53: Amy Ellenwood and Living an Intentional Life

Amy Ellenwood, and her husband, Mel, have been serving with Josiah Venture in the Czech Republic for 25 years. She shares how she never thought she would be an overseas missionary and about the ups and downs of ministry. She loves being with, serving, and investing in people. One of her passions is caring for and shepherding the women on the Josiah Venture team. She speaks about how it is vital that women are poured into and entrusted with significant work. During the 12 years they spent working in stateside youth ministry, their hearts were continually challenged by the need they saw worldwide to reach and train the next generation. During a brief trip to visit the ministry of Josiah Venture, their hearts were captured by the innocent honesty they saw in students they met. They were deeply inspired by JV's vision to work through the local church and disciple young leaders who would transform their countries. After serving locally in the Czech Republic to develop a model youth ministry, they helped to grow JV's English camp ministry. Today, Mel is the Executive Vice President of Josiah Venture, and Amy is the Director of Women's Ministry. She also disciples young female leaders, teaches and speaks, and works with the Third Culture Kid ministry. They live in Frydek-Mistek, near Josiah Venture headquarters, where they are also involved in building up their local church. Learn more about Josiah VentureWebsite: ⁠⁠www.josiahventure.com⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠@josiahventure⁠⁠ Contact: [email protected] ⁠⁠Josiah Venture Prayer Room⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Josiah Venture Prayer Room APP