Expanded War Relief
Humanitarian aid trips into Ukraine expand to include support for pastors serving near the front lines as we continue bringing food, beds, Bibles, and medical supplies.
U.S. Bible Study Launched
BBI launches a weekly, U.S. based Bible Study as a sister-group to our Ukrainian study in Riga, Latvia.
Christian Counseling School
BBI Associate Gatis Līdums launches a revolutionary training program for Christian Counseling in Latvia, the first of its kind in the Baltic States.
A New Vision for Prayer Days
Natalie and Joshua lead a new vision for BBI Prayer Days, ministering to the current and next generation of Christian leaders in Latvia.
First BBI Church Plant
The first BBI Church Plant launches on Easter 2024 for Ukrainian refugees building new lives in Riga, Latvia. The congregation meets at the Vīlandes Church, which was established by Almers Ludviks in 1995.
An Eagle's Wings Chapel
Construction of a new chapel begins at Eagle’s Wings Camp, including volunteers from multiple BBI mission trips and other partner churches of Eagle's Wings Camp.
First Address at Matthews Church
As the new BBI President, Natalie shares with long-time partner, Matthews Church in Riga, Latvia about the future of BBI with Vineta Zāle (Partneri Office Manager) translating.
A New BBI Office
A new U.S. BBI office is opened on Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors, SC as operations move from Oregon to South Carolina. Pictured here (l to r) is BBI Executive Director Joshua Masters, BBI President/CEO Natalie Meeks, and BBI Executive Assistant Sally Anderson.
A New BBI President
After a multi-year transition period, the BBI appoints Natalie Meeks to become the new President/CEO of BBI on June 1, 2023 and brings on Joshua Masters as Executive Director. Here Natalie is shown speaking on "Pass the Torch Weekend" at Corvallis First Baptist in Oregon, the church that originally sent out Charles Kelley.