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Report from the 2018 EXITE Team

Report from the 2018 EXITE Team

A team of 20 students and leaders from 12 churches in seven states came together in July at Grace Christian University to prepare to serve cross-culturally in both Curacao and Bonaire as this year’s EXITE Team. After preparing lesson plans, … Continue reading →

Loss and Rejoicing in the Befus Family

Loss and Rejoicing in the Befus Family

When someone has a loved one like a grandparent go home to be with the Lord it is a bittersweet time. Tears flow because there is a sense of loss and missing that loved one in the present, yet if … Continue reading →

What Are Our Tanzania Missionaries Doing Now?

What Are Our Tanzania Missionaries Doing Now?

It has been quite some time since our GMI missionaries left the field of Tanzania. Some people wonder, “What are the Tanzania missionaries doing now?” So we thought it was time for another update to keep you informed of their … Continue reading →

Stefanie Sherman is on the Move

Stefanie Sherman is on the Move

Stefanie Sherman, daughter of GMI missionaries Steve and Barb Sherman, started her travels for the summer making ministry videos for GMI missionaries by visiting all the missionaries in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. She took lots of video footage of their … Continue reading →

Ted and Kim Rabenold July 2018 Update

Ted and Kim Rabenold July 2018 Update

GMI missionaries Ted and Kim Rabenold have been faithful, dedicated servants of God working in the field of Tanzania for many years despite struggles and challenges that have come their way. Of course, they have had great joy and victory … Continue reading →

New Church Plant – Carlos Laborde

New Church Plant – Carlos Laborde

This update comes from Dan and Mary Sue Reed, GMI missionaries serving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. A few months ago we mentioned our desire to work alongside a team of Bolivian leaders at a church plant called Carlos Laborde. Our … Continue reading →

A New MK in Paraguay!

A New MK in Paraguay!

Congratulations to GMI missionaries Alex and Deltha Gulart who are serving in Paraguay on the birth of a baby boy, Etienne! He was born this morning at 6:50 am Paraguay time and joins his sister Ainhoa and brother Bastian who … Continue reading →

Do We Take Electricity for Granted?

Do We Take Electricity for Granted?

Praise the Lord that after 271 days without electricity, our missionaries in Puerto Rico are now getting power! Over the weekend the radio station, the missionary homes, and dorm A started receiving power. Hopefully, today (Monday) dorm B, the office, … Continue reading →

Please Pray for J-Nathan Nyakambiri

Please Pray for J-Nathan Nyakambiri

GMI missionary Givemore Nyakambiri wrote to the home office saying he and his wife, Sylvia, are taking their 5-year-old son, J-Nathan, to the hospital today (June 6) to begin the Delayed Intensification Phase of chemotherapy for his leukemia. He will … Continue reading →

A New Season of Life for the Caraways

A New Season of Life for the Caraways

MIKE AND LYNN CARAWAY’S LETTER Dear Family and Friends, We are so grateful for the wonderful opportunities we have had to be part of GMI’s Tanzania missionary team over the past 15 years. Perhaps our lives have been impacted even … Continue reading →

Cholera Outbreak in Tanzania

Cholera Outbreak in Tanzania

GMI missionary Ted Rabenold informs us that there has been a cholera outbreak in Tanzania in a village where he had some of his men working. Here is a quote from Ted: “Due to a Rukwa valley Cholera outbreak in … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Read Missionary Biographies?

Photo courtesy: imgkid.com What Happens When You Read Missionary Biographies? Do you think, “I could never be a missionary like that!” Do you get excited and want to go to the mission field? Does it whet your appetite to learn … Continue reading →

Who Was the First Missionary?

Who Was the First Missionary?

Article and Graphics Credit: Bethany Global University Written by Lillian Hunsberger The first of anything always seems to get the most attention. We know who built the first light bulb, or who was the first one to successfully determine energy … Continue reading →

One Good Thing: Teaching in Belize

One Good Thing: Teaching in Belize

Mike and Lynn Caraway who have served as GMI missionaries in Tanzania for many years will be traveling to Belize next week to survey that country as a potential GMI mission field. They will be staying with Matt and Lindsey … Continue reading →

News from Steve Sherman

News from Steve Sherman

It wasn’t long ago we posted that Steve Sherman had finished two Swahili literature projects and today we are posting another update. Steve continues to work hard every day on his Swahili literature projects which are so needed in Tanzania and … Continue reading →

Keeping Up with Tom and Michelle Sanchez

Keeping Up with Tom and Michelle Sanchez

Tom and Michelle Sanchez left the States in January 2018 for Zambia to help the leadership of that country hoping to be able to raise the remainder of their financial support while they were overseas before they moved on to … Continue reading →

Civil Unrest in Nicaragua

Civil Unrest in Nicaragua

Please pray for Nicaragua and our missionaries there. The country has been going through much civil unrest in recent days. Throughout the country there have been several demonstrations to which the government has responded using both the police and the … Continue reading →

Excellent Moments in Ministry

Excellent Moments in Ministry

Jerry and Sandi Bomers recently wrote this encouraging update praising the Lord for the growth of the church in Paraguay: We have had some excellent moments in ministry over the past month as we just finished our first segment of the … Continue reading →

Two More Books Finished in Tanzanian Swahili

Two More Books Finished in Tanzanian Swahili

This information was first posted on GMI’s blog on February 19 of this year by Erin Kemper, but not everyone has a chance to read the blog, so I am reposting it here because it has such good information to … Continue reading →

Preparing Now to Be a GMI Missionary Later

Preparing Now to Be a GMI Missionary Later

You are either seriously considering missions as your new vocation or you finally gave in and have made that commitment to pursue missions full time. Now you may wonder what you can do to get prepared for such a life-changing … Continue reading →

Two New Business Classes in Sumbawanga

Two New Business Classes in Sumbawanga

Grace Community Development & Education (GCDE) has started two new business classes in Sumbawanga, Tanzania! It is exciting to watch GCDE continuing to move forward! Please pray for the participants and for Martin Haule as he leads two new business … Continue reading →

