Merry Christmas, JMI Family! From our staff in Moldova, The Amazon, and the U.S., we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! We celebrate and rejoice in the arrival of the baby boy who came to make all things new. We are so grateful for …
She Told Me Jesus Also Came for the Blind
“She told me also that Jesus came for the blind.” These are the words of Daniel, a jungle pastor serving in one of the most remote areas of the world: the banks of the mighty Amazon River. Until very recently, Daniel did not know how to read or write, yet …
Charging Ahead in The Amazon!
In the Amazon, JMI seeks to educate, encourage, and care for the forgotten people who live along the banks of the Amazon River in Brazil. Our jungle pastors’ conferences are the centerpiece of all the work we do in the Amazon. As we train and equip these precious pastors and their …
How an Orphan can Say, “God is on my Side”
If you’ve ever wanted to play a significant role in rebuilding a broken, but infinitely valuable life, consider that of Oleg Potiomchin. Oleg’s Story Oleg was a “village boy,” which is a quick indicator that his family was very likely to be poor, scratching out just enough from the land to …
There is More Than Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder
There is More Than Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder “When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son. Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took …
Caring for the Forgotten Daily
Caring for the Forgotten Daily In Carpineni, Moldova: As the temperatures drop in Moldova, the vulnerable children and families we serve are preparing for the harsh winter ahead. So many of them simply do not have the resources to properly heat or insulate their homes against the frigid temperatures that …
Christmas in Moldova
I wonder how Jesus feels about the way we celebrate his birthday? From the little I know and the little more I might guess, I’m thinking our Lord is always appreciative for every sincere acknowledgement of who he is and what he has done. For instance, I suspect he enjoys …
Right on Target 🎯
Right On Target at the Annual Justice Shoot The Justice Shoot, hosted annually by Lee Company, has become one of our favorite days of the year here at JMI. This fundraising sporting clay shoot takes place at the Nashville Gun Club and benefits the work of JMI in Moldova. The day …
Immeasurably More in the Amazon
By Pastor and Author Jeff Simmons. Read his blog here We just returned from the 2017 Pastor’s Conference in the Amazon and it was absolutely incredible. After spending a week with these jungle pastors, I left inspired, encouraged and more in love with Jesus. These amazing men and women do …
🌾Finding Joy That’s Better than Grain & Wine
“You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound.” -Psalm 4:7 When I was dreaming of all the places I wanted to travel to and what I longed to accomplish and who would make me happy in this life, the 6th Annual …











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