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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.

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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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.

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The Power of Church Discipline: 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 5:4-7

“In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.”

Learn About It

Paul instructs the Corinthian church on the necessity of church discipline. The church was tolerating unrepentant sin in their midst instead of addressing it. Paul rebukes them for being proud rather than sorrowful over this sin.

He tells them to “deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh.” This means removing the unrepentant person from church fellowship so they can experience the consequences of their sin. The goal is not punishment, but restoration—that the person might turn back to Christ and be saved in the end.

Paul uses leaven (yeast) as a metaphor for sin. Just as a little yeast spreads through an entire lump of dough, sin left unchecked will spread and corrupt the entire church. His command is clear: “Purge out therefore the old leaven”—remove the influence of sin so that the church remains pure.

Apply It to Me

Church discipline is often misunderstood or neglected today. Some believe confronting sin is harsh, while others ignore sin to avoid conflict. But biblical discipline is about love and restoration, not judgment.

• Do I tolerate sin in my own life that I should confess and forsake?
• Do I encourage holiness in my church, or do I ignore sin to keep peace?
• Am I willing to lovingly hold others accountable, or do I stay silent out of fear?

Paul’s warning reminds us that sin spreads if it is not dealt with. The goal of church discipline is to protect the body of Christ and bring the sinner to repentance.

Talk to God About It

Lord, help me to take holiness seriously in my own life and in my church. Give me wisdom to address sin with truth and love, seeking restoration rather than condemnation. Help me to be accountable and to encourage others to walk in righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Examine your heart for any unconfessed sin that may be affecting your walk with Christ. Repent and take a step toward accountability. If you see a fellow believer struggling, pray for them and encourage them to seek restoration.

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 2026

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 25 – 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 12-15, 2027 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC.

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. A photo of Ellie can be found in the  “New Babies!” section.

 

 

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.

The Edge Christian Camp and Edge2Go International

For the last several years, we have been blessed to have 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, 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. They have partnered with Tim and Stephanie Germano, our missionaries to the Dominican Republic, and David and Millie Preston, our missionaries to Utah.

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 2027

Now is the time to begin planning to attend Family Fellowship Week 2027! The conference will be held at the Caraway Conference Center near Asheboro, NC, from April 12-15, 2027. The week begins on Monday afternoon and ends with Thursday evening service. Lodging for Thursday evening and breakfast on Friday morning are provided. 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.

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

The Office Work

During Family Fellowship Week, the amount of work the office accomplishes was discussed in the sessions. We thought you may enjoy reading some statistics!

In 2025, the office processed over 7.3 Million dollars. The office handled over 48,000 transactions in processing funds, meaning the amount of transactions it took to distribute funds to the designated missionaries on each donation. This does not include the bank transactions for missionaries, paperwork completed, emails to missionaries and churches, or phone calls sent or received. We serve over 11,000 donors (including churches, individuals, and businesses) and send out an average of 2,000 receipts for donations each month.

The Lord has blessed our office to serve you. During our weekly staff meetings, we review our purpose statement: “We serve God’s Great Commission Partners so they can focus on giving and going into all the world.” The Great Commission Partners are the Missionaries, Sending Pastors and Churches, and Donors. Without each of our partners, the office would have no purpose. It is our privilege to serve the Lord with you.

New Babies!

Rosanna Barbara Risinger was born on April 10, 2026. She is the third child of Matthew and Anna Risinger, and joins siblings Abraham (2) and Janica (1). The Risingers are missionaries to Cameroon.

 

 

 

Eleanor (Ellie) Dorothy Tolley was born on April 30, 2026. Ellie is the daughter of our Office Assistant, Rebekah Tolley, and her husband, Brandon. She joins older brothers Davey (4) and Andy (2).

New Executive Board Members!

Thomas Engle has been appointed to the Executive Board. Bro. Engle has served on our Board of Reference since 2024. He has pastored Victory Baptist Church in Darlington, SC, since 2023. Prior to pastoring, he served as an evangelist for 12 years. He and his wife Sarah have three children: TJ, Elise, and Vance.

 

Scott L’Heureux has been appointed to the Executive Board. He has served as the pastor of Freedom Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, since 2000. He and his wife, Rebecca, have four adult children, two grandchildren, and are expecting another grandchild in July.

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: April 2026

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 2025 taxes without an extension.
April 13-17, 2026 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC. Office will be closed.
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.

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 13, 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!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 17, for Family Fellowship Week. We will reopen on Monday, April 20.

Should you have an emergency during this time, you may contact Kim O’Malley at 704-974-1008 or Jeremy Lockhart at 706-617-3042.

Tax Filing Information

The deadline this year to file US taxes for most taxpayers is Wednesday, 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.

Doctrinal Agreement

If you have submitted your doctrinal agreement statement, your new card for 2026-2027 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.

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 2026. 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).

New Baby!

Loriel Gracelyn Smothers was born on March 19, 2026. She is the third child of Joel and Noel Smothers, and joins brothers Gabriel (7) and Samuel (3). The Smothers are missionaries to Brazil.

 

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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Handling Disputes with a Biblical Mindset: 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 6:1-8

“Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.”

Learn About It

Paul confronts the Corinthians for taking their disputes to secular courts rather than handling them within the church. Instead of resolving conflicts as brothers in Christ, they were dragging each other before unbelieving judges, harming their testimony.

Paul reminds them that believers will one day judge the world and even judge angels (v.3). If they are entrusted with such responsibilities in eternity, why are they unable to handle minor disputes now?

The core issue is not legal matters, but a failure to practice grace, forgiveness, and wisdom. Paul goes so far as to say, “Why do ye not rather take wrong?” In other words, it would be better to suffer personal loss than to destroy Christian unity by acting like the world.

