An Ongoing War

Mykola and Anna Semenov lived behind the lines in the early days of the conflict, witnessing the destruction of their hometown and church. Now they are part of the Josiah…

A True Home – Tahlia’s Story

We wish you could sit down over ice-cream with these JVK and hear their stories and all that they are learning in person. Since you can’t, here is one window…

Smaller Missionaries

Imagine speaking one language at home, and another one at school. Picture being the only believer in your classroom; perhaps in your entire grade. Think about what it would be…

Christmas Instructions

It is easy to miss the instructions at Christmas. Man’s agenda is very distracting – gifts to buy, meals to prepare, events to attend. God’s agenda is focused and clear…

25 Years!

Dear Friends, Did you get a slice of the birthday cake? This month Josiah Venture passes a significant milestone - 25 years of ministry in Central and Eastern Europe! Happy…

Resting in Inadequacies: Truly Finding Strength in Weakness

Rachel's extended summer internship in Germany has been defined by feelings of inadequacies and seeing how God uses her weakness for his glory

A Long Obedience

In our age of immediate results, the follower of Jesus must remember that lasting transformation comes only through persevering obedience.

Rocky Terrain and Deep Roots – Croatia Spotlight

Croatia's rocky terrain may make for a perfect vacation spot, but John Hinger, JV’s team leader in the country, says it’s also a suitable metaphor for the nation’s spiritual ground.

The Word in Flesh

What happens when the Word becomes flesh and lives among us?

A Day With David – A Young Josiah in Slovakia

What does it look like to be a young disciple of Jesus in Central and Eastern Europe? Here's a day in the life of David, a teenager in Slovakia.

Our Prayer for the Interns

We pray that God would protect our JV interns, provide for them, and be present with them as they partner with us this summer.

Our Why

At Josiah Venture, as we seek to follow Christ’s commission to make disciples, we often get asked about our specific whys. Here are some of those common questions and the…