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Supporting the Graves Family

Goal:

 USD $10,000

Raised:

 USD $8,715

Campaign created by Ashley Graves

Campaign funds will be received by Ashley Graves

Supporting the Graves Family

What are we up to? Through our family's healing journey, the Lord has placed a deep call to missions on  our hearts, particularly within the Muslim community, and we feel led to serve as a family. We have been earnestly praying about how we can share His good news within this community. 

Last summer, the Lord called JP to North Africa, igniting a stronger passion for mission work within our hearts. As we prayerfully consider our long-term move to the mission field, we have an exciting opportunity to travel to Berlin, Germany, this summer as a family.  

In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit called the apostles Paul and Barnabas to take the gospel to Gentile lands. Leaving Antioch, they traveled to Cyprus and what is now modern-day Turkey. By Acts 19:10, we see that during two years in Ephesus, “all the residents of Asia” had heard the word of the Lord—estimated to be around 15–20 million people!

By Romans 15:23, Paul was eager to push on to Spain because he had “no more room” for gospel work. At that point, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Cyprus, and Turkey were considered reached people groups.

Today, these same regions are once again considered unreached.

There is a renewed and rightful emphasis on reaching the unreached. Yet while missionary efforts are focused on the 10/40 Window, the Church is quietly losing ground to Islam in Europe.

Western Europe is now home to an estimated 44 million Muslims. In Germany alone, there are nearly 2,800 mosques—a number that continues to grow.

When COVID-19 hit, it exposed a major weakness: most ministry efforts toward Muslims in Europe were tied to refugee outreach. These efforts largely relied on humanitarian aid to build relationships and share the gospel. But as the wave of refugees slowed and communities settled, that bridge disappeared. Many teams left, just as these immigrants began integrating into everyday European Muslim life.

And yet—Europe is stirring.

Youth are coming to Christ at staggering rates. Young people who’ve had little or no exposure to Christianity are rediscovering the faith of their ancestors. A new missions movement is beginning to emerge. These young believers will form the next wave of messengers who will carry the gospel throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

This summer, we’re partnering with churches from both the U.S. and Europe to reimagine what it looks like for Muslims to encounter the love of Jesus—not by leading with aid, but by helping them discover their true identity in Christ.

The first person named before birth in the Bible was Ishmael—the ancestor of the Islamic world. His name means “God hears.” This is a people group God is already inclined to hear and respond to. They have a heritage from the Lord.

We believe God is inviting us to help Muslims rediscover who they are in Him—through the power of the Holy Spirit, and through signs and wonders (Romans 15:19).

This summer in Berlin, we’ll engage with Muslims, help them hear God’s voice, and lay a foundation for a life of following Jesus through biblical discipleship.
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Anonymous Giver
$ 1000.00 USD
10 days ago

What trophies of King Jesus your family is! Ashley your faithfulness, JP your joy! Those are contagious symptoms of life in Holy Spirit. Glad our family gets to walks alongside you as this story unfolds!

Rabalais
$ 140.00 USD
10 days ago

You have a gift for inspiring the best in people JP, couldn’t think of a better family to go and inspire others.

The Bradys
$ 250.00 USD
11 days ago

We are so blessed to know your family and witness the journey God has planned for you. We love you! Ephesians 2:10

Bill and Kim Terry
$ 200.00 USD
21 days ago

We are excited to see how God uses your precious family on this mission trip to Germany.. Much love and prayers. Bill and Kim

Poutine
$ 2800.00 USD
23 days ago

We love your family and are cheering you on the whole way! love watching what the Lord is doing in your life!

Anonymous Giver
$ 1000.00 USD
26 days ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
29 days ago

This is wonderful 🥰

Kris and Ashley
$ 300.00 USD
29 days ago

Cheering for you guys and Jesus!

Flood
$ 75.00 USD
29 days ago

Willmons
$ 50.00 USD
29 days ago

So excited for your family. Love y’all and praying ❤️

Anonymous Giver
$ 300.00 USD
1 month ago

What a leap of faith for the Graves. Prayers are with you on this journey.

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
1 month ago

What a wonderful mission! May your work be fruitful and the Lord bless you. I’ll pray for you guys 💛🙏💛

Debbie Talley
$ 50.00 USD
1 month ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 1000.00 USD
1 month ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
1 month ago

What a huge step in obedience to the Lord. You guys will be in my prayers. I can’t wait to see what y’all do!

The Gieslers
$ 1000.00 USD
1 month ago

Praying for you and can’t wait to hear and see how God uses you!

Jada obice
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

what a beautiful thing your family is doing. Praying for a safe, impactful journey!

Jodi Wieser
$ 250.00 USD
1 month ago

I'm so proud and excited!

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