions support funds. In addition to practical observations, our staff has spent much time researching legal and financial guidelines from many government agencies, as well as with our team of financial advisors and tax lawyers. Click here to download the document. This is also available on the giving page of our website. Feel free to recommend this to churches you come in contact with.

New Staff Member

Bethany Lockhart is the daughter of our General Director, Jeremy Lockhart. She is a member with her family at Maranatha Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Bethany graduated high school this year. She feels called to missions and agreed to join our office part-time while she takes classes at Ambassador Baptist College. We are thrilled to have her join the team and look forward for what the Lord has in store for her future. Her email is [email protected].

Postage Increase

Please note that the US Postal Service has voted to increase postage for 1-ounce first class letters from $0.73 to $0.78 within the US, and from $1.65 to $1.70 for international mail. Metered mail that we send in the office (instead of using a stamp) has increased to $0.74 for the first ounce.

Financial Couriers

Missionaries occasionally have situations where they request that we send funds through a courier, rather than through normal banking channels. Often this is used when it is beneficial to have US cash brought into a country. We have established the following fiduciary guidelines to ensure full transparency and accountability whenever we distribute funds to an individual who is not a World Wide missionary. If you have questions about this process, please contact our office.

    • If the courier is a US Citizen, they must provide:
      1. A W-9 form for our records
      2. A government-issued photo ID, preferably a passport, that shows their citizenship status
      3. An ACH Credit form with their banking information
    • If the courier is a Non-US Citizen, they must provide:
      1. A W-8BEN form for our records
      2. A government-issued photo ID, preferably a passport, that shows their citizenship and visa status

Additional Notes:
If funds will pass through multiple individuals before they reach the missionary, World Wide will need a list of each individual who will handle the funds, so that we can provide the courier with a chain of custody receipt. This receipt should be signed by each individual along the route. The missionary will then return the receipt to World Wide once funds are received.

The Missionary should confirm any restrictions for someone carrying cash into their country. Each country has its own laws about how much cash can be brought in, and whether it needs to be declared to customs officials.

Groups traveling together as they leave the US are limited to carrying a combined total of $10,000 without declaring it for customs purposes. There is no impact to them for declaring it. However, failure to declare funds in excess of $10,000 can result in penalties.

Prayer Requests and Special Days

Click here to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises, as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for this month.

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Refocusing on the Power of the Gospel: A Devotional Excerpt from Unshaken

Faith is not just about what we believe—it’s about how we live. As you work through these devotionals, my prayer is that you will grow stronger, stand firmer, and live bolder for Christ. No matter what comes, you can remain unshaken because your foundation is in Him. – John O’Malley

Below is an excerpt from Bro. John O’Malley’s book, Unshaken: Strengthening Your Faith. If you would like to read the book in its entirety, please click here.

Refocusing on the Power of the Gospel

1 Corinthians 1:18

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”

Learn About It

The Corinthian church struggled with worldly wisdom. Corinth was a city filled with philosophers who prided themselves on deep thinking and persuasive speech. Many in the city viewed the message of the gospel—the idea that salvation comes through a crucified Savior—as foolishness.

Paul contrasts two groups: “them that perish” and “us which are saved.” The world sees the cross as a weak and illogical idea, something only the simpleminded would believe. To them, the thought that a man dying a criminal’s death could bring salvation is absurd. The Greeks sought wisdom through philosophy, and the Jews expected a powerful, conquering Messiah, not a suffering Servant.

Yet, Paul boldly declares that for those who believe, the cross is “the power of God.” The very thing the world calls weak is the means by which God brings the strongest display of His power—saving lost sinners. The gospel does not need embellishment, intellectual argument, or cultural adaptation. It stands as God’s power to redeem, transform, and give eternal life.

The question is not whether the gospel is powerful, but whether we recognize its power.

Apply It to Me

It’s easy to be influenced by the world’s thinking. Have you ever felt hesitant to share your faith because you feared someone would think it was foolish? Maybe you’ve met people who insist that Christianity is outdated or irrelevant. Paul reminds us that this reaction is nothing new. The world always sees the gospel as foolish—until the moment their hearts are changed by it.

