VBM Update From the Homebase - Week 19
Finals @ VSM!!!
As the semester wrapped up, each class held their finals. Some required presentations and some required written tests. A favorite may have been Home Ec class where the girls in the class made brunch for everyone! It was a good week, and a great conclusion to the semester.
End-of-the Semester Party @ VSM!!!
The students finished the semester with a party at the Snode's house to close out the school year.
Guests on Campus
During the last week of classes, we were blessed to have more guests on campus. We are grateful for prospective students and prospective missionaries that visit. God is doing something special, and we're extremely blessed to participate.
Fall Golf Tournament!!
Golf tournament is being planned and prayed over. Thanks to Stephen Cofield and Ty Pepperdine, this tournament has been used in the past to bring pastors and guests on our beautiful campus as well as raise funds for different projects we have going on. Anticipating a great time this year!
Ladies Fellowship
Eight ladies gathered at the Cheesecake Factory on Monday afternoon for some sweet fellowship.
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!
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!
If you would like more information about VBM Events, click here.
Signing Papers!!!
Congratulations to Kyle & Hannah Shreve as they are blessed to sign papers for their new church property! What a blessing!
Outreach in Colombia
Praise the Lord for the great group of church people involved in outreach in Colombia. Great work, Miguel & Mariangela Sanabria!
Podcasts - New Faculty
This week, we were blessed to interview Bill Schneider, our newest VSM faculty member. You will enjoy getting to hear how God has used him in previous pastorates, and what God has planned for him now.
Podcasts - New Stage of Ministry
It was a privilege to interview Robbie & Lauren Prater, and baby Shepherd here very soon. They have finished their two years in Argentina and will be moving to Paraguay to follow the Lord's plan in their lives.
Podcasts - Graduating Students
It was a blessing to hear from each of the graduating students. They shared where they will be going on their internships as well as lessons God has taught them during their time at VSM.
Volunteers @ VBM
What a blessing to have volunteers every week on campus at VBM! These ladies help open mail, which is a tremendous help and time saver to our office staff, allowing them to jump straight into check entry, receipts, etc. Thank you!
Elliot House Remodel - Completed!
We have been working on a remodel of the Elisabeth Elliot House (girls dorm). Praise the Lord, it has been completed!! We're very thankful for the work that has been placed into this, mainly by Truman and Laadan, and the way it provides more space for the girls dorm.
Scripture Memorization
Praise the Lord for the four people that received Bibles in the church in Caldas for memorizing Scripture! Great job, Miguel & Mariangela on leading others to read, memoize, and love the Word of God!
