Spotlight listing

God’s movement

We are seeing God answer those prayers, as the fruit from this summer was more than twice that of last summer! This can only be explained by God’s supernatural movement in young people’s lives.

We don’t want to miss the full riches of his grace

If God should place me in serious perplexity, must He not give me much guidance; in positions of great difficulty, much grace; in circumstances of great pressure and trials, much strength?

The miracle of redemption

The good news of salvation has transformed many lives this summer – in Latvia alone, out of 7 camps, with 220 campers, 86 of them made professions of faith. Thank you for your prayers!

They’ve got to leave the nest if you want them to fly

Young people need to be stretched, to move beyond their comfort zones and rise to a challenge.

Thoughts from Connie Patty

As I walk through this current “suffering” with Dave, I am blessed by the Lord’s presence and help every single day and believe we are right in the middle of His good and loving will.

Can it be healthy to be sick?

I’m not used to being sick. The reality of a serious operation doesn’t sound pleasant to me. On the other hand, I know that suffering, and even sickness, are part of God’s plan for believers.

The living potential of every church

What would happen if your church lost its building, had to fire all of its paid staff, couldn’t advertise any meetings publically, and had no authorized legal status.

How do you balance family and ministry?

How do you balance family and ministry? I asked this question to a dear mentor in my early years of ministry and his answer shocked me. “You don’t,” he said.

Because of a missionary God

Though I grew up in a missionary family, most of my childhood was spent in Denver, Colorado, where our mission headquarters was located.

Transforming Society

Irena’s passion brought such joy to my heart. God’s movement does indeed transform society, as His followers become salt and light.

Are your eyes open?

There are over 32 million young people who don’t know Christ in the 11 countries where JV serves. Many of these have never even heard the gospel!