Lives are Being Changed

Lives are Being Changed

Are we with Him or against Him? Confronting His adversaries, Jesus drew a line in the sand dividing everyone into two groups — those who stand with Him and those who stand opposed to Him. Pushing anyone who may have … Continue reading →

Strong Winds Destroy a New Church in Tanzania

Strong Winds Destroy a New Church in Tanzania

The following prayer request was written by GMI missionary Steve Sherman and was sent out to the Shermans’ email list in “The Sherman Safari.” We want to share this prayer request with all of you as well so you can … Continue reading →

Brook’s Belongings: Tanzania to Malawi

Brook’s Belongings: Tanzania to Malawi

Brook Seekins had planned all along to travel to Malawi from her time in the States and get somewhat settled before heading to Tanzania to pick up a truckload of her belongings that were left behind in her hasty departure … Continue reading →

Rabenold March Update

Rabenold March Update

Ted and Kim Rabenold have been serving in Tanzania since 1991. All three of the Rabenolds’ adult children—Colton, Sierra and Savannah—grew up in Tanzania. They learned to speak Swahili and settled in the remote southwest Rukwa region where they began … Continue reading →

Women’s Day Exhibition

Women’s Day Exhibition

The Women’s Day Exhibition is happening right now in Sumbawanga, Tanzania. Grace Community Development & Education (GCDE) is one of the participants encouraging women in small business through a regional trade fair designed to let women know about opportunities for … Continue reading →

God is Faithful!

God is Faithful!

The following is an email update from GMI missionaries Frosty and Cathy Hansen who serve in Bolivia. This is about two anniversaries they are celebrating, so enjoy reading their update. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ My, how quickly time passes! One year ago today, … Continue reading →

Despite Hurricane Maria the Gospel Continues to Be Shared

Despite Hurricane Maria the Gospel Continues to Be Shared

Despite being without power since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico September 20 (over 5 months ago), Camp Caribe is functioning using several back-up generators. The Gospel continues to be shared, impacting lives for His glory. This past weekend at a … Continue reading →

Myths About Africa

Myths About Africa

This article was first shared by GMI missionary Brook Seekins and was written by Amy Medina, a missionary who has been serving in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with her husband and four children since 2001 – first at Haven of … Continue reading →

Paraguay – a Land of Opportunity!

Paraguay – a Land of Opportunity!

Exciting things are happening in Paraguay because of God’s mighty hand on this ministry and the willing hearts and open lives of the Paraguayan people who love Him! Watching this video will bring you to a place of praising God … Continue reading →

Brook Seekins Has Arrived Safely in Malawi

Brook Seekins Has Arrived Safely in Malawi

Brook Seekins was scheduled to leave for her new field of Malawi last Saturday and was doing her last-minute packing when she received a call from her travel agent informing her that her flight for the next morning was cancelled. … Continue reading →

BreakThrough Heads to Nicaragua

BreakThrough Heads to Nicaragua

BreakThrough’s Latin American invasion continues! Take a look at this video about BreakThrough—the GMI-affiliated martial arts team headed to Nicaragua this summer. The team will work with our missionaries in the areas of Nagarote and Matagalpa to aid their efforts … Continue reading →

Another New MK

Congratulations to GMI missionaries in Paraguay, Talo and Patty Vergara, on the birth of Lucas Andres Vergara Diaz. Mother and baby are doing fine. Lucas was born yesterday, February 8, weighing 9 lbs, 5 oz, and he’s 21 inches long. … Continue reading →

Update on J-Nathan Boyd Nyakambiri

Update on J-Nathan Boyd Nyakambiri

Many of you have heard that J-Nathan Boyd—the five-year old son of some of GMI’s newest missionaries, Givemore and Sylvia Nyakambiri—was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The Nyakambiris had just returned from visiting churches in the States to Malawi, where they … Continue reading →

Caaguazú – a City with Possibilities

Caaguazú – a City with Possibilities

Grace Ministries International has three couples serving in Paraguay as part of the missionary team in Ciudad del Este – Jerry and Sandi Bomers; Alex and Deltha Gulart; and Talo and Patty Vergara. According to the 2002 census, 89.6% of … Continue reading →

Why, God?

Our God is a patient God. He doesn’t get angry at our questions. Why, God? Just this morning we heard the news…again. Another GMI MK has been diagnosed with leukemia. J-Nathan Nyakambiri in Malawi has been struggling with his health … Continue reading →

Three More Books Done!

Three More Books Done!

Steve and Barb Sherman, GMI missionaries to Tanzania, did an email update this week about their Swahili Literature Ministry and I would like to share with you what they said about the progress that is being made. First and foremost … Continue reading →

Sharing God’s Love in Puerto Rico

Sharing God’s Love in Puerto Rico

On January 4, Juana Diaz Bible Church in cooperation with Camp Caribe, Club Maravilla, and another local church in Ponce, went to the town of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to deliver blankets, Christian literature, firstaid kids, and solar-powered radios. Club Maravilla, … Continue reading →

Marching to Machinga

Marching to Machinga

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me –the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace” (Acts 20;24). … Continue reading →

Pray for the Church in Ghana

Pray for the Church in Ghana

The information in this post comes from Steve Sherman, GMI missionary who has been serving in Tanzania for many years with his wife, Barb. _____________________________________________________________________ In October Mike Caraway, another GMI missionary, and I had an exciting trip to Ghana, … Continue reading →

Update from Tom and Michelle Sanchez

Update from Tom and Michelle Sanchez

Tom and Michelle previously served with Grace Ministries International in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1987 to 2000. With the graduation of their youngest daughter Rebecca from Rift Valley Academy in 2000, they returned to the States to create … Continue reading →

A New Little GMI Missionary Has Arrived!

A New Little GMI Missionary Has Arrived!

