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INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VOL. 8, NO. 2 N|LOCATION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES SPECIAL EDITION | 2014- 2015 ANNUAL REPORT American Baptist Foreign Mission Society P.O. Box 851 • Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 N|LOCATION

SPECIAL EDITION • 2014–2015 ANNUAL REPORT (P. 16–18) ON EARTH AS IN HEAVEN

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ur navigation is set. Our With our churches, partners and YOU, God is using IM to: Accelerate the appointments of new global personnel course is determined. and the sending of short-term volunteers. Deepen our commitment to pioneering and ground- breaking approaches to evangelism. We are on the launch Experiment in new methods to deliver theological O education to women and men who lack access to it. pad with rockets firing. It’s time… Expand work globally among families in desperate situations, including immigrants and refugees. to lift off into the future of God’s Build a vital, thriving youth and young adult ministry to transform hearts and minds and help young people to vision for International Ministries. discover their callings. Create and reinforce connections that circle the earth promoting mission from “everywhere to everyone.”* This is indeed a bold and historic moment for IM, Stay sharply focused on sustainable growth and stew- our global personnel, U.S and Puerto Rico churches, ardship. global partners and volunteers. The collective wisdom of 2,000 brothers and sisters worldwide Respond to your call with IM! There is a place for you has been gathered and prayerfully analyzed. And in global mission with IM. There are people who need an ambitious vision has been discerned. It is a vision your heart, your skills, your talents and your love. that is guiding us into deeper impact in global God is at work transforming all of creation and you mission. A vision that increasingly positions us are part of that work! Want to talk about it? Contact Photo by Victoria Marcklinger together to live out God’s will “on earth as in heaven.” Karen Smith, director of Mission Design, at (Matthew 6:10 NABRE) [email protected].

*IM is grateful to friend, colleague and theologian Samuel Escobar for coining Thanks to Baptist volunteer mission construction teams and this phrase. See his book The New Global Mission: The Gospel from Everywhere ongoing support through International Ministries, these RESPONDING to Everyone (©2003, Intervarsity Press). children will, when they turn five years old, be able to attend a TO THE CALL school in their impoverished Haitian/Dominican village in the bateyes of the Dominican Republic. See “Far-Reaching Impact from Short-Term Mission Trips,” starting on page 10. I481.PUB.05/16 Letter from the Executive Director IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the

In 2014–2015, American Baptist International Letter from the Executive Director ��2 Board President

Ministries (IM) established new mission partnerships Letter from the Board President ��3 in Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Mexico. We appointed Two decisions missionaries to work in Turkey and endorsed others to “Ready for Either” ��3 by the Interna- prepare for service in Ghana, Hungary and regionally Remembering Charlotte ��4 tional Ministries Board of Direc- in Africa (see p. 9). California Church Rallies around Sending of IM Global Servant ��6 tors in March, We completed interviews with some 2,000 people 2016, will shape around the world. From this, we discerned God calling Volunteering or Voluntouring? ��8 the next decade us to increase the impact of our ministries in four fo- Vocational Development ��9 of IM’s mission cused areas: inviting people to faith in Jesus, proclaiming God’s reign through engagement. holistic ministries, equipping the body of Christ for mission and pursuing Far-Reaching Impact from Short-Term Mission Trips ��10 First, the board approved an operational organizational excellence. This Responding to the Call plan was unanimously Global Personnel ��12 guide for Responding to the Call (RTC), approved by the IM Board of Directors. the strategic plan that was approved Last year, after I announced that I would be retir- Board of Directors ��14 last June. Supported by the operational ing at the end of August 2016, our Board adopted an International Partners ��14 guide, RTC sets our strategic direction executive director succession plan, formed a Search for a third century of mission. IM Staff Leadership ��14 “Ready for Either” Committee and engaged an executive search firm that Second, the board named the Rev. assisted an open, nationwide search. That process Annual Report 2014–2015 by Stan Slade, associate executive director for program Focused Impact Areas ��16 Sharon Koh as executive director of IM, culminated in the selection of the Rev. Sharon Koh as effective September 1, 2016. In God’s 2014–2015 Financial Snapshot ��18 The official seal of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society IM’s next executive director. matchless providence, Koh served on featured an ox, a plow and an altar, with the words, “Ready for either.” Sharon has a strong commitment to the Lord and Mission Advancement ��19 the IM Discernment Team that de- We are grateful to God that at no point along the way has Reid Trulson to the mission of God in the world. She has travelled Lift Off! �� back cover veloped RTC. Her appointment as been called upon to ascend the altar to make the ultimate sacrifice for widely, providing oversight and care to missionaries executive director provides a seamless the reign of God, but shouldering the plow in sacrificial service has serving with a variety of mission agencies, and transition into the next stage of RTC. characterized Reid’s life all along the way. is well known by a number of IM missionaries. Rev. Sharon Koh God is always ahead of us—and that is Qualities cultivated during his boyhood years on the farm in south- We will introduce Sharon more fully in the next why we follow rather than lead. www.internationalministries.org eastern Minnesota have come in handy in the most varied of places ON LOCATION and invite you to meet her at the July 4–9 World Mission The Gospel of Matthew describes and circumstances! He has responded to the call to seek the common Conference at Green Lake. Jesus calling his first disciples. Referring good in almost every role he has held, from president of the student This issue of International Ministries ON LOCATION introduces yet another to James and John, sons of Zebedee, bodies of both his high school and Fuller Seminary and leader of the remarkable woman, Charlotte H. Atlee White Rowe, the first single woman Matthew tells us, “Jesus called them, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, to appointed and sent into mission service from America. Charlotte Rowe was INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES and immediately they left the boat and president of the boards of the ABC of Wisconsin and of International a forerunner of the pioneering women who in 1871 created the Woman’s N|LOCATION their father and followed him.” (4:22) Ministries—in every community, Reid has risen to the challenge of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, affirming that God calls women— SPRING 2016, VOL. 7, NO. 2 James and John left the security of oc- leadership. And whether working on the staff of the oldest African- both married and single—into full partnership in mission. cupation and family. They stepped out Reid S. Trulson, executive director American Baptist Church in Pasadena, California (Friendship Baptist Catherine Nold, communications director in faith to follow Jesus. Church), pastoring two congregations in Wisconsin or encouraging I am delighted that in the 145th anniversary year of that historic event, our Laura Timmel, editorial assistant sister Sharon Koh is responding to God’s call to lead us together in mission. Devon Nassif, senior designer Today Jesus, calls you and me to international partners and fellow missionaries as first a missionary in follow him. We step out in faith. We Europe, then an area director and now executive director for IM, Reid To subscribe to this free newsletter, send your name & address to: respond to his call. This is how the IM has demonstrated great creativity, thoughtfulness, patience, resilience, On Location humor and faith in the Lord International Ministries board views the decisions we made in P.O. Box 851 March. We are thankful that you too who called him to each of these Valley Forge, PA 19482 Reid S. Trulson follow Jesus and desire to live in faith- places of service to the mission For more information, contact Catherine Nold fulness. Together we work to fulfill of God. Email: [email protected] Phone: 610-768-2182 Jesus’ prayer to his Heavenly Father: All who have been privi- “your kingdom come, your will be done leged to work with Reid along on earth as it is in heaven.” (Mathew the way are grateful for his World Mission Conference 2016 6:10) example of faith, hope and WORLD On Earth as in Heaven love. We pray God’s richest blessing upon him, his wife, MISSION Janelle, and the whole family CONFERENCE as he continues responding to the call in whatever fresh ways Register today and save! Reginald Mills “retirement” may bring! Pre-registration is open until June 10. www.worldmissionconference.org

SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING 2016 3 Remembering Charlotte by Reid S. Trulson, executive director

Her Life Haverhill to Philadelphia, she trans- duced to accompany them to India.” part funeral. “On the impulse of the Baptists to appoint single women. Charlotte Hazen Atlee (1782–1863) ferred her membership to the Sansom When Charlotte asked the Board moment,” Charlotte wrote, the Pres- When the Board would not send out Ellen “Nellie” Mitchell pioneered was a woman of distinction. Her fam- Street Baptist Church. The pastor, members for missionary appointment, byterian pastor composed and sang “unprotected females” on a regular ba- in Burma as the first single woman doctor after her heroic service as a ily, some said, was descended from William Staughton, had helped or- she challenged their assumptions, as a short hymn conveying the clear ex- sis, Mason encouraged women to do it nurse during the American civil war. Sir Richard-at-the-Lee, the English ganize the Baptists’ national foreign she was neither male nor ordained. pectation that the missionaries would themselves. In 1861, women organized knight who protected Robin Hood mission society (now International Since the Houghs had two small serve, die and be buried in Burma. the nondenominational Woman’s from the Sheriff of Nottingham. Her Ministries) and was its founding cor- children, the Board suggested that the In December 1815, Charlotte and Union Missionary Society of America father was a prominent Pennsylva- responding secretary. Here Charlotte widowed Charlotte might accompany the Houghs began their four-month for Heathen Lands. To honor Mason nia judge. Yet, Charlotte’s distinction discerned her call to mission. them to help care for the family. voyage to India. After arriving in for inspiring its formation, the society came not from her family but from her “Since the date of my conversion,” But Charlotte’s call to mission was Calcutta, they were delayed for two sent its first missionaries to Burma. own actions: She sought and achieved she wrote, “I humbly hope my desire wider than domestic assistance. She months before proceeding to As single women demonstrated appointment as the first single woman has been to do good, and glorify my believed she was called “to pursue Rangoon—and these months yielded a their abilities in Burma, India and missionary from America. Redeemer; and especially since mis- such studies as are requisite to the surprise. At Serampore, Charlotte met China, calls grew for young women Charlotte, the youngest of seven sionary endeavours have come within discharge of missionary duties.” Lest Joshua Rowe, a British to serve as educa- daughters and four sons, was or- anyone misunderstand, she wrote: missionary and wid- tional, evangelistic phaned by age 11. She married “My wishes are … to apply what tal- ower with three sons. As single women and medical mis- Nathan Hazen White in Rutland, When Charlotte asked ents I possess wholly to the service of The two soon married, sionaries. This led Massachusetts, in 1803, but her family the mission, either in the management and Charlotte joined demonstrated their Congregational, ended abruptly with the deaths of her the Board members for of a school, or to hold private meet- the English Baptist Methodist and ings, should there be opportunity, with abilities in Burma, husband in 1804 and their only son in missionary appointment, Missionary Society, Presbyterian women 1805. Amidst this trauma, Mrs. White native females, to instruct them in the staying in India India and China, calls to form separate came to faith in Christ. She wrote, she challenged their principles of the gospel, hoping, by where she and Joshua denominational “I was led to search the Scriptures the blessing of God, that some of them became pioneer edu- grew for young women societies. in order to find assurance that Jesus assumptions, as she was will be raised from their degraded and cational missionaries. On April 3, 1871, Christ is the son of God; in doing miserable condition to participate in Charlotte and to serve as educational, 200 women gathered Lena (right) and Brayton Case were neither male nor ordained. agricultural missionaries in Burma in the early which, I was blessed with a desire to the riches of salvation.” Joshua had three chil- evangelistic and in Newton Center, 1900s. Like Lena, most women missionaries be converted from darkness to light; Charlotte felt that she had previ- dren, the last of whom Massachusetts, to were married. Since 1814, single and married women have constituted 60% of the the Holy Spirit rousing me to repent, ously “been excluded from rendering was born in 1823. medical missionaries. form the Woman’s 4,000 American Baptist missionaries. and enabling me to confess Christ as my knowledge I have felt myself any service to the mission.” But when Joshua died the same American Baptist my Lord and Saviour.” deeply interested in them; and their this new possibility arose, even before year, leaving Charlotte Foreign Mission When Charlotte joined the First success has been the constant subject it was approved, she was sure enough to carry on their work while caring for Society (WABFMS) of the East and im- Baptist Church of Haverhill, Mas- of my prayers.” in God’s provision to write, “I now six children as a single parent. Three mediately adopted four single Baptist sachusetts, in 1807, Baptist women Adoniram and Ann Judson were rejoice that God has opened a way.” years later, she returned to America. women that were already serving. A were already active in foreign mission. already serving in Burma in 1814, She had no family obligations. She had month later, women in Chicago orga- Twenty-five years earlier, Hannah when the new Baptist Board of For- Dr. Staughton’s approval. She was an Her Legacy nized the WABFMS of the West. By Liele had sailed to Jamaica with her eign Missions appointed Adoniram as experienced educator. And she could Charlotte H. White Rowe had cracked December, the societies sent their first husband George and their four chil- its first missionary, naming Ann his sail to Asia with the Houghs. open the door for single women recruits to Burma. The movement grew dren. The Lieles, both former slaves, “assistant.” The Judsons were both While the Board debated whether missionaries. Although resistance as women in California, Oregon and are honored as the first foreign mis- gifted linguists, translating Scripture to appoint a single woman, Charlotte remained, the Board began to appoint Washington created the WABFMS of sionaries from the United States. And and writing religious tracts in Bur- was confident in knowing that God some missionaries’ daughters and the Pacific Coast in 1874. in 1800, Mary Webb had formed the mese. They immediately asked the had provided one more thing: a mod- sisters to assist the families. The Board The ministries of women mission- Boston Female Society for Missionary Board to appoint a missionary who est estate. In November 1815, Charlotte also appointed single women to serve aries have born much fruit, including Purposes, the first women’s mission- could print their translated work. contributed her estate to the Board to in North America in the Cherokee, equal appointment for women and ary society in America. Twenty-one George and Phebe Hough came to fund her own missionary service. Choctaw, Shawanoe, Putawatomie, men, both single and married. Over years old, single and confined to a Philadelphia to be considered for that An ecumenical crowd filled Phila- Ojibwa, Creek, Ottawa and Delaware the last two centuries, women have wheelchair, Mary had organized work, and there Charlotte met them delphia’s Second Baptist Church as nations. constituted 60 percent of the 4,000 Baptist and Congregationalist women both. She wrote, “On the coming of seven preachers, including Dr. Staugh- During its first 50 years, the Baptist missionaries appointed by American to pray for and support the British Mr. and Mrs. Hough to this city, and ton and Charlotte’s Quaker brother Dr. Board sent out 386 missionaries, just Baptists. Today, 26 percent of long-term Some missionaries, like Wendy over half of whom were women. In Bernhard in the Congo, were the first Baptist mission in India and mission my being made acquainted with them Atlee, spoke, prayed and commended American Baptist missionary women women to be ordained by the national among the American Indian nations. and their missionary views, my ardour the missionaries to God’s care. The 1860, Ellen Mason came to the U.S. are ordained. partners with whom they worked. After service was part commissioning and from Burma and urged American establishing the precedent, the partners When Charlotte moved from has been revived, and a desire pro- Charlotte would praise God. ordained other women.

