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. Harrison Ford

RUF Minister at VCU

10 students from VCU attended Summer Conference, or SuCo, in Florida. The students joined the 1000+ who attended to learn about the justifying love of God shown in Christ, what it means for their lives, and hypothesize about what it means for

Rev. Ben Robertson

RUF Minister at W&M

Recently, Rev Robertson had a guest speak on the subject of God and Money (available on the RUF W&M podcast). In the audience was an atheist professor. Afterwards, he approached Rev Robertson and had a refreshing conversation about his searching for more. Please pray for financial support as they have fallen into a deficit, homeschool efforts for his daughter, and the sale of their townhouse.

Rev. Jeff Lee

RUF Minister at CNU

1000+ attended the 1-week Summer Conference in Florida. Rev Lee taught a seminar called “Resting in God.” RUF Leadership Team is adding 6 new student leaders for the upcoming school year. Please pray for their new roles of service to God and the campus. The Lee’s ask for prayer as each member of their family has dealt with extensive medical problems.

Around The World

Jeff and Patty Borden

MINTS missionaries

Jeff has transitioned to a new role as Director of Africans Teaching Africans, a ministry of Christians Teaching Christians. ATA is fruitful ministry that has thus far spread to 17 African countries, with 1,900 teachers giving five basic Bible courses to 40,000 souls. It is closely associated with MINTS, and Jeff will serve as an advisor for the MINTS-Africa Team to further the relationship between MINTS and ATA. As ATA director, Jeff will be writing Bible courses and providing guidance and encouragement to the national coordinators. Please pray for Jeff as he undertakes this new role, financial support, and for support to all those teaching the true Gospel to the people of Africa.

N.J. and Ellen Varughese

All India Mission

The BJP government recently passed an anti-conversion bill that is severely persecuting the Christians of India. The anti-conversion law states that any person caught "converting" Hindus to any other religion will be imprisoned and fined. Two of our pastors in Simdega were arrested, and they face several years in jail and large fines before being released. Please pray for them, their families, and many others being persecuted during this difficult time. Even with the passing of the anti-conversion bill, our pastors are still sharing the gospel and bringing new believers into the fold. Through the strength of their faith, ninety new believers wanted to be baptized. These new believers now have to go to the government to share their new found faith. Please pray for them during this process, because it will not be an easy one.

Pastor George Awad and
​Pastor Danny Awad

Baraka Bible Presbyterian Church - Bethlehem, West Bank, Isreal

The Baraka B Presbyterian Church held an open meeting that netted over 300 people in attendance. It was a great blessing for all those involved. The church held a special Christmas party for the children with a special Christmas program that140 children with their parents attended. Also, a Christmas dinner was held for everyone to celebrate the Lord’s birth together. Lastly, and with many generous donations, the church was able to help people in need visit sick family members and college students studying abroad. Please continue to pray for the Baraka Church in all their efforts to further the Kingdom of God.

Tom and Karen Mirabella

Mission To The World -
Tokyo/Chiba Area, Japan

Pastor Tom and Karen Mirabella are part of a team that is working to bring hope in Japan, planting and strengthening gospel-centered churches in the Toyko/Chiba area.
​The Mirabella’s have safely returned to Japan. They will begin their call to serve as leader of a new church planting team in center city Chiba. Please pray for them as they take on their new roles, for their study of the Japanese language, for continued financial support, and for their family as they adjust to new schedules and living situations.