Last night we had a high level strategy session to discuss our church's work among the Bells of the big country, our unreached people group. Twenty-seven people made reservations to come; all twenty-seven came. 100% attendance. Impressive.
We have been working among the Bells for 15 years. We have 5 years to go on our 20-year commitment. The work has been slow. Maybe 400 have become believers. There are logical reasons why the last groups are the last groups. The main problems with the Bells are language, travel, isolation, and terrifying animism.
We are praying about sending a missionary to live among the Bells. We would pay the salary. The International Mission Board would provide oversight. Depending on the timing, we will be either the first or second church in the Southern Baptist Convention to partner with the IMB in this way. Please join me in praying daily for the Bells. God branded them deep within my psyche.
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