1993 | ACP IN SIBIRIA
To reach Siberia's labor camps in rough terrain, the prison administration provides helicopters to transport our outreach team and literature.
To reach Siberia's labor camps in rough terrain, the prison administration provides helicopters to transport our outreach team and literature.
Our history / How it all started
On the road with God for the persecuted and the needy
The impetus for the founding of ACP was a demonstration for Romanian pastors. These pastors were in prison because they had accepted Bibles from a group of German pastors in addition to relief supplies after heavy flooding in 1970 - a major crime committed by Romanian Christians behind the Iron Curtain at that time, which was punished with imprisonment.
To stand up for those arrested, Bible-carriers from Germany, including Gerhard Heinzmann, Ludwig Eisenlöffel, Hans Ollesch and Waldemar Sardaczuk, organized a rally in Cologne. ACP was set up as the organizer of the demonstration. Surprisingly, the court acquitted the Romanian pastors. ACP continued to work to further publicize the cause of Christians under persecution and mobilize support.
Growing international ACP family
In the meantime, the ministry has grown internationally and become a large family. Today, ACP includes independent organizations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria as well as the Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V. Together, we are active in about 60 countries worldwide.
»The encounters with persecuted people in various Eastern Bloc countries motivated me to take on the hardships and dangers of Bible smuggling. In 1987, I gave up my job as a construction manager to devote myself full-time to building up ACP Switzerland.«
»I read the book 'Tortured for Christ' by Richard Wurmbrand. Meeting him and others who endured decades of imprisonment and torture made a deep impression on me. On a 'Bible smuggling trip' to Russia, I was arrested and interrogated - a tiny taste of what persecuted Christians suffer.«
»As students in Erzhausen in the 1980s, my wife Ingeborg and I were invited to work at ACP in the clothing warehouse and learned about the suffering of Christians in the East. That moved us to later help found ACP Austria.«
News
March 18 2025
Salvation from the net
An ACP branch in South East Asia is committed to spreading the gospel. Its main tool is the internet - with success. ...
March 05 2025
Good things spring forth
Ethiopia is suffering from political and economic challenges. Thanks to the fact that many are accepting the gospel, there are also positive devel ...
February 26 2025
The miracle of Leskovac
Revival breaks out in the Serbian Roma community because of the healing of a child. Here is the exciting report that ACP received during the distr ...
February 05 2025
Beneficial lessons
Syrian refugees in Lebanon are very poor and very unwelcome. ACP finances four schools where refugee children are offered basic education and a lo ...
News
March 18 2025
Salvation from the net
An ACP branch in South East Asia is committed to spreading the gospel. Its main tool is the internet - with success. ...
March 05 2025
Good things spring forth
Ethiopia is suffering from political and economic challenges. Thanks to the fact that many are accepting the gospel, there are also positive devel ...
February 26 2025
The miracle of Leskovac
Revival breaks out in the Serbian Roma community because of the healing of a child. Here is the exciting report that ACP received during the distr ...
February 05 2025
Beneficial lessons
Syrian refugees in Lebanon are very poor and very unwelcome. ACP finances four schools where refugee children are offered basic education and a lo ...
January 28 2025
Hope and salvation
Education is a very effective means of escaping poverty. That is why AVC runs a school in Indonesia for the children of the poorest areas. Here th ...
January 22 2025
Help that opens doors
Our partner has once again travelled to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to bring relief supplies and human contact to the victims of the earthquake ...
January 15 2025
With and without words
Our evangelists in Togo are making great sacrifices to bring the Good News to where it belongs: to those who have not yet heard it. ...
January 08 2025
Jesus for the whole country
A snowball can turn into an avalanche. Our partner in Sri Lanka is guided by this principle. He recently trained 500 evangelists in winning others ...
1972
First rally for Christians under persecution
The impetus for the founding of ACP was a demonstration in Cologne for imprisoned Romanian pastors. Their "crime": accepting Bibles as part of an aid shipment from Germany.
First rally for Christians under persecution
The impetus for the founding of ACP was a demonstration in Cologne for imprisoned Romanian pastors. Their "crime": accepting Bibles as part of an aid shipment from Germany.
Feb 21, 1972
ACP Germany is founded
Gerhard Heinzmann, Ludwig Eisenlöffel, Hans Ollesch, Waldemar Sardaczuk and others found ACP under the name "Action Committee for Christians under Persecution".
ACP Germany is founded
Gerhard Heinzmann, Ludwig Eisenlöffel, Hans Ollesch, Waldemar Sardaczuk and others found ACP under the name "Action Committee for Christians under Persecution".
