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Christian Liberty and Its Limits: 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.

1 Corinthians 8:9

“But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.”

Learn About It

Paul addresses the issue of Christian liberty—the freedom believers have in Christ. The Corinthians had questions about whether it was acceptable to eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols. Paul explains that while idols are nothing, and eating such meat does not affect one’s relationship with God, there is a greater principle at play: love for others.

Believers have freedom in Christ, but that freedom must be used responsibly. Paul warns that exercising liberty without regard for others can become a stumbling block to weaker Christians. Some believers, especially those newly saved from idolatry, might still struggle with the association of food with idol worship. If a stronger believer eats such meat without consideration, it could lead a weaker believer to sin against their conscience.

This principle applies beyond food. There are many areas where Christians have liberty, but not all things are beneficial (1 Corinthians 10:23). Our decisions should not be based only on what is lawful, but on what is loving and edifying to others.

Apply It to Me

Christian liberty is not about doing whatever we want—it is about living in a way that honors God and helps others grow in faith.
•Do I consider how my choices affect others, or do I only focus on my own freedom?
•Am I willing to limit my liberty for the sake of a weaker believer’s spiritual growth?
•Do I live with an attitude of love and responsibility, or do I insist on my rights?
Spiritual maturity is not about how much freedom we can exercise, but about how much love we are willing to show.

Talk to God About It

Lord, thank You for the freedom I have in Christ. Help me to use that freedom wisely, never as an excuse for selfishness but as an opportunity to love and serve others. Show me where I need to be more considerate of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and give me a heart that prioritizes their spiritual well-being. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Think about an area where you have Christian liberty, but where your actions might affect another believer. This week, make a conscious effort to choose love over personal rights, ensuring that your decisions encourage rather than hinder someone’s spiritual growth.

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: October 2026

Important Dates to Know

October 1 – August Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 1 – September Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 12 – Most US banks will be closed for Columbus Day.
November 1 – September Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
November 1 – October Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
November 11 – Most US banks will be closed for Veterans Day.
April 12-16, 2027 – 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.

Financial Report Reminder

As we enter the last quarter of the year, thoughts turn to year-end tax procedures. Many people begin thinking of last-minute deductions that will affect them. If you anticipate making large ministry purchases and you desire the purchase to be a deduction in the year 2026, you may wish to make the purchase by the end of November. Because of the way our 1099s are calculated, December expenses are “reimbursed” out of January income, so the tax benefit on your 1099 would actually be considered a 2027 reimbursement. Regardless of when the purchase is made, you will still receive a tax benefit. However, we wanted you to be aware of these deadlines as you plan your expenses over the next few months.

Mission 21 Ecosystems

Mission 21 Ecosystems are a set of websites that are “21st century tools for a 1st century commission.” They were created by Anthony Master and Leland Johnson to develop practical, Gospel-centered tools that help Independent Baptist missionaries reach the field and effectively fulfill the Great Commission.

Missions21 connects pastors and missionaries through a searchable database of missionary profiles, prayer letters, video updates, doctrinal information, and communication tools. By helping churches discover, evaluate, manage, and stay engaged with missionaries from a single platform, Missions21 makes missions involvement more intentional, informed, and effective. Visit Missions21.com.


IFBMT helps missionaries raise and maintain support by providing tools to help them effectively manage deputation. Through a collaborative church database, route planning maps, scheduling tools, follow-up management, and ministry organization tools, IFBMT helps missionaries spend less time managing information and more time building lasting partnerships with local churches. Visit ifbmt.info.

 

ProphetsChambers.com helps missionaries find housing and church accommodations while traveling. Through community-verified listings, photos, amenities, reviews, and practical travel information, missionaries can make more informed lodging decisions and travel with greater confidence. This website is still under construction. For questions, contact prophetschambers.com at [email protected].

Dep-U provides practical training for missionaries through courses, playbooks, and field-tested strategies. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, Dep-U helps missionaries navigate deputation and ministry with greater confidence and effectiveness. This website is still under construction. For questions, contact dep-u.com at [email protected].

Legacy Contact Access Key

If you have Apple devices, consider setting up a Legacy Contact Access Key. A legacy contact access key is a secure code that allows a designated person to access your digital data and passwords after your death or incapacitation. There is no cost required.