On November 23, 2017, Jerry and Sandi Bomers, GMI missionaries in Paraguay, added a darling baby girl to their family which also includes Addison and Clayton. Her full name is Coralea Kay Bomers and those very important details are she … Continue reading →

A Growing Work in Mwanza, Tanzania

A Growing Work in Mwanza, Tanzania

In the city of Mwanza, Tanzania, Pastor Methodi Mwendapole shares that there are now six churches affiliated with the GMI work in that area. Three of these churches are in the city while the other three are located outside of … Continue reading →

Climbing to the Mountain Top

Climbing to the Mountain Top

Eric and Mercy Mango, GMI missionaries in Malawi, traveled to Mvera in the central part of Malawi October 20-22 to help strengthen the women’s and youth ministries in the church as well as reaching out to the nearby villages with … Continue reading →

Congratulations, Matt and April!

Congratulations, Matt and April!

Puerto Rico’s newest GMI missionary is Matt Sykes who was approved by the board on October 20, 2017. The next day, he and April (Lorenz) Sykes were married. Congratulations to this couple as they continue to serve the Lord together … Continue reading →

Testimonies from “Breakthrough” Team

Testimonies from “Breakthrough” Team

As many of you know the BREAKTHROUGH Taikwondo Team traveled to Paraguay August 2-14, 2017, to work with GMI missionaries Alex and Deltha Gulart as well as Jerry and Sandy Bomers. The team has been able to positively impact hundreds … Continue reading →

TGBI Continues Training Men and Women for Ministry

TGBI Continues Training Men and Women for Ministry

On October 2, 2017, GMI missionaries Steve and Barb Sherman wrote an email update – The Sherman Safari – to their supporters, so all of the information I am sharing with you in this post comes from that update. _____________________________________________________________________________ … Continue reading →

More News and Videos from Puerto Rico

More News and Videos from Puerto Rico

Thanks for praying for the situation in Puerto Rico, our missionaries, and ministries there. We just received some very brief videos of Camp Caribe. Click HERE and HERE to see videos of one of the dorms and the chapel which … Continue reading →

Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Update

Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Update

Puerto Rico is on all of our minds and hearts as we pray for our missionaries, our Puerto Rican friends, the camp, the churches, and ministries affiliated with Grace Ministries International on the island. Because cell service, internet, and electricity … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Maria is a Direct Hit on Puerto Rico

UPDATE ON OUR GMI MISSIONARIES IN PUERTO RICO: Due to the complete power outage on the island of Puerto Rico and the lack of cell phone infrastructure, GMI has had no contact with our staff serving on the island. We … Continue reading →

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Bolivia Training Center Progress

Frosty Hansen, GMI Missionary in Bolivia, shares the following exciting news with us concerning the progress of building the Bolivia Training Center in Santa Cruz. They are 80% of the way towards raising the funds needed to complete this much-needed … Continue reading →

Finishing the Race – Completing the Task

Finishing the Race – Completing the Task

This post is written by Milo and Raquel Seravalli who serve in Nagarote, Nicaragua, with Grace Ministries International. They have started a Bible and Theology training school and a church plant, along with a vast array of other ministries with … Continue reading →

Sharing God’s Grace using Taekwondo

Sharing God’s Grace using Taekwondo

Over 3,500 people living in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, heard the saving gospel of Jesus Christ from August 2-13! The Taekwondo team, BreakThrough, affiliated with Grace Ministries International, shared this message through thirteen 45-minute, high-energy demonstrations performed in schools, parks, … Continue reading →

“Breakthrough” in Paraguay

“Breakthrough” in Paraguay

Thanks to all who have prayed for the taekwando team Breakthrough, given financially, or sent messages of support. After 10 months of planning and preparation, the team is officially in Paraguay! Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, … Continue reading →

Missionary Opportunities on GMI Fields

Missionary Opportunities on GMI Fields

At the February 2013 board meeting, GMI adopted its 10-year ministry plan. Part of reaching the goals set is having more missionaries join the GMI family on the various mission fields. Below you can see the areas where there are … Continue reading →

Preparing Today for Missionary Life in the Future

Preparing Today for Missionary Life in the Future

This article, which includes information used in a brochure for those looking to serve as missionaries under Grace Ministries International (GMI) sometime in the future, was written by Jeremy Clark, Executive Director of GMI. Jeremy and his family served as … Continue reading →

2017 Kids Games in Costa Rica

2017 Kids Games in Costa Rica

This is the 10th year of Kids Games at Grace Bible Community, San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica. Last week 242 kids attended. The church was completely full on Friday night with the kids and their families … Continue reading →

Growth in Nicaragua

Growth in Nicaragua

The church in Nagarote is called “Arraigados”–the purpose is to remain rooted in Christ. The youth group has 30 young people who are learning every Wednesday about the grace of God and how to live in grace. The children group … Continue reading →

Update from Team Paraguay

Update from Team Paraguay

May 7, 2017, a Bible study meeting in the home of Alex and Deltha Gurlart embarked on a new journey as the established Iglesia Bíblica Gracia (Grace Bible Church) in the inner city of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. It was a night … Continue reading →

New Bible School in Malawi

New Bible School in Malawi

Pastors Mathews Selengu (Grace Churches of Malawi National Council Chairperson and Lilongwe Bible School final year student), Davies Balala (pastor at Chisiyo branch and Lilongwe Bible School second year student), and Joseph Asong went to Mauni, which is about two hours … Continue reading →

Building for the Future in Bolivia!

Building for the Future in Bolivia!

