Worker Support:
Help for the Persecuted & Suffering
What if you faced arrest, imprisonment and torture for sharing your faith, for owning a Bible, or for going to church with your family? Because we live in a land blessed with religious freedom, these scenarios seem unthinkable! But they are a daily reality for believers in regions of the world where the gospel is not welcome.
As we partner with churches around the world to further the gospel, we see the overwhelming financial strain on the families of pastors who have been imprisoned. While the breadwinner is in prison, it is nearly impossible for the family to provide for themselves. Often, the jailed pastor's wife carries on her husband's ministry with no income. Pastors and church planters in prison have often told us that while enduring prison was very difficult, even more distressing was the worry over their families' survival.
WorldServe has created a special fund focused on this cause. The local church leaders administer this fund and distribute money to provide food, housing, and sometimes travel expenses if the family must go underground. This fund also helps to care for the pastors and church planters after they are released, as many require medical attention and must recover from injuries sustained while in prison.
We ask for your support in helping our brothers and sisters in Christ who are imprisoned, beaten, and enduring separation from their loved ones. God will surely bless as you share (Matthew 10:42). These brothers and sisters thank God for the loving prayers and financial support provided for them and their families during this trial.
"...you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you."
- 3 John 5
How Does the Aid Provide Spiritual Benefits?
- The Gospel is preached with greater boldness.
- God's care in action providing some peace of mind if they must face a prison term.
- Endurance & encouragement.
Whether by sending financial support or helping with physical needs, we want to come alongside these faithful leaders with practical assistance. When we do, we not only impact their lives and communities, but we are also Advancing the Gospel and Impacting the Nations!