How to get a Legacy Contact Access Key

  1. Add a Legacy Contact: On an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac), go to Settings > [Your Name] > Sign-In & Security > Legacy Contact.
  2. Choose a contact: Select a trusted person from your contacts to be your Legacy Contact.
  3. Receive the key: After adding the contact, your device will generate a unique access key.
  4. Share the key: Share this key with your Legacy Contact. You can do this by sending it electronically via Messages (if they are on a compatible device) or by printing a physical copy to keep with your estate planning documents.
    What your Legacy Contact needs to access your data

After your passing, your Legacy Contact will need to provide two things to Apple to request access: The Legacy Contact Access Key you provided and a death certificate for you.

They can then use this information to initiate a request through Apple’s Digital Legacy service, allowing them to access your Apple account data.

Faith Promise Cards

Thanks to a fellow missionary, our Faith Promise Cards are available to download in Chinese, French, and Spanish.

The office has three different designs of English Faith Promise cards as well as two designs of Children’s Faith Promise Cards available for download or order. All Faith Promise Cards are free! Donations to help cover the cost of printing and shipping are accepted.

Find these and other helpful resources for your missions conference at helpmymissionsconference.com.

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 log in 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.

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From the Memo Board: September 2026

Important Dates to Know

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.
October 1 – August Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 1 – September Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 12 – Most US banks will be closed for Columbus Day.
April 12-15, 2027 – 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.

Mission Agency Percentage

The Mission Agency Services (MAS) 5% contribution, as well as the National Partnership Services (NPS) 5% contribution, will be applied according to the following guidelines:

    • When a donor indicates new support, even if it is the first time we have received funds.
    • When funds begin coming from a donor on a regular basis, even if the check memo continues to say ‘gift,’ unless it is specifically designated such as ‘gift for building fund’ or some other specific project. Regular basis does not necessarily mean monthly; some donors give at varying times and some even give annually.
    • All regular funds received are subject to the MAS and NPS contributions, regardless of whether they are received in personal or ministry support accounts (i.e. accounts for ongoing operations of a ministry such as a school or radio station.)
    • Funds for specific projects will be evaluated on an annual basis to determine if they have become ongoing ministry support as opposed to one-time fundraising events.

Sticker Design Contest

The WWNTBM office is hosting our first ever sticker design contest!

We are looking for new sticker designs for World Wide to promote missions. We want you to draw or design your sticker and send it to us. Your design must be overtly missions, overtly conservative, and FUN! 

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Submissions must be made no later than October 2, 2026 at midnight EST. Winners will be chosen by the WWNTBM Office and prizes of Chick-fil-a gift cards will be given to winners. 1st prize will receive $20 gift card, 2nd prize will receive $15 gift card, and 3rd prize will receive $10 gift card. All submissions have the potential to be used for promoting missions by WWNTBM.

Designs will be judged on creativity and originality, visual appeal, relevance to missions and the purpose of WWNTBM, suitability for use as a sticker, and overall effectiveness of the design.

Sticker Specs: Stickers may be any shape or size. Digital designs may be submitted in PDF, PNG & JPEG with resolutions of at least 300 dpi. Drawn designs may be submitted via hi resolution scan or picture or may be mailed. See terms and conditions for details.

Official terms and conditions are available upon request.

Email your designs to [email protected] or via Facebook messenger to the WWNTBM account along with your Name, Age, Country of Residence, and Attached Design.

For designers under the age of 18, please include parent or legal guardian’s name, stated approval, and contact info.

See the Harvest – Dominican Republic

See the Harvest is a ministry of the World Wide that offers church members, college students, and pastors the opportunity to See, Learn, and Do missionary work, enabling them to discern God’s call, find their place of service, and reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministry is led by our missionaries, Cody and Nikayla Carden.

From July 31-August 10, our team joined our missionaries, Timothy and Stephanie Germano, in the Dominican Republic. Our team assisted the Germanos with their annual English camp and helped reach out to the community there through canvassing and personal evangelism.

We praise the Lord for His wonderful work through the ministry of See the Harvest! If you would like to learn more about the ministry or future trips, please visit seetheharvest.com.

