MENU MORE ABOUT US Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. Our ministry is based on Hebrews 13 v 3: ‘Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.’ We were founded in 1968, inspired by the testimony and ministry of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand. Following the demise of Communism in Eastern Europe and the increase in the persecution of Christians elsewhere in the world, the Ministry broadened its activities and changed its name to Release International. OUR CALLING AND MISSION In 2019 we redefined our Calling and Mission and the taxonomy of persecution, which now defines our Ministry. OUR CALLING Through the ministry of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand and Hebrews 13:3 we have been called by God to Love and Serve Persecuted Christians. OUR MISSION (FIVE STRATEGIC PURPOSES) Our Mission is to love and serve persecuted Christians by: 1 RAISING THEIR VOICE Our primary mission is to raise the VOICE of persecuted Christians with Christians in the UK and through evangelical Christian churches. FIND OUT MORE 2 GIVING THEM THE ‘TOOLS’ THEY NEED TO LIVE FOR JESUS CHRIST. Release International delivers the international aspects of its ministry by working in-country through local churches or organisations. FIND OUT MORE 3 CALLING UK CHRISTIANS INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH THEM Bringing our friends and supporters into FELLOWSHIP with persecuted Christians worldwide. FIND OUT MORE 4 LEARNING LESSONS OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP WITH THEM Through many of our outputs we increase knowledge of the Biblical perspective on persecution. FIND OUT MORE 5 MAINTAINING CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP TO HONOUR THEM We put a great emphasis on a relational approach to our Ministry. FIND OUT MORE 'I tremble because of the sufferings of those persecuted in different lands. I tremble thinking about the eternal destiny of their torturers. I tremble for Western Christians who don’t help their persecuted brethren. In the depth of my heart, I would like to keep the beauty of my own vineyard and not be involved in such a huge fight. I would like so much to be somewhere in quietness and rest. But it is not possible… The quietness and rest for which I long would be an escape from reality and dangerous for my soul… The West sleeps and must be awakened to see the plight of the captive nations.' RICHARD WURMBRAND, TORTURED FOR CHRIST. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH RELEASE INTERNATIONAL SUBSCRIBE ABOUT RELEASE About us Faith and Policy Governance Join our team Partnerships RESOURCES Children’s Prayer Sheet Download Resources Lockdown Church 2021 News and Prayer Alerts Persecution FAQs Shop Videos Voice Magazine Voice Podcast JOIN IN All Out For God Artless Theatre Tour Bike Pilgrimage 2022 Day of the Christian Martyr Events IDOP Online 2021 Volunteer TAKE ACTION Book a speaker Campaign Fundraise for Release Give IDOP Online 2021 Pray Reach Out! Speak Out! Release Raymond © 2021. All rights reserved Website by Vision Tank Charity no: 280577 Scottish Charity no: SC040456 Release International, PO Box 54, Orpington, BR5 4RT +44 (0)1689 823491 info@releaseinternational.org Privacy and Cookies Policy