Russell Stendal, a long-time friend of VOMC who ministers along with his family in Colombia, was arrested on February 18th. He reportedly has a hearing scheduled for February 20th. Please pray that he will soon be released! Also remember in prayer his anxious loved ones at this time, asking God to surround them with His peace. For a short video message from Russell regarding the false charges that have been placed against him, please visit this page.
Ethnicity (%) Mestizo and white (87.6), Afro-Colombian (including mulatto) (6.8), Amerindian (4.3)
Religion (%) Christianity (92.3), other (1), unspecified (6.7)
Leader President Ivan Duque Marquez (2018)
Government type Presidential republic
Legal system Civil law system influenced by the Spanish and French civil codes
Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray for Colombia
Please uphold all those in Colombia who’ve been victimized through acts of violence, asking the Lord to meet their needs, heal them of their brokenness, and bring about renewed hope and restoration. Also intercede for their persecutors so that they, too, will witness the love of Christ and experience His forgiveness and salvation.
Kelly Saenz, wife of martyred believer Pabel Tujillo, understands how costly it can be to follow Christ. Hear Kelly's testimony. Photo: 100 Huntley Street
Sources in Colombia are calling for urgent prayer, as organizations endeavour to ban Christian evangelization among Indigenous communities. Withi
Pastor Leider Molina, 24, had just finished preaching at his church in Caucasia (northwest Colombia) on Friday, February 9th. As he stepped out of the building, he was shot with five bullets. The young man was known as a passionate preacher and active youth leader in his c
Death threats have been a typical part of ministry life for "Xavier," a partnering church planter who works in one of Colombia's most dangerous regions; a poor, rural area currently being ruled by paramilitaries. Before his involvement in ministry, Xavier had a su
Flag of the FARC-EP Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Boris Arenas
June 23rd was an historic day in Colombia. After four years of peace talks, and more than 50 years of armed confrontation, a bilateral ceasefire was agreed upon between the Colombian government and representatives of the Revolutionary Armed