Ma r c h
2012
ACCTS in action O ur M ission :
To assist in the development of Christian leaders in the armed forces of the world and in the establishment and growth of military Christian fellowships.
God Stories What are “God stories”? They are accounts of how God is working among the world’s military personnel – and they always illustrate that His movements are more powerful, long-lasting, and all-encompassing than we could ever plan or arrange ourselves. While some of what God does is accomplished through large events such as conferences, at the heart of all His work are individuals whose lives are changed and who then change the world around them. We hope these “God stories” will encourage you and help you see the scope of Christ’s work around our world.
Suffering for Christ: “Who do you know who has suffered for Christ?” a staff member asked himself nearly 15 years ago. He felt God calling him to minister to the suffering church, and started with Sudanese war refugees. His work in Sudan -- the “land of swords and AK-47s” -- expanded to the Sudanese People’s Liberation army, then to the persecuted church in Eritrea. Work started with supplying food, medical help, and teaching, then gospel opportunities exploded: teaching SPLA soldiers the Gospel, encouraging pastors, and supplying Bibles to soldiers. The opportunities were so great that some on his ministry team remarked, “I can’t believe we get to do this!” Opportunities then opened in Pakistan, where our staff member discussed the Gospel with Pakistani army officers throughout the night and helped literate teenagers read the Bible to non-literate village residents. Our staff member’s work with the persecuted and suffering church continues to grow and expand despite the dangers that come with the opportunities.
International soldier photos courtesy USDOD.