Sadly in the last de. Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned and tortured by communist authorities in his native Romania for 14 years, including three years in solitary confinement. Their pain and suffering is difficult to imagine. Thousands of persecuted Christians around the globe are mourning the loss of Voice of the Martyrs Canada's (VOM) former leader Glenn Penner. Bartlesville, OK 74005-0443. years, I am grieved to learn of this news. 4. Update From Kevin Reeves Even Michael Wurmbrand told us that VOM has been targeting American homeschoolers with campaign literature. Persecution of Christians in China). The Voice of the Martyrs, headed by White as an executive director for more than 20 years, issued a statement last Wednesday, April 18 announcing the married father of two's untimely passing. I am so terribly saddened to A Romanian Jew Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by various news sources to bring light to events happening in our world and in the church. VOM said it would refrain from publicly commenting on the case in respect of the affected families. 6. This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. By Emily Wierenga | February 5, 2010. Donations via check or money order may be given by mail. We also have had e-mail correspondence with him since. Christian parents please protect your children! scandals, and asks donors to stop giving money to it (read his letter). Sadly, it may not be true Christianity. missionary organizations that remain faithful to the Gospel. The Christian Church is under heavy attack. I want [Read more] click here). "We have been in continual prayer for the healing and restoration of this child, her family and the White family since the tragic events unfolded last week," the group previously stated. by the Romanian Each issue focuses on stories of the persecution of Christians, and offers testimonies as well as outlets for readers to get involved with persecuted Christians. 1. not sure if this is true are not because you beat around the bush a lot before getting to the facts so I wonder but I found voice of the martyrs through a free book they offered about persecuted Christians about a little over a year ago before them I knew nothing of persecuted Christians around the world iv never given money but was going to next month till I saw this now im confused do they really help the persecuted Christians I would be so hurt if they dont I wanted to support the Christians that are hurting around the world in prayer and perhaps with donations please someone tell me if this is true are not do they really help Christians. Truth is, the opposition the person had encountered was RM", "Hello, I was searching online for the VOM Is VOM still not worth giving to. I know Michael Wurmbrand is supporting an organization that gives 100% of donations to persecuted Christians. The previous VOM building, now for sale for $1,600,000 in Bartlesville, OK. To understand more about child molestation, please read Sergeant Patrick Croughs book, Seducers Among Our Children. The church is filled with mega-corporation-style organizations that act as if they can do anything they want while they toy with the emotional and spiritual lives of millions and play catch-me-if-you-can. God's money for the most persecuted members of The subscription to the 12-16 page newsletter is free. Voice of the Martyrs was founded by Richard Wurmbrand (photo) in 1967. another missions organization that reaches out to those in living with Voice of the Martyrs - Wikipedia Despite repeatedly God executed and true Christianity. If you do not intend to accept the above request, the other decision I ask you to take is not to use the name Wurmbrand any more.. We then searched on the Internet and found a phone number for Michael Wurmbrand. Voice of the Martyrs Inc. | Charity Navigator Profile Pastor Anatoly Tolstenko, who is 82, is on trial for leading 'illegal worship' after rebel fighters raided his Path of Salvation Church in Luhansk last month. For example, millions of homeschool families have sought out the teachings of Bill Gothard. who became a Christian and a pastor, Richard Wurmbrand endured 14 years of horrific torture for his faith by I didnt attend, because throughout the [Read more] "The case is officially closed," Captain Jay Hastings of the Bartlesville Police Department told the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. persecuted church, so I am wondering if you would have a recommendation for Against my express request NOT TO DO SO, the mission Voice of the Martyrs of Bartlesville (VOM), Oklahoma, USA and its international affiliates, continue to use Richard Wurmbrand, Sabina Wurmbrand, my parents persona, pictures, writings and books, my persona also to obtain your donations! As a consequence, he was imprisoned for 14 years for preaching Christianity. Some answers were outright sarcastic, as if my requesting a proper investigation regarding suspected pedophilia among Christian missionaries would be some joke. I almost While it is not the intention of Lighthouse Trails to destroy any ministry, we cannot in good conscience push under the rug situations that come to our attention when they affect so many. I will take my time to learn more about it and support the good steward. 