1972
Support behind the Iron Curtain
ACP visits the persecuted and families of imprisoned Christians in the territory of the former USSR - an important support and encouragement for those affected.
Support behind the Iron Curtain
ACP visits the persecuted and families of imprisoned Christians in the territory of the former USSR - an important support and encouragement for those affected.
1973
Bible smuggling
Bibles have been smuggled into hermetically sealed countries by bold means and often at great risk. A precious treasure for the receivers!
Bible smuggling
Bibles have been smuggled into hermetically sealed countries by bold means and often at great risk. A precious treasure for the receivers!
Ongoing
Creating awareness
ACP repeatedly raises awareness in the “Western” world about the situation of the persecuted and organizes rallies against the imprisonment of Christians..
Creating awareness
ACP repeatedly raises awareness in the “Western” world about the situation of the persecuted and organizes rallies against the imprisonment of Christians..
1978
Latin America | Brazil
ACP's involvement in Latin America begins with support for soup kitchens in Brazil.
Latin America | Brazil
ACP's involvement in Latin America begins with support for soup kitchens in Brazil.
1980
Africa | Uganda
The road to state independence was painful for Uganda. ACP sends several containers with relief supplies, and courageous pastors from Germany visit the crisis area..
Africa | Uganda
The road to state independence was painful for Uganda. ACP sends several containers with relief supplies, and courageous pastors from Germany visit the crisis area..
1982
Middle East | Lebanon
The first aid transport to the Middle East goes to Lebanon where civil wars were already alternating with cruel massacres and ceasefires.
Middle East | Lebanon
The first aid transport to the Middle East goes to Lebanon where civil wars were already alternating with cruel massacres and ceasefires.
1987
ACP Switzerland is founded
In the spring of 1987, Daniel Hofer officially began to work for the cause of Christians under persecution and founded an independent association on January 23, 1988. ACP also works in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and in France near the border.
ACP Switzerland is founded
In the spring of 1987, Daniel Hofer officially began to work for the cause of Christians under persecution and founded an independent association on January 23, 1988. ACP also works in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and in France near the border.
1989
Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era. A new era dawned for Christians under persecution, and new opportunities opened for ACP to support them.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era. A new era dawned for Christians under persecution, and new opportunities opened for ACP to support them.
1990
Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V. is founded
For a better implementation of the humanitarian work, ACP Germany founds Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V.
Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V. is founded
For a better implementation of the humanitarian work, ACP Germany founds Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V.
1991
Asia | Russia
A first Russian plane carrying relief supplies from ACP is flying to Krasnoyarsk in Siberia; a second in September to the Urals and a third to Bratsk.
Asia | Russia
A first Russian plane carrying relief supplies from ACP is flying to Krasnoyarsk in Siberia; a second in September to the Urals and a third to Bratsk.
1992
Nehemiah Czech Republic is founded
For many years ACP supported Christians under persecution in the Czech Republic. Now a new ACP ministry, Nehemiah Czech Republic, emerges to support projects outside the Czech Republic. In 2013, Nehemiah Czech Republic becomes a partner organization of ACP International.
Nehemiah Czech Republic is founded
For many years ACP supported Christians under persecution in the Czech Republic. Now a new ACP ministry, Nehemiah Czech Republic, emerges to support projects outside the Czech Republic. In 2013, Nehemiah Czech Republic becomes a partner organization of ACP International.
1995
ACP Austria is founded
Thanks to the commitment of Edwin and Ingeborg Jung, ACP has been active in Austria since 1995. The official foundation of the association takes place in 2010.
ACP Austria is founded
Thanks to the commitment of Edwin and Ingeborg Jung, ACP has been active in Austria since 1995. The official foundation of the association takes place in 2010.
2015
ACP Italy is founded
In 2015, the association ACP Italia for Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland is formed. 2017, it becomes an official partner organization of ACP.
ACP Italy is founded
In 2015, the association ACP Italia for Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland is formed. 2017, it becomes an official partner organization of ACP.
1972
First rally for Christians under persecution
The impetus for the founding of AVC was a demonstration in Cologne for imprisoned Romanian pastors. Their "crime": accepting Bibles as part of an aid shipment from Germany.
First rally for Christians under persecution
The impetus for the founding of AVC was a demonstration in Cologne for imprisoned Romanian pastors. Their "crime": accepting Bibles as part of an aid shipment from Germany.
1972
Behind the Iron Curtain
AVC visits the persecuted and families of imprisoned Christians in the territory of the former USSR - an important support and encouragement for those affected.