4 WWW.INTERNATIONALMINISTRIES.ORG SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING 2016 5 Flagstaff, we got a flat tire, spun and hit a big rig. It was really bad,” she said, adding that while Emily suffered numerous broken bones, “Jake and I literally walked away. It was a miracle.” “My MPT drove seven hours through the night to be there for us,” Melanie continued. “They were able to get out our luggage, minister to our needs and then drive me home the next day. Everybody played a part.” Encouragement from Mission-Minded Epic Church Melanie has been a member of Epic Church since 2003. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii, Epic is a young, multicultural church with a vibrant ministry to downtown Fullerton, California. “We have supported [global servants] from the very beginning,” said Epic Pastor Kevin Doi, adding that Mel is the third global worker sent Melanie Baggao (fifth from right) and her Mission Partnership Team California Church Rallies around out from Epic. “Our church is gathering around these folks. We love them and we support them. Sending of IM Global Servant But really, all we have done is provide them a by Roger Amerman context to explore what God is doing. We provide When she was 13 years old, Melanie Baggao heard God’s call to global ministry a community from which they are sent. Our bent under a starry desert sky during a mission trip to Arizona. is that we want you to build lasting relationships Some 20 years later, through God’s providence, Melanie stands at the preci- wherever God sends you, locally or abroad. pice of fulfilling that call. But she doesn’t stand alone. Fellow believers from her “We’re committed to this place,” said Kevin. home church—Epic Church in downtown Fullerton, California—and across “Our approach to mission in Fullerton is long- the U.S. and Puerto Rico are standing with her, supporting and encouraging term—to come alongside people and hear their her financially, emotionally and spiritually as she responds to God’s call on her stories and to help them to understand what God life. is doing in their lives.” Melanie, a Biola University graduate and recent sixth grade teacher, be- Melanie affirmed Epic’s approach: “It helps to gan Arabic language study in October 2015 at the Arab Baptist Theological know that I have a safe place where I can share Seminary in Lebanon in preparation for ministry in my raw feelings and struggles. It’s a place where Arabic-speaking cultures. I can be authentic and real. It’s helpful to know Melanie’s core support comes from her Mission Part- that I’m going on the field with this kind of support.” Members gather at Epic Church, Melanie’s nership Team (MPT), comprised of nine young, talented, One relationship-building program developed at Epic is called “Lead Story.” racially diverse, mission-minded church It is an intensive 10-week program in which participants map out their life in Fullerton, California. “Our approach Spirit-filled men and women who, in love, covenanted to mission is to come alongside people with her to provide necessary support before and dur- experiences to discover God’s leading in their lives. and hear their stories and to get them to ing her service. All of the team members are personally Sandee Hunt, the Lead Story class leader, said that Melanie took part in the understand what God is doing in their lives,” says Pastor Kevin Doi. committed to supporting Melanie’s call, in part because program as she was investigating her call to international service. “It was excit- each one has participated in a short-term mission trip ing to see her story coming together to where God was calling her,” she said. through Epic Church in recent years. “To have a class to process that experience in community was awesome.” Jonathan Leung-Nilsson, who is a co-convener of “I think Mel’s experience stirs everyone to look at their own calling,” Melanie’s MPT alongside his wife, Joy, said that the Sandee added. “And as she goes and there is continued relationship [with Epic], impact of his two-week mission trip to Uganda in 2004 that will have more impact on people.” made his decision to assist Melanie “an easy call.” Other Epic Church is also home to former IM Board of Directors member Allen group members felt the same way. Yeh. He noted, “Mel’s call expands Epic’s global reach. Our emphasis has been Jill Pang, who took part in an Epic Church mission on local ministry ... and so I think that Mel’s call provides some balance. It trip to Mexico, said that she has learned a lot from makes our church be more well-rounded and gives us a foothold in a different Melanie. “I felt God tugging at my heart to learn more part of the world.” about global mission,” she added. Jill serves as the com- “There is a paramount importance to reach the youth,” Allen continued, munications advocate on Melanie’s MPT, while other noting Melanie’s experience as a sixth grade teacher. “The younger generation Melanie shares a moment with MPT members fulfill such roles as prayer advocate, pastoral care provider, needs dignity, purpose, direction and honor.” Jill Peng, who serves as Melanie’s mission field supporter and mission involvement energizer. Melanie was commissioned for her global assignment at Epic Church on communications advocate on her Mission Partnership Team Jill says, “These people are absolutely amazing,” Melanie said. “I was in a really bad October 4, 2015. Asked if her family has been supportive of her decision, she “Being part of Mel’s MPT makes me car accident last year, coming back from a month-long training session in Colo- said emphatically, “Yes. I had several heart-to-hearts with my mom about it as I feel like I’m part of the mission, even though I’m not going to go.” rado with [MPT members] Emily and Jake. About an hour and a half outside of was growing up. My mother said, ‘If it’s God’s call, then we can’t compete!’”

