Thank you to everyone who joined us live for our Exclusive Gathering!
We loved seeing your faces and sharing what God is doing in France.

If you missed it—or want to share it with someone else—you can watch the full video and catch up below.

Watch the Replay
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Why We Gathered

To give an honest and hope-filled update on our life and ministry in France—what’s happening, how we’re growing, and how you can be part of it.

Key Takeaways

• Serving in a spiritually desolate village in central France
• Transitioning into pastoral leadership in the only evangelical church for miles
• Building relationships with seekers in a region marked by deep spiritual darkness
• Praying for $2,500/month in additional support
• Looking for advocates to share our story and help expand our support network

What We Shared

Ministry Context

• A town with rich medieval history and strong Catholic influence
• Less than 1% evangelical presence in France—just 2,500 churches in the whole country
• Occult and spiritual darkness are real obstacles
• Gospel conversations require deep trust and long-term relationships

Ministry Activities

• Serving a local evangelical church of about 15 people
• Connecting with seekers—including those recovering from addiction
• Launching a children’s ministry and a men’s discipleship group
• Joe is preparing to preach his first sermon in French

Family Life

• Settling into a home with a yard
• Our three daughters are thriving in a bilingual Catholic school (approximately $4,000/year total tuition)
• Balancing family and ministry life in a new culture

Financial and Prayer Needs

• Receiving about $4,000/month in support
• Praying for $2,500/month more to sustain ministry and family life (covering rent, insurance, kids’ education, hospitality, ministry tools)
• Prayer requests:
  • Language learning and mental clarity
  • Energy for relationship-building
  • Balance in marriage, parenting, and ministry
  • Growth as disciple-makers and pastors in a spiritually hard place

What’s Next?

We’re trusting God to provide. If you're already praying and giving—thank you. You are part of the foundation holding us up.

If you're just getting to know our story or want to get more involved, we invite you to:

• Watch the replay
• Share it with someone who cares about missions in hard places
• Pray with us regularly
• Consider becoming a monthly partner or increasing your gift

Thank you for walking with us. The harvest is ripe—and we are so grateful to have you on this journey.

— Joe and Bethany Bindeman
Serving with Globe International