"The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.” - John 17:22-23

Friends and family,
The verse that I shared with you above is that of Christ's prayer to the Father that the unity of believers would only reflect the bond of the Trinity. I fall short of understanding this every day, yet nonetheless we are bound together in Christ, as brothers and sisters. We are called to love and care for one another as a testimony to the world around us. That is why I am going to Russia this winter with E3. We are going to meet with the churches that have been planted and seek to nurture relationships that will be long lasting. It is my hope that those I meet will be encouraged in their faith, knowing that there is another Christian on the other side of the planet who cares for them, prays for them, and looks forward to seeing them again. Please come alongside me and make this happen.

Now, on where I'll be going...

STALINGRAD…this, the former name of Volgograd, barely survived one of the largest, bloodiest, decisive battles of World War Two.  Even today, war memorials, statues, and huge celebrations on Victory Day commemorate the price paid by the inhabitants of this city.  Sadly, less than 1% of Volgograd's population have ever heard the Gospel.  The good news is that the churches in Volgograd are asking for a long-term partnership with e3...to help equip their untrained members with the skills to share the Gospel and make disciples who make disciples.  Their vision is for simple, organic groups to form and multiply from house to house; and, from the fertile ground of rehab homes and orphanages.  So for now, pray for Volgograd...and commit today to come with us in January, the month of Russian Christmas!