Missionaries on Home Assignment, along with national leaders from countries overseas, provide workshops in which they discuss the international ministry. The conference is planned with activities for all ages, and its primary purpose is to give conferees a comprehensive look at global missions. This year, seven members of UBC attended the conference. It is the largest, single fund-raising activity for many of these organizations. A couple thousand individuals participate in this walk each year.
Many people participate as part of a team from a church, business, social organization, etc.
Our church has had a team participate for the last seven years. Volunteers from twenty Baptist churches provide classes and fellowhsip for Austin Area international women interested in seeking new friends, developing their creative skills, and mastering the English language. The goal is to match our church with a welfare family who we will assist as they look for and maintain employment eventually ending their need for public assistance. We need volunteers that can help the family with clothing, practicing for job interviews, obtaining transportation, childcare, housing, and nutritional skills. Other ideas are welcome.