Faith in Action – The International Baptist Church of Dakar

The Headship of Christ

Word for the WeekFebruary 22, 202632Views 0Likes 0Comments

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” (Colossians 1:17-18 NIV) In Matthew 7:21, Jesus states, “Not everyone who says to…

The Bible

Word for the WeekFebruary 15, 202639Views 0Likes 0Comments

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. (Joshua 1:8 NIV) Approximately one-third of the world’s population does not have the Bible translated into a language they understand.…

Wise as Serpents

Word for the WeekNovember 9, 202599Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves’ (Mattew 10:16) Jesus said, “Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). He spoke these words as He sent His disciples into a hostile world, warning them to combine purity with…

Benefits of Releasing One’s Resources to Jesus

Word for the WeekOctober 28, 202580Views 0Likes 0Comments

“They replied. “The Lord needs it.” They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.” (Luke 19:34-36 NIV) Jesus instructs His disciples to untie a colt, and when questioned, they simply responded: “The Lord needs it.” The…

Missions in the Marketplace: Living a Missionary Life in Your Workplace

Word for the WeekOctober 19, 202581Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘“Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”’ (Luke 19:9-10 NIV) The marketplace is more than a place of commerce- it is a sacred space where lives intersect, values…

Missions: A Shared Calling

Word for the WeekAugust 24, 2025109Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.” (Philippians 4:14 NIV). Paul was in prison. His body was bound, but his spirit was ablaze with purpose. And in that moment of hardship, the church in Philippi didn’t just send money; they sent themselves. Their gift was more than financial; it was relational.…