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Tens of thousands of dollars out of contributions for supposed missionary work were extended as a loan to him to pay back some of what he stole and escape parole supervision. Thank you, C.H. A Voice of the Martyrs staff member will assist you and answer any questions you may have about your contribution. in my friend's home said VOM had mischaracterized someone (known to the If you are a minister, I can only beg you to share this letter with your congregation. Thank you. When we first posted the story about Whites suicide last year, someone commented to us that it was unlikely that Tom White molested a child and that perhaps this was a conspiracy of murder against White by Muslims angry at VOM for their work in Middle-eastern countries. inside China and then send them to USA so that American Christians can pay To spite me, the book showing Toms picture continued to be widely advertised and even offered for free for 6 more months following Toms suicide. Says mission is not relief & development, but to serve the church. Although they are separate and completely autonomous organisations with their own leaders and separate boards of directors, the US organisation did fund some projects in Nigeria. The Christian Post's request to Hastings for further information on the investigation remained unanswered by press time. Denise 430-622-6611. Being the son of Richard Wurmbrand, a person of my background and position could have more inside information than I can discuss publicly. Thus, we have known about Tozers affinity toward the mystics for some [Read more] I asked therefore for an independent investigation! The investigation in the famous legal action in England of Jimmy Saville, the BBC children program head while alive, started with only 2 cases BUT there were more than 600 pedophilia complaints after Saville died. this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. Our Founders - The Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville (pop. with his parents, and offered him money to keep quiet. information with told me that a missionary friend of theirs (formerly in Africa) of the donations. and seeing money that could be used for orphanages, etc., being good stewards of His money, we are not supporting them any longer even if it seems that everything is above boards. I found your article and I am very thankful [10] As of May 2018, Nigerian authorities have charged and released on bail the director, Isaac Oluwole Newton-Wusu, a defamation case has been filed against the accusers in Nigerian court, a defamation case has been filed against the director by the accusers, and a civil suit has been filed by several of the alleged victims for threats made by the director. protect his alleged victims or the other girls at the VOM-financed orphanage. 7. was about to arrest him for having sexually abused a 10-year-old girl. Front view of VOM Administration Building, part of the $28M complex. Michael released a statement concerning the firing which criticized the unwillingness of the board to do an investigation, the $28 million new headquarters, concerns about the criminal record background of one of the VOM-US vice presidents, and other related concerns.[9]. After supporting the mission for the last 10 Same employees had before vied to be photographed with me and get my autograph. Charity Navigator - Rating for Global Christian Relief I read the ratings and was South Korea and USA continue to leverage Richard Wurmbrand's legacy to collect Isaac Oluwole Newton-Wusu to the Nigerian police nor took measures to Nettleton said VOM had taken 'wise and appropriate action' to see that victims are helped and justice is served. Voice of the Martyrs is currently partnering with four Turkish congregations to help with earthquake relief, though that is outside their normal scope. It is much more likely, especially this day and age, that a large organization of individuals would be corrupt and looking out for self interest than it is that one man who would inevitably end up having to endure the full force of such a large organization and their gained finances- be the one whose truly willing to suffer for good and right. In 2014, Michael Wurmbrand, the son of founder Richard Wurmbrand, was fired from his position at VOM-USA's office after calling for an independent investigation into the overseas activities of Tom White. And, 4. here). VOICE OF THE MARTYRS (VOM) - Exposing the Scandals but move my funds elsewhere. The Wurmbrand family was eventually freed to the West after a ransom was paid for Richard's release. organizations that do the right things when it comes to helping people who are I have loved their magazine. individuals or as a body, we either choose to come clean, or we slap on the fig Most significantly, being a True Christian and having suffered, Im able to recognize the sufferings of other True Christian by direction of The Holy Spirit. I made VOM my top charity to support for about 2 years. Voice of the Martyrs must sacrificially reach out to the victim(s) Voice of the Martyrs needs to reach out to the victim as soon as possible. of my email is to request advice about what international charities I should now In response, Voice of the Martyrs terminated Michael Wurmbrand, Voice of the Martyrs - Lighthouse Trails Research Project The controversy is revealed by Warren Throckmorton in his latest Patheos blog. To read more on the VOM claims of pretended lack of money, [click here]. True the apostles were a group, but the group was small. Please include me in your mailing list.I am from India. 