Instead of being discouraged when people reject the gospel, we should take comfort in knowing that salvation is God’s work, not ours. Our responsibility is to preach the cross, not to make it acceptable to the world. We don’t need to dress up the gospel or make it more appealing; we simply need to proclaim it faithfully.

Think about how you view the gospel personally. Do you see it as the power of God in your life? Or has it become something you take for granted? When was the last time you reflected on how the gospel has changed you?

Talk to God About It

Father,
Thank You for the power of the gospel. I confess that at times I have been timid in sharing it, fearing the opinions of others. Help me to remember that the gospel is not something to be ashamed of but something to proclaim boldly. Give me the confidence to trust in Your power, not my own, when I share my faith. Let my life reflect the truth that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. Strengthen my faith in the message of the cross, and let me never take it for granted. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

This week, take a moment to share the gospel with one person—whether through a conversation, a text, or even a social media post. Don’t worry about their reaction; simply be faithful in proclaiming the message. Trust that God’s power is at work, even when you can’t see it.

John O’Malley

If this article has been an encouragement to you, you can email Bro. O’Malley to let him know.

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Refocusing on Unity: A Devotional Excerpt from Unshaken

Faith is not just about what we believe—it’s about how we live. As you work through these devotionals, my prayer is that you will grow stronger, stand firmer, and live bolder for Christ. No matter what comes, you can remain unshaken because your foundation is in Him. – John O’Malley

Below is an excerpt from Bro. John O’Malley’s book, Unshaken: Strengthening Your Faith. If you would like to read the book in its entirety, please click here.

Refocusing on Unity

1 Corinthians 1:10 “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”

Learn About It

Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians by addressing one of their biggest struggles—division. Corinth was a city filled with competing philosophies, social classes, and personal ambitions. Unfortunately, these same divisions had crept into the church, leading believers to form factions based on their preferred leaders: Paul, Apollos, Cephas (Peter), or even Christ (1 Corinthians 1:12).

Paul’s plea is urgent: he beseeches them. This word means he is strongly urging or even begging them to set aside their differences. But he doesn’t just make an emotional appeal—he calls on the authority of “the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” as the foundation for unity. True Christian unity is not about personal preference but about being “perfectly joined together” in the truth of Christ.

This does not mean every believer will always agree on every issue. Instead, Paul is calling for oneness in heart, purpose, and doctrine, particularly in matters of faith and practice. The phrase “same mind and same judgment” refers to the importance of shared convictions and a common understanding of Christ’s teaching. Unity is not achieved by ignoring truth, but by rallying around it.

Apply It to Me

We often see division in churches today, just as in Corinth. Sometimes it happens over doctrine, but more often, it arises from personalities, preferences, and pride. Have you ever found yourself frustrated with someone in the church, not because of a biblical issue, but because they have a different opinion or approach?

Paul challenges us to examine whether our attitude promotes unity or fuels division. Are we more concerned with being “right” than with being Christlike? Are we quick to dismiss someone just because they see things differently? The key to unity is not uniformity—it’s humility.

Think about your own interactions within the church. Do your words and actions reflect the unity Paul speaks of? Or do they create unnecessary division?

Talk to God About It

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for calling me into fellowship with Your people. I know that, at times, my pride, opinions, or frustrations can get in the way of the unity You desire for Your church. Forgive me for any ways I have contributed to division, whether through my words, actions, or attitudes. Help me to focus on what truly matters—Your truth, Your love, and Your mission. Teach me to listen with grace, speak with wisdom, and pursue unity with a heart that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Think of one person in your church whom you may have disagreed with or had tension with. This week, make an effort to pray for them daily. If possible, encourage them with a kind word, a text, or a note—especially if they don’t expect it.

John O’Malley

If this article has been an encouragement to you, you can email Bro. O’Malley to let him know.

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From the Memo Board: July 2025

Important Dates to Know

*Due to the technical difficulties in the office and SecureCloud being down, we are extending the due date for reports due in July.