The following was written by Frosty Hansen and first appeared in the Hansens’ recent email update. Frosty and Cathy are missionaries serving in Bolivia under Grace Ministries International. ________________ Three months ago we arrived in Bolivia fully aware of some challenges … Continue reading →

Survey Trip to Panama

Survey Trip to Panama

Last weekend a family from Grace Bible Church in Alajuela, Costa Rica (Alvaro and Mauren Barrantes and their children) took another survey trip to David, Panama, to get a better understanding of what it would look like for a missionary … Continue reading →

First Service on the Property in Nicaragua

First Service on the Property in Nicaragua

Below is what Milo and Raquel Seravalli, GMI Missionaries serving in Nicaragua, reported about the day the first service took place on the property: Today was our first formal meeting on the property that God has provided for the ministry– and what we … Continue reading →

May 2017 Update

May 2017 Update

What can I do now to prepare for life as a missionary? This is one of those questions I am frequently asked by college students, recent grads, and families or individuals thinking about joining our missionary team. Recently, Grace Ministries … Continue reading →

How to Encourage Missionaries on Home Assignment

How to Encourage Missionaries on Home Assignment

This brief article was written by Erin Kemper, our Social Media Specialist at GMI. She was raised in Tanzania as an MK (missionary kid) along with her two sisters and a brother. ____________________________________________________________________________ Ruby opened the door with a … Continue reading →

A Special Day

Having a church is much more than renting a place, hanging up a sign, and inviting people. It takes many people praying, supporting, and offering. We thank you all very much! – Alex Gulart What Alex is describing here is a … Continue reading →

The Joy of Being Accepted

The Joy of Being Accepted

Frosty and Cathy Hansen, GMI missionaries in Bolivia, recently obtained their 3-year residency in Bolivia and they are praising the Lord! In their recent email update which was sent to their supporters and those interested in their ministry they wrote: “A … Continue reading →

The Capraris are Now Three

The Capraris are Now Three

John and Naomi Caprari are overjoyed by the little miracle God has given them! Her name is Jael Lynn (pronounced Jayelle) and she arrived Saturday night, May 6, at 9:45pm. She is a tiny little one weighing in at 6lbs,1 … Continue reading →

Another MK Joins the GMI Family

Another MK Joins the GMI Family

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Harry and Kaylah Alicea, GMI missionaries in Puerto Rico, on the birth of a baby boy on April 29!! Jairus John Alicea was born in the afternoon at 3:58pm! He is a healthy baby weighing in at 8lbs … Continue reading →

A Little Girl Walks Over…

A Little Girl Walks Over…

A litte girl walks over… She holds one finger in the air. “Dame uno.” She says it a bit forcefully. Perhaps the years of practice had pushed away any shyness. I look at her face, her eyes are lively. She … Continue reading →

For This We Have Christ

For This We Have Christ

Pictured in the cover photo: GMI missionary Dan Reed and Frosty, along with MEB president José Yucra and vice-president, Santos Ortega. Frosty and Cathy Hansen recently returned to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, a place they had served from 1993 to 2004 … Continue reading →

TKD Team is Headed to Paraguay

TKD Team is Headed to Paraguay

Take a look at THIS VIDEO about “Breakthrough”—the GMI-affiliated taekwondo ministry team heading to our newest field, Paraguay, this summer. Through their ministry, they are hoping to reach hundreds of Paraguayans with the gospel of the grace of God. To date … Continue reading →

First Missions Conference in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico

First Missions Conference in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico

Iglesia Bíblica de la Gracia (Grace Bible Church), Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, held its first missions conference March 26-April 2 to promote worldwide missions within its congregation and to encourage its members to support missions, pray for missionaries, and to … Continue reading →

A Walk in a Neighborhood of Ciudad del Este

A Walk in a Neighborhood of Ciudad del Este

The Bomers, Jerry and Sandi, and the Gularts, Alex and Deltha, GMI missionaries serving in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, have just announced they have signed a lease on a building where they can hold church services and other church-related activities. … Continue reading →

He Wanted Me to Trust Him

He Wanted Me to Trust Him

This was first posted on our News of Grace blog in February and was written by Kaylah Alicea who is a GMI missionary in Puerto Rico along with her husband, Harry. Their GMI webpage will give you more information on … Continue reading →

Challenging the Culture

Challenging the Culture

Last weekend Mercy and I (Eric) conducted a seminar with the married couples from our churches in Lilongwe, Malawi, and we looked at two areas that rank among the great marriage killers, “Family & Finances” and “Sex in marriage.” Sex … Continue reading →

Happenings in Mwanza, Tanzania

Happenings in Mwanza, Tanzania

Steve and Barb Sherman, GMI missionaries in Mwanza, Tanzania, recently sent out an email update and it was so full of good information that we had to share it with all of you. While this isn’t in the same format, … Continue reading →

A Walk Into the Village…

A Walk Into the Village…

A walk into the village of Kapenta was a common occurrence growing up in the Rukwa Valley. Most of the time it was to visit our friends who lived there, and doing this happened more often as I entered my … Continue reading →

Goodbye, Frosty and Cathy!

Goodbye, Frosty and Cathy!

Frosty and Cathy wrote this earlier today: “The trip begins! Getting ready to board the flight to Chicago – the first leg of the journey. Good to have prayer this morning with the GMI staff and then at the airport … Continue reading →

Where Are Our Tanzania Missionaries?

Where Are Our Tanzania Missionaries?

As many of you know, several of GMI’s Tanzania missionaries have been on the move recently and it is hard to keep track of exactly where they are. Of course, you can always reach them by email which is the … Continue reading →

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How to Help Your Missionary

How can we help our missionaries who are serving so far away on foreign fields? Or how about when they are in the States on home assignment? How can we show our missionaries that we really care about HOW they … Continue reading →

Power in Prayer

Power in Prayer

Photo credit: www.revelationtv.com Everyone knows there is power in prayer. It is easy to say when things are going well and life is gumdrops and roses. But do we REALLY believe it deep down when the going gets tough…I mean … Continue reading →

Happy and Blessed 2017 from GMI

Happy and Blessed 2017 from GMI

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Home Office Staff, the Board of Directors, and the Missionaries serving under Grace Ministries International! We pray the Lord blesses you and yours abundantly in 2017 as you seek to follow Him in all you … Continue reading →

58th Anniversary in Bolivia

58th Anniversary in Bolivia

GMI missionaries Dan and Mary Sue Reed are faithful in writing a monthly email update to their team of interested supporters of their ministries in Bolivia. On December 9, 2016, they had something very special to report concerning the mission … Continue reading →

The Impact of a Short-Term Missions Trip

The Impact of a Short-Term Missions Trip

Written by Erin Kemper, GMI Social Media Specialist, and also an MK who has experienced what it’s like to be uprooted from life in the States and go with her family to a foreign field. Her parents, Mike and Terese … Continue reading →

Do Missionaries Need Encouragement?

