Beyond Borders
Beyond Borders – Assisting Independent Baptist missionaries in practical preparation since 2007 The world is more hostile than ever. – 200-300 Americans are kidnapped overseas each year – Emergency medical services are usually not available. – Crime rates are an average of 8x higher in undeveloped countries – Many missionary families return home every year Read More
Container Shipping Recommendations
Below is a list of companies that have been recommended for shipping containers overseas: Old Dominion Global Freight If you have any other recommendations, please contact us. Read More
Auto Rentals
If you ever in need of a rental car during your travels, it might pay to look at autoslash.com. Their site will look for the lowest rental price for the dates you need the car. In addition, they will take into account all of your memberships–AAA, American Express, AARP, etc–and are able to find you Read More
Traveling with Large Families
Many missionaries travel with several children. Many hotels don’t accommodate families with more than two children very well. Six Suitcase Travel is a website that helps larger families to find accommodations all over the world for families of five or more. Read More
Newport, TN Missionary Home
English Creek Baptist Church in Newport TN, has a beautiful 4 bedroom fully furnished home available immediately for missionaries. The home is located about 10 minutes from Interstate 40, just 45 minutes from Knoxville or Asheville. Missionaries can reserve the home from two weeks to one year. No rent is required, but the missionary family Read More
Independent Fundamental Baptist Missionary Trails
Have you ever heard a missionary speak about the deputation process? They might say, “We make thousands of calls, to speak to hundreds of preachers and their assistants, to schedule scores of meetings, so we can drive a hundred thousand miles, so we can leave for the place God called us.” To some, the process Read More
Affordable Travel and Medical Insurance Plans
Travel With Assurance: Affordable Travel and Medical Insurance Plans Mrs. Joyce Sechrest, a pastor’s wife and mother of missionary children, understands all too well the challenges of finding affordable insurance on a ministry family budget. With more than 15 years experience as an Independent Health and Life Insurance Agent, Mrs. Sechrest desires to help save Read More
Map Tools for Deputation and Furlough
One of our missionaries shared a new website tool with us: FreeMapTools.com. One feature specifically that may be a real help to missionaries who are traveling to many different churches is the “Measure Distance From Central Point To Many” tool. Anyone who wants to know how far away a list of addresses is from home Read More
Travel Agents
Bob and Leonor Schmidt are travel agents who are willing to help missionaries find discounted international flights. They do not charge for their services. If you are a missionary in need of international travel assistance, please contact them at 850-983-3954. Read More
Travel Agent Recommendation
Andrew Smith at High Point. High Point has a specialty in missions airfare. Direct phone line: 972-284-1357 Email: asmith@highpointgo.com Address: 12160 Abrams Rd. Suite 320, Dallas, TX 75243 Read More