The church should be a place where believers seek peace and reconciliation, not a battleground where selfishness and pride take over. When Christians air their grievances publicly, they damage the church’s witness and fail to reflect Christ’s humility.

Apply It to Me

Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle it reveals our spiritual maturity. The world teaches us to fight for our rights, but Christ calls us to seek peace and show grace.

• Do I quickly resort to retaliation or legal action, or do I seek biblical reconciliation first?
• Am I more concerned with winning an argument than with preserving unity?
• Do I let pride and anger drive my responses, or do I practice forgiveness and wisdom?

Handling disputes with a biblical mindset does not mean we ignore injustice, but it does mean we prioritize love, grace, and the testimony of Christ over personal gain.

Talk to God About It

Lord, teach me to handle conflict in a way that honors You. Help me to seek reconciliation rather than revenge, to show grace rather than demand my rights. Give me wisdom to resolve disputes in a Christlike manner, putting unity and testimony above personal pride. Let me be an example of humility and love in my relationships. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

If you have a conflict with a fellow believer, take the first step toward reconciliation today. Whether through prayer, a conversation, or an act of kindness, seek to restore the relationship in a way that honors Christ.

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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What Happens When the Church Tolerates Sin?: 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 5:1-5

“It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.”

Learn About It

Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for tolerating open sin within their congregation. A man was involved in an immoral relationship with his stepmother—a sin that even the pagan Gentiles found shocking. Yet, instead of dealing with the issue, the church was “puffed up”—arrogantly ignoring the sin rather than mourning over it.

Paul makes it clear that sin left unaddressed will corrupt the entire church. He commands them to remove the man from their fellowship, not out of cruelty, but out of love for his soul. The phrase “deliver such an one unto Satan” means allowing the man to face the consequences of his sin outside the protection of the church, with the hope that he would repent and be restored.

This passage reminds us that sin in the church is never just a personal matter—it affects the whole body of believers. If tolerated, it spreads like yeast in dough, corrupting others and damaging the church’s testimony.

Apply It to Me

Today, many churches struggle with compromising on sin for the sake of avoiding conflict or appearing “loving.” But true love confronts sin with truth and grace, seeking repentance and restoration.
• Do I excuse or overlook sin rather than addressing it biblically?
• Am I more concerned with appearing tolerant than with upholding holiness?
• Do I hold myself accountable to living righteously, or do I justify my own compromises?

Paul’s warning is clear: tolerating sin weakens the church. We must hold each other accountable in love, seeking to restore those who fall, while maintaining holiness before God.

Talk to God About It

Lord, help me to take sin seriously. Give me the courage to address it in my own life and to lovingly encourage holiness in my church. Keep me from becoming indifferent to unrighteousness. Let me balance truth with grace, always seeking restoration rather than condemnation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

Examine your own heart for any sin you have ignored or justified. Confess it before God and take steps toward repentance. If someone in your church is struggling, pray for them and, if appropriate, encourage them toward restoration in Christ.

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: March 2026

Important Dates to Know

March 1 – January Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
March 1 – February Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
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 2025 taxes without an extension.
April 13-17, 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.

Benefits of Financial Reports for US Citizens

The Monthly Financial Report (MFR) is the tool that US Citizen Missionaries can use to become accountable to WWNTBM for their reimbursable expenses rather than having all funds listed as personal earnings. Over the course of 2025, 69% of those eligible chose to submit MFRs. By doing so, they were able to reduce their 1099 Personal Earnings by a combined average of 23.10%. If you are not currently utilizing MFRs and would like information about how to begin, please contact our office.

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 13, 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!

World Wide Logo

In 2022, the World Wide office adopted a new logo. This logo can be used for your prayer letters, prayer cards, displays, and videos. We can also give you the embroidery file if you would like to get any attire embroidered.

These files are available in Secure Cloud in the file WW Logo for Prayer Cards and Presentations.

Tax Filing Information

The deadline this year to file US taxes for most taxpayers is Wednesday, 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.

Selah International Counseling Ministries

Selah International Counseling Ministries exists to provide compassionate, Christ-centered counseling for those serving the Lord on the Mission field or in Ministry.

One of Selah’s ministries is personal counseling and care for ministry leaders. Ministry often requires pouring into others continuously. Selah is there to do the same – they want to pour into you and your family. Counseling services are available in person and virtually, in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for individuals and families serving in diverse locations.

Selah International Counseling Ministries also specializes in missionary debriefing and soul care for the entire family. Transitioning between cultures, returning from the mission field, or navigating long-term service can bring emotional and spiritual strain. Selah provides an environment for missionaries and their loved ones to process experiences, restore emotional health, and reconnect as a family.

Selah’s counseling services address a wide range of topics, including:

      • Grief and emotional challenges
      • Relationship and family dynamics
      • Behavioral issues
      • Crisis intervention and transitional support

In addition to counseling, Selah offers retreats designed specifically for those in ministry. These include pastoral retreats and workshops for missionaries and ministry leaders.

Selah International Counseling Ministries also hosts conferences designed to encourage those in ministry. Two of the conferences they offer are:

Selah Refresh – a two-night conference in November held at the Wilds with a cost of $300 per person, it is created specifically for ministry leaders and missionaries to step away from daily responsibilities.

Selah Soul Care Conferences – Whether about marriage, parenting, teens, or soul care in the church, they would love to come and serve your church in this way.

New Baby!

Lottie Jean Lee was born on February 11, 2026. Lottie is the third child of Colton and Melodie Lee, our missionaries to Solomon Islands, and joins siblings Douglas (5) and George (2).

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.