Do Missionaries Need Encouragement?

Of course, they do! Missionaries are regular people like you and me. Do you sometimes need encouragement? Erin Kemper, our GMI Social Media Specialist, contacted our missionaries on the field and asked them what friends and supporters back here in the States … Continue reading →

From West Michigan to Western Europe

From West Michigan to Western Europe

Pastor Caleb Befus (Grace Bible Fellowship—Jenison, Michigan) and GMI Executive Director Jeremy Clark visited sister churches in the Netherlands November 9-17. Pastor Caleb and Jeremy conducted seminars covering topics such as leadership, the distinctions between law and grace, a biblical … Continue reading →

Heart Failure at 16

Heart Failure at 16

This post is from Kim Hodgson, GMI missionary in Mbeya, Tanzania. She wrote this update a couple weeks ago and it first appeared on the GMINEWS blog but I also wanted to share it with you on this website. As you … Continue reading →

Capraris’ Little Miracle

Capraris’ Little Miracle

This comes from “Crossing the Seas with the Capraris,” the blog of GMI missionaries John and Naomi Caprari and was originally posted October 31, 2016: It’s an amazing thing to witness the hand of God. Pregnancy, itself, is a miracle. … Continue reading →

AmazonSmile

In today’s world many people are using the Internet to shop and Amazon.com is a very popular location to do that shopping. GMI has now signed up as a non-profit participant with AmazonSmile which means if you order through GMI’s link … Continue reading →

Latest News

Report from the 2018 EXITE Team A team of 20 students and leaders from 12 churches in seven states came together in July at Grace Christian University to prepare to serve cross-culturally in both Curacao and Bonaire as this year’s EXITE Team. After preparing lesson plans, … Continue reading →

Loss and Rejoicing in the Befus Family When someone has a loved one like a grandparent go home to be with the Lord it is a bittersweet time. Tears flow because there is a sense of loss and missing that loved one in the present, yet if … Continue reading →

What Are Our Tanzania Missionaries Doing Now? It has been quite some time since our GMI missionaries left the field of Tanzania. Some people wonder, “What are the Tanzania missionaries doing now?” So we thought it was time for another update to keep you informed of their … Continue reading →

Stefanie Sherman is on the Move Stefanie Sherman, daughter of GMI missionaries Steve and Barb Sherman, started her travels for the summer making ministry videos for GMI missionaries by visiting all the missionaries in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. She took lots of video footage of their … Continue reading →

Ted and Kim Rabenold July 2018 Update GMI missionaries Ted and Kim Rabenold have been faithful, dedicated servants of God working in the field of Tanzania for many years despite struggles and challenges that have come their way. Of course, they have had great joy and victory … Continue reading →

New Church Plant – Carlos Laborde This update comes from Dan and Mary Sue Reed, GMI missionaries serving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. A few months ago we mentioned our desire to work alongside a team of Bolivian leaders at a church plant called Carlos Laborde. Our … Continue reading →

A New MK in Paraguay! Congratulations to GMI missionaries Alex and Deltha Gulart who are serving in Paraguay on the birth of a baby boy, Etienne! He was born this morning at 6:50 am Paraguay time and joins his sister Ainhoa and brother Bastian who … Continue reading →

Do We Take Electricity for Granted? Praise the Lord that after 271 days without electricity, our missionaries in Puerto Rico are now getting power! Over the weekend the radio station, the missionary homes, and dorm A started receiving power. Hopefully, today (Monday) dorm B, the office, … Continue reading →

Please Pray for J-Nathan Nyakambiri GMI missionary Givemore Nyakambiri wrote to the home office saying he and his wife, Sylvia, are taking their 5-year-old son, J-Nathan, to the hospital today (June 6) to begin the Delayed Intensification Phase of chemotherapy for his leukemia. He will … Continue reading →

A New Season of Life for the Caraways MIKE AND LYNN CARAWAY’S LETTER Dear Family and Friends, We are so grateful for the wonderful opportunities we have had to be part of GMI’s Tanzania missionary team over the past 15 years. Perhaps our lives have been impacted even … Continue reading →

Cholera Outbreak in Tanzania GMI missionary Ted Rabenold informs us that there has been a cholera outbreak in Tanzania in a village where he had some of his men working. Here is a quote from Ted: “Due to a Rukwa valley Cholera outbreak in … Continue reading →

What Happens When You Read Missionary Biographies? Photo courtesy: imgkid.com What Happens When You Read Missionary Biographies? Do you think, “I could never be a missionary like that!” Do you get excited and want to go to the mission field? Does it whet your appetite to learn … Continue reading →

Who Was the First Missionary? Article and Graphics Credit: Bethany Global University Written by Lillian Hunsberger The first of anything always seems to get the most attention. We know who built the first light bulb, or who was the first one to successfully determine energy … Continue reading →

One Good Thing: Teaching in Belize Mike and Lynn Caraway who have served as GMI missionaries in Tanzania for many years will be traveling to Belize next week to survey that country as a potential GMI mission field. They will be staying with Matt and Lindsey … Continue reading →

News from Steve Sherman It wasn’t long ago we posted that Steve Sherman had finished two Swahili literature projects and today we are posting another update. Steve continues to work hard every day on his Swahili literature projects which are so needed in Tanzania and … Continue reading →

Keeping Up with Tom and Michelle Sanchez Tom and Michelle Sanchez left the States in January 2018 for Zambia to help the leadership of that country hoping to be able to raise the remainder of their financial support while they were overseas before they moved on to … Continue reading →

Civil Unrest in Nicaragua Please pray for Nicaragua and our missionaries there. The country has been going through much civil unrest in recent days. Throughout the country there have been several demonstrations to which the government has responded using both the police and the … Continue reading →

Excellent Moments in Ministry Jerry and Sandi Bomers recently wrote this encouraging update praising the Lord for the growth of the church in Paraguay: We have had some excellent moments in ministry over the past month as we just finished our first segment of the … Continue reading →