If you would like a See the Harvest team to visit you on your field, please contact Cody Carden at [email protected].

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 log in 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.

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Marriage as a Picture of Christ and the Church: 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.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11

“And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.”

Learn About It

Paul speaks directly to married couples, emphasizing the permanence and sanctity of marriage. He reminds them that marriage is a covenant, not just a human contract. God designed it to reflect Christ’s relationship with the church, which is built on commitment, love, and faithfulness.

In this passage, Paul reinforces Jesus’ teaching that divorce should not be taken lightly. While he acknowledges that separation may sometimes happen, his instruction is that reconciliation should always be the goal. Just as Christ never abandons His church, spouses should be committed to faithfulness even in difficult times.

Marriage is a living picture of the gospel—the husband’s love for his wife should reflect Christ’s self-sacrificial love, and the wife’s role should reflect the church’s loving submission to Christ (Ephesians 5:22-25). This means marriage is not primarily about personal happiness, but about honoring God through faithfulness and selflessness.

Apply It to Me

Marriage requires sacrifice, humility, and patience—qualities that reflect Christ’s love for the church.
    • If I am married, do I prioritize my spouse’s well-being over my own desires?
    • Do I see my marriage as a reflection of Christ’s faithfulness, or do I let pride and frustration control my actions?
    • If I am single, do I view marriage as a holy commitment rather than just a relationship goal?
The world often sees marriage as disposable, but God calls us to faithfulness, restoration, and commitment. We must model Christ’s love and grace in our marriages and relationships.

Talk to God About It

Lord, thank You for the gift of marriage and the beautiful picture it paints of Your love for the church. Help me to love selflessly, to forgive quickly, and to remain faithful. If I am single, help me to prepare my heart for a marriage that honors You. Give me wisdom and grace in all my relationships. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

If you are married, take time this week to invest in your spouse—whether through an encouraging word, a thoughtful act, or a heartfelt prayer together. If you are single, pray for God’s guidance in preparing for a future marriage that glorifies Him.

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: August 2026

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 7 – The Office, and most US Banks, will be closed in recognition of Labor Day.
April 12-15, 2027 – 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.

New Staff Member – Makenzie Case

We are happy to announce that Miss Makenzie Case is joining our full-time in-office staff! Makenzie assisted our office on-site last summer and has coordinated our See the Harvest ministry trips since 2023. Her home church is Gantt Street Baptist Church in Cayce, SC, under Pastor Gene Rowell. Makenzie previously taught at a Christian school for five years.

We praise the Lord for bringing Makenzie to the team and look forward to serving with her. Makenzie’s email is [email protected].

Trump Accounts

On July 4th, 2026, the new Trump Accounts were made available. Trump Accounts are a new tax-advantaged individual retirement account (IRA) for children under the age of 18.

    • Eligibility:  All U.S. children under 18 with a valid Social Security Number are eligible to establish a Trump Account. Parents or legal guardians can open and manage accounts on behalf of their children.
    • Contributions:  Families, friends, and employers can contribute up to $5,000 per year per child.
    • Access and Withdrawals:  Funds can be accessed without penalty when the child turns 18 for qualified expenses like education or a first home purchase. Withdrawals may be subject to restrictions and would be taxed at ordinary income rates.
    • If funds are not used for the qualifying expenses listed above at age 18, the funds may be withdrawn by your child for any purpose but will incur an early withdrawal fee. At the age of 59 1/2, your child may withdraw the funds without penalty and may use them for any purpose. Withdrawals would be taxed at ordinary income rates.

US Citizens born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, are eligible for $1,000 of government seed money.

For the first 25 million children under the age of 10 in ZIP codes with median incomes below $150,000 who activate a Trump Account, $250 of seed money will automatically be deposited into their account. These funds are made possible by a donation from Michael and Susan Dell of Dell Computers. Check out InvestAmerica.org to see if your child qualifies.

  • How to open an account:
  • You can elect to open a Trump Account for your eligible children using IRS Form 4547 and submit it to the following:
    • In the Trump Accounts app (visit your App Store)
    • When you file your taxes
    • Through the secure IRS website called Individual Online Accounts, or IOLA

What to Know:
For now, Trump Accounts will automatically be invested in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) a low-cost exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index. Plans are being made to allow parents and guardians to choose how to allocate funds across additional investment options.

