Locally

Tidewater Classical Academy

A ministry of Green Run Baptist


Tidewater Classical Academy is a ministry of  Green Run Baptist Church.  Their vision is to assist (never replace) parents as they fulfill their commission to "bring up [their children] in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 (ESV)

In Virginia

Rev. Peter Lyon

RUF Minister at VCU

 Rev Ford took a call to be pastor of Spiritual Formation at City Church of Richmond, which has been his family’s church home for the past three years. Peter Lyon is the new campus minister for RUF at VCU. Peter recently graduated seminary and moved to Richmond this month with his wife and two children. Please pray for them as they continue to transition to life in a new city and new role. Also, please pray for Peter as he pursues licensure and ordination this summer and fall. Finally, please be in prayer for the eleven students that they took to summer conference for continued maturity in their faith and leadership as Peter takes over. 

Rev. Ben Robertson

RUF Minister at W&M

Rev Robertson was amazed to see how much the students grew during the week of Summer Conference. He recently had the pleasure of marrying a couple who met in RUF and asks that you pray for the newlyweds. He also asks that you pray for his family this summer that it would be restorative, fruitful, and a time of growth. They have had a roller coaster of a year and are looking forward to some family time.​

Rev. Jeff Lee

RUF Minister at CNU

Rev Lee gave a seminar to around 200 students from 30+ universities on “Finding Rest.” He and his group were able to work with the organization “Sheds of Hope” to construct a shed for a family impacted by Hurricane Michael. Someone has agreed to match his new gifts up to $10,000. Gifts are used for conference scholarships and ESV study bibles given to students.

Around The World

Jeff and Patty Borden

MINTS missionaries

ATA has expanded to 16 countries with about 2,400 people training 50,000 students! Jeff’s recent trip to Zambia was to meet with the ATA regional coordinators. Together, they were able to vision, plan, construct role descriptions, fellowship with each other, and pray for the implementation of the new leadership. Please pray for this growing organization as they teach God’s Word with laser focus on the true Gospel. Also, Jeff asks for prayer for his health. He has been diagnosed with inflammatory intestinal disease causing malabsorption/malnourishment. Please pray for healing, that he would absorb nutrients and gain weight, and for restoration of strength.

N.J. and Ellen Varughese

All India Mission

All India’s website has not been updated in some time. The Indian government is looking for information to revoke their FCRA. All India is not posting because they are being scrutinized daily. He wrote, “Some of our churches are really exploding in India. Many new Christians are rejected by their own family members, put in jail, have lost inheritances, but are still strong in their faith. Please continue to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ and the persecuted church around the world. The Shanti Bhavan hospital hopes to be financially self-sufficient by the end of next March. Please pray for their efforts as they establish a relationship with the people and find staff that is capable and dedicated.​

Pastor George Awad and
​Pastor Danny Awad

Baraka Bible Presbyterian Church - Bethlehem, West Bank, Isreal

Baraka Church had a busy Easter schedule. They had events directed towards children and for their nursery. They also had a special Palm Sunday service that began outside their building, and an Easter Sunday service that began at the cross outside of their church. The situation for Palestinian Christians has become unbearable for many. A lot of people are leaving the area as relations continue to sour. Please pray for Pastor Awad and the Baraka Church as they continue their efforts for the Baraka Nursery and other church ministries.

Tom and Karen Mirabella

Mission To The World -
Tokyo/Chiba Area, Japan

Tom recently shared an article that identified the number of Hikikomori between ages 40-64 is 613,000 and 15-39 (541,000). Suicide is also the leading cause of death for ages 15-39. In contrast, only 0.5% of Japanese are evangelical Christian. Please pray for Tom and Karen Mirabella as they work to bring hope to the second largest “Unreached People Group.” Their team continues to spend time together sharing meals and visiting the beach. Please pray for their efforts.