All Good?

If we look around, we see how the things surrounding us are barely “all good.” It’s been over two years since the outbreak of COVID-19 and we are still struggling…

Help Ukraine – Phase Two

Four months have passed since the beginning of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, and many news reporters are already shifting their attention to other topics. However, for those of us…

Missional Formation

Humans are biologically wired to seek and make sense of the world. Our brains work by gathering and processing information. As a young Christian, this became evident as I sought…

Persevering Faith

Dear Friends, There are plenty of reasons to say “no.” Runaway inflation is taking the world by storm, after an unprecedented global pandemic, while we watch a brutal war unfold…

Stepping Out in Faith

Do you remember a time in your life when God led you down an unexpected path? Maybe you already had in mind exactly the way you thought he’d take you,…

Ideas for Summer Ministry with Ukrainians

1. Carnival Day This is a one-day event you can host in cooperation with a church and city hall, a…

Music that Heals

How do you process the trauma of war? When young people have to flee from devastated towns and cities, relocate to new countries, and deal with the loss of friendship…

Refugees Serving Refugees

In the first days of the war against Ukraine, they crossed the border into Poland after waiting in line with small children in the car for 48 hours. Half of…

A Guest in the House is God in the House

I have had the privilege of experiencing Polish people and culture since 1995. In general, Poles are warm, direct, and hospitable. A very well-known Polish saying goes: A guest in…

At War

As I write this, the nation of Ukraine is at war, with young people being sent to exposed battle lines to defend their country, and refugees flooding the surrounding borders.…

Our Response to the Ukraine Crisis

Since before 2007, Josiah Venture has been involved in a disciple-making movement in Ukraine where we serve and partner with over 100 churches. This nation is no stranger to war,…

Equipping Staff to Thrive in Ministry

Snow fell on the hills last month as a group of staff gathered once again at our conference center in the Czech Republic. It was so good to be back…