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 shared 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. A new center in Togo just opened. Please pray for their efforts. In Nigeria, the Fulani are massacring entire villages of Christians. Please pray for the Lord to end the persecution of the church in Nigeria. In Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and the DRC, Christians are facing mass persecution civil war, and unhelpful and corrupt governments.
Personally, Jeff’s health has been improving. Please pray he continues to heal. Patty has been serving for an outreach program that ministers to the Muslim community. Please pray for her efforts.

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

Pastor George Awad celebrated his 83rd birthday last month. He and his son, Danny, co-shepherd the Baraka Church. The church continues to meet regularly and preach God’s Word. Baraka Nursery (a preschool outreach ministry of Baraka Presbyterian that ministers to Palestinian Christians, Jews, and Muslims) has been renovated and is growing well within the community.
Regionally, the city of Bethlehem has been placed on lockdown by Israel due to several confirmed cases of the coronavirus. No one is able to leave or enter the city. Prayers for our brothers and sisters to be untouched by the virus and to continue serving the Lord and using this chaos to bring many within the city to know the Lord’s comfort and sovereignty over all things.

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.