WorldVenture, formerly CBInternational, is an evangelical Christian mission agency established in 1943 as the Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society (CBFMS). It was the first organization of Conservative Baptists in existence. In 1994, it formally adopted the name CBInternational and then in 2005 changed its name to WorldVenture.
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WorldVenture has more than 500 missionaries and their families in more than 60 countries. The international headquarters is in Littleton, Colorado.
History
In the late 1930s, there was significant debate regarding the accuracy of the Bible and the historic beliefs of the Christian faith. As a result, criticism of Christianity began to grow. From this conflict, a group of churches split to form a mission organization which would send missionaries that adhered to conservative beliefs based on the Bible’s teachings and accuracy.
The Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society was created in Chicago, Illinois in 1943 by a group of Baptist pastors and other concerned conservatives. The new organization’s mission was to assist Biblically-based churches in the sending, funding and care of Christian missionaries.
The organization now has over 500 missionaries serving in more than 60 countries. Although traditionally rooted in the Conservative Baptist belief, WorldVenture now includes personnel from a variety of Christian backgrounds.
Purpose
The stated purpose of WorldVenture includes facilitating global missions and partnering with local churches around the world. Its five global objectives are:
• Evangelizing the People of the World • Extending Grace • Establishing Churches • Equipping Leaders • Encouraging Mission Movements