Two More Books Finished in Tanzanian Swahili This information was first posted on GMI’s blog on February 19 of this year by Erin Kemper, but not everyone has a chance to read the blog, so I am reposting it here because it has such good information to … Continue reading →

Preparing Now to Be a GMI Missionary Later You are either seriously considering missions as your new vocation or you finally gave in and have made that commitment to pursue missions full time. Now you may wonder what you can do to get prepared for such a life-changing … Continue reading →

Two New Business Classes in Sumbawanga Grace Community Development & Education (GCDE) has started two new business classes in Sumbawanga, Tanzania! It is exciting to watch GCDE continuing to move forward! Please pray for the participants and for Martin Haule as he leads two new business … Continue reading →

Lives are Being Changed Are we with Him or against Him? Confronting His adversaries, Jesus drew a line in the sand dividing everyone into two groups — those who stand with Him and those who stand opposed to Him. Pushing anyone who may have … Continue reading →

Strong Winds Destroy a New Church in Tanzania The following prayer request was written by GMI missionary Steve Sherman and was sent out to the Shermans’ email list in “The Sherman Safari.” We want to share this prayer request with all of you as well so you can … Continue reading →

Brook’s Belongings: Tanzania to Malawi Brook Seekins had planned all along to travel to Malawi from her time in the States and get somewhat settled before heading to Tanzania to pick up a truckload of her belongings that were left behind in her hasty departure … Continue reading →

Rabenold March Update Ted and Kim Rabenold have been serving in Tanzania since 1991. All three of the Rabenolds’ adult children—Colton, Sierra and Savannah—grew up in Tanzania. They learned to speak Swahili and settled in the remote southwest Rukwa region where they began … Continue reading →

Women’s Day Exhibition The Women’s Day Exhibition is happening right now in Sumbawanga, Tanzania. Grace Community Development & Education (GCDE) is one of the participants encouraging women in small business through a regional trade fair designed to let women know about opportunities for … Continue reading →

God is Faithful! The following is an email update from GMI missionaries Frosty and Cathy Hansen who serve in Bolivia. This is about two anniversaries they are celebrating, so enjoy reading their update. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ My, how quickly time passes! One year ago today, … Continue reading →

Despite Hurricane Maria the Gospel Continues to Be Shared Despite being without power since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico September 20 (over 5 months ago), Camp Caribe is functioning using several back-up generators. The Gospel continues to be shared, impacting lives for His glory. This past weekend at a … Continue reading →

Myths About Africa This article was first shared by GMI missionary Brook Seekins and was written by Amy Medina, a missionary who has been serving in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with her husband and four children since 2001 – first at Haven of … Continue reading →

Paraguay – a Land of Opportunity! Exciting things are happening in Paraguay because of God’s mighty hand on this ministry and the willing hearts and open lives of the Paraguayan people who love Him! Watching this video will bring you to a place of praising God … Continue reading →

Brook Seekins Has Arrived Safely in Malawi Brook Seekins was scheduled to leave for her new field of Malawi last Saturday and was doing her last-minute packing when she received a call from her travel agent informing her that her flight for the next morning was cancelled. … Continue reading →

BreakThrough Heads to Nicaragua BreakThrough’s Latin American invasion continues! Take a look at this video about BreakThrough—the GMI-affiliated martial arts team headed to Nicaragua this summer. The team will work with our missionaries in the areas of Nagarote and Matagalpa to aid their efforts … Continue reading →

Another New MK Congratulations to GMI missionaries in Paraguay, Talo and Patty Vergara, on the birth of Lucas Andres Vergara Diaz. Mother and baby are doing fine. Lucas was born yesterday, February 8, weighing 9 lbs, 5 oz, and he’s 21 inches long. … Continue reading →

Update on J-Nathan Boyd Nyakambiri Many of you have heard that J-Nathan Boyd—the five-year old son of some of GMI’s newest missionaries, Givemore and Sylvia Nyakambiri—was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The Nyakambiris had just returned from visiting churches in the States to Malawi, where they … Continue reading →

Caaguazú – a City with Possibilities Grace Ministries International has three couples serving in Paraguay as part of the missionary team in Ciudad del Este – Jerry and Sandi Bomers; Alex and Deltha Gulart; and Talo and Patty Vergara. According to the 2002 census, 89.6% of … Continue reading →

Why, God? Our God is a patient God. He doesn’t get angry at our questions. Why, God? Just this morning we heard the news…again. Another GMI MK has been diagnosed with leukemia. J-Nathan Nyakambiri in Malawi has been struggling with his health … Continue reading →

Three More Books Done! Steve and Barb Sherman, GMI missionaries to Tanzania, did an email update this week about their Swahili Literature Ministry and I would like to share with you what they said about the progress that is being made. First and foremost … Continue reading →

Sharing God’s Love in Puerto Rico On January 4, Juana Diaz Bible Church in cooperation with Camp Caribe, Club Maravilla, and another local church in Ponce, went to the town of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to deliver blankets, Christian literature, firstaid kids, and solar-powered radios. Club Maravilla, … Continue reading →

Marching to Machinga “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me –the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace” (Acts 20;24). … Continue reading →

Pray for the Church in Ghana The information in this post comes from Steve Sherman, GMI missionary who has been serving in Tanzania for many years with his wife, Barb. _____________________________________________________________________ In October Mike Caraway, another GMI missionary, and I had an exciting trip to Ghana, … Continue reading →

Update from Tom and Michelle Sanchez Tom and Michelle previously served with Grace Ministries International in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1987 to 2000. With the graduation of their youngest daughter Rebecca from Rift Valley Academy in 2000, they returned to the States to create … Continue reading →

A New Little GMI Missionary Has Arrived! On November 23, 2017, Jerry and Sandi Bomers, GMI missionaries in Paraguay, added a darling baby girl to their family which also includes Addison and Clayton. Her full name is Coralea Kay Bomers and those very important details are she … Continue reading →

