Josiah Venture Stories

We are excited to share the main talks from Spring Conference 2026, which was  "Divide and Conquer: Reclaiming Lost Ground when the Enemy Turns Allies into Adversaries ." Every year, we focus on a theme that addresses current needs in youth ministry across Central and Eastern Europe. At Fall Conference, the topic was "Victorious," with a focus on standing strong in the Spiritual fight. Our Spring...

We are excited to share the main talks from Spring Conference 2026, which was  "Divide and Conquer: Reclaiming Lost Ground when the Enemy Turns Allies into Adversaries ." Every year, we focus on a theme that addresses current needs in youth ministry across Central and Eastern Europe. At Fall Conference, the topic was "Victorious," with a focus on standing strong in the Spiritual fight. Our Spring...

We are excited to share the main talks from Spring Conference 2026, which was  "Divide and Conquer: Reclaiming Lost Ground when the Enemy Turns Allies into Adversaries ." Every year, we focus on a theme that addresses current needs in youth ministry across Central and Eastern Europe. At Fall Conference, the topic was "Victorious," with a focus on standing strong in the Spiritual fight. Our Spring...

We are excited to share the main talks from Spring Conference 2026, which was  "Divide and Conquer: Reclaiming Lost Ground when the Enemy Turns Allies into Adversaries ." Every year, we focus on a theme that addresses current needs in youth ministry across Central and Eastern Europe. At Fall Conference, the topic was "Victorious," with a focus on standing strong in the Spiritual fight. Our Spring...

We are excited to share the main talks from Spring Conference 2026, which was  "Divide and Conquer: Reclaiming Lost Ground when the Enemy Turns Allies into Adversaries ." Every year, we focus on a theme that addresses current needs in youth ministry across Central and Eastern Europe. At Fall Conference, the topic was "Victorious," with a focus on standing strong in the Spiritual fight. Our Spring...

Meet Jonathan Norton, a former 2003 Josiah Venture summer intern and current short-term mission team member to Latvia. His church, Red Mountain Community Church, has been involved with the ministry in Latvia since 1998 and has sent multiple short-term mission teams every year for the past 15 years. He lives in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife, Karyne, and their four children: Silas, Garrison, Lydia, a...

Journey with us through 14 years of impactful ministry as Urh and Doroteja Kolar share their emotional farewell to Fusion Celje. Urh and Doroteja both grew up in Slovenia, but in very different families. Neither of them believed in God growing up, but came to know Jesus through Josiah Venture's Summer camps. Their paths first crossed at a Fusion Camp in 2013, and two years later, they served toget...

"The Lord used prayer to open my heart to Ukraine." Discover how a heartfelt prayer journey led K endra Patty to make an impactful difference as a full-time missionary. Kendra, a missionary kid who grew up in Slovenia with Josiah Venture, studied economics and international relations at Wheaton College. She moved to Ukraine after the 2022 invasion prompted a year of daily prayer, which led her to...

Growing up wasn't easy for Daniel Harcar, but choosing to believe in Jesus led to a life dedicated to making disciples.  "I want to make disciples. I want to see the fruit of my ministry, but I want that fruit to last." - Daniel Daniel accepted Christ as his Savior when he was 16 years old. A year later, he began serving at his local church in Prešov as a member of the youth group, and soon became...

Summer ministry is underway across the 16 countries where Josiah Venture serves, and this episode introduces several of the 2026 summer interns ( Rachel Langley -Slovenia, Vince Johnson -Czech Republic, Aaron Connors -Ukraine, Anya Mediakovska -Ukraine, Isaiah Jackson -Latvia, Ryan Kepler -Estonia,  Talitha Bowman -Ukraine, &  Masha Horova -Ukraine), who are stepping into a season of service acros...

Eric Mayer, a 25-year-old extended summer intern with Josiah Venture serving in Estonia, is from Southern California and a Grand Canyon University marketing and advertising graduate with a minor in Christian studies. He shares his background in sports (especially soccer), faith journey, and church involvement. Eric's journey with Josiah Venture began with a two-week Mission Team trip to Ukraine, w...

From launching youth programs to inspiring leaders, Nadiya Vorobyova's journey amidst the war in Ukraine will move you. Join us for insights on leadership, faith, and the power of community. Find out how she's using music as a tool for transformation in trying times. Nadiya first connected with Josiah Venture in 2008 through an English camp at Christ Fellowship Church in Lviv, Ukraine. After many...

Dare to be inspired! Discover how Shelby Halsa Flowers has helped grow Fusion International and the powerful role music plays in spreading joy and faith. Shelby first traveled to the Czech Republic in 2010 as part of a mission team serving at one of the very first Fusion camps. She was immediately inspired by the way Fusion connects young people to the gospel through music, and she never looked ba...

"There's no sweeter place than being right in the will of the Father and what he has for you, and I don't wanna live outside of that." Amanda   Discover how Amanda Snyder's passion for music, young people, and missions led her to incredible adventures and leadership roles with Josiah Venture. A must-listen for those chasing their call with purpose.    Amanda Snyder first served with Josiah Venture...

Haley Arnold shares about her long journey to serving with Josiah Venture in Ukraine. Haley, originally from Anaheim, California, first encountered Josiah Venture through her church's missions emphasis, led a short-term team to Ukraine in 2013, and later completed an extended internship. Although she wanted to return full-time, student loans and years of life circumstances kept her in the U.S., wh...

In this heartwarming episode, Brad and Lucie share their unique love story that began through their involvement with Josiah Venture. Brad, originally from Chicago, and Lucie, from the Czech Republic, recount how their paths crossed in ministry, leading to an unexpected but beautiful marriage. They discuss their first impressions, the challenges of a cross-cultural relationship, and the importance...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...

We are excited to release the main talks from our last Fall Conference, which was  "VICTORIOUS: Equipped for the Battle, Anchored in Christ"  and focused on spiritual warfare and the unseen battle for the next generation across Europe.   Our annual Josiah Venture Fall Conference is designed to equip our team for the year of ministry ahead. Every conference includes amazing teaching, worship, and f...