Right now there are some places that are, and have become, exceedingly dangerous to be a Christian involved in evangelism.
Recently there have been some very public reports of persecution and threats against Christian leaders for Evangelism at Hospitals in one specific country, but that country and leader are not alone.
There are so many more! On an international trip I took not that long ago, the FAME partners in one country were so cautious about my visit drawing attention that some cancelled my visit. Others made detailed, distracting schedules and even had me come in the wee hours of the morning! But here is why: They are active in Evangelism and don’t want that to be hindered or interrupted!
This is how serious this persecution has become. My co-worker Jeff was recently with a potential FAME partner who has a vision for a clinic added to their church planting through a Business as Missions model. This husband and wife team deeply desires serving their people with a clinic. When Jeff asked, “Are one of you a Medical Provider” They looked at one another, and tears welled up in her eyes. He is a Pastor, businessman, and Evangelist, and they knew that if she could become a Nurse or even a Medical Doctor it would accelerate their impact. She said, “We want to do as Jesus did and heal people, while telling them the good news. I finished my Nursing and realized that it was not that much longer, in comparison to eternity, to complete medical school, (there in the country we are speaking of) so I pursued my full Medical Doctor License.”
She completed medical school with honors, but the administration refused to grant her a diploma because she wouldn’t deny Christ. She shared, “They guaranteed, that if at any time I would deny my faith in Jesus, that the diploma and Medical License would be mine. I can’t do that. So now we wait on the Lord to open different and new doors.”
I don’t know if they will become a FAME partner, BUT I DO KNOW God is at work even when His people are at risk. There are dozens of current FAME partners treating people in the name of Jesus, and trusting God that the good news they share will penetrate the culture and countries where they serve!
Because of you, the gospel is on the move.
- Pray for FAME partners around the globe.
- Pray for FAME partners in countries where you have heard of persecution.
- Pray for new believers to remain faithful as they grow under pressure.
- Pray for shipments of medical supplies and equipment so that we are able to get into difficult locations.
- Pray for the continued construction and remodeling of 5 facilities in one of the most difficult cultures in our time.
Thank you for allowing me to be vague to protect dozens of your FAME global partners – but also want to encourage you that THE GOSPEL IS ALIVE AND ACTIVE! Your FAME partners are not just providing treatment but the cure that only comes from Jesus!
Bill Warren
Executive Director