'Since they have been ministering in the name of Jesus Christ, they should desire to walk in the light and insist on an outside investigation to clear their name and to make certain that they do not have policies in place that would facilitate [sexual abuse] in other places in the world,'says Reformation Baptist.. I have a deep passion for the Under Treasury regulation section l.60332(g)(1)(iv), a mission society a- ffiliated with or sponsored by one or more churches or church denominations and with more than one-half of the activities of such society conducted good organization. . without disclosure, VOM, a nonprofit, inter-denominational Christian organization found in 1967 to serve the global persecuted church, previously said the alleged molestation did not occur on its premises and that it was unrelated to White's work with the ministry. ByHarry A. Ironside He preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection . If you were inspired by the Wurmbrand family story of suffering to donate to Voice of the Martyrs or its international affiliates in the ICA, as the only son of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, I humbly ask you not to. VOICE OF THE MARTYRS INC BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006-7234 | Tax-exempt since Sept. 2015. Second, we think of the Scripture that talks tells us judgment beginning in the house of the God (1 Peter 4:17). advocate for, support, and VOM has been a member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) since 1993. Voice of the Martyrs has veered into ecumenism, away from the true Gospel. VOM-USA produces a weekly radio program,[5] which is currently heard on more than 700 radio stations across the United States and has reached the top spot on iTunes "Religion and Spirituality" podcast chart. I want to make sure that I am For many years, How can I support WP or discern which missions that have not Regards, Arnold", "I received some literature on the mail from Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand founded VOM after being imprisoned for their Christian witness in Communist Romania. Biographies - The Voice of the Martyrs persecuted Christians and solicits donations on their behalf. Except by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Petr JaekGlobal Ambassador. In addition to consuming alcohol, White had ingested Diphenhydramine, a common antihistamine sometimes prescribed for insomnia; Zolpidem, specifically used to treat insomnia, was also found in his system. Only 4 days after I addressed this letter to the Board of Directors, I received a curt letter of termination of employment. I suffered plenty. 2001. Associated Press Oklahoma authorities are investigating whether the executive director of an international Christian ministry killed himself amid allegations he'd molested a 10-year-old girl, police said Monday. VOMs free 100-page Global Prayer Guide is a great prayer tool to use during your daily devotions and as you read VOMs magazine. a percentage of the money they raise from donors. The Voice of Martyrs, USA (VOM USA) offers insights into the lives and needs of Christians around the world through their 2021 Global Prayer Guide. 'Heartbreaking' controversy hits Voice of the Martyrs persecution I should be entitled to make such a request since: * Voice of the Martyrs published for years a specially dedicated childrens magazine. Who or what is going to fill the void? James E. Dau shared in a statement published to VOM's website that learning of White's death was difficult and prompted many questions among those involved with the Christian persecution ministry. ., Visio Divina: A Mystical Practice by Any Other Name Is Still a Mystical Practice, Makes No Sense for Contemplatives to Celebrate Easter, Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 20th Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders, A Matter of Truth and Connie Frisbees Surprising Reaction to Jesus Revolution Movie. which we update regularly. VOM even claimed to know apparently better than the parents of the victim, if there was or not substance to the police complaint. My parents died in 2000-2001, and I am now 74 years old. How could I have foreseen that in a case of blatant suspected child-molestation some Christian VOM leaders I approached, imitated the priest and Levite in the Parable of the Good Samaritan, trying their best re. then the director of a correspondence school in California, reacted to this Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open. Each mission also has other efforts to communicate the testimonies of persecuted Christians and stories of God's faithfulness to them. The controversy is revealed by Warren Throckmorton in his latest Patheos blog. I was googling Voice of the Martyrs This is what the citizens of Berea were discussing where it says in Acts 17:11, they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. [Read more] heartbroken to read your article online about their flaws. Each mission is autonomous (and not all use the "Voice of the Martyrs" name), but they cooperate through the International Christian Association (ICA). for providing links to source material in your articles. Blog Voice of the Martyrs I read, "Greetings! Letter to the Editor: Concerned About Voice of the Martyrs Catholic $100,000 worth of land, buildings and vehicles to quietly and quickly sever ties giving to the ones that use the money for these people and not for themselves. Two years later, they arrived in USA and founded Voice of the Martyrs to The allegations have been supported by former students at the school run by VOCM, including alleged victims. 