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Voltz Family Transitions to Japan

Antioch, TN — After completing a two-year missionary internship in Bulgaria, Jacob and Hailee Voltz will transition their missionary service to Japan. During their time in Bulgaria, they focused on multigenerational ministries such as weekly nursing home visits, English Clubs for children and adults, men and women’s monthly meetings, drum lessons, and more. With hearts for encouragement and serving others, they were instrumental in reaching Bulgarians with the gospel and love of Christ.

Currently on stateside assignment, the Voltz family is seeking funding and support to relocate to Japan and serve alongside new teammates Rusty and Brenda Carney. The Carneys serve the Free Will Baptist Kamifukuoka Christ Church (KCC) in the Tokyo area of Saitama Prefecture.

Visit www.iminc.org/news-updates to read the full news release or partner with the Voltz.

Focused on the Mission

Columbus, OH — The IM Board and Leadership Team gathered July 21 for a board meeting during the Free Will Baptist National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s convention theme was “Focus,” and IM’s focus remains steady on sending workers to the harvest.

During the meeting, the Board approved Emma Hayes for a two-year internship to Japan. From Oklahoma City, Emma attends Crosspoint Church in Norman, Oklahoma. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, she holds degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In 2025, Emma participated in a College Missions Program (CMP) trip to Hope Alive in Tokorozawa, Japan, where she became burdened for the Japanese people.

Director of Field Ministry Personnel Curt Holland affirmed, “Emma has demonstrated tremendous maturity and intelligence in many areas of life. We look forward to seeing what the Lord accomplishes through Emma’s ministry in Japan.”

The board recognized Clint Morgan, general director of IM, for 50 years of faithful service with IM.
After 12 years, several as board chairman, Jeff Nichols concluded his time on the IM Board.
The Board acknowledged Kenneth Eagleton for expanding the reach of IM through IM Global Partners in his role as director of global partnerships. Though his service as director of global partnerships will end December 31, 2026, Kenneth will move into a new role as IM’s global training coordinator. His primary responsibility will be working with pastors and leaders in global partner countries to ensure solid biblical teaching and leadership training.

Francisco (Frank) Vazquez will follow Eagleton as director of global partnerships. With twenty years of ministry and secular workplace experience, Frank has demonstrated passion for ministry, vision for reaching the lost, and a personal commitment to seeing the gospel spread to all nations.
Read the full release at www.iminc.com/news-updates

Celebrating 50 Years of Faithful Service

Antioch, TN — In 1976, Clint and Lynette Morgan embarked on an extraordinary journey as missionaries with IM, Inc. Over the next five decades, their dedication left an indelible mark on villages and communities across continents, shaping a missionary movement that resonates around the world. These years instilled in them a deep love for people, a profound understanding of missionary life, and an unwavering commitment to the Great Commission.

For three decades, the Morgans poured their hearts into serving in Côte d'Ivoire, embracing the joys and challenges of cross-cultural ministry. They then spent five years in France on various assignments, further broadening their perspective.

Board Chairman Rodney Yerby captures Clint's essence best: “I never think about Clint without thinking about an African proverb. The proverb ‘The lion does not turn around when the dog barks’ perfectly encapsulates Clint’s steady courage and unwavering focus on God’s mission, even amidst countless distractions.”

In 2010, the Board called Clint to serve as interim general director. What began as a temporary appointment soon revealed itself as a calling shaped by years of faithful service. Lynette remembers those challenging days, drawing strength from Esther 4:14: “For such a time as this.”

This story is not Clint’s alone. For fifty years, Lynette has been a steadfast missionary and partner, demonstrating grace, sacrifice, wisdom, and unwavering devotion. Together, they nurtured and mentored missionaries, empowered national leaders, encouraged churches, and inspired generations of devoted followers of Jesus.

The Morgans’ half-century of service is a powerful testimony to God’s faithfulness and the impact of lives fully surrendered to His purpose. IM stands stronger today because of examples like theirs, and countless people around the globe have heard the gospel thanks to Clint and Lynette’s willingness to answer the call in 1976.

New IM Partnerships Announced

Antioch, TN —June 13, IM Global Partners and the Panama Association of Free Will Baptists met with the Iglesia del Rey FWB Church in Honduras and agreed on a memorandum of understanding where IM and Panama partner with the only Free Will Baptist church in Honduras. The objective is to help train the leadership of the Honduran church and help them plant more churches in needy areas of the country.

Kenneth Eagleton expressed excitement about the role Panama is playing in reaching other nations in Central America and the Caribbean and the opportunities in Honduras. IM Global Partners and Friends of India also partnered to assist national believers from a longstanding Free Will Baptist work in South Asia. The partnership is training leaders in another country where a Free Will Baptist work recently was established. Due to religious and political tensions in South Asia, details of this new partnership will not be published

Driscolls Conclude Missionary Service With IM

Antioch, TN —Brenton and Debbie Driscoll resigned from service as IM missionaries to Bulgaria June 1, 2026. Raised as missionary kids, the Driscolls brought Christ’s light to the Bulgarian people as they offered hospitality, built discipleship relationships, hosted women’s events, led conferences, started Bible studies and sports outreaches, translated Christian literature, and much more.

Their impact on the field will ripple for generations to come as they reached many families with the gospel. To read the full news release, visit www.iminc.org/news-updates