A Growing Work in Mwanza, Tanzania In the city of Mwanza, Tanzania, Pastor Methodi Mwendapole shares that there are now six churches affiliated with the GMI work in that area. Three of these churches are in the city while the other three are located outside of … Continue reading →

Climbing to the Mountain Top Eric and Mercy Mango, GMI missionaries in Malawi, traveled to Mvera in the central part of Malawi October 20-22 to help strengthen the women’s and youth ministries in the church as well as reaching out to the nearby villages with … Continue reading →

Congratulations, Matt and April! Puerto Rico’s newest GMI missionary is Matt Sykes who was approved by the board on October 20, 2017. The next day, he and April (Lorenz) Sykes were married. Congratulations to this couple as they continue to serve the Lord together … Continue reading →

Testimonies from “Breakthrough” Team As many of you know the BREAKTHROUGH Taikwondo Team traveled to Paraguay August 2-14, 2017, to work with GMI missionaries Alex and Deltha Gulart as well as Jerry and Sandy Bomers. The team has been able to positively impact hundreds … Continue reading →

TGBI Continues Training Men and Women for Ministry On October 2, 2017, GMI missionaries Steve and Barb Sherman wrote an email update – The Sherman Safari – to their supporters, so all of the information I am sharing with you in this post comes from that update. _____________________________________________________________________________ … Continue reading →

More News and Videos from Puerto Rico Thanks for praying for the situation in Puerto Rico, our missionaries, and ministries there. We just received some very brief videos of Camp Caribe. Click HERE and HERE to see videos of one of the dorms and the chapel which … Continue reading →

Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Update Puerto Rico is on all of our minds and hearts as we pray for our missionaries, our Puerto Rican friends, the camp, the churches, and ministries affiliated with Grace Ministries International on the island. Because cell service, internet, and electricity … Continue reading →

Hurricane Maria is a Direct Hit on Puerto Rico UPDATE ON OUR GMI MISSIONARIES IN PUERTO RICO: Due to the complete power outage on the island of Puerto Rico and the lack of cell phone infrastructure, GMI has had no contact with our staff serving on the island. We … Continue reading →

Bolivia Training Center Progress Frosty Hansen, GMI Missionary in Bolivia, shares the following exciting news with us concerning the progress of building the Bolivia Training Center in Santa Cruz. They are 80% of the way towards raising the funds needed to complete this much-needed … Continue reading →

Finishing the Race – Completing the Task This post is written by Milo and Raquel Seravalli who serve in Nagarote, Nicaragua, with Grace Ministries International. They have started a Bible and Theology training school and a church plant, along with a vast array of other ministries with … Continue reading →

Sharing God’s Grace using Taekwondo Over 3,500 people living in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, heard the saving gospel of Jesus Christ from August 2-13! The Taekwondo team, BreakThrough, affiliated with Grace Ministries International, shared this message through thirteen 45-minute, high-energy demonstrations performed in schools, parks, … Continue reading →

“Breakthrough” in Paraguay Thanks to all who have prayed for the taekwando team Breakthrough, given financially, or sent messages of support. After 10 months of planning and preparation, the team is officially in Paraguay! Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, … Continue reading →

Missionary Opportunities on GMI Fields At the February 2013 board meeting, GMI adopted its 10-year ministry plan. Part of reaching the goals set is having more missionaries join the GMI family on the various mission fields. Below you can see the areas where there are … Continue reading →

Preparing Today for Missionary Life in the Future This article, which includes information used in a brochure for those looking to serve as missionaries under Grace Ministries International (GMI) sometime in the future, was written by Jeremy Clark, Executive Director of GMI. Jeremy and his family served as … Continue reading →

2017 Kids Games in Costa Rica This is the 10th year of Kids Games at Grace Bible Community, San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica. Last week 242 kids attended. The church was completely full on Friday night with the kids and their families … Continue reading →

Growth in Nicaragua The church in Nagarote is called “Arraigados”–the purpose is to remain rooted in Christ. The youth group has 30 young people who are learning every Wednesday about the grace of God and how to live in grace. The children group … Continue reading →

Update from Team Paraguay May 7, 2017, a Bible study meeting in the home of Alex and Deltha Gurlart embarked on a new journey as the established Iglesia Bíblica Gracia (Grace Bible Church) in the inner city of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. It was a night … Continue reading →

New Bible School in Malawi Pastors Mathews Selengu (Grace Churches of Malawi National Council Chairperson and Lilongwe Bible School final year student), Davies Balala (pastor at Chisiyo branch and Lilongwe Bible School second year student), and Joseph Asong went to Mauni, which is about two hours … Continue reading →

Building for the Future in Bolivia! The following was written by Frosty Hansen and first appeared in the Hansens’ recent email update. Frosty and Cathy are missionaries serving in Bolivia under Grace Ministries International. ________________ Three months ago we arrived in Bolivia fully aware of some challenges … Continue reading →

Survey Trip to Panama Last weekend a family from Grace Bible Church in Alajuela, Costa Rica (Alvaro and Mauren Barrantes and their children) took another survey trip to David, Panama, to get a better understanding of what it would look like for a missionary … Continue reading →

First Service on the Property in Nicaragua Below is what Milo and Raquel Seravalli, GMI Missionaries serving in Nicaragua, reported about the day the first service took place on the property: Today was our first formal meeting on the property that God has provided for the ministry– and what we … Continue reading →

May 2017 Update What can I do now to prepare for life as a missionary? This is one of those questions I am frequently asked by college students, recent grads, and families or individuals thinking about joining our missionary team. Recently, Grace Ministries … Continue reading →

How to Encourage Missionaries on Home Assignment This brief article was written by Erin Kemper, our Social Media Specialist at GMI. She was raised in Tanzania as an MK (missionary kid) along with her two sisters and a brother. ____________________________________________________________________________ Ruby opened the door with a … Continue reading →

A Special Day Having a church is much more than renting a place, hanging up a sign, and inviting people. It takes many people praying, supporting, and offering. We thank you all very much! – Alex Gulart What Alex is describing here is a … Continue reading →