July 10 – May Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
July 10 – June Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
July 4 – The Office and most US Banks will be closed in celebration of Independence Day.
August 1 – June Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
August 1 – July Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
April 13-16, 2026 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC.

 

For easy access to all of these dates, click here to download our WWNTBM Dates and Deadlines Calendar into your calendar app.

DirectLine Ministry

Paul Woody is a former missionary church planter with WWNTBM to the Dominican Republic. He and his wife, Debbie, serve as representatives for DirectLine Ministry. DirectLine Ministry desires to keep the cost of shipping to a minimum for missionaries who need help getting Scriptures, tracts, and church supplies to their fields. They help instruct the missionaries step-by-step on how to process a container. Low-cost and personal help from them makes receiving materials much easier for the missionaries. Learn more at directlineministry.com.

International Term Life Insurance

Life insurance is vital for families because it gives financial security and peace of mind to your family should you pass away. Life insurance provides your family with the funds needed to replace your income, pay for expensive funeral arrangements, and protect your family’s financial future. Coverage is recommended to be 10-12 times your annual income. Among the many types of insurances, term life insurance is a popular choice due to its affordability and straightforward nature.

Good Neighbor Insurance offers international term life insurance plans to U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the U.S. These plans are tailored to your needs as you serve the Lord on a foreign field. Learn more about a term life insurance plan that might be right for you, please visit gninsurance.com.

Good Neighbor Insurance also offers Travel Insurance and International Health Insurance for individuals and groups.

Prayer Requests and Special Days

Click here to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises, as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for this month.

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From the Memo Board: June 2025

Important Dates to Know

June 1 – April Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
June 1 – May Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
July 1 – May Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
July 1 – June Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
July 4 – The Office and most US Banks will be closed in celebration of Independence Day.
April 13-16, 2026 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC.

 

For easy access to all of these dates, click here to download our WWNTBM Dates and Deadlines Calendar into your calendar app.

Summer Helpers

Makenzie Case is a member at Gantt Street Baptist Church in Cayce, SC. She graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in Elementary Education and Missions. She joined our team in 2023, helping coordinate the See the Harvest trips remotely while also teaching third-grade children at a Christian school. This summer, she is joining the office staff to assist with tasks in the office. Her email is [email protected].

Madelyn Davies is a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Wythville, VA, where her father serves as the Associate Pastor. This young lady has a heart for missions and wanted to learn about World Wide and what we do. She will join our staff from June 9-20, 2025.

New Baby

Daniel Levi Elwart was born May 15, 2025. Daniel is the seventh child of Jackie and Brittany Elwart, and joins siblings Charlotte, Audrey, Sadie, Elijah, Dalton, and Isaac. The Elwarts are missionaries to Big Bear, CA.

2025 Graduates

Several in our missions family have graduated in recent months. We are thankful for each of these individuals. They have worked hard to achieve this milestone, and we look forward to seeing how the Lord will use them in the future. Click here for a list of graduates and their future plans.

Missionary Milestones

We would like to recognize several ministry milestones being reached during the year 2025. We are grateful for these individuals who continue to serve faithfully.

Click here to view the list in the Headquarter Happenings Folder for Secure Cloud.

Learn Biblical Giving

Learn Biblical Giving is a 13-lesson series teaching a biblical perspective on giving. The course helps churches, schools, families, and Bible study groups learn the spectrum of giving from the Word of God. Click here to visit the website to view the video series.

Things to Consider When Mentioning Financial Needs to Donors

You may occasionally have financial needs that are not covered by your regular support funds. It is good for your donors to be aware of the needs of your ministry. However, there are some things that you should think through when mentioning such situations to donors. Because of this, WWNTBM asks that you keep the following information in mind when communicating your needs and contact us prior to seeking designated funds.

When WW receives or receipts funds with a specific designation, we become legally accountable to ensure the funds are used for that specific project. One challenge with this approach is that multiple donors may give above what is needed for the project, leaving surplus funds that cannot be redirected to other areas of ministry without the donor’s approval. Because of this, our recommendation is that funds always be designated simply “as needed for the missionary,” without any additional designations or specifications attached. Where that is not possible, we recommend the following.

