named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Bible Institute
Offers a multi-year course for individuals seeking deeper Bible knowledge and preparation for ministry.
Discipleship Program
A program with 17 lessons designed to teach basic Bible doctrines to new believers in Christ, leading to spiritual growth and baptism.
Printing Ministry
Produces tracts and Bible verse signs for street ministry and evangelism.
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Religious Discipleship & Church Planting 12 activities
- Baptism and church growthFacilitates baptisms, including 13 individuals converted through satellite ministries, and reports growth in church membership and weekly attendance.
- Bible translation and publication supportAssists in proofreading a new Finnish translation of the King James Version of the Bible, contributing to international Scripture accessibility.
- Church planting and national leadership development in KenyaConducts church planting ministries in Kenya through village evangelistic meetings, worship services, building projects, and leadership training at a local church Bible institute.
- Deaf ministryOperates a dedicated deaf department with Sunday school and regular Sunday afternoon services, providing spiritual support and resulting in conversions among deaf students.
- Discipleship and evangelism programsOperates a 17-lesson discipleship program teaching basic Bible doctrines to new believers, resulting in baptisms; conducts street evangelism, hospital visits, youth rallies, Bible study classes, and Bible clubs in schools, leading to conversions.
- Leadership and governance structureEstablishes mission policies through a Board of Trustees composed of Baptist pastors and mission officials, appoints a President and General Director to lead mission activities, and appoints Field Directors to represent BIMI and monitor field operations.
- Missions promotion and representationAppoints Special Representatives to promote BIMI ministries nationally and internationally in churches and colleges, and hosts annual missions conferences featuring missionaries and guest speakers to raise awareness and support.
- Printing and tract distribution ministryOperates a printing ministry that produces tracts, Bible verse signs, and bilingual evangelistic materials distributed in local markets and used in outreach efforts.
- Provides missionary support servicesProvides missionary addresses upon request (limited to five per inquiry) and offers administrative and financial support to missionaries and supporting churches from the World Missions Center in Harrison, Tennessee.
- Rotational ministry engagementEngages 25–30 church members in a rotating schedule to serve in various ministries, including church plants and preaching points in multiple Cambodian locations.
- Support for missionaries and church expansionSupports individual missionaries (e.g., the Corena family), votes to support additional missionaries (e.g., in Laos), and conducts fundraisers to purchase property for new church buildings.
- Training for future church plantersTrains young men in Kenya for future church planting ministries through structured programs, including a three-year Bible Institute that increases participant engagement and equips them to disciple others.
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Organizational Operations & Management Support 1 activity
- Administrative and operational support for missionsProvides centralized administrative, financial, and operational services including accounting, computer services, mail, printing, media, insurance, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and secretarial support for mission operations.
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Christian Retreat & Conference Hosting 1 activity
- Annual Action Conference for World EvangelizationHosts an annual conference featuring a Missions Banquet, prayer meetings, preaching, workshops, and interactive sessions; provides complimentary meals, waives reservation fees, and offers approximately 26 guest rooms for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Emergency Response and Relief Operations 1 activity
- Disaster relief servicesProvides disaster relief services, including assistance to individuals affected by flooding and delivery of medicine and food to vulnerable community members.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Community and member careProvides counseling for couples on marriage and family relationships and delivers food, medicine, and household assistance to church members and individuals in need.
- Short-term missions programsOperates short-term missions programs through Connect teams and other organized trips, enabling individuals to participate in faith-based service activities internationally.
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relationships · 12
who they work with
- Autumn Larson Partner — Missionary serving in Kenya.
- BIMI Canada Partner — Canadian affiliate organization based in Guelph, Ontario.
- Baptist International Missions Partner — Pastor John Godfrey Jr. has served as a Trustee for Baptist International Missions, and BIMI expresses gratitude for his faithfulness to the Lord in that role.
- Corena family Partner — Missionaries to Chile hosted during the annual missions conference and supported by the church.
- Eric & Lori Bohman Partner — Africa Director team overseeing missionary work in Kenya.
- Erica Bohman Partner — Missionary serving in Kenya.
- Grace Baptist Church Partner — Church of Pastor Kerry Bonaparte, who was hosted during the annual missions conference.
- Great Hope Baptist Church Partner — Pastor John Godfrey Jr., who serves as Senior Pastor at Great Hope Baptist Church, is the main speaker at the 2026 Action Conference for World Evangelization.
- Luke & Tonya Shelby Partner — Missionaries serving in Kenya.
- Partnering Churches Partner — Churches that collaborate with BIMI in missionary efforts.
- William & Tammy Brouwer Partner — Missionaries serving in Kenya.
- World Missions Center Partner — Hosts administrative and financial operations for BIMI in Harrison, Tennessee.