Every year at Easter, Faith Church rallies together around one or more of our global family to raise funds in support of a special project or initiative. In years past we have sent thousands of dollars in support of ministry in Poland, theological education in Ukraine, disciple-making in Kenya, and partner ministries right here in Indianapolis.
Opening Doors for Youth: Expanding Ministry in Spain and Pakistan
Our Easter Offering for 2026 will focus on strengthening youth ministry in Spain and in Pakistan through the work of Mark & Stephanie Dodrill, Isaac & Jenn Stough, and Randy Beaverson, all associated with Youth for Christ.
Spain
Faith Church has a long and deep connection with the ministry of YFC in Spain through our Spain trips to help lead English camps with the Dodrills and Stoughs. Many of our own people have helped staff English camps in Spain and have seen firsthand the impact of their ministry.
In 2003, Youth for Christ Spain purchased a piece of storefront property of approximately 3600 square feet in Barcelona. With the help of various work teams from the U.S.A. they undertook the remodeling, sound proofing and adaptation of the property including the construction of the interior walls, ceilings, lighting, plumbing, windows, doors, etc. Since then, the property has been used for youth evangelism and discipleship and leadership training programs for national children and youth workers. Approximately 100 youth are involved in the weekly evangelism and discipleship programs, and approximately 120 go through their leadership training programs every year.
In Spain, the regional government requires that all volunteers or paid staff who work with children or youth complete training courses that are officially accredited by the authorities. The basic course for first-level volunteers is comprised of 310 hours of classroom instruction and practicum, and the course for coordinators requires 410 hours of study and practice. These courses are part of the vocational training component of secondary studies in Spain. Youth for Christ Spain is currently one of only two Protestant organizations that have this accreditation.
The multi-purpose room of this center comprising approximately 1300 square feet is where the “noisiest” activities take place. Youth meetings often include times of worship as well as active games. The soundproofing that was originally done reduces the level of emissions that penetrate the neighbors’ apartments located just above the center within legal limits; however, the neighbors still complain and as a result they have had to limit the kinds of activities that can be conducted there.
Dodrills and Stoughs want to increase the level of soundproofing of the multi-purpose room by installing an acoustically isolated floor and covering for the columns so that they no longer transmit sound to the upper floors of the building. The project is based on consultation with experts in the field. This would enable them to greatly expand the range of activities that could be carried out and therefore expand their outreach. Also, there is a need for video projectors, tables and white boards for the classrooms, cabinets, storage closets, etc. After 22 years of use, much of this material is in serious need of replacement.
Pakistan
Although Randy Beaverson does not live in Pakistan, his role as the US liaison with Asia Pacific gives him responsibility for raising funds to support YFC ministry in Pakistan. He writes, “We’re at a 15-year Pak[istan] ministry stage of development where numbers of meaningful, consequential project needs can fundamentally change the life trajectory of increasing numbers of kids in utterly destitute, marginalized—but spiritually developing—new believer families.” Randy has told the GO Team that Pakistan is his most difficult country for which to raise funds.
YFC Pakistan reaches youth across the nation through Bible clubs, Sports, Music, Drama, Kids for Christ (“KFC”) Clubs, Campus programs, and Camps. God powerfully uses the Camps, which always run at full capacity. Some youths have never left their village area, so the lasting influence of traveling to and experiencing a Camp week cannot be overstated. Thousands of young lives have been transformed over the years. Stories are abundant and phenomenal.”
Recently, funding for camps has lapsed, and our Easter Offering would enable camps to continue for hundreds of Pakistan’s youth.
Our goal for these projects to strengthen and enable additional youth ministry in Spain and in Pakistan is $48,000.
Our prayer is that God would work wonders among the youth of these two countries through the giving and continued prayers of his people.