The Missionary Perspective

20 years and counting!

Josh and Erik, along with their families, celebrate 20 years of serving with BIMI as missionaries. They reflect on the past 20 years, discussing the highlights and challenges of missionary work, and look forward to 20 more years of serving the Lord. 

Interview with Larry Chappell

Larry Chappell is a graduate of West Coast Baptist College. He is the Educational Pastor and Student Ministries Director at Lancaster Baptist Church.  He and his wife Ashley were married in 2007 and have three girls.  They enjoy serving at Lancaster Baptist Church.  

Erik and Josh discuss the Josh Sullivan Interview

Josh Sullivan's testimony was powerful! Erik and Josh followup with a discussion on how his testimony was a blessing to them. 

Interview with Rusty Gibson | Part 2

In this episode, Erik chats with future missionary Rusty Gibson, diving into Rusty’s questions about missions, ministry, and what it takes to follow God’s call.

Kidnapped in South Africa! Missionary Josh Sullivan

Missionary Josh Sullivan recounts his gripping true story of being kidnapped for ransom on the mission field—and how God’s miraculous deliverance turned terror into triumph.

Interview with Rusty Gibson | Part 1

In this two-part interview, Rusty shares his testimony and call to missions. 

Dealing with Stress on the Mission Field

Erik and Josh share personal experiences on how they handle stress. 

Reconnecting

Erik and Josh reconnect after a busy summer. Please excuse Josh's audio. There were some technical difficulties on his end. 

Visionary Church Planting

Erik and Josh discuss principles for developing a biblical vision for church planting.

Catching Up

Erik and Josh catch up on life, ministry, and family