VOMC Ministry Partner Taken Prisoner

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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.

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Designation
Persecuted

Population
50,355,650 (July 2021 est.)

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

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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.

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