The Joy of Being Accepted Frosty and Cathy Hansen, GMI missionaries in Bolivia, recently obtained their 3-year residency in Bolivia and they are praising the Lord! In their recent email update which was sent to their supporters and those interested in their ministry they wrote: “A … Continue reading →

The Capraris are Now Three John and Naomi Caprari are overjoyed by the little miracle God has given them! Her name is Jael Lynn (pronounced Jayelle) and she arrived Saturday night, May 6, at 9:45pm. She is a tiny little one weighing in at 6lbs,1 … Continue reading →

Another MK Joins the GMI Family A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Harry and Kaylah Alicea, GMI missionaries in Puerto Rico, on the birth of a baby boy on April 29!! Jairus John Alicea was born in the afternoon at 3:58pm! He is a healthy baby weighing in at 8lbs … Continue reading →

A Little Girl Walks Over… A litte girl walks over… She holds one finger in the air. “Dame uno.” She says it a bit forcefully. Perhaps the years of practice had pushed away any shyness. I look at her face, her eyes are lively. She … Continue reading →

For This We Have Christ Pictured in the cover photo: GMI missionary Dan Reed and Frosty, along with MEB president José Yucra and vice-president, Santos Ortega. Frosty and Cathy Hansen recently returned to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, a place they had served from 1993 to 2004 … Continue reading →

TKD Team is Headed to Paraguay Take a look at THIS VIDEO about “Breakthrough”—the GMI-affiliated taekwondo ministry team heading to our newest field, Paraguay, this summer. Through their ministry, they are hoping to reach hundreds of Paraguayans with the gospel of the grace of God. To date … Continue reading →

First Missions Conference in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico Iglesia Bíblica de la Gracia (Grace Bible Church), Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, held its first missions conference March 26-April 2 to promote worldwide missions within its congregation and to encourage its members to support missions, pray for missionaries, and to … Continue reading →

A Walk in a Neighborhood of Ciudad del Este The Bomers, Jerry and Sandi, and the Gularts, Alex and Deltha, GMI missionaries serving in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, have just announced they have signed a lease on a building where they can hold church services and other church-related activities. … Continue reading →

He Wanted Me to Trust Him This was first posted on our News of Grace blog in February and was written by Kaylah Alicea who is a GMI missionary in Puerto Rico along with her husband, Harry. Their GMI webpage will give you more information on … Continue reading →

Challenging the Culture Last weekend Mercy and I (Eric) conducted a seminar with the married couples from our churches in Lilongwe, Malawi, and we looked at two areas that rank among the great marriage killers, “Family & Finances” and “Sex in marriage.” Sex … Continue reading →

Happenings in Mwanza, Tanzania Steve and Barb Sherman, GMI missionaries in Mwanza, Tanzania, recently sent out an email update and it was so full of good information that we had to share it with all of you. While this isn’t in the same format, … Continue reading →

A Walk Into the Village… A walk into the village of Kapenta was a common occurrence growing up in the Rukwa Valley. Most of the time it was to visit our friends who lived there, and doing this happened more often as I entered my … Continue reading →

Goodbye, Frosty and Cathy! Frosty and Cathy wrote this earlier today: “The trip begins! Getting ready to board the flight to Chicago – the first leg of the journey. Good to have prayer this morning with the GMI staff and then at the airport … Continue reading →

Where Are Our Tanzania Missionaries? As many of you know, several of GMI’s Tanzania missionaries have been on the move recently and it is hard to keep track of exactly where they are. Of course, you can always reach them by email which is the … Continue reading →

How to Help Your Missionary How can we help our missionaries who are serving so far away on foreign fields? Or how about when they are in the States on home assignment? How can we show our missionaries that we really care about HOW they … Continue reading →

Power in Prayer Photo credit: www.revelationtv.com Everyone knows there is power in prayer. It is easy to say when things are going well and life is gumdrops and roses. But do we REALLY believe it deep down when the going gets tough…I mean … Continue reading →

Happy and Blessed 2017 from GMI HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Home Office Staff, the Board of Directors, and the Missionaries serving under Grace Ministries International! We pray the Lord blesses you and yours abundantly in 2017 as you seek to follow Him in all you … Continue reading →

58th Anniversary in Bolivia GMI missionaries Dan and Mary Sue Reed are faithful in writing a monthly email update to their team of interested supporters of their ministries in Bolivia. On December 9, 2016, they had something very special to report concerning the mission … Continue reading →

The Impact of a Short-Term Missions Trip Written by Erin Kemper, GMI Social Media Specialist, and also an MK who has experienced what it’s like to be uprooted from life in the States and go with her family to a foreign field. Her parents, Mike and Terese … Continue reading →

Do Missionaries Need Encouragement? Of course, they do! Missionaries are regular people like you and me. Do you sometimes need encouragement? Erin Kemper, our GMI Social Media Specialist, contacted our missionaries on the field and asked them what friends and supporters back here in the States … Continue reading →

From West Michigan to Western Europe Pastor Caleb Befus (Grace Bible Fellowship—Jenison, Michigan) and GMI Executive Director Jeremy Clark visited sister churches in the Netherlands November 9-17. Pastor Caleb and Jeremy conducted seminars covering topics such as leadership, the distinctions between law and grace, a biblical … Continue reading →

Heart Failure at 16 This post is from Kim Hodgson, GMI missionary in Mbeya, Tanzania. She wrote this update a couple weeks ago and it first appeared on the GMINEWS blog but I also wanted to share it with you on this website. As you … Continue reading →

Capraris’ Little Miracle This comes from “Crossing the Seas with the Capraris,” the blog of GMI missionaries John and Naomi Caprari and was originally posted October 31, 2016: It’s an amazing thing to witness the hand of God. Pregnancy, itself, is a miracle. … Continue reading →

AmazonSmile In today’s world many people are using the Internet to shop and Amazon.com is a very popular location to do that shopping. GMI has now signed up as a non-profit participant with AmazonSmile which means if you order through GMI’s link … Continue reading →