First, if you are asking to raise funds for a specific project, we request that you let the Office know ahead of time. This allows us to be prepared for new donations or any questions we may receive from your donors.

Second, there are many logistical items the Office can assist you with. For instance, it may not be advisable to ask donors to mark a gift as “France Building” because we may already have another missionary raising funds with that designation, and it could create confusion with how we would process the donation. Therefore, it is always best to confer with the Office prior to contacting donors, so that we can help advise on the best way for funds to be designated. In addition to the designation, there may be tax implications to you based on the manner in which funds are designated. We can help ensure the best tax situation for you as funds are received.

Third, we always recommend that donors make checks payable to WW, rather than to the individual missionary. Although we do have the ability to cash checks in your name, this makes for a smoother process and can avoid unnecessary tax paperwork for the church and the missionary. (If a church makes funds payable to you in the amount of $600 or more over the course of the year, they are required to issue a separate 1099 to you, even if the funds came through WW. In addition, if you are not a US citizen, there may be other tax and visa implications for you.) If you have any questions, please reach out to our staff.

Opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors

Ambassador Baptist College has a dual-enrollment program, allowing high school juniors and seniors to take up to two classes per semester to get a head start on a Bible degree. These classes are offered tuition-free, and are taught over zoom. Click here to see more information about this program.

Plan for Retirement

Bro. Whetstone has emphasized the need for each missionary to plan for retirement. John O’Malley’s brother, David, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and has helped the Office as well as many of our missionaries with their investments. He produced a short video for our missions family about saving for the future. We trust this will be helpful to you. If you have questions or would like contact information for him or other financial advisors, please contact Kim O’Malley.

Prayer Requests and Special Days

Click here to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises, as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for this month.

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The Art of Listening

By John O’Malley

This year, I will be releasing a new book called Ministering to the Wounded. For my article this month, I am sharing a chapter from the book titled “The Art of Listening.”

After 40 years of ministry, I have found that listening is crucial.

In a world full of noise, listening is one of the rarest gifts we can offer. I struggle with completing someone’s thought in my mind so I can prepare my answer. For those who minister to the wounded, listening is not a passive act—it is a sacred ministry. It requires emotional restraint, spiritual sensitivity, and selfless love. Before Scripture can be applied wisely, ears must be opened humbly.

Listening is the first act of Christlike compassion. Jesus often asked questions—not because He lacked knowledge, but because He valued presence over performance. To listen is to enter someone’s suffering without trying to fix them. It reflects the heart of a God who “is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart” (Psalm 34:18).

1. The Value of Listening: Listening affirms dignity. It says, “Your story matters. You are not invisible.” It gives the wounded space to breathe and their burdens a place to land. Authentic listening slows down solutions and honors the process of trust.

2. The Patience Required: Listening is not efficient. It will interrupt your schedule. It may stretch your emotions. But love that listens is love that lingers. Proverbs 18:13 warns, “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” Quick answers are rarely wise ones.

3. What Biblical Listening Looks Like: Biblical listening is:
• Quiet (James 1:19): “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak…”
• Compassionate (Romans 12:15): “Weep with them that weep.”

• Discerning (Proverbs 20:5): “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.”

Listening is not agreement, but understanding. It is not silence without discernment—it is restraint guided by the Spirit. When spoken in season, listening allows space for the Holy Spirit to work through the Scriptures.

To care well, start by listening well. Put down your notes. Resist the urge to fix. Hear the hurt. Hold the silence. Let their pain speak before you speak of healing. Listening may feel small, but it often opens the door to the most incredible work God wants to do.

What Can We Offer?:
      • Resist the urge to interrupt or mentally prepare a response while someone else is sharing.
      • Reflect back what you heard to ensure understanding (“What I hear you saying is…“).
      • Pray before offering advice. Without Him, we can do nothing.
      • Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom to know when to speak—and when to stay present.