Is the Trump Account Right for you? If your child qualifies for the $1,000 and/or the $250 seed money, it is recommended that you open the account to at least claim the funds; however, there are multiple investment and retirement options available for your children. Visit RamseySolutions.com to learn more about other options to begin saving for your child’s future.

Investing for the Future

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.

New Mileage Rate Effective July 1st

The IRS recently announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2026. Beginning July 1, the rates have increased to 76 cents per mile for business miles. US Missionaries, please click here to download an updated MFR Template that reflects the new rate. Please continue to use the older version for the June report (due August 1) and begin using this new version starting with your July report, due September 1.

Abigail Riffel’s New Book

Our very own Abigail Riffel, daughter of our missionaries to Japan, Michael and April Riffel, has published her first novel. The Covert Chronicles: The Recruit, is a Christian young adult action-adventure novel. This novel follows a group of teenagers whose lives are transformed by faith, friendship, and unexpected opportunities to serve. Click here to check it out!

See The Harvest – Scotland

See the Harvest is a ministry of the World Wide that offers church members, college students, and pastors the opportunity to See, Learn, and Do missionary work, enabling them to discern God’s call, find their place of service, and reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministry is led by our missionaries, Cody and Nikayla Carden.

In July, our team spent two weeks assisting Missionary Jim Van Voltenburg and the Bible Baptist Church of Dundee, Scotland. During that time, they canvassed (letterboxing) with books of Revelation, gospel tracts, and invitations to a revival tent meeting and helped with the tent revival meetings. Our team distributed approximately 5,000 copies of gospel material.

We praise the Lord for His wonderful work through the ministry of See the Harvest! If you would like to learn more about the ministry or future trips, please visit seetheharvest.com.

If you would like a See the Harvest team to visit you on your field, please contact Cody Carden at [email protected].

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 log in 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.

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Navigating Relationships with Biblical Wisdom: 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.

1 Corinthians 7:1-16

“Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband… But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.”

Learn About It

Paul addresses marriage, singleness, and relationships, giving biblical principles to help believers navigate these areas wisely. He teaches that marriage is honorable and provides protection against sexual sin. At the same time, he acknowledges that singleness is also good and allows for greater devotion to the Lord (v. 7-8).

One of the key themes in this passage is commitment and selflessness in marriage. Husbands and wives are to serve one another, not simply live for themselves. Paul reminds them that marriage is not just about personal happiness, but about honoring God and fulfilling their responsibilities toward one another.

Paul also speaks about mixed marriages, where one spouse is a believer and the other is not. He encourages believers not to leave their unbelieving spouse if the spouse is willing to remain in the marriage. However, if the unbelieving spouse chooses to leave, the believer is not under bondage and is called to live in peace.

Apply It to Me

Paul’s teachings on relationships apply to all of us, whether we are single, married, or navigating difficult family dynamics.
    • Am I honoring God in my relationships, whether in singleness or marriage?
    • If I am married, am I selflessly serving my spouse, or am I focused on my own needs?
    • If I have unbelieving family members, am I showing them Christ through my love and patience?
Relationships, whether in marriage or family, require wisdom, selflessness, and a desire to honor God. Paul reminds us that peace should be our goal, not conflict or selfish ambition.

Talk to God About It

Lord, thank You for the relationships You have placed in my life. Whether in singleness or marriage, help me to honor You and to serve others selflessly. Give me wisdom in how I love, communicate, and show grace. If I face challenges in my relationships, help me to pursue peace and glorify You in my actions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Think about one relationship in your life that needs more Christlike love and wisdom. This week, take a step to strengthen that relationship—whether through a kind word, a selfless act, or simply praying for the person.

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 2026

Important Dates to Know

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 3 – The Office 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 12-15, 2027 – 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.

See The Harvest – Atlanta

See the Harvest is a ministry of the World Wide that offers church members, college students, and pastors the opportunity to See, Learn, and Do missionary work, enabling them to discern God’s call, find their place of service, and reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministry is led by our missionaries, Cody and Nikayla Carden.

