VBM Update From the Homebase - Week 7
Abide Ladies Conference
Praise the Lord for the Abide Ladies Conference. A giant thank you to Holly Hooper for the diligent work in spearheading this event. Thank you to the many missionary wives that taught and helped make the event go smoothly!
What a good group of ladies that visited our campus! Many of these ladies (and their churches) support VBM missionaries, which is a blessing to all of us. And seeing the place where future missionaries are trained (VSM) and missionaries are helped (VBM) is beneficial for prayer, future support, and representatives of what God is doing here. 
Upcoming Preview Day
We are planning a "Preview Day," which is a one-day exploration of missions pathways for high school/college students who desire to get more involved in missionary service. The information is below. This event will be taken place on the same day of our Pastoral Advisory Committee meeting.
If you are interested in join us or know of someone who is interested in pursuing missions, click here for more information.
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Chapel @ VSM
Every Fridays before Missions Class, the students of VSM hold a chapel service. One student will kickoff the service, another lead singing, another present a country of the week presentation, and two 5-minute preachers before the guest speaker preaches. They do a great job and gain practical experience.
More Upcoming Events in 2026
Each of you are busy with family, ministry, and life. I pray God gives you fruit and favor in the area He has placed you in!
I want to share a few important dates we have on the calendar to help us pray and even participate if you're stateside.
- February 7 -- Ladies Abide Conference
- February 13 -- VBM Intensive (one-day training event for those on deputation/furlough)
- February 24-27 -- VSM Module: Steve Hall (Bible Studies - The Foundation of Starting a Church)
- March 27 -- Preview Day & Missions Rally (visitors get to "preview" VBM training)
- April 6-10 -- Orientation
- April 17 -- VBM Intensive (one-day training event for those on deputation/furlough)
- July 14-17 -- WCMT
- August 17 -- VSM Fall Semester Starts
- September 2026 -- Africa Regional conference in South Africa
- November 19 -- Preview Day (visitors get to "preview" VBM training)
- November 19 -- PAC meeting on VBM campus
We will also have Youth for the Gospel events, representing VSM & VBM in conferences, and a few smaller events scattered throughout the year. We need and appreciate your prayers!
Discipleship in Chile
God is blessing at Joy Baptist Church in Chile. In first picture, Nerwin just finished his first discipleship book. In the second, Stephen is teaching Miguel.
Good Intensive
We had a good time learning and fellowshipping with those that were able to make it to our intensive last week. The goal of the intensive is a continual growth tool for anyone on deputation or furlough, as well as interns.
Your 1st Disciples
What a picture! Audrey Broyles reading her Bible in Albania. Parents, never forget that your first disciples God gave you are your kids. Show them and teach them to love Jesus.
Teen Winter Camp
Praise the Lord for a good teen winter camp in Taiwan!
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Salvation and Discipleship in Chile!
Daniel got saved in discipleship. For 2 years his wife attended church but Daniel wanted NOTHING to do with God. A month ago, he started discipleship with Kyle, and soon after he got saved!!
Elliot House Remodel
Lately, there has been some remodeling going on at the Elisabeth Elliot house (girls dorm). Here's a couple pictures of the most recent works.