“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” —Matthew 11:15

John O’Malley

If this article has been an encouragement to you, you can email Bro. O’Malley to let him know.

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I Need an Estimate

By John O’Malley

“For the LORD is good…” (Psalm 100:5).

How many times have you needed a service performed in your life and sought an estimate? First, you have to find a provider of that service. Then you must find out the price. You may read reviews online, ask some trusted friends, and ask how long the vendor has been in business. You may gain confidence in a service provider with each mention of a friend, review you read, and advertisement you see. These all help you gain confidence in the service provider for your needs.

As in the illustration above, when we want a service performed we seek an estimation of both a vendor and his service reliability. The psalmist gives us his estimation of both the person and perception of the Lord: “the LORD is good.” The psalmist speaks from his experience with God. His opinion is not just subjective. He writes with authority as God inspired him to write these words.

“The LORD is good.” What confirmation! What consolation! What comfort!

The psalmist, in our focus phrase, invokes the name of God, which makes us think of God’s self-existing eternal state of being. Notice the spelling of the word “LORD.” Do you see the capital letters? The word’s meaning has to do with Him being self-existing. The God who has always been and will always be is the Lord that is good. This is the same word God used to introduce Himself to Moses in Exodus 6:2-3.

We considered the psalmist’s estimation of the person of God. Now, we should consider the psalmist’s estimation of God’s quality. The psalmist estimates the value of God as good. Good does not seem high enough to describe God.

Advertisers use superlatives in their estimations of their services and products. Advertisers say “good” is just okay. Advertisers tell us we need spectacular. We need awesome. We need amazing. However, God told The psalmist to use the word “good.”

When compared to modern adjectives, “good” seems inadequate. When David used this word, he used it in the sense that he estimated God as the best. He valued Him as beautiful and better. He knew Him to be both fair and the finest. He is God. Using the word “good” is the highest estimation He could give to He who is altogether lovely. David’s estimation of God is He is perfect.

When we seek an estimate, we want to know the length the vendor has been in business. We want to know the quality of their work. We use these elements to determine whether we enlist them to help us. The psalmist’s words speak to these two elements of an estimation. The Lord has been in business since before time. The Lord is good!

What is your estimation of God? Have you found Him good? He is always good. Try your estimation of God right now. Write down three ways you know God has been good to you and the world at large.

John O’Malley

If this article has been an encouragement to you, you can email Bro. O’Malley to let him know.

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From the Memo Board: May 2025

Important Dates to Know

May 1 – March Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
May 1 – April Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
May 26 – The Office will be closed in celebration of Memorial Day.
June 1 – April Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
June 1 – May Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
April 13-16, 2026 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC.

 

For easy access to all of these dates, click here to download our WWNTBM Dates and Deadlines Calendar into your calendar app.

Missionary of the Day

Our website at wwntbm.com promotes a missionary of the day. This is a great way to get to know about the ministries of others in our missions family. Some have chosen to set this as their home page so they can be reminded to pray for a different missionary each day.

The Edge Christian Camp and Edge2Go International

For the last several years, we have been blessed to have Scott Carsley, Carey Charles, and the team from The Edge Christian Camp attend Family Week and provide an exceptional program for our young people during the week.

Edge2Go is a ministry of The Edge Christian Camp that brings camp to Independent Baptist church locations. The Edge staff offers many aspects of summer camp in a one-day, day camp format, including activities, chapel service, evening service, God & I time booklets, games, activities, and competitions. They have recently been burdened to take this ministry internationally by partnering with missionaries. Their desire is to work with WWNTBM missionaries to bring camp to your mission field. If you are interested, or if you know local churches in the US who could utilize their services, please contact them through their website at theedge.camp.

Family Fellowship Week 2026

Now is the time to begin planning to attend Family Fellowship Week 2026! The conference will be held at the Caraway Conference Center near Asheboro, NC, from April 13-16, 2026. The week begins on Monday afternoon and ends with breakfast on Friday morning. When interviewed, missionaries agree to attend Family Week for two years while on deputation and once every four years thereafter. Please plan to attend the entire week. This is an important time to gather for fellowship, encouragement, and reminders of our heritage.

