VBM Update From the Homebase - Week 18
Summer Influence!
Praise the Lord for the many groups and interns that will be visiting VBM missionaries this summer. Below are a list of some of those I know about -- and if I missed a group or intern visiting you, please make me aware.
- 4 groups visiting South Africa
- 1 intern & 1 groups visiting Chile
- 5 interns & 2 groups visiting Taiwan
- 1 intern & 1 group visiting China
- 2 intern visiting Argentina
- 1 intern visiting Burkina Faso
- 5 interns visiting Colombia
- 5 interns groups visiting NY City
- 3 groups visiting Ireland
God is allowing you to influence and impact His future laborers. Do not take it lightly. We are praying for you and those God sends your way!
End of the Semester Meetings
This week, we have held end of the semester meetings with each of the students. What a joy each of the students have been to VSM and the faculty. Some of the students will be going on their internships this summer, while others will be serving in ministries, and/or headed home.
World's Cheapest Missions Trip - July 14–17, 2026
What can $200 really get you?
More than you think. ????
✅ Meet missionaries from around the world
✅ Engage with people of different religions
✅ Visit mosques, temples, and cathedrals
✅ Face challenges that stretch your faith
✅ Learn practical ministry skills
July 14–17, 2026
Click here for more information!
New Faculty Member, New Office
We are thrilled to welcome Bill Schneider as our newest full-time faculty member at VSM!! He recently moved from Maryland, and we are very excited to have him. His new office is where the current faculty lounge is (no worries, there will be a different faculty lounge by next semester).
God is moving, and we are excited about what He is building!
Last Missions Class of the Semester
We held our last Missions Class of the semester. Thankful to Jason Holt for being our guest teacher.
We will start back up at the beginning of Fall Semester. For now, here are the notes and audio for the final class!
Last VSM Chapel of the Semester
The students have done a great job leading and participating in chapel services this semester. One student will open the chapel service, another will lead singing, another will give country of the week, two will preach 5-minute messages, and then we have a guest speaker. I am grateful for the attitude and involvement of our students.
Guests on Campus
Abby visited campus with her parents on Friday. She has made two trips to Colombia and is ready to begin her missions training. We had a great time answering questions and showing them our beautiful campus. Lord willing, she will be one of our new students for the fall semester! Thank you for praying, and please continue praying God sends and fills up next semester!
Elliot House Remodel
A few months ago, we began a remodel in the Elizabeth Elliot house (girls dorm). It is looking beautiful and very close to being finished!
Mark Your Calendars
- 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!
Reaching the Lost
Praise the Lord for the church members at Truth Baptist Church in Flushing, NY strategizing to pass out Gospel tracts in their area.
Baptisms in Santiago
Praise the Lord for more baptisms at Peace Baptist Church in Santiago, Chile!
