Tracy and Leng Halstead Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), Vancouver, WA Webpage Reaching children with the gospel through clubs, camps and events as the Clark County Director.     Dave and Connie Patty Josiah Venture, Czech Republic Webpage                      Family Blog                    Mission Blog Leading over 320 staff in 14 countries of eastern Europe as founders and directors of the ministry.   Petr and Lauren Bozon Josiah Venture, Czech Republic Website Manages Josiah Venture’s event and training centers in the Czech Republic.   Brian and Melanie Stark World Venture, Asia   Website Training missionaries for long-term Gospel impact and leading WorldVenture’s short-term initiatives.

Al and Autumn Ray Marriage Team, Vancouver, WA   Webpage Training coaches and connecting couples with Christian marriage coaching as founders and directors of the ministry.   Claire Patty Josiah Venture, Czech Republic Website Leading family and kids ministry for Josiah Venture in the Czech Republic   Bill and Bobbie Trenckmann Faith & Learning International, Orofino, ID Webpage Training and discipling lay youth leaders in rural churches.   Phil and Anna Ball National Network of Youth Ministries, Vancouver, WA Website Regional Coordinator for engagement and training to connect and resource youth ministry.

 

We regularly work and partner with the following ministries

 

Freedom House Ministries

Vancouver, WA

Website

Christ-centered recovery program for men who want freedom from addictions.

 

Operation Christmas Child

Website

Gifting Christmas presents and the word of God to children.

 

Compassion International

Website

International support for impoverished children through church support and sponsorships.

 

 

What is Christian Persecution?

OpenDoorsUSA

 

Christian Persecution is any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one’s identification as a Christian. From verbal harassment to hostile feelings, attitudes and actions, Christians in areas with severe religious restrictions pay a heavy price for their faith. Beatings, physical torture, confinement, isolation, rape, severe punishment, imprisonment, slavery, discrimination in education and employment, and even death are just a few examples of the persecution they experience on a daily basis.

 

According to The Pew Research Center, over 75% of the world’s population lives in areas with severe religious restrictions (and many of these people are Christians). Also, according to the United States Department of State, Christians in more than 60 countries face persecution from their governments or surrounding neighbors simply because of their belief in Jesus Christ.

 

10 Ways To Pray For The Persecuted

Voice of the Martyrs

 

Pray that they will…

1. Sense God’s presence (Hebrews 13:5)
2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2Timothy 1:3)
3. Experience God’s comfort when persecuted (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
4. See God open doors to evangelism (Colossians 4:3)
5. Boldly share the gospel (Acts 4:29)
6. Forgive and love their persecutors (Matthew 5:44)
7. Be granted wisdom in covert ministry work (Acts 9:23-25)
8. Remain joyful amid suffering (Acts 5:41)
9. Mature in their faith (Colossians 1:28-29)
10. Be rooted in God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

 

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