IMB Pipeline

The mission of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is to Train Champions for Christ who will come alongside the local church in its quest to fulfill the Great Commission. As part of this mission, the School of Divinity is partnering with the International Mission Board (IMB) to host a Pipeline Group for those who are pursuing mid-term or long-term service with the IMB (four months to long-term career service). The Pipeline Group hosts monthly meetings and allows participants to learn about the mission, vision, and ministry of the IMB while also benefiting from training and experiential opportunities that assist in the preparation process.

The application process can take a few months for the short-term options or more than a year for the longer-term opportunities, so this group provides additional encouragement and equipping throughout the process. Participants benefit from the training and community with others who desire to serve as they discern God’s call, apply, and prepare to serve internationally. The group includes current students and recent graduates representing majors from across the university but is also open to anyone from area churches interested in serving with the IMB.

As of Dec. 2022, this group has already sent five people to the field. Thirteen others are in the application process, and 14 are in the pre-application phase. We are excited to be partnering with the IMB in this way and are grateful to the many IMB leaders who have traveled to Lynchburg to facilitate this group.