It has been our privilege to serve in Africa for the past 20 years with the men and women of Independent Faith Mission.  Lori & I are thankful for the partnership and the friendships that we have with this fine organization.   At the end of this year we will say goodbye to our friends at IFM.

God has led us through a new door of expanded service.  Earlier this year we were asked to partner with our home church in an effort to launch IBMGlobal (Independent Baptist Mission – Global).  This mission agency was begun by a Larry Clouse, a former missionary in the South Pacific, who now serves as pastor of Merrimack Valley Baptist Church in Nashua, New Hampshire.  The ministry of IBMGlobal has grown and will now provide service to other local churches and their missionaries.

After prayer, discussion and godly counsel Lori and I have accepted a position with IBMGlobal.  I will serve as chairman of the board and also as a board representative to missionaries on the field.  We are excited for the opportunity to serve the Lord in this way.  Please pray that God will grant us wisdom and grace as we embrace this new avenue of ministry.

We will continue to serve as full-time missionaries in Zambia with Central Africa Baptist College and Faith Children’s Village Orphanage.  Our unchanging desire is to see churches planted across Africa.  As we continue to serve the Lord as missionaries, we look forward to ongoing fellowship and cooperation with Independent Faith Mission.  We are thankful that Independent Faith Mission continues to take a firm, separated stand.  They are an organization worthy of your continued support.

For now all support for Faith Children's Village should continue to be sent through the normal channels at Independent Faith Mission PO Box 7791, Greensboro, NC 27417.  When details of the transition are completed we will notify you with further instructions.

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.  You may also contact Robert Kurtz, the Executive Director of Independent Faith Mission at 336-292-1255.  You may also contact me in Zambia on phone +260-97-615-3466, or by email at philip.hunt@ibmglobal.org.    Our home pastor, Larry Clouse would also be happy to speak with you and answer any questions.  He can be reached at 603-595-0955.

Thank you for your prayers and continued partnership.  Pray that our lives and ministry will bring glory to God as we labor to make disciples across Africa and around the globe.

Your Friends in Christ,

Philip & Lori Hunt
Kitwe, Zambia, Africa