Our team stood outside a large apartment complex with a clear purpose, but no clear direction. We had learned that a family from a closed country lived somewhere inside, and we hoped to invite them to a local showing of the Jesus Film. There was no apartment number, no prior connection—only a quiet sense that […]
Warren Owen spoke at our most recent Diaspora Mission Collective gathering. We gathered to hear stories of faith and the cost of discipleship. He shared a reproducible Old Testament bridge strategy to the Gospel. Muslims often need Old Testament context with familiar prophets that help setup and frame who Jesus was and is. Warren describes […]
Faithfulness in obscurity, presence without recognition, and obedience amid confusion are rarely wasted. They are often the soil where lasting fruit grows.
Last week the Nashville Baptist Association was able to host another Diaspora Missions Collective. Lunch was provided by Homerun Burger on Murfeesboro pike, operated by our friend and fellow pastor Saeed. Pastor Matt Gray from Antioch First Baptist, announced their new partnership with Juan Natal, pastor of Renovacion Church. Andrew Phay gave a pitch for […]
I met Wagdi a few months ago. I was presenting a talk to the Concord Baptist Association, which is a sister association of Baptist churches in Murfreesboro. I was invited to speak to a group of pastors on the refugee situation in Nashville. As it turns out Wagdi was part of this gathering and because […]
Before the lamp of God had gone out, young Samuel lay in the temple near the ark. The Lord called to him. “Here I am,” Samuel replied, running to Eli. This happened three times before Eli realized—it was God calling the boy. — 1 Samuel 3:2–5, 8 (CSB) I recently met Pastor Samuel Thawng at […]
Under the leadership of Pastor Sergio, Madison First Baptist Church (FBC) has embraced a vibrant multicultural approach. Recognizing the growing diversity within its community, the church actively fosters unity among members from various ethnic backgrounds. Approximately one-third of the congregation is Spanish-speaking, and the church provides Spanish translations during services and displays both English and […]
Nashville Chinese Baptist Church is one of the city’s oldest regional ethnic churches. Pastor Joshua Zhang has served the church since his calling in 2009. The church’s origins date back to 1982, when Dr. Waldrup, an American missionary, established a Chinese fellowship at Belmont Heights Baptist Church. Prior to Pastor Zhang, David Ho, from Taiwan, […]
From refugee beginnings in 2011 to a thriving, culturally rich congregation today, this church is more than a Sunday service—it’s a lifeline. Through vibrant Swahili worship, English-language youth programs, choir tours (even performing at Nashville’s beloved Ryman Auditorium), and mentorship into homeownership, this community is rewriting refugee narratives—one family at a time.
Pastor Nathan Valesquez of LaVergne Community Church