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GLOBAL ACTION: Raising up Pastors to Shepherd their Flocks
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Global Action's work and training curriculum are available from the organization, including how they tailor their training to impact individual cultures and support the growing church in various nations.
In the local area, an organization known as Global Action is working to support pastors and Christian leaders worldwide. Rich Griffith, the Chief Development Officer, has a unique background, having served as a pastor and played in the NFL. He now focuses on serving pastors in restricted nations and hostile areas.
Griffith finds joy in providing tools and knowledge to new pastors, particularly in places like India and Cuba. Further details about Global Action's work and training curriculum are available from the organization, including how they tailor their training to impact individual cultures and support the growing church in various nations.
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Category: persecution Published: August 15, 2026 Source: Voice of the Martyrs Reading time: 1 min
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