Dr. Don Sisk

Yesterday, Dr. Don Sisk, a great spiritual giant and missionary statesman, graduated to Heaven. He impacted my life in a positive and wonderful way. Less than two months ago, he sent me a text saying, “I love you, my dear friend. May God bless and use you as you serve Him.” He was a true encourager! He took me under his wing (perhaps a project would better express it), and I’m one of the many Timothy’s that are grateful for his investment. 

He always had a smile. He always had words to challenge and make one think. He lived a genuine life of faithful dedication to his Master. And he was used to motivate thousands to worldwide missions.

WCMT - Next Week

We need your prayers, and if you're in the US, we'd love your help as well! God has used the World's Cheapest Missions Trip in years past, and we are believing He will do the same again this year! 

PS: click this LINK to see the online WCMT schedule. We'd love for you to join us for a meal or service or whatever availability you have. 

Youth Conference in Chile

Jason Holt is preaching the youth conference amongst the team of churches in Chile. Praise the Lord for what God is doing, and I pray many new young people surrender to ministry during the conference!

Baptism in South Africa

On Sunday, Bo Hall followed the Lord in believer’s baptism, and Jeremy was blessed to baptize him! Praise the Lord, and congratulations to Jeremy and Rebekah Hall!

Mark Your Calendars

• July 9 -- THURSDAY -- Coaching Call "Staying Encouraged" 
• July 14-16 -- WCMT 
• August 17 -- VSM Fall Semester Starts
• September 1-4 -- VSM Module #1: Sam Wilson Module (Christian Identity) 
• September 22-25-- VSM Module #2: Missionary Paul
• November 19 -- Preview Day (visitors get to "preview" VBM training)
• November 19 -- PAC meeting on VBM campus
• April 26-30, 2027 -- VBM Orientation (The Wilds)
• April 24-28, 2028 -- VBM Orientation (The Wilds)

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!

Souls Saved!

Four saved at Camp Puma last week and one saved in an English class! Praise the Lord for what God is doing in and through the Colombia team! 

Upcoming Youth for the Gospel!

On Saturday, August 15, we will hold our next Youth for the Gospel event in Dayton, TN. This will be at Calvary Baptist Church! Click here to find out more.

VBS in Burkina Faso

The church in Zingudesse held its annual Vacation Bible School, and it was a great success. They had over 300 children from the neighborhood attend, and over the course of three days, 22 children made professions of faith. Please pray for this church as they continue seeking to reach their community with the gospel.

Camp Rhino

Amen for the great  turn out for 2026 Winter Camp at Camp Rhino. Thank the Lord for what is happening in South Africa through the S.A. missionary team!

Summer Intern

John Michaels is visiting Jason Holt in Chile right now. He is originally from Dr. Jim Roberts' church in SC and desires to serve the Lord as a missionary.

Christian School in Burkina

Praise the Lord for how God is blessing and using Jason & Charity in Burkina. Amen for the school, churches, and teaching opportunities God is providing!

Headed to Brazil

Praise the Lord that Tyler & Brianna Chandler are finishing up deputation and planning to fly out to Brazil on September 28th. We rejoice with them and were blessed to unite for their launch interview. His Pastor Jim Walz was also able to join us. Please keep them in prayer as they wrap up everything and make their move very soon. 

Epic Surrender

A New Book By Jeffrey Bush

Why should anyone care about world missions? Why leave comfort behind, give sacrificially, or dedicate a life to reaching people on the other side of the globe? In this compelling and deeply convicting message, readers are confronted with the eternal realities that too many choose to ignore: the world is still lost, God still loves the lost, the Gospel still changes lives, and Christ’s command to reach the world has never changed. Through powerful biblical truths, gripping missionary stories, and heartfelt challenges, this book stirs believers to reconsider what they are truly living for. From prison cells in Argentina to the timeless words of great missionary pioneers, these pages will awaken your heart to the urgency of the Gospel and the incredible privilege of being used by God. Honest, passionate, and deeply inspiring, this message calls readers beyond casual Christianity into a life fully surrendered to the cause of Christ—because only what is done for Him will truly last.

Click here to get your copy!

VBM Bear Returns!

Our pet bear, aka Wooly Vision, usually makes his appearance on semester breaks. The picture isn't great, but he wanted us to know he's still around.