Thousands of stories could be told about Baptists who have pioneered victoriously in missions with or without formal denominational support.    Only through such stories can the average reader understand how significantly Baptist missions have spread and grown, following the informal patterns seen in the Book of Acts.   The great majority of Baptist churches today in the United States and around the world were started by local churches as well as by men and women who at their own cost, followed their Lord to mission fields of His choosing, and planted seeds that became the great oaks of Baptist church life seen today.   It is important to know that their tribe is increasing and that there is room for more!

The following mission stories deal with one particular current of Southern Baptist missionary advance that begins to spread out across the world.   It exemplifies how God’s missionary initiatives among Southern Baptists are not confined to denominational programs alone but that God also calls out individuals and groups of His choosing for some of the most promising missionary prospects.   In doing this, innovations come to light that, together with organized denominational efforts, enrich and speed the cause of missions and gospel outreach