Shawn & Emily Bateman

After eight years in the ministry at Stamp Creek Baptist Church in Salem SC, God placed it in our hearts to do more for the cause of world evangelism. We began to pray about where God would have us to go, and also to consult with friends about different needs around the world. Our hearts were burdened for the country of Argentina. I resigned as pastor in March 2013, and moved my family to the Atlanta area to begin training with Vision Baptist Missions in Alpharetta, GA.

We are very excited about this opportunity to go to a country where so many need to hear the message of salvation. Our desire is to raise up a church-planting movement in Argentina. Raising up an army of strong national leaders is the only way to do this. The goals we will have are to learn the language and culture well, and then begin establishing churches and training leaders within the church. I count it a great honor to carry the Gospel of Christ, and I am greatly aware that with God all things are possible.