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MISSION

Our mission is to encourage, equip and empower families and leaders to live a courageous and victorious life even amidst suffering, harassment, discrimination or persecution.

VISION

Our vision is to Empower Families and Leaders to live boldly and courageously by challenging religious oppression and expending freedom to spark changes in our world.

Because living boldly and courageously moves you to

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LOVE

Everyone including your enemy

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TRUST

And shine for God amidst suffering, harassment, discrimination or persecution.

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SPEAK

The truth even if it cost you everything

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SEE

And accomplish your mission to change the world

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LIVE

Boldly and courageously under any circumstances

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet the Board of Directors for Virginia Prodan Ministries

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Marcus Brown

Board of Directors - Vice - President
          Marcus Brown is a      - former Associate Professor, Computer Science at University of Alabama;     - and - a former Programmer at Abilene Christian University;        He and his wife Carol live now in Plano, Texas.

A financial-oriented executive by experience and education, Mr. Bell is currently co-founder and Managing Member of William K. Woodruff & CO, LLC, an emerging investment advisor that specializes in stock picking among growth equities of US-domiciled companies. The firm has compiled an attractive investment record (averaging over 22% net annually since inception) while being uncorrelated to both the Russell 2000 Growth index and the BarclayHedge Long-Biased Equity HF Index.

Prior to WKW and using his private equity and venture capital background, Mr. Bell led several family-owned firms through fast-change, turnaround, and restructuring situations as COO, CFO and/or CAO. Along the way, he has developed a broad skill set that transcends industry boundaries. He is adept at executing in difficult or crisis situations and pivoting as necessary between strategic decisions and rolling-up-his-sleeves to reach the desired goal.

Mr. Bell holds an MBA degree (finance) