Living Stones International

44 years of ministry to the persecuted Church

2026 marks 44 years of Dr. Pat traveling and encouraging persecuted Believers around the world! She spent the first ten years visiting Communist countries, but for the past thirty+ years she has traveled primarily to Muslim Majority Countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

In 2017, Brother Dave began traveling with Dr. Pat and encouraging our Brothers and Sisters in those regions. We are privileged to share stories of persecution and hope through our prayer letters, and pray that the American Church will fully awaken to the suffering of the Persecuted Church.

We will share some on our website here, but please, if you are not currently receiving our free monthly Prayer Letters, sign up today!

Living Stones International - Our Mission

If you're wondering what Living Stones International is all about, watch this video to get an idea of why we do what we do. One of the verses that moves us to support our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ is Hebrews 13.3:

"Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body (our emphasis)."

Our speakers

BROTHER DAVE
speaker
executive director

Brother Dave has been a speaker for Living Stones since 2016, and welcomes the opportunity and privilege of speaking on behalf of our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. Bringing into focus the many needs for prayer, protection, and provision of those suffering, Brother Dave gives the Church in America a glimpse of what persecution looks like, and a challenge to respond in the way the Lord leads.
DR. PAT
speaker
director emeritus

Dr. Pat has been speaking at churches/events for 30 years and more, bringing light to the plight of persecuted Christians around the world. A dynamic speaker, Dr. Pat tells of the suffering and pain that happens when new believers encounter the fury of those opposed to the gospel of Christ, and encourages us to pray for them - both the Christians and their persecutors.

Upcoming Speaking engagements

Dr. pat
Aug 16 at Calvary Baptist Church, Rhinelander WI, 9am Sunday School & 10am Sunday Service
Sept 27 at Community Church, Fish Creek WI, 9:30am Sunday Service
Oct 11 at River of Life, Cambridge MN, 10am Sunday Service

Brother Dave
July 26 at Morris E Free Church, Morris MN, 8:30am, 10:30am, 11am (Spanish) Sunday Service
Aug 16 at Braham E Covenant Church, Braham MN, 10am Sunday Service
Aug 23 at Cornerstone Community Church, Grand Marais MN, 10:30am Sunday Service
Sept 13 at Our Father's House, Chili WI, 10:30am Sunday Service
Sept 27 at Trade River E Free Church, Grantsburg WI, 9:30am Sunday Service
Oct 11 at Elk River Baptist Church, Elk River MN, 9:30am Sunday Service
Oct 18 at Maranatha E Free Church, Rice Lake WI, 8:45am and 10:30am Sunday Services

Would you like to be more informed about Christian persecution? Dr. Pat or Brother Dave are available to speak at your church or event. Just call our office at 763-753-5664. Sign up for our free monthly prayer letter or email us here.

words of encouragement

Dear Dr. Pat and Partners:

I want to tell you how much Living Stones International has meant to me, a person living in northern Wisconsin. I need this ministry in my life more than they need me. I need these reports of what is endured in much of the world by those who follow Christ. We American Christians cannot begin to comprehend what it means to rely on God for each day, each hour, each breath that is breathed.

I had some troubles in my life one day recently: the cooling system in our house wouldn't turn on. The remote for the TV stopped working. And we had to mow the lawn again because the grass is so lush.

Then a Living Stones newsletter arrived, and I read these words from Brother Dave:

"Around the world, there is a great deal of brokenness. We see hatred, persecution, and tragedy, born out of fear, fanaticism, and anger. Also in so many places, the needs are overwhelming. Millions are without food, clean water, safe shelter, or medical care."

Brother Dave quoted from the book of Haggai, Chapter 1:

"Thus says the Lord of Hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord. Then the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 'Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?'"

We are the ones needing prayers from the persecuted church. We are the ones who need our hearts opened to respond joyfully to what God has given in Jesus Christ.

Help us, dear Lord Jesus....

Jill S.

(Used with permission)

endorsements

Brother Andrew

"I wholeheartedly endorse the work of Dr. Pat. She is highly motivated, well-respected, and not afraid (maybe she is, but she presses on anyway!) to go, pray with believers, encourage them, provide them with Scriptures, and keep workers in God's kingdom fruitful.

"Dr. Pat does it passionately and with integrity. If only we could multiply such a "Light Force," there would be a movement of hope among believers, and the Persecuted Church would be strengthened because we care. Dr. Pat cares.

"That is why I believe in her ministry, and I urge you to support her, join her, help her, visit her, and pray for her."

Yours in the Battle for Souls in the Muslim World,

Brother Andrew (1928-2022)

Founder of Open Doors International

Author of God's Smuggler, Light Force, and more

Pastor Randy discher

"Dr. Pat has been a faithful servant and steward as an encourager and Gospel-carrier to the persecuted world. We are thankful for her ministry and her faithful reminders to encourage and pray for those in restricted or closed countries.

"As a board member of Living Stones International, I can assure you (that) each dollar received for fulfilling the purpose of strengthening and encouraging the Persecuted Church is faithfully administered.

"I encourage you to consider having Living Stones minister to your congregation. You will be encouraged in the mighty ways our Lord is working in some of the world's toughest areas. I know Dr. Pat will encourage your congregation to 'give themselves fully to the work of the Gospel,' and to give themselves to the Lord to impact our world."

Pastor Randy Discher

Teaching Pastor, Constance Free Church (recently retired as Senior Pastor)

Living Stones International Board Chair

dr. Paul a. cedar

"How delighted I am to recommend to you the ministry of Dr. Pat. I believe that God is using Pat in a very significant and strategic way as she ministers in restricted countries with a particular focus upon believers who are persecuted and suffering.

"I have had the privilege of knowing Pat for several years... her attitude is a model of that which we would pray for every Christian missionary."

Dr. Paul A. Cedar

Chair Emeritus, The Table Coalition (formerly Mission America Coalition)

Former President, Evangelical Free Church of America

Simon azazian, jerusalem

"It is with great joy that I can write this letter to express my endorsement and support for the amazing ministry of Living Stones International. I have personally known the founder, Dr. Pat, for the past 20 years and have been greatly blessed by her and the ministry.

"My first encounter with believers from a Muslim background was in 2002, when I witnessed Dr. Pat's great heart to those new fragile believers. Not only did the ministry of Living Stones International attend to their financial needs, but they also emphasized creating deep and meaningful relationships with the new believers and their families, and so these ties lasted for many years to come.

"I strongly believe in Living Stones' ministry, and I urge you to continue supporting them, praying for them, and encouraging them, as they have been a huge encouragement and support to many."

Simon A.

Ministry Advancement, Alliance Church Jerusalem

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