2025 US MFR Template – Meal Allowance Rate

It has come to our attention that the old standard meal allowance rate of $59 is listed in the yellow comment box that pops up when hovering over the Meal Allowance column on the 2025 US MFR Template.

Please use the rates listed in the drop-down menu. The drop-down menu includes the current rates, including the “new” standard rate of $68.

Seasons of Ministry by Pastor Wingard

At Family Fellowship Week, we were asked about the Seasons of Ministry sermon series by Pastor Wingard. Pastor Wingard’s life principle was to “serve faithfully in his present season of life.” He exemplified this principle in his life and ministry, and we know you will be encouraged by this series.  Click here to listen to the sermon series.

Principles and Practices

Each year at Family Fellowship Week, Bro. Danny Whetstone teaches our Principles and Practices. These values have guided World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions since 1971, and they will continue to do so.

Below is the outline of our Principles and Practices. Click here to listen to Pastor Wingard teach our Principles and Practices. This audio is from the Family Fellowship Week of 2014.

I. The Purpose of this Mission Agency is to Honor Our Lord Jesus Christ in Carrying Out the Great Commission.
A. We Assist Churches in Getting Their Missionaries to the Field.
B. We Assist Missionaries in . . .
1. Getting to the Field.
2. Staying on the Field.
3. Returning to the Field.
II. We Are Servants of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Local Churches.
A. We Do Not Maintain Authority to Ordain.
B. We Do Not Maintain Authority to Commission.
C. We Do Not Maintain Authority to Discipline.
D. We Must Maintain Biblical Standards.
E. We Must Maintain Working Relationships.
1. Mission Agency with Missionaries
2. Missionaries with Missionaries
III. All of Us Who Are Supported Through the Agency Are . . .
A. Accountable for the Funds.
B. Fellow-Helpers in Financing the Mission Office.
IV. Concerning Relationships
A. Agency to Missionaries
B. To Our Families
C. Missionaries to Agency
V. Concerning Policy
A. Return Passage
B. Insurance
C. Bible Translations
VI. Concerning Our Attitude
A. Towards Other Missionaries
B. Towards the Mission Agency
C. Towards Preparation
D. Towards Separation
E. Towards the King James Version

Prayer Requests and Special Days

Click here to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises, as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for this month.

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See the Harvest Grenada 2025

By Cody Carden

In March, I was privileged to lead a See The Harvest Team of six to St. George’s, Grenada. Our team worked alongside Pastor Anderson Gibson and the First Baptist Church of Berrotte to have an open-air street meeting, youth/discipleship conference, discipleship movie night, and fun youth activities! Pastor Mike Barnette of McLeansville Baptist Church in McLeansville, NC, was the keynote speaker from our team.

Though we only had eight days on the island, God used us greatly! Most of our morning hours were spent with other missionaries and pastors on the island, learning from their experiences on the field and the history of ministry in Grenada. It was such a blessing for our team to be an encouragement to them and their families! Simple encouragement for missionaries and saints on the field can go a long way, and it’s often an overlooked part of short-term missions ministry.

Our main ministry efforts were the events that took place in the evening at First Baptist Church. Pastor Anderson Gibson is bi-vocational, which is why our mornings were spent with others. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday’s services focused on youth and discipleship. Pastor Mike preached on how a deeper life with God is possible, practiced, and worth every sacrifice! To end the conference, we showed a film at the church on Wednesday night. The film “The Forge” gave everyone a visual of what practical discipleship looks like and helped them understand how preaching and teaching apply to their lives personally.

Finally, to end our week, we had a Youth Night on Friday with all kinds of games for the children and teens. Of course, we also had hot dogs, roasted corn, and Grenadian S’mores! It was such a refreshing week of ministry for First Baptist Church, The Gibson Family, and our team. We hope to visit Grenada again, possibly working with other pastors on the island to accomplish outreach efforts. Praise God for a wonderful trip!

