The US organisation has sent a video making claims about the Nigerian organisation to the FBI for further investigation. 'In addition, VOM-USA had serious questions about the accountability and financial management of VOM-USA funds by VOCM-Nigeria staff members,' he said in his response to Throckmorton. It is despicable what some of these organizations do. Christians who were in the know could not believe how it was possible. Thank you for such boldness. 1. After the fall of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, these missions expanded their focus to include those suffering religious persecution in Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist societies. and then forcing them to kill their babies via abortions. Except by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned and tortured by communist authorities in his native Romania for 14 years, including three years in solitary confinement. Against his own personal interest, he put his life at risk to denounce the sin of Herod, the ruler of the day. In 2016, VOM-USA completed more than 1,500 ministry projects, providing help to more than 5 million people. I will take my time to learn more about it and support the good steward. [8] Within two weeks of his death, VOM-USA mailed a letter to every name on the ministry mailing list to inform readers of his suicide and the allegations that had been made. His successor Tom White was a pedophile who A persecution organisation in the United States has severed all links with a sister organisation in Nigeria after questions have been raised about allegatins of abuse and use of charitable funds. My parents died in 2000-2001, and I am now 74 years old. And it was just recently that a major homeschool curriculum CEO (from Vision Forum) stepped down after admitting to an extra-marital affair. Voice of Martyrs, Tom White, Dies Under Tragic Circumstances. VOM even claimed to know apparently better than the parents of the victim, if there was or not substance to the police complaint. Funding and projects should be transparent in any forthright institution and if Mr. Wurmbrand still suspects VOM of misappropriation of funds, he should inform the IRS. I read it. Donations via check or money order may be given by mail. And thank you Avoiding Financial And Governance Disasters. turned a blind eye to child rape and murder. Despite repeatedly This news story is a sobering example of what is increasingly happening to Christians in community, public education, and government services in North America. In 2016 VOM sent 64% of annual donations to foreign work..the next best was Open Doors at 31%. We are thankful that they have acknowledged some of the issues in their work in Nigeria, but we are very concerned that they still refuse . As of 2021, Voice of the Martyrs USA continues to be led by Harvey Little, its chairman I have both moral and legal rights to the persona of my parents, even regarding the unauthorized use of my own name, pictures, etc. Like the first Christians please ask: Brethren, what shall we do? (Book of Acts 2:37) You may write to me at the address below. Of course, lawyers will try to prevent them from doing so because they are afraid of lawsuits. that Voice of the Martyrs incentivizes its fundraisers by letting them keep, Each issue focuses on stories of the persecution of Christians, and offers testimonies as well as outlets for readers to get involved with persecuted Christians. To read more on this convicted felon, [click here or here]. When we first posted the story about Whites suicide last year, someone commented to us that it was unlikely that Tom White molested a child and that perhaps this was a conspiracy of murder against White by Muslims angry at VOM for their work in Middle-eastern countries. OUR WEBSITES. It is hard to believe this could be done, but correspondence I display on the web (see link below), should convince you. When I was only a child, the communists forcefully took away my parents to communist prisons. I do support several charities, but "Hi, Thank you for your website. Please make donations payable to "The Voice of the Martyrs" and indicate any designations on the memo line. I am disheartened by this news, but not surprised. leaves and hide, shifting the blame when exposed. 6. flew Wurmbrand, his wife Sabina and son Michael (Mihai) An investigation had just been launched into allegations of White abusing a 10-year-old girl when the VOM executive director's body was discovered April 18 at the organization's complex near Bartlesville, Okla. He continued to work with the underground church and share the gospel. I read Voice of the Martyrs. 'It is our sincere hope that if criminal activities have occurred, the criminals will be brought to justice. I do not want to allow VOM to use my parents good name, to raise money under false pretenses. Oklahoma when the police Apr 12, 2023. The police chief and the former mayor of the town of Bartlesville, OK. were personally serving on the Board of Directors of Voice of the Martyrs. 7. VOM-USA is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), and financial information about VOM can be found on ECFA's web site. I would urge you to watch the video below. LTRP Note: The following out-of-house article (after our comments below) is posted for informational and research purposes. They were approved on 04-08-2020 by the SBA for an amount of 1381200 USD. since I heard of them. Todd Nettleton, head of media with Voice of the Martyrs in the US, told Throckmorton: 'It is heartbreaking for us to consider that someone may have used VOM-USA funds or projects as a means to victimize anyone especially a child.'. giving them less than $1 per month, just to be able to say that Voice of the There's not ever going to be charges filed.". Truth is, the opposition the person had encountered was How can I support WP or discern which missions that have not Voice of the Martyrs' leaders pay themselves Voice of the Martyrs closely guards the salaries of its leaders. Dear Lighthouse Trails: Im attending a Bible study at _________________________, and they recently had a womens 2-day conference. After I brought all of these facts to light, I was asked also to keep quiet, not to rock the boat. consider supporting, mainly those who support the persecuted church or those Voice of the Martyrs jeopardizes persecuted Christians * Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) spent $28 million dollars not on the mission field but to build its own headquarter thus in economic times difficult for us all, encouraging construction in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA, a town of only about 32,000.
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