from the editor

Let me introduce Dave Carney. He is Administrative Assistant/Public Relations Coordinator for BIMI. He has served as a missionary in Russia for ten years. Now much of his effort is spent coordinating Project 100, the plan to open up new nations to the gospel over the next five years.

Europe presents a great opportunity for the gospel. The nations that once sent the gospel to us now need us to return the favor! Twenty-six European countries have been included in The 100 Nations Project of BIMI. Twenty-one are countries that we currently have missionaries in, but they are calling for reinforcements. We must send more! Five countries are targeted for new expansion. We are asking God to send church-planting missionaries to each of the following:

AUSTRIA - Situated in southern Central Europe, Austria is a country of spectacular scenery and culture. It is estimated that only three percent of the younger generation have any religious affiliation. With only seven independent Baptist missionaries serving in this country of 8.2 million, the need is great!

BULGARIA - The collapse of the communist ideal and successive corruption has left many Bulgarians searching for truth. But the friendliness and hospitality of the people makes a great bridge for the gospel. There is only one independent Baptist missionary for seven and a half million Bulgarians.

ESTONIA - Years of Soviet occupation have left sixty percent of the 1.3 million population claiming no religious affiliation. This spiritual vacuum, coupled with religious freedom, makes Estonia a marvelous mission field where there are no independent Baptist missionaries now serving.

LITHANIA - Situated near Russia and Poland, Lithuania has significant numbers of immigrants from both countries. Five decades of Soviet occupation have resulted in hardship for many Lithuanians. Now positive progress is evident - especially in the area of religious freedom. The greatest need is for evangelism and church planting among the 3.6 million Lithuanians.

SLOVENIA - It is estimated that there are less than 400 Baptist Christians among the 2 million citizens of Slovenia. There are no known independent Baptist missionaries to date working there.

Are you interested in finding out if God can use you in Europe? Then come to visit Europe with us next summer! Three different one-week trips are scheduled in May of 2006.

For details contact: Dave Carney
423-344-5050, ext. 2612 / Email

by Brant Holladay,
Editor/European Director

Brant Holladay is available for mission conferences, one day, and mission emphasis weekends.
You may contact him at BIMI, PO Box 9215, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Tel. (423) 344-5050
Email Brant.