Yours for the Harvest,
Cody Carden
See The Harvest Director

If you have any questions about this trip or the See the Harvest program, you can email Bro. Carden.
Our team with Pastor Gibson and his wife.
Our team visiting our missionaries, Pat Mathena and Carrie Mathena
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From the Memo Board: April 2025

Important Dates to Know

April 1 – February Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
April 1 – March Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
April 15 – The last day to file your 2024 US taxes without an extension.
April 14-18, 2025 – Family Fellowship Week at Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, NC.
May 1 – March Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
May 1 – April Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.

 

For easy access to all of these dates, click here to download our WWNTBM Dates and Deadlines Calendar into your calendar app.

Tax Filing Information

The deadline this year to file US taxes for most taxpayers is Tuesday, April 15. If you have not yet contacted your tax preparer about filing your taxes, you need to do so as soon as possible. Failure to file on time, even if you are unable to pay on time, can result in additional penalties and interest. Individuals can receive an extension of the filing deadline, but please note that if taxes are owed, interest on those payments will begin as of April 15 even if you are not required to file until later in the year. All missionaries with WWNTBM are responsible for filing their own taxes. If the office can assist in providing paperwork to your preparer on your behalf, please let us know.

Financial Status Report

We will upload a Financial Status Report to your SecureCloud account in the coming days, showing figures for the first quarter of 2025. This is meant to show you the financial details that we have on file, such as your support estimate and the average amount of support you received this past quarter. This is information we provide to pastors who may call about your ministry. We ask that all missionaries update their support estimate once every four years, or as their lives and ministries change. Please review this information and contact us if you have any questions.

Policy on Designated Funds

The Executive Board adopted the following policy in 2023 for handling designated funds. They recognized you faced hardship and a challenge when designated gifts arrived at the missions agency, which were unsolicited and unexpected. Here is a reminder of our policy for handling designated funds:

Unsolicited Designated Funds: When a donor sends a designated unsolicited gift, we will process the gift as a regular gift. We will process the gift as unrestricted funds.

Solicited Designated Funds: We will follow donor intent when a missionary solicits funds for a project. All solicited projects need to be approved by the Executive Board. This agency has complete control of the donated funds and discretion regarding their use.

Reminders:
– We will make you aware of designations in the memo field of your support list.
– We can only accept designated funds for WWNTBM missionaries.
– We cannot receive funds designated as “national support” or funds designated as gifts for adult children of our missionaries (age 18 and older).

Doctrinal Agreement

If you have submitted your doctrinal agreement statement, your new card for 2025-2026 is now available for you to download and print from your SecureCloud folder. If you have not yet submitted your annual agreement, email us as soon as possible, indicating that you have read and are still in agreement with our Articles of Faith. If you have questions or concerns, please contact John O’Malley.

Family Fellowship Week

Family Week is fast approaching! We are excited to see the plans coming together, and we hope you are planning to attend. The week will begin with dinner on Monday evening, April 14, and will end with the Thursday night service. There will be free time in the afternoons so you and your family can enjoy the facilities or take in local attractions. Attendees are asked to stay for the entire week. Check-out will be Friday morning after breakfast.

If your plans for Family Fellowship Week have changed, click here to let the office know about your changes ASAP.

Click here to see more information and details about the week. We look forward to seeing you there!

New Missionary

We are pleased to welcome Noah Clarke to the World Wide family. Bro. Clarke is a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Fremont, CA, with Pastor Devon Ortiz and plans to serve the Lord in Brazil. Bro. Clarke is the brother of our missionary to Brazil, Gloria Duarte.

New Baby!

Michaela Grace Villarreal was born on March 27, 2025. Michaela is the third child of Stephen and Anelly Villarreal, and joins brothers Stephen (6) and Timothy (4). The Villarreals are missionaries in Mexico.

Prayer Requests and Special Days

Click here to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises, as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for this month.

Note: You will need to login to SecureCloud in order to view this document. Once you have logged in, click on Files, Shared, then Headquarter Happenings, then scroll to the month you would like to view. This step protects people with WWNTBM in restricted access fields.