Ward, Jonathan & Rachel

Jonathan and Rachel have been commended to a counselling and teaching ministry in Continental Europe, based in France and extending into surrounding countries as the Lord leads. They direct the affairs of the retreat and counselling centre at Entrepierres, welcoming over 300 national Christian leaders and cross-cultural workers every year.

Website

Organization

Association Pierres Vivantes

Country

France

Province From

Ontario

PRAYER ITEMS

11

Aug 2022

Difficulty and anxiety

Please pray for the Lord’s workers. It can be challenging to persevere in the face of so much adversity. Even simple things like international travel, which they do more than…
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24

Feb 2022

A neutral perspective

Many servants of the Lord are experiencing hardships and disappointments and need someone to talk to. When they come to Entrepierres, it helps them gain perspective. It also helps them…
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2

Dec 2021

To plan and prepare

Jonathan has a lot of travel lined up between January and March, for various training events and conferences. It is frustratingly difficult to plan and prepare for things that may…
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29

Jul 2021

Loneliness

As we listen to those serving on the frontlines, we see the extent to which loneliness is a frequent aspect of ministry. At Entrepierres, we are thankful for your prayers…
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15

Apr 2021

Our village church

When the priest of our local town, situated 7km away, suggested that we use our village church to further the Gospel and our mayor entrusted us with a key, we…
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15

Apr 2021

Unable to function normally

We are keeping well, even if our mission worker care centre is unable to function normally because of pandemic restrictions. Please pray that things will open up soon, including France’s…
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25

Nov 2020

An excellent match

We are in conversation with a French missionary couple whose experience and training would be an excellent match for our needs at Entrepierres. In order for them to join the…
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1

Oct 2020

A very stressful time

The pandemic has increased the fragility of the many small French churches. For some church leaders, it has proved to be a very stressful time as they try to care…
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13

Aug 2020

Space and safety

We have been able to reopen Entrepierres. Many church leaders have told us they have never worked so hard or felt so stressed as they have during the current crisis.…
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19

Nov 2019

A perfect fit

A couple joined our team in September to handle the practical maintenance needs here at Entrepierres. They are a perfect fit! We are so thankful to have them. It was…
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11

Jul 2019

Prayers answered!

The wait is over! Our prayers, and yours, have been answered! Their names are Marc and Jeanine, and they will be joining our team toward the end of September to…
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16

May 2019

Our search is not over

Our search to find a suitable practical couple to serve with us at Entrepierres is not yet over. Several short-term helpers have been filling the gap, for which we are…
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13

Dec 2018

Our need continues

Our need to find a suitable practical couple to serve with us continues. Daniel and Dora, our co-workers for the last three years, returned to their home in Belgium in…
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26

Jul 2018

Vital need at Entrepierres

On August 25th, we will be celebrating 50 years of God’s faithfulness and provision for the ministry of Entrepierres. It was in 1968 that Jonathan’s parents, Dudley and Jill, first…
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23

Nov 2017

Maintenance couple needed

An important item of news is that our Belgian coworkers, have come to the conclusion that health is an impediment to their ability to remain with us here at Entrepierres.…
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5

Oct 2017

Conferences

We have a number of conferences coming up in October and November, for which we would appreciate your prayers. Each conference is an opportunity to help strengthen the French Church…
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9

Feb 2017

Help needed

One of our team members, Eric Niles, will be leaving us within the next 2-3 months. He joined us in December 2015 for a volunteer commitment of approximately one year…
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7

Dec 2016

New challenges

The country continues to present new challenges as we care for those that are bringing God’s light into dark places. Someone we hosted said: “If it weren’t for the help…
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5

Oct 2016

‘Restoring Fallen Leaders’

Pray for Jonathan as he leads the 13th annual conference for the European Ministry Support Network, bringing together leaders from Belgium, France and Switzerland. This year’s topic is ‘Restoring Fallen…
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27

Jul 2016

Full to capacity

Over the summer months we are full to capacity, as all of our missionary guest homes at Pierres Vivantes are booked by Christian workers needing a rest. Please pray that…
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21

Jul 2016

‘Pastors in Transition’

Please allow us to share with you a specific project that is close to our hearts. In June, a very helpful book written by Glenn Taylor, who was Jonathan’s colleague…
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PROJECTS

Pierres Vivantes Building Fund

Pierres Vivantes Ministry