Behind the Iron Curtain
AVC visits the persecuted and families of imprisoned Christians in the territory of the former USSR - an important support and encouragement for those affected.
Ongoing
Creating awareness
AVC repeatedly raises awareness in the “Western” world about the situation of the persecuted and organizes rallies against the imprisonment of Christians.
Creating awareness
AVC repeatedly raises awareness in the “Western” world about the situation of the persecuted and organizes rallies against the imprisonment of Christians.
1980
Africa | Uganda
The road to state independence was painful for Uganda. AVC sends several containers with relief supplies, and courageous pastors from Germany visit the crisis area.
Africa | Uganda
The road to state independence was painful for Uganda. AVC sends several containers with relief supplies, and courageous pastors from Germany visit the crisis area.
1989
Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era. A new era dawned for Christians under persecution, and new opportunities opened for AVC to support them.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of an era. A new era dawned for Christians under persecution, and new opportunities opened for AVC to support them.
1990
Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V. is founded
For a better implementation of the humanitarian work, AVC Germany founds Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V.
Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V. is founded
For a better implementation of the humanitarian work, AVC Germany founds Nehemia Christliches Hilfswerk e.V.
1995
AVC Austria is founded
Thanks to the commitment of Edwin and Ingeborg Jung, AVC has been active in Austria since 1995. The official foundation of the association takes place in 2010.
AVC Austria is founded
Thanks to the commitment of Edwin and Ingeborg Jung, AVC has been active in Austria since 1995. The official foundation of the association takes place in 2010.
Feb 21, 1972
AVC Germany is founded
Gerhard Heinzmann, Ludwig Eisenlöffel, Hans Ollesch, Waldemar Sardaczuk and others found AVC under the name "Action Committee for Christians under Persecution".
AVC Germany is founded
Gerhard Heinzmann, Ludwig Eisenlöffel, Hans Ollesch, Waldemar Sardaczuk and others found AVC under the name "Action Committee for Christians under Persecution".
1973
Bible smuggling
Bibles have been smuggled into hermetically sealed countries by bold means and often at great risk. A precious treasure for the receivers!
Bible smuggling
Bibles have been smuggled into hermetically sealed countries by bold means and often at great risk. A precious treasure for the receivers!
1978
Latin America | Brazil
AVC's involvement in Latin America begins with support for soup kitchens in Brazil.
Latin America | Brazil
AVC's involvement in Latin America begins with support for soup kitchens in Brazil.
1982
Middle East | Lebanon
The first aid transport to the Middle East goes to Lebanon where civil wars were already alternating with cruel massacres and ceasefires.
Middle East | Lebanon
The first aid transport to the Middle East goes to Lebanon where civil wars were already alternating with cruel massacres and ceasefires.
1987
AVC Switzerland is founded
In the spring of 1987, Daniel Hofer officially began to work for the cause of Christians under persecution and founded an independent association on January 23, 1988. Under the name ACP, AVC works in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and in France near the border.
AVC Switzerland is founded
In the spring of 1987, Daniel Hofer officially began to work for the cause of Christians under persecution and founded an independent association on January 23, 1988. Under the name ACP, AVC works in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and in France near the border.
1991
Asia | Russia
A first Russian plane carrying relief supplies from AVC is flying to Krasnoyarsk in Siberia; a second in September to the Urals and a third to Bratsk.
Asia | Russia
A first Russian plane carrying relief supplies from AVC is flying to Krasnoyarsk in Siberia; a second in September to the Urals and a third to Bratsk.
1992
Nehemiah Czech Republic is founded
For many years AVC supported Christians under persecution in the Czech Republic. Now a new AVC ministry, Nehemiah Czech Republic, emerges to support projects outside the Czech Republic. In 2013, Nehemiah Czech Republic becomes a partner organization of AVC International.
Nehemiah Czech Republic is founded
For many years AVC supported Christians under persecution in the Czech Republic. Now a new AVC ministry, Nehemiah Czech Republic, emerges to support projects outside the Czech Republic. In 2013, Nehemiah Czech Republic becomes a partner organization of AVC International.
2015
AVC Italy is founded
In 2015, the association ACP Italia for Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland is formed. 2017, it becomes official partner organization of AVC.
AVC Italy is founded
In 2015, the association ACP Italia for Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland is formed. 2017, it becomes official partner organization of AVC.
Impressions from ACP history
Vorgetäuschte Panne in der Ukraine
Vorgetäuschte Panne in der Ukraine
Vorgetäuschte Panne in der Ukraine
