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

The new campus minister for RUF at VCU is Peter Lyon. Peter, his wife, and two children moved to Richmond in July. Peter began his RUF ministry by launching a large group study of Galatians. RUF at VCU enjoyed a free river retreat where the topic of discussion was rest. Please pray for Peter and his family as they begin their second semester at RUF at VCU. ​

Rev. Ben Robertson

RUF Minister at W&M

RUF at W&M enjoyed many events throughout the semester such as Fall Conference, a guy’s campout, a ladies retreat, and their annual Arts Mambo night. They also hosted the pre-game chapel services with the football team. Please be in prayer for Dawn Robertson as she deals with on-going, chronic health issues as well as the freshman who are trying to navigate a tough year and are struggling to plug-in and commit to a ministry.

Rev. Jeff Lee

RUF Minister at CNU

This fall, RUF at CNU began a series called “The Church,” and engaged in several community groups including a freshman group, fitness group, guy’s group, and girl’s group. They also attended Fall conference alongside schools from all across Virginia. Please pray for Jeff and his family. His dad was in a terrible car crash the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. After spending about a month in the ICU, he passed away. Jeff share that though they are saddened for his loss, they know his passing isn’t the end.

Around The World

Jeff and Patty Borden

MINTS missionaries

ATA now has 52,000 students total for all programs. They have added Angola to ATA. In Nigeria, there are 19,000 students. Please pray for the coordinator, Moses George, and the Christian population. There are Muslim extremists going village to village persecuting Christians. Please play for the efforts in Cameroon and coordinator, Levi. The country is in a civil war and currently governed by corrupt politicians. In the DRC, there is an ebola epidemic that has affected ATA teachers and students. Please pray for the 3 coordinators and their efforts in this war-torn, politically corrupt country.

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

About 1% of the Palestinian population are professing Christians. This number has been declining over the years. After an assault by Muslim gunmen in May, Palestinian Christians are urging the Palestinian Authority to protect them. Christians in Palestine face persecution from all sides (Arab and Palestinian Muslims and Jews) and are confined to strict travel zones. Even within the Christian faith, historical and large “main churches” sometimes harass other churches on doctrinal issues/”sheep-stealing.”
Baraka Presbyterian Church is operating normally. They post their worship services every Sunday, and recently shared a fun outing of their youth group. Please pray for their wisdom and efforts to love their enemies and further God’s Kingdom in the face of persecution.

Tom and Karen Mirabella

Mission To The World -
Tokyo/Chiba Area, Japan

In September, a typhoon hit the Chiba area causing power outages and loss of water for weeks for some. The Mirabellas did not lose power and were able to host some of the families. It turned into a wonderful time of fellowship. The MTW team walked the city and prayed for the people of Chiba that they would be able to spread the Gospel. Please pray for the Mirabella family as they live in a different culture and for their college-age children who are in the US.