IMB seeks teachers, healthcare workers, business professionals to serve as missionaries

Posted by Chris Doyle | Nov 4, 2026 | Feature, IMB Article This article was originally written by Chris Doyle and published to IMB.org. Feature images provided When most Southern Baptists think of missionaries, they often picture church planters and evangelists. But leaders with the International Mission Board say some of the greatest needs today are for professionals whose work happens behind the scenes. IMB leaders report that critical roles such as teachers, healthcare workers, counselors, accountants, logistics specialists and member care personnel are helping advance the Great Commission in ways many churches never see. Doreen Baker, IMB director of TCK (third culture kid or missionary kid) education, sees a constant need for education professionals. Teachers are needed in international schools, which cover a variety of global educational entities, and in other settings to provide for missionary kids and their educational needs.

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