J.R. Faulkner
Tom Freeney
Dolphus Price
Bill Rice
Lee Roberson
In 1917 Anton and Viola Andersen boarded the ship City of Calcutta to plant their lives
in Africa for the sake of the Gospel. Through their more than 40 years of ministry there,
thousands came to Christ. In 1955 the Andersens' son, Fred, who was a student at Tennessee
Temple, impressed upon Dr. Lee Roberson the great need for helpers in the Belgian Congo.
In response Dr. Roberson, along with nine other pastors, met and organized the Southern
Wing of the Congo Gospel Mission.
When the Congo was closed in 1960 because of revolution, Dr. Roberson made the motion
that the Mission be enlarged to embrace the world. That motion led to the formation of
Baptist International Missions on June 28, 1960.
Since 1960 BIMI has extended its ministries into 97 countries around the world. With more
than 1,000 missionaries, the Mission continues to assist local churches with their efforts to
fulfill the Great Commission.
As we celebrate the past and face the challenge of the future, BIMI continues to join hands
with local churches to embrace the world.
blessed ambassadors
from a pastor's heart to
is congratulation comes
Th t calling one can imagine.
and you fulfill the highes
for Christ. You are such,
for all you give to all the
on your 50th Anniversary
Thank you, BIMI family,
churches you love.
at home and “almost
s at Headquarters, I feel
en I walk on your campu
Wh friendship over a good
. The chats in the hall, the
agency like no
Heaven” comes to mind
I recall speak of a mission
the godly board meetings
meal, and
our churches, and God
of you. You are there for
er. You are special—each
oth is with you.
are serving, I am caught
field where you served or
pel message you
When I step on a mission
Christianity and the gos
power of New Testament
up in the
do it so well. Thank you
there to serve, and you
faithfully declare. You are
so ff at home—the servants
are also in order to the sta
for that. Congratulations
God's loyal legion.
behind the scene. You are
ersary will be, I
such as your 50th Anniv
I see you at a gathering
When me thank you. We
them,” and the Lord lets
ry say, “Thank you, Lord, for
God-centered anniversa
ent) mean it. Yours is a
(every church you repres
ng. We love you.
celebration. Keep on goi
God bless you.
In Christ,
Lew Davis