Join us as we hear about God’s activity among our Christian brothers and sisters living in very difficult places. Believers often face opposition and experience persecution for their identity in Christ and their faithful witness. Come and hear stories from ICR’s guest speakers that provide greater insight into how persecution affects members of the global body. Listen to unique challenges and amazing opportunities that God has put in front of the global church and discover practical ways how you can get involved.

Lunch covered by purchase of ticket.

Schedule:
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:15 Introduction
9:15-10:10 Speaker 1
10:10-10:25 Prayer
10:25-10:45 Break
10:45-11:40 Speaker 2
11:40-11:55 Prayer
11:55-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:55 Speaker 3
13:55-14:10 Prayer
14:10-14:30 Break
14:30-15:00 Proctored Q&A Time
15:00-15:15 Closing
*Schedule subject to change

Speaker Bios
Brother B.
Brother B. serves as the president of Alpha Ministries, a frontline mission organization dedicated to bringing help, hope, and healing to regions in Africa and Asia. Established in 1963 by his pioneering parents who were stalwarts of faith, Brother B. has continued their legacy. Brother B. speaks at seminars and conferences, empowering Christian believers who are persecuted for their faith. He is called to motivate, mobilize, and support the national evangelists and pastors to reach the least reached for Jesus Christ. Additionally, he has authored and co-authored several books: Passage to the Unreached, My Father’s Business: Making the Most of His Must, Short-Term Missions with Long-Term Results, and In Peace, Not in Pieces.

Brother Z.
Brother Z. is the associate director of international operations with Partners International Canada, which partners with local leaders in challenging places to build the church and transform communities in the name of Jesus. Born and raised in a restricted-access country, he served in various roles with well-known organizations, managing relief, development, and evangelism programs. He also founded two ministries that continue to serve his homeland and a neighboring country. In 2019, events forced Brother Z. and his family to leave their home. He continued his mission work to the Muslim world from the UAE and Spain. His enduring passion is sharing the gospel among the least reached, making a profound impact worldwide.

Brother E.
Brother E. was born into a Turkish family and grew up a Muslim. At 16-years-old he met a boy at school who introduced him to Christ. Brother E. knew this boy had something that he wanted. After starting to read the Bible and attending a Christian youth event, Brother E. was convinced that Jesus was the one and only way. Upon telling his parents of his newfound faith, Brother E. faced persecution and was disowned by his parents. Now Brother E. serves as one of ICR’s international program directors as well as the director of Global Nomads. Global Nomads ministers in the Turkic parts of the world by training pastors in evangelism, discipleship and starting churches.