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Baptized in the Waters of the Amazon

Written by Jayden Stidham, Belmont University student When the chance to go on a week-long trip to the Amazon came up during my human anatomy class, I wasn’t sure what to think. It seemed like a wild idea, but I signed up anyway because, hey, it sounded like a cool …

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Sponsor Spotlight: Ashley Fox

Ashley Fox and her family have had the opportunity to sponsor several children in Moldova through JMI since 2013. They have also traveled with us to meet their sponsored children many times and volunteer at summer camp. Below, she shares her sponsorship experience. Q: Why did you become a sponsor? …

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Sponsor Spotlight: Gina Williams

Gina Willams says her family has been blessed to sponsor children in Moldova since 2013. She has also been on mission trips with JMI to both the Amazon and Moldova, where she got to meet her sponsored child in “one of the most touching and emotional experiences.” Listen to an …

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Pastors Dig Into the Word with Training Leaders International

You can’t be involved with JMI for long without hearing about our annual Jungle Pastors Conferences. But, did you know that we have a second program in the Amazon to train pastors? Our partnership with Training Leaders International (TLI) involves a smaller group of pastors and church leaders. They commit …

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Sponsor Spotlight: Michael Ward

Typically, people looking to become a sponsor will browse our website to find a vulnerable child or teen to support. For Michael Ward, the process was flipped. In 2019, he traveled to Moldova with JMI for the first time and met 4-year-old Gabi in Carpineni village. She was not part …

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Missions as Our DNA

A Devotion from Nic Allen, Pastor at Rolling Hills Church In John 14, Thomas exclaimed to Jesus that they didn’t know the way. Jesus responded, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” It wasn’t enough for the disciples to know that Jesus was the route to truth, but that he was truth. It wasn’t enough …

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Sponsor Spotlight: The McFarland Family

Keith and Merari McFarland are not only sponsors, they are JMI volunteers. They use remote working to their advantage, spending much of their time on the road enjoying RV life. As they travel they often speak at churches and Bible studies and advocate for JMI. The McFarland family currently has …

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What Christmas Looks Like for Kids in Moldova

Written by Jennifer Sevier, Sponsor and JMI Moldova Volunteer Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday for Christians in every corner of the globe. While the central meaning of the holiday remains the same for believers of all cultures, the traditions and celebrations vary greatly around the world. Perhaps you’ve wondered …

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Ala’s Story of Belonging

Through the end of 2023, we’ll share stories from the past 15 years of ministry. It’s our way of remembering all God has done and encouraging us for what’s ahead. We invite you to read, watch, and pray about how you could be involved in investing in the future of …

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Cosme’s Story of Faith

Through the end of 2023, we’ll share stories from the past 15 years of ministry. It’s our way of remembering all God has done and encouraging us for what’s ahead. We invite you to read, watch, and pray about how you could be involved in investing in the future of …

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