In June, our team served with Pastor Mark McElreath, who pastors City Baptist Church in Atlanta, during the FIFA World Cup games in Atlanta. Throughout the week, they took part in three World Cup evangelism days, as well as helping run Vacation Bible School at City Baptist Church. The team distributed 13,000 copies of Gospel material, saw one woman pray to be saved during evangelism, and 13 children accept Christ during the VBS.

We praise the Lord for His wonderful work through the ministry of See the Harvest! If you would like to learn more about the ministry or future trips, please visit seetheharvest.com.

If you would like a See the Harvest team to visit you on your field, please contact Cody Carden at [email protected].

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 log in 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.

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The Call to Sexual Purity: 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.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.”

Learn About It

Paul delivers a strong warning: those who live in unrepentant sin will not inherit the kingdom of God. He lists several sinful lifestyles, including sexual immorality, idolatry, theft, greed, and drunkenness, emphasizing that those who practice such things apart from repentance and salvation are separated from God.

However, the passage does not end in condemnation. Paul follows this warning with a message of hope and transformation: “And such were some of you.” The Corinthian believers had lived in these sins, but through Christ, they had been:

• Washed—cleansed from their past sins
• Sanctified—set apart for God’s holy purpose
• Justified—declared righteous through faith in Christ

This passage reminds us that the gospel is powerful enough to change lives completely. No matter how deep someone has been in sin, through Jesus Christ, they can be made new.

Apply It to Me

Sexual purity is a major struggle in today’s world. Culture normalizes and even celebrates immorality, just as it did in Corinth. But God calls believers to live differently—to walk in holiness, not according to the desires of the flesh.

• Do I take sexual purity seriously, or do I allow culture to influence my standards?
• Have I fully embraced my identity in Christ, or do I still carry the weight of past sin?
• Am I mindful of what I allow into my heart and mind, or do I compromise in small ways?

The good news of the gospel is that sin does not define us—Christ does. If you are struggling, God offers forgiveness and transformation. Through Him, we can live in purity and walk in the newness of life.

Talk to God About It

Lord, thank You for washing, sanctifying, and justifying me through Christ. Help me to walk in purity, resisting the temptations of this world. Remind me that my identity is in You, not in my past or in what the world promotes. Strengthen me to honor You in my thoughts, my actions, and my relationships. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Evaluate one area of your life where you may have allowed cultural influences to lower your standards of holiness. Whether it’s entertainment, relationships, or personal habits, take a step this week to align that area with God’s call to purity.

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: June 2026

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.
June 19 – Most US Banks will be closed for Juneteenth.
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 3 – The Office will be closed in celebration of Independence Day.
April 12-15, 2027 – 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.

2026 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.

Opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors

Ambassador Baptist College has recently started 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.

Ministry Milestones

We would like to recognize several ministry milestones being reached during the year 2026. 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.

Investing for Retirement

At Family Week this year, Bro. Whetstone emphasized the need 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.

Mobile Banking

Mobile banking and mobile deposit are becoming more and more accessible. We have received questions from many of our missionaries in recent months about how to handle funds with regards to mobile deposits. The following are important things for you to know.

      • WWNTBM recommends all checks be payable to the mission office, as it alleviates certain tax reporting requirements both for the church and for the missionary. However, we realize there are times when a donor will write a check payable directly to the missionary.
      • If you receive a check made payable to you, you may use Mobile Deposit to deposit the funds into your bank account. Be sure to list the funds as additional income on Line 2 of your financial report, or to track the funds for your own personal tax records. *NOTE: Due to visa restrictions, Non-Resident Alien missionaries should never accept funds in the US payable to them personally. Please contact our office if you have questions about this.
      • If you receive a check payable to WWNTBM, you should never attempt to deposit it into your bank using Mobile Deposit. Doing so could create problems for both you and the donor. Please mail the check(s) to the Office, so we can process the funds and put them into your bank account. If you need the funds immediately, before the check arrives in the mail, please let us know, and we will be happy to advance the funds to your account pending its arrival.
      • When mailing checks to the Office, please be sure to note the donor(s), amounts, check numbers, and the dates you mailed the items to us. In the rare event that the checks are lost in the mail, this information would be important so you can contact the donors to request a replacement check.