2. 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Bibles Unbound; have We complete their precise requirements for membership, including defining a credible Board of Directors, establishing an Audit Review Committee, having audited financial statements, truthfulness in communications, as well as other requirements. You can tell by the briefness of his request that hes hesitant to ask for further donations for Help The Refugees, although Im certain its desperately needed. Hello Lighthouse Trails: I am wondering if you can help me out here. The Voice of the Martyrs was founded in 1967 under the name "Jesus to the Communist World" by Richard Wurmbrand, a Romanian Lutheran priest of Jewish descent, . Russian-backed rebels control about a third of Ukraine's . alone took in over $57 million. Ananias and Sapphira for keeping back a portion of their own money (Acts Instead, VOM handed over Please would you start a new ministry call real voices of actual martyrs or something creative enough to reveal this wrongdoing. The publication noted the police department had no "official" protocol for cases in which a suspect under investigation dies. . Thank you for your I have supported VOM both financially and by recommendation to others to support, for close to 20 years. A way to stop evil is to stop financing it. We are grateful for the numerous personal interviews in which he shared his memories with patience and enthusiasm. As soon as I asked for this independent investigation, the VOM attitude of respect towards myself I enjoyed for years turned into one of incredible vindictiveness. Tortured for Christ (2018) - IMDb ECFA. We left our question but did not receive a call back as of the writing of this article. I would urge you to watch the video below. Since pedophiles rarely abuse just one child, A Personal Testimony Regarding Volunteering and Working at VOM 35,000), whose second largest employer is Voice of the Martyrs USA. Sorry, whether you like it or not, this unpleasant event that happened to VOM with its Chairman during twenty years cannot be dispensed with as just a family affair or an unfortunate sudden decision. for persecuted Christians? To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Michael Wurmbrand's call VOM knew that during the first month my family arrived to the United States in the end of 1966, I had personally typed on a clunky typewriter four manuscript versions of this book. Voice of the Martyrs releases 2021 Global Prayer Guide Their message has been . Voice of the Martyrs USA has been taken over around the world. Be moved and encouraged by testimonies of those persecuted for their faith. On March 14th, Lighthouse Trails received an e-mail from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the late Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs. Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 20th Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders Visio Divina: A Mystical Practice by Any Other Name Is Still a Mystical Practice How VOM Funded & Covered Up Child Abuse (VOM Scandal Part 1) March 16, 2021 How our church discovered Voice of the Martyrs funding of child abuse in Nigeria, and how VOM lied to victims and worked to cover up wrong doing. custom-built with $28 million of the donations collected for persecuted Christians below is the former headquarters of Voice of the Martyrs USA in The entire board needs to resign. I think its very helpful that Amelia Coleman pointed out that, according to IRS Form 990s VOM spent 64% of its 2016 income oqn foreign projects, and that this is actually a high percentage. Avoiding Financial And Governance Disasters. 3. weakness and vulnerabilities of our flesh. . appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. Sincerely, To my knowledge, the previous headquarters of VOM in the same town cost in the neighborhood of about $90,000! ECFA & Financial Accountability - The Voice of the Martyrs Makes No Sense for Contemplatives to Celebrate Easter I am not supporting VOM any longer. Christian education, and cares deeply about his small town's economy and jobs. Voice Of The Martyrs Inc - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica The post A Biblical Perspective on Salvation That Ye May Know . RESURRECTION! What Every Christian should know about Voice of the Martyrs Get free resources for your church, small group, or family. The Voice of the Martyrs, Inc. is a registered tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the Internal Revenue Service, tax identification number 73-1395057. 2. A friend who I shared the We have carefully and prayerfully considered the ramifications of posting this letter from Michael. Heed Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) Michael What patient has any use for such a surgeon? ukraine Voice of the Martyrs out to Norway. Dear friends, I am now back in my [Read more]

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