6 WWW.INTERNATIONALMINISTRIES.ORG SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING 2016 7 VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT by Jim Bell, director of vocational development

The Responding to the partnerships with organizations with God, and prepare themselves spiri- Call (RTC) strategic proven effectiveness in contextual tually, intellectually, and practically plan provides new evangelism. for the rigors of international life and focus and direction for This ambitious plan will include ministry. New staff and programs IM’s ministry of vo- IM partnering with ABC regions will strengthen and deepen IM’s pro- cational development, and churches in the United States vision for effective orientation and our work of identi- training of new personnel in missiol- fying and preparing women and ogy, network-building and practical men called by God to global service Even as IM continues knowledge and skills for particular inviting people to become disciples ministries. Review and refine- of Jesus Christ and proclaiming – to provide qualified ment of IM’s personalized model of through both word and deed – God’s support, as well as more effective VOLUNTEERING OR VOLUNTOURING? reign of justice, peace, and abundant personnel for training and coaching in fundraising by Angela Sudermann, coordinator of volunteers life for all creation. opportunities and and network-building, will aim to RTC anticipates that between shorten the time from endorsement 2016 and 2021, God will send at least needs presented by to moving into active international Build relationships. As human beings and not hu- Good intentions are not enough. We seventy new global servants through international partners, service. volunteer, full of the desire to serve the man “doings,” we recognize and uphold that the most IM into ministries of evangelism, When Jesus looked upon the Lord, to make a difference and to help. But significant impact that volunteers can have is by learn- discipleship, theological education, some of our new crowds, he was moved with compas- unless we invest the time and energy to ing from their hosts, encouraging the believers in the immigrants and refugees, peace sion and called upon his followers learn how things really work in the setting community and being humble followers of Jesus. The and justice, abolition of trafficking, personnel will be to ask that the “Lord of the harvest” where we are ministering—and to learn impact of relationship building will far outlast any con- education, economic development, placed in pioneering would send out workers into “his even about ourselves and the baggage we unconsciously struction or material donations. and health and wellness. Focused harvest field” (Matthew 9:35-38). carry with us—our “service” can all too easily become Lasting values. You’ll be joining a movement of God efforts will be made to more readily works of evangelism We pray that as International Min- self-serving, and our “helping” can actually hurt. that for over 200 years has valued humility, servant- enable young adults as well as per- and discipleship istries faithfully responds to God’s Perhaps you have heard some of the stories about how hood and community in following and serving Jesus sons in mid-life and mid-career to call, through us God will send called, short-term volunteer mission can go wrong: a wall being Christ. IM’s Volunteers in Global Mission ministry has respond to God’s call to international among least-reached competent, compassionate servants painted over and over again so that each new team can achieved covenant member status in Missions Stan- mission. Even as IM continues to for a great spiritual harvest, that have something to do, or the overload of “stuff” donated dards of Excellence by passing a mission agency peer provide qualified personnel for op- people groups… God’s will may be done in earth as in by volunteers who perceive a need but clearly don’t review demonstrating that our short-term mission en- portunities and needs presented by heaven. understand the underlying issues in the community, the deavors meet national measures of excellence, including our international partners, some of challenges in meeting those needs and the cultural nu- To learn more about Vocational Development the highest ethical standards. Read more at www.soe.org. our new personnel will be placed in and Puerto Rico to further develop team and opportunities to serve, visit ances of the area. pioneering works of evangelism and and refine processes for identifying www.internationalministries.org/get-involved All too easily, our well-meaning volunteering can Develop cross-cultural competency. You’ll have or contact Jim Bell at access to training and resources that can take your discipleship among least-reached potential mission candidates, help [email protected]. become mere “voluntourism,” focused on the needs of people groups through strategic them discern a genuine call from the volunteers themselves rather than on the communi- experience beyond being a “vacation with a purpose” ties they visit. Voluntourism can be exploitative, harmful to a real transformation in your life and the life of and a waste of money. It makes people into needy objects, your church. The IM pre-trip training and study it is models for our photos or characters in a story we have a great start to seeing each culture through new eyes. Rooted in Scripture, this program looks at issues such already imagined, rather than recognizing and respecting Endorsements to prepare Assignments to begin Associate personnel as poverty, giving and receiving and our own cultural them as our sisters, brothers and neighbors with whom for global service global service appointments we can be in mutually beneficial relationship. Volunteer- stereotypes and those of others. Volunteers also receive ing should be about humbly serving in partnership with devotionals and guides for post-trip follow-up. the community, empowering our brothers and sisters in Volunteers can be assured that the Volunteers in Christ and learning from them. Global Mission team of IM is committed to walking with You can avoid the pitfalls of voluntourism when you them in their journey of discernment, spiritual formation, serve through International Ministries: service and follow-up as they seek to glorify God and Meet actual needs. IM missionaries serve alongside take seriously the mandate to disciple all nations. Marilyn Raatz Rovaughna Carmella Jones Katrina & Kyle Williams Jeni Pedzinski Laura & Rich Freeman Richardson local partnering organizations that deeply understand To learn more about the Volunteers in Global Mission Regional Hungary Democratic Republic of Thailand Turkey, with Turkish Consultant for Ghana the Congo the needs of the communities they serve. IM volun- team and opportunities to serve, visit Connections www.internationalministries.org/get-involved Peace, Africa International teers serve alongside these missionaries and partner or contact Angela Sudermann at organizations to support their long-term strategy in the [email protected]. community.

8 WWW.INTERNATIONALMINISTRIES.ORG SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING 2016 9 Volunteer mission help fan the flame of explosive growth among Baptist churches in Cuba

Photo by Victoria Marcklinger Volunteer mission is also playing a vital role in the growth of the Baptist church in Cuba. An initiative led by IM missionary Madeline Flores-López is an annual conference for pastors and church leaders in Jiguani, Cuba. For the past eight years, hundreds have traveled to the event for teaching, discussions, education resources for their churches and encouragement. Three hundred are expected to attend this November. Conference speakers are pastors who come primarily from Puerto Rico, Madeline says. Two U.S. pastors have also taken part, and she hopes to increase that number in the future. On a recent visit to Jiguani, a dozen pastors from local communities shared with Madeline their appreciation for the conference. They particu- larly enjoyed seminars on topics like marriage counseling, evangelism, discipleship and how to prevent ministry burnout. Madeline hopes to expand the pastors’ conference ministry throughout Far-Reaching Impact from Short-Term Mission Trips Cuba in order to bring pastors new information and open their eyes to the by Roger Amerman outside world. “We didn’t have to wait for Obama to open doors to Cuba,” Madeline As hammers pounded on a new came with multiple suitcases filled Over the years, Madeline has providing education to young children. says. “The doors are already open to do God’s work there!” church building next door and smil- with gifts of school supplies, food, organized many mission teams from She also supplies school uniforms, ing children flocked to a Vacation clothing and toys, which were distrib- the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The work is which are required in government- Growing sister church relationships Bible School (VBS) in a rickety, soon- uted freely throughout the week. varied: Leading vacation Bible schools staffed schools. The lasting impact: In addition to the conferences, Madeline helps facilitate sister church rela- to-be-replaced church, Dan, Karen “It’s a marvelous thing,” said Igle- for children. Tackling large and small 5- and 6-year-olds are learning read- tionships between Cuban and Puerto Rican churches. She also envisions and Brenda marveled at what was sia Bet-El Pastor Mariana Charleston, church construction projects. Pro- ing, math, writing and other essential building these relationships between Cuban and U.S. churches. happening around them. clearly humbled by the outpouring viding training for pastors. Offering skills—a vital head start for future “Sister church relationships begin with friendship and prayer,” she says. They were part of a blessed-to-be- of love from fellow believers. “Our medical and dental clinics in commu- studies that will take place in commu- “Once a relationship is developed, a church in Puerto Rico or the U.S. can a-blessing short-term mission team prayers are coming true. This new nities that lack health care facilities. nity schools outside the bateyes. help determine and meet a Cuban church’s needs. Sometimes churches that joyfully worked in the Domini- building will enable us to continue And more. For these families, Madeline also bring medicines or musical instruments. Other times they provide mon- can Republic last February. to evangelize and bring more souls Each team commits to about etary gifts to help build or maintain a church building.” The team’s mission: To replace the to the church and to do our job on a a week of service, pays for travel Team CUBA! cramped and leaky wooden Iglesia bigger scale.” and accommodations and provides We came down here In order to expand IM ministry in Cuba, a 15-member multidisciplinary Bet-El Baptist Church with a sturdy the materials for the project. And Short-term trips, team of pastors and lay leaders has been organized by Adalia Gutiérrez new block building that will double whatever the task at hand, these Long-lasting benefits Lee, area director of Iberoamerica and the Caribbean. Madeline and the the seating capacity from 50 to 100 lasting results are the same: God’s to help, but we’re the The work team was just one of 12 other team members live outside of Cuba, but will travel there regularly to people and to share their love of Jesus love is shared, the gospel mes- trips or more per year organized in assist, learn from and encourage IM partners. and the gospel message with children sage is revealed and individual lives ones who are helped. the Dominican Republic and Cuba by The explosive growth of the Baptist church in Cuba will be highlighted in this in a poor Haitian and Dominican and communities are dramatically International Ministries missionary year’s World Mission Offering (WMO) materials. It’s an amazing story of God’s village just north of Boca Chica, Do- changed. Madeline Flores-López. faithfulness and the church’s perseverance. Watch for your church’s WMO pack- minican Republic. Such a change was evident in helps raise funds to provide simple age this summer—and share the inspiring news with your congregation! “Last year, we worked with Do- another Dominican Republic mission water purification bucket systems, minican workers to lay the footers field: two impoverished communi- clothing and food. and walls of the new church,” said ties in the bateyes (buh-TAYS), where “There is an evangelistic compo- mission trip leader Pastor Mike Hall Haitian and Dominican men work in nent to everything I do,” Madeline of First Baptist Church in Reading, sugar cane fields six days a week for a said. “I want everyone to know who Pennsylvania. This year, the team wage of about $30 and a humble place brought us here: God. I want people to provided the means to install the roof to live. know that God loves them and cares to provide a hurricane-safe building From 2002–2004, teams from for them.”

for the church. The team also led two Montgomery Community Church in Just a mention of Madeline’s name Oscander Rodriguez by Photo VBS sessions per day—ministering to Cincinnati built two two-room school on a recent visit to two batey villages up to 109 children in the community. buildings in the batey villages of San brought beaming smiles of apprecia- The team was joined by three Jose and La Javilla. tion from men, women and children members of Primera Iglesia Bautista Madeline and her supportive alike—because of the schools’ great de Campo Rica in Puerto Rico, who pastor Jacqueline Ballista of Redil impact on their children and the tan- made the 12-hour journey by ferry. church in San Cristobal convinced the gible, life-changing demonstration of Like their U.S. counterparts, they also sugar cane company of the benefits of God’s love.

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AFRICA [22] Thailand [14] IBEROAMERICA & Mexico [6] DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL ASSISTANTS [27] Dario Peralta – Cuba & COLLEAGUES IN Kim Brown THE CARIBBEAN [33] Mercy Gonzalez-Barnes South America WORKERS [15] Volunteers assisting specific MISSION [1] Aphiwan & Scott Coats Patti & Tim Long Herb Rogers – Haiti & VIGM Democratic Republic Melanie Baggao IM staff in global mission American Baptists in Annie & Jeff Dieselberg Deliris Carrión-Rosa Carla Romarate-Knipel – of the Congo [11] Bolivia [2] Dwayne & Janet Doyle under formal agreement recognized relationship Chuck & Ruth Fox Debbie & Keith Myers Philippines Glen & Rita Chapman J.D. & Rhonda Reed Laura & Rich Freeman with IM serving with other Lea Lindero Chuck & Ramona Shawver Gail Aita – Myanmar David Sagar – South India Jill & Mike Lowery Joel Hoefle & Trish Magal agencies Becky Mann Paul Aita – Myanmar Bob Santilli – Global Prayer Katherine & Wayne Niles Katie & Taku Longkumer Ed & Miriam Noyes Jeni Pedzinski Brazil [2] Jim Bender – MPT coach Ron Schlosser – Media Dan Sparkman – Japan Nicaragua [6] Lori & Matt Mann Kathy & Tim Rice Kit Ripley Corenne & Phil Smith Stephen Choi – China Distribution and Carlos Bonilla & Mayra Deb Mulneix Kyle & Katrina Williams* Karen Smith Jabbie Chia – Conflict Archiving Giovanetti Carole Sydnor Transformation Ministry Debby & Kyle Witmer Chile [2] Sandra Schoeninger – David & Laura Parajón Emerson & Ivy Wu Rob Ely – India Barb & Dwight Bolick Finance Ghana [1] Vital & Ketly Pierre Samuel Escobar – Spain Alan Selig – Vietnam Rovaughna Richardson* Regional Consultants [2] Connie Gates – East Asia & Gam Shae – China Ann & Bruce Borquist ENDORSED AS GLOBAL Costa Rica [2] Panama [1] India Lisa Simmons – Mission SERVANT CANDIDATES [8] Vic Gordon – Haiti South Africa [3] Sue Hegarty Ingrid Roldán-Román Partnership Teams John Grisham – Costa Rica Anita & Rick Gutierrez Ruth Mooney Denise Aragon – Mexico Judy Sutterlin – China Max Hill – Cuba Cheryl Jones* EUROPE & THE Juan Aragon – Mexico David Wong – China Regional Consultants [4] Dwight Cook – Zambia Joseph Huse – India MIDDLE EAST [12] Dominican Republic [3] Mylinda Baits Natalie Cook – Zambia Paul Leuenberger — Africa Madeline Flores-López Lee McDonald – South Sudan [2] Bulgaria [2] David & Joyce Reed Carmella Jones – Hungary Peter & Sarah McCurdy Netherlands Ann & Bill Clemmer Terry & Tom Myers Ray Schellinger Ricardo Mayol – Regional Brian Smith – Haiti Anthony Ng – Capacity Lynette Smith – Haiti Building Ministry Togo [2] Haiti [4] Czech Republic [2] Nancy & Stephen James Awenam Anifrani & Pieter & Nora Kalkman GLOBAL CONSULTANTS [8] Holale Azondjagni* Kihomi Ngwemi & Nzunga Mabudiga Lauran Bethell Dan Buttry Hungary [4] Sharon Buttry Regional Consultant [1] Carrie & Kurt Smalley Marilyn Raatz * Honduras [1] Kristy Engel Larry & Rebecca Stanton Dilia Zelaya Mike Mann Stan Slade Lebanon [2] Jeanine White ASIA [21] Dan & Sarah Chetti Walt White

Japan – Mainland [3] Gordon & Lee Ann Hwang United Kingdom [2] Shigemi Tomita Hermelinda & Jorge Damasceno TOTAL: Philippines [2] Jonathan & Thelma Nambu 110 GLOBAL SERVANTS in 30 countries [ with 40 partners ]

Countries where vocational global workers serve

*Not yet in Country of Service

As of May 1, 2016.

12 WWW.INTERNATIONALMINISTRIES.ORG SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING 2016 13 Union of Indonesian Baptist Akha Churches of Thailand Hope Unlimited Europe, the Middle East and Churches Liberia — Rev. Charles Jones Global InterAction, Australia Seminario Teológico Bautista de Board of IM Staff Leadership Japan Baptist Union (Australian Baptists) Chile Liberia Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention, Inc. Japan Baptist Seminary Baptist Churches of Vietnam Convención Bautista Nacional de Directors Chile Liberia Direct Baptist Missionary Kanto Gakuin University Vietnam Church Planting Ministries Conference Fundación Universitaria Bautista Shokei Jo Gakuin, Sendai Union of Evangelical Christian Federacion de Asociaciones Baptist Churches of Armenia Hinomoto Girls School, Himeji Africa — Rev. Dr. Eleazar Bautistas de Costa Rica Ziherambere Union of Evangelical Christian Soshin Girls School, Yokohama Centro Teológico del Caribe Baptists of Azerbaijan Free Baptist Church of Angola Mead Christian Center, Osaka CEDCAS Baptist Union of Bulgaria Union of Protestant Baptist Churches Waseda Hoshien Christian Center, of Benin Centro Evangélico de Estudios Baptist Union of Croatia Reid S. Trulson Stanley D. Slade Patti Glasser Tokyo Pastorales en Centro América Executive Director Associate Executive Associate Executive Free Baptist Churches of Burundi SAT-7 Director, Program Director, Administration Okinawa Baptist Convention Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana Reginald Mills The Baptist Union of Burundi European Baptist Federation Anglican Relief and Development President Convención Bautista de Cuba Agency Native Baptist Church of Cameroon Oriental Project HOPE Southeast Asia Friendship Ministries Evangelical Baptist Churches of Fraternidad de Iglesias Bautistas de International Baptist Theological Congo Cuba Study Centre Basel Christian Church of Malaysia Union des Eglises Baptistes Asociación Bautista Vida Eterna Coptic Evangelical Organization for Padang Besar Praise Centre Missionaires en Cote d’Ivoire Social Services Iglesia Bautista Misionera Haitiana, Sabah Theological Seminary, Communaute Baptiste du Congo Inc Egyptian Baptist Convention INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS Malaysia Addis Kidan Baptist Church Iglesias Bautistas de la República Union of Free Evangelical and Myanmar Baptist Convention Dominicana Baptist Churches in Estonia Ghana Baptist Convention Mercy Johnson East Asia and India — Clark Theological College United Theological College Myanmar Institute of Theology Asociación Femenil Bautista de El Federation of Evangelical Baptist Vice President Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chan Jitokeze Wamama Wafrika Salvador Churches of France Council of Baptist Churches in Human Development and Karen Theological Seminary Asian Pacific Baptist Federation North East India Community Service PeaceBuilding, Healing & Federación Bautista de El Salvador The Evangelical Baptist Church of Lisu Theological Seminary Reconciliation Georgia Asia Pacific Forum Eastern Theological College Nepal Baptist Church Council Institución Misionera e Educacional HOPE International Baptist Convention of Mozambique Bautista de El Salvador Baptist Union of Hungary Foundation for Theological Garo Baptist Convention United Mission to Nepal Education in South East Asia Symbiosis Association of Baptist Churches of Seminario Bautista Latinoamericano Christian Mission to Gaza Impur Christian Hospital Baptist World Aid Rwanda Vellore Board Christian Outreach to the Universite Cretienne du Nord D’Haiti Association of Baptist Churches in Jorhat Christian Medical Center Church World Service Handicapped, Singapore Union des Eglises Baptistes du Israel Amity Foundation Rwanda Convention Baptiste d’Haiti (CBH) Kangpopki Christian Hospital Korean Christian Federation Thomson Road Baptist Church, Baptist Union of Italy Paul Vick Center for Development Singapore Seira Community Church of Rwanda Comunidad de Amor Internacional of Transformation Ministry Karbi Anglong Baptist Convention National Council of Churches of Treasurer Arab Baptist Theological Seminary International Christ in the USA Trinity Theological College, Baptist Association of South Africa Ministerio de Fe Vida Nueva Lewis Memorial Hostel Singapore Convention of Evangelical Baptist China Christian Council/Three Self Antique Christian Center Baptist Convention of South Africa Jamaica Baptist Union Churches in Lebanon Patriotic Movement Manipur Baptist Convention Church of Christ in Thailand Asian Baptist Graduate Baptist Mission of South Africa Caribbean Baptist Fellowship Lebanese Society for Educational David Ball, OH Divinity School of Chung Chi Manipur Theological College Theological Seminary 12th Pahk of the Church of Christ in and Social Development College Thailand (Chinese Baptists) Baptist Union of Southern Africa Consejo de Iglesias Indígenas Wendy Bernhard, NV Nagaland Baptist Church Council Bacolod Christian Center Evangélicas de México Baptist Union of Poland Haven of Hope Hospital 16th Pahk of Church of Christ in Interchurch Medical Assistance (U.S.- David Gnirk, SD Oriental Theological Seminary Captiz Emmanuel Hospital Thailand (Karen Baptists, Chiang based) Seminario Bautista de México Christian Education Center Hong Kong Baptist Theological Mai) “Diamond” Sharon Gober, WA Seminary Satribari Christian Hospital Central Philippines University All Africa Baptist Fellowship Conexion Mosaico in Mexico 18th Pahk of the Church of Christ in Baptist Union of Romania Lorna Hansen, ME Hong Kong Christian Council Shalom Bible Seminary Convention Baptist Bible College Thailand (Lahu Baptists Chiang Mai) Association for Cooperation in Impulso 18 in Mexico Tunisia Trinity Theological Seminary Convention of Hungarian Baptist Manuel Hernandez, IN Hong Kong Christian Institute Convention of Philippines Baptist 19th Pahk of Church of Christ in Habitat para la Humanidad in Mexico Churches of Romania Churches Thailand (Karen Baptists, Sanklaburi) Togo Baptist Convention Tura Christian Hospital Thomas Lacy Jr., VA Macau Bible Institute Convención Regional de Iglesias Ruth School CPU College of Theology Christian Service Foundation Village2Village Project Bautistas “Dios con Nosotros” Tyrannus Hall Mission Outreach of Shantou Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy Kathy Longhat, OK (Swatow) Baptist Churches of Filamer Christian College New Life Center Foundation Baptist Union of Uganda Convención Regional de lglesias White Memorial Hostel Vivan Martindale, NH Hong Kong Bautistas de Baja California Sur The Union of Evangelical Christian Iloilo Mission Hospital Center for the Development of The S-Consultation Baptists of Russia Wu Oi Christian Center Woodstock School Persons with Disabilities, Mae Convención Bautista de Nicaragua Ronald Maxwell, OH Luzon Convention Baptist Sareong Baptist Convention of Zambia Union of Baptist Churches in Serbia Evangelize China Fellowship, Abundant Life Ministerial Fellowship AMOS – Health and Hope Jorge Medero, PR International Associates House of Blessing, Chiang Mai United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe North Negros Baptist Bible UPOLI Andhra Christian Theological Barry Moultrie, MD Balasore Technical School College House of Love, Chiang Mai As of May 1, 2016 Seminary CEPAD Paul Nelson, VA Bengal-Orissa-Bihar Baptist Veteran Village Family Center NightLight, Bangkok Iberoamerica and the Caribbean — Churches’ Association Banjara Baptist Sanghevur Malawo Rev. Dr. Adalia Gutiérrez Lee Seminario Teologico Bautista Timothy Pantoja, NY Development Agricultural and Guluksai Santal Mission Primary Banjara Development Trust Educational Project for Akha Conviven Ministry Centro Teológico del Caribe Jenny Quey, CA School Southeast Asia and Japan — Panameño Baptist Convention of Telegu Rev. Leslie Turley Payap University, Chiang Mai Asociación Bautista de Argentina Roger Raikes, WV Nekursini Christian Hospital Churches Iglesias Bautistas Renovadas Jumpah Project, Cambodia Chiang Rai International Christian Seminario Teológico Bautista Harding Theological College Christian Medical Hospital and School Seminario Teologico UEBE Susan Rhodes, KS College in Vellore Kalimantan Evangelical Churches, Unión Bautista Boliviana Richard Schweissing, CO Arunachal Baptist Church Council Indonesia Thailand Baptist Missionary Unión Evangélica Bautista Española Kodaikanal International School Fellowship Convencao Batista Nacional Assam Baptist Convention Kalimantan Evangelical Church Nancy Shaver, NJ Mary Louise Slater Memorial Theological Seminary Mekong Minority Foundation JAMI Baptist Theological College Hospital

14 WWW.INTERNATIONALMINISTRIES.ORG SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING 2016 15 ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 Focused Impact Areas FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/2015

1 Inviting People to be Disciples 2 Proclaiming God’s Reign 3 Equipping the Body of Christ 4 Pursuing Organizational Excellence

Evangelism Immigrants & Refugees Everywhere to Everyone REVENUE: $16,159,360 10 GLOBAL SERVANTS 3 GLOBAL SERVANTS 2 GLOBAL SERVANTS EXPENSES: $15,143,049 6 SPECIAL ASSISTANTS $202,972 $105,415 $402,767 Financial Health Peace & Justice Short-Term Mission Accountability Discipleship 6 GLOBAL SERVANTS 4 GLOBAL SERVANTS 13 GLOBAL SERVANTS 1 SPECIAL ASSISTANT 1 SPECIAL ASSISTANT Technological Advancement $358,596 $262,948 $219,762 Communication Theological Education Abolishing Slavery Youth & Young Adults Care for Personnel 14 GLOBAL SERVANTS 12 GLOBAL SERVANTS 0 GLOBAL SERVANTS 4 SPECIAL ASSISTANTS $569,521 1 SPECIAL ASSISTANT $1,168,234 $37,920 Education 16 GLOBAL SERVANTS Capacity Building Volunteers $872,481 10 GLOBAL SERVANTS 6 SPECIAL ASSISTANTS 1,300 VOLUNTEERS IN GLOBAL MISSION Economic Development $459,508 437 MISSION PARTNERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS 8 GLOBAL SERVANTS 22 BOARD MEMBERS 2 SPECIAL ASSISTANTS 22 SPECIAL ASSISTANTS 80 $502,062 1,781 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS girls from vulnerable Health & Wellness situations attended 10 73 15 GLOBAL SERVANTS Girls’ Clubs, emphasizing 1 SPECIAL ASSISTANT villagers in Thailand spiritual formation, $1,546,534 gained access to clean positive social activities drinking water for irrigation, and mentoring. gardens and sanitation. 15 PROJECT: SPONSOR 10 GIRLS’ CLUBS IN CHILE, MANAGED BY BARBARA BOLICK PROJECT: CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS IN Roma gypsy youths THAILAND, MANAGED BY MIKE MANN ages 5–20 completed the These three examples represent Sophia Baptist Church the vital impact being made by over Literacy program. 200 current mission projects worldwide. PROJECT: STEP SPONSORS STUDENTS IN BULGARIA, MANAGED BY TERRY MYERS

16 ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 17 ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 2014–2015 Financial Snapshot FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/2015 Photo by Victoria Marcklinger

7% Other Income $1,060,562 41% Congregation 13% $6,491,604 Other Organizations $2,082,859 MISSION ADVANCEMENT 2014–2015 15% The Many Ways to Give Charitable Trusts – Some donors In addition to financial gifts, you Endowments Total Revenue create trusts that will pay out income may also support IM: $2,339,591 IM honors donor intent and offers over time. A Remainder Trust pays through your prayers $16,159,360 many ministry options. Donations income to the donor, bequeaths the by being a “friend-raiser”: can be directed to support: trust property to IM and allows the sharing the story of the IM, its the entire work of IM, donor to take current federal income ministry and its mission with one or more global servants, tax deductions. A Lead Trust pays your friends and associates, and 3% one or more mission projects, Planned Gifts income to IM and allows the donor to by going and serving around the White Cross health, educational $475,669 retain the trust property to bequeath world. and social ministries, 2% to other beneficiaries at the end of the events such as the World Mission Church-Related Groups trust term. Stewardship and Prayer 20% $394,820 Conference and the Call Retreat, Please prayerfully consider the vari- Individuals/Families short-term mission trips and Life Insurance – Gifts of life insur- $3,128,102 ous options for how you may support IM’s endowment to provide ance are a popular mode of giving God’s work through IM. Determine long-term resources. that can provide a sizable gift at a how the Lord is leading you in your The variety of methods through relatively low cost. <1% 38% stewardship. Regardless of which Other Expenses Global Mission Personnel which donors can exercise steward- $39,954 Bequests – The simplest gift planning method you select, your gifts will $5,795,226 ship include: 7% method, bequests allow supporters glorify God in all the earth. Development and Fundraising to donate a set amount or percentage $1,031,263 Cash – Most gifts are given by cash, Contributions to IM, a private check, credit card, money order and from their estates. The bequest often not-for-profit organization, are tax- <1% establishes a lasting memorial in Investment Fees bank draft. Cash contributions can be deductible as provided by law. IM $27,139 made in either lump sum payments or honor of the supporter or members of is committed to principles of good 2014–2015 his or her family. 11% installments. stewardship and pledges to use the Home Office Ministry Support Total Expenses Securities – Common stock or other Employer Matching Gifts – Many gifts you generously provide to benefit $1,695,732 $15,143,049 securities. Tax benefits may be real- employers will match the funds that God’s kingdom. As you prayerfully ized by giving securities that have their employees donate to qualified consider a gift to IM, please consult 1% charities. As you make your gift to your tax adviser or financial planner. American Baptist Foundation appreciated in value since their acqui- $120,000 sition. IM, please see if your company has a 18% matching gift or volunteer program. 6% Global Partner Projects Mission Education and $2,710,183 Communication $807,802 19% Donor-Specified Projects A Unique Way to Support Global Missions $2,915,750 Thank you“ Christian Christian Community Credit Union, a long-time partner of Community Credit Union for International Ministries, offers you a unique opportunity that gives partnering with us to help to missions while serving your financial needs. make a real difference in the Note: Management reports represented here are unaudited financial statements. needs of people’s lives now For a copy of IM’s audited financial statements, please visit the Resources section of our website. Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding ACT TODAY! and for all eternity. myCCCU.com/IMPartnership ” 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 SPECIAL EDITION | ON LOCATION SPRING800.347.CCCU 2016 (2228), ext. 558 Reid Trulson, IM Executive19 Director