The Missionary Perspective

Ron and Donna Bragg

Ron & Donna Bragg

Africa International Representative Emeritus

• Ron and Donna Bragg became BIMI missionaries in 1973 and served faithfully for 46 years.

• After language school in France, Ron and Donna started a work along the Sahara Desert in the Moslem country of Senegal.

• God blessed and after 16 years, their small congregation voted to buy land and begin to build their own church building in 1991 with their tithes and offerings. The African Baptist Church of Saint Louis, Senegal, continues to be a Gospel witness in a very difficult place.

• In 1991, Ron Bragg was appointed as the second Africa Director for BIMI, serving in this capacity until June 2012. He was given the responsibility for 43 missionary families across the continent of Africa.

• Dr. Bragg traveled extensively across the continent of Africa, opening new fields for BIMI and helping national pastors and missionaries.

• The next five years Dr. Bragg served BIMI as the Africa International Representative, continuing his ministry of helping the BIMI missionaries and recruiting new missionaries for Africa.

• Their daughter Hannah and her husband, Luke Townsley, served in the Dominican Republic as missionaries with BIMI. The Braggs’ son, Hiram, and his wife, April, also served as missionaries in Senegal, Africa, under BIMI. Their son, Luke, is minister of music at Faith Baptist Church, Belleville, Illinois, and Kelly and Kory faithfully serve in their local churches.

• On December 31, 2017, Dr. Bragg transitioned into the position of Africa International Representative Emeritus.

The Missionary and Finances | Part 1

Erik and Josh discuss the importance of being a good steward of finances, especially if you're a missionary.

Episode 59 | Mission Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part Two

Josh and Eric continue their discussion on Mission Conferences 

Episode 58 | Missions Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part One

We are sometimes asked by supporting pastors what they can do better for their next mission conference. In this episode, Erik and Josh discuss what they enjoy about the mission conference experience from a missionary perspective.

Improving Communication between Pastors and Missionaries with Guest Dennis Harry

Erik continues his conversation with Pastor Dennis Harry. This time, they discuss how missionaries and pastors can improve their communication.

Pastor Dennis Harry

Dennis Harry is the Pastor of Needham's Grove Baptist Church.

Kevin Folger

Kevin Folger currently serves as Pastor Emeritus of Cleveland Baptist Church and North America Director of Spiritual Leadership Asia. You will be blessed as he shares insight from 40+ years of ministry.

Contact Kevin Folger

Email | kfolger@clevelandbaptist.org

Website | https://kevinfolger.com/  | https://sl-asia.com/

Podcast | Laborers in the Harvest

Food and Culture

Erik and Josh discuss the important role food plays in the culture of your host country. 

Episode 53 | Matthew and Susanna Schrock

Matthew and Susanna are preparing to serve the Lord in Côte d'Ivoire with Baptist World Mission. Matthew spent a year working in the country and even picked up the French language along the way. Susanna grew up as an MK in Côte d'Ivoire and looks forward to returning to serve the Lord in her home country.

Dr. Bud Steadman

Dr. Bud Steadman began his ministry as mission mentor on April 1, 2023 after fulfilling the role of executive director of Baptist World Mission beginning April of 2009. Prior to coming to BWM he served for thirteen years as the senior pastor of Community Baptist Church of South Bend, Indiana.