The church supports through finance, prayer and mission trips a number of people and organisations involved in bringing the gospel to other nations and the Bible teaches us that one of the effects of being empowered by the Holy Spirit is moving to the wider world with the Gospel: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV).  The support of those who are engaged overseas is an important part of this work.


Contact: Dave Francis df@gvc.org.uk

Our International Partners:

M World
Andrew and Erin

Andrew and Erin are part of TACO, using their gifts in music art and drama. TACO aim to “creatively proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to Muslim peoples everywhere”. You can find out more by visiting https://www.tacoteam.org and by watching their promotional video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vM4bjOUWIU
Andrew has been part of GVC since he was 8 years old. Erin grew up in Oceanside, California.  They have been married since 2018.
They are supported by WEC International https://www.wecinternational.org
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Romania - Demelza Pop

Demelza and Csaba live and work in the town of Marghita, in Northwest Romania, for a Swedish charity named FCE. GVC has been Demelza’s home church for many years.  Demelza is a primary school teacher.  Her ministry in Romania involves working with young people who have grown up in different orphanages, giving them practical and moral support as they try to lead a life outside an institution.  She has a deep desire to see these young people develop a personal and real relationship with God and for God to transform them into Christ like disciples who will then be inspired to share the gospel with others.

If you want anymore information or prayer letters please contact the office (admin@gvc.org.uk)

Albania - The Lorings

Ian and Caralee Loring (from Bristol and America respectively) have three children Ashlie, Isaac and David.  They have been working in Albania since before the fall of the totalitarian regime there so they are indeed long-term!

​They have planted a number of churches around the Southeast of Albania and are now based in Korçe, the only city in the region.  Albania is the poorest nation in Europe and there are severe spiritual needs too.  Ian and Caralee divide their “time-out” between UK and USA so we see them at GVC from time to time.  There have been a number of visits out to Albania by leaders and members of GVC.

​If you want anymore information or prayer letters please contact the office (admin@gvc.org.uk)

Sat7

GVC partners with SAT-7, a Christian media ministry serving the Middle East and North Africa. SAT-7’s teams comprise local Christians working in studios in Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Cyprus. Our support helps them create powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes that bring joy, show love and strengthen faith. 

SAT-7’s Vision is to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community and contributing to the good of society and culture.

Message from a SAT-7 viewer in Afghanistan:  
 “Thank you for your prayers, dear friends. We give thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ who chose you to support the voiceless and be a solace to them.”  
 
SAT-7 broadcasts programmes in Arabic, Farsi and Turkish on four satellite television channels, on-demand through the SAT-7 PLUS app, and online, SAT-7 is watched by millions of people in the region. Their programmes encourage and strengthen isolated Christians in their faith, and provide a fresh perspective of faith for those asking questions about Jesus. SAT-7’s viewer support teams respond to messages of thanks, spiritual questions, prayer requests and testimonies every day. 
www.sat7uk.org

Poland - The Orlowski's

Jacek and Basia Orlowski and the church in Nowy Sącz
GVC has developed links with two Pentecostal church in the South of Poland through their respective pastors. The link is also supported by the George Muller Foundation in Bristol.  This relationship has also been instrumental in fostering a twinning between Gordano School and the Secondary school in Skawina. Peter and Jack (Piotr and Jacek) visit us from time to time and we them.  In the past youth teams from the churches have also visited.

Spain - The Barrett's

Ken and Alison Barrett are working in Alcala de Henares helping lead a local church in a high rise area, considerably reduced for the moment by planting another. A new initiative in 2011 was the inauguration of a "Kofi Jaus" ministry to provide links into the highly secularised community. On a national level they help run the Madrid Bible Teaching Centre with ministries in publishing, teaching and heritage projects. Ken travels to South America and is known for his open air work with "on the Red Box" in Madrid´s city centre. They have two grown up children, Tim in Australia and Esther in France.

Creative Solutions - Burundi, Kenya and Rwanda

Arising out of the ministry of Peter & Jenny Kay between 1984 -1993 and 2006 – 2012, working in partnership with the PEFA churches in Kenya and the FECABu churches in Burundi, this UK registered charity supports projects in each of these countries. The 4 trustees of Creative Solutions are all members of GVC.
It is so exciting to be able to ‘make a difference’ – a little money goes a long way in Africa. As we give and go, we see many blessed and are blessed ourselves.
For more information visit the website www.creative-solutions.org.uk
Or email Jenny Kay pandjkay@gmail.com 

Practically supporting local church initiatives to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the poor