Trailer and Fifth Wheel Expenses

The Executive Board voted to approve actual expenses for trailers and fifth wheels when they are not used as a primary residence. If this applies to you, please contact Brittany Morrow.

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. This can create issues, because multiple churches may give more than what is required for one designation, and funds are then not available to be used for another need that may arise. 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 planning to raise funds for a specific project, please notify the Office in advance. In order for WW to issue tax receipts for specially designated contributions, the Executive Board must approve the project and include it in the official meeting minutes before those funds can be receipted.

Second, there are several logistical matters with which the Office can assist you. For example, it may not be advisable to ask donors to designate gifts as “France Building” because another missionary may already be using a similar designation. This could create confusion when processing donations. For that reason, we encourage you to consult with the Office before contacting donors so that we can help determine the most appropriate designation for the project. 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 strongly recommend that donors make checks payable to WW rather than to the individual missionary. Although we can process checks made payable to you, having checks made payable to WW creates a smoother process and can help avoid unnecessary tax reporting requirements for both the church and the missionary. For example, if a church makes payments directly to you totaling $600 or more during the year, it may be required to issue a Form 1099, even if the funds are ultimately routed through WW. In addition, missionaries who are not U.S. citizens may face additional tax or visa considerations.

Finally, we occasionally receive designated contributions for needs that were mentioned in a prayer letter or casual communication but were not intended as a fundraising appeal. Please be aware that the same procedures for Executive Board approval of designated projects apply regardless of whether funds were actively solicited. When designated funds are received for an unapproved project, we will contact you to verify the need and obtain the necessary approval before processing the funds. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

New Baby!

Derek Allen Vincent Folkers was born on May 1, 2026. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. Derek is the son of Seth and Kaitlin Folkers. He joins older siblings Atarah (7), Benaiah (6), Christy (4), and Céleste (2). The Folkers serve in Cameroon.

 

Maternity Leave

Mrs. Bekah Tolley, our Office Assistant, is currently on maternity leave following the arrival of her new baby girl, Ellie. Please pray for Bekah, her husband Brandon, and their sons Davey and Andy as they welcome and adjust to this new addition to their family. 

 

 

 

Please continue submitting prayer letters to [email protected]. Prayer letters will be processed as usual. During Bekah’s maternity leave, Makenzie Case (Staff Support) will be covering prayer letters.

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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Honoring God with Your Body: 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.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

Learn About It

Paul reminds the Corinthians of a profound truth: their bodies are not their own. As believers, they had been bought with a price—the precious blood of Christ. Because of this, they were called to honor God with their bodies.

The Corinthians lived in a city filled with immorality and pagan practices. Many had previously engaged in sinful lifestyles, and Paul wanted them to understand that, as Christians, their bodies now belonged to God, not the world.

Paul uses the imagery of the temple to describe the believer’s body. In the Old Testament, the temple was a sacred place where God’s presence dwelled. Now, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within every believer. This truth carries a serious responsibility: we must keep our bodies pure and set apart for Him.

Apply It to Me

If our bodies belong to God, that means we must use them in a way that honors Him. This applies to:

• What we do (our actions, choices, and lifestyle)
• Where we go (the environments we place ourselves in)
• How we treat ourselves (caring for our health and well-being)
• What we allow into our minds and hearts (what we watch, listen to, and dwell on)
• Do I treat my body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, or do I misuse it for selfish desires?
• Am I mindful of how my actions reflect on Christ?
• Do I allow things into my life that pollute my heart and mind, rather than glorifying God?

When we remember that we belong to Christ, it changes how we live. Honoring God with our bodies is not about rules or restrictions, but about living in a way that reflects our identity in Him.

Talk to God About It

Lord, thank You for redeeming me and dwelling within me through Your Holy Spirit. Help me to honor You with my body, my choices, and my lifestyle. Show me any area where I have not been living in a way that glorifies You. Give me strength to walk in holiness and purity each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Examine your daily habits and lifestyle. Identify one area where you need to be more intentional about honoring God with your body. Take a step this week to make a change that reflects your commitment to holiness.

John O’Malley

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