Introduction
History of BEM
BEM started off in 1928 as a Evangelical Christian Missionary Society working among the native peoples of Borneo. In 1975, BEM merged with the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (formerly the China Inland Mission).
Today, BEM refers to the homegrown church denomination of Borneo Evangelical Mission. BEM churches have a large proportion of indigenous people in its leadership and a continuing presence in Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia.
Find out more about BEM:
History of YBEMB
In Oct 2021, a question was asked whether BEM had a foundation set up to receive donations. After checking with the BEM leadership in our headquarters in Miri, the answer was no at the time.
Further research showed that having a foundation came with significant benefits, such as being able to apply for tax exemption sometime in the future; provided it meets all necessary requirements of the authorities.
Being subject to government regulatory oversight, the foundation would need to submit independently audited financial statements and annual reports.
It would have a larger reach than a single local church, and better attractiveness to potential donors. Typically, upon successful operation of a foundation, the volume of donations tends to increase.
Thus, after prayerful consideration and getting the approval of the BEM leadership, Yayasan Borneo Evangelical Mission Berhad was incorporated on 30 November 2022.
We invite everybody to contribute towards the many good causes available. There are heavenly blessings to be released through faith in the goodness of God.
The motion commences when funds are released by the believing individual. This is like sowing seeds looking forward to a harvest. You may contribute through prayer also. God can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. This invites us to see great possibilities of good that can be achieved.
Support a Better Tomorrow
Your contribution today can create a better tomorrow for countless individuals and families. Help us provide the resources they need to thrive. Contribute now.