BMS World Mission

We're recruiting!   Over the last year, BMS World Mission has been developing church and community mobilisation (CCM) in six countries in Africa. We are now looking for a CCM Coordinator who can work with our partner organisations to take this work to the next level.   Could it be you? Are you passionate about mobilising churches in integral mission? Are you an experienced facilitator in church and community mobilisation (CCM)? Do you have a desire and vision to see CCM scaled up across Africa? Then the answer could be YES 🎉   Find out more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/exJgZauE

This week, our Executive Director Team took some time out reflect on what's coming up for BMS World Mission. They checked in with the BMS vision and with how each department is helping to alleviate suffering and share the Word of God across the world. They also took time to look at what we provide to our global partners and people in mission, ensuring that we support them in a way that empowers and resources them to grow God's mission. Prayer and reflection are so important as we seek to ensure BMS can "go where the [Holy] Spirit is already working".

On Tuesday the BMS Communications Team had the pleasure of hosting Neighbourhood's Rosie and Dan for the whole day! The purpose? Unfortunately not to wile away the gorgeous sunshine with a picnic – though the chance was taken at lunch! Instead, Rosie and Dan came down to Didcot to help our Comms Team audit their social media and email strategies, processes and content. It was a fantastic day though with a few heated opinions at times (when isn't there if you put creatives in a room together?). Thanks Neighbourhood for a great, informative and challenging day!

🎵 "It's the start of something new..." Okay, we're not digging out the karaoke kit quite yet but we are starting a new project! Spearheaded by a dedicated team drawn from across BMS, the new youth engagement project is all about seeing young people being actively involved in God's work across the global Church. But we need your help! If you attend a church or are involved with a youth organisation, we would love you to fill out our Youth and Young People Engagement Survey. Yes, we're (finally) taking Gen Z seriously*. It will only take 10 minutes max! Answer our survey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7-igaU7 *And if the Marketing Manager has her way, getting ahead on Gen Alpha!

Meet Ruth Whiter. For six years, she's been the genius behind the BMS website. And it has taken genius to keep the overwhelmed WordPress (too many plugins!) website running smoothly for our supporters. This week, she's as excited as the little girl on her screen because next week we launch a major refresh of the website! Ruth says, "The process of planning and designing the new site has really brought it home to me that without church leaders, BMS reps, Birthday Scheme Co-ordinators and other volunteers who share their passion for what God is doing across the world, we simply couldn't exist, and so many lives could not be transformed." If you're one of those people – thank you! Our aim has been to create a website that makes it easier to access resources and enable our supporters to keep their churches up to date with the latest news from BMS World Mission and our partners. Oh, and to have fewer plugins to manage 😉 The new site at www.bmsworldmission.org is live from Tuesday 7 May. We'd love to hear what you think!

🎉 COVER REVEAL! Engage magazine from BMS World Mission is your window to a world where there's a Heart for the gospel, Hope for the world and Help for the journey! In Issue 59, our General Director Kang-San Tan is talking about 'Unending love in a time of crisis', Carlos Tique Jones is sharing how agricultural projects in Mozambique are lifting people out of poverty, and Matty Fearon looks at the lessons our partner Thimar - LSESD has learnt even as history repeats itself. Read these articles and even more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ev9BB4-2

Earlier this year, our partners at Bethlehem Bible College used this prayer when they led us in prayer for the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. We invite you to join with them again, as we move through Holy Week to Easter Sunday. God of resurrection, Death is around us, Lurks in the corner, threatens our loved ones. Our Saturday is long and dark, And the suffering feels unbearable and endless. In faith, albeit limping, we declare: You have defeated death. Sunday is coming. We believe, help our unbelief. *Mark 9:23-25

We're so proud of Tabea Dilling for being shortlisted as a Fundraiser of the Year! She does a fantastic job at leading our Supporter Engagement Team throughout the year. We can't think of anyone who could deserve this award more.

Exciting job opportunity alert! Are you a strategic thinker, a people person, and passionate about BMS World Mission's mission? Whether you're looking for full-time work or a part-time position*, we want to hear from you! BMS World Mission is hiring a Church Engagement Manager to strengthen our connections with churches and make a lasting impact in communities. If you're currently a Baptist Minister, you will also be able to keep your accreditation while working with the Global Church. #JobOpportunity #JointheMission #MakeaDifference *We're open to a job share with two people working part-time.

At BMS World Mission, equipping local churches to partner with the Global Church is close to our hearts. It's the 'why' behind the Church Resource Newsletter, where you will find prayer points, church service presentations, and so much more. If your church is looking to partner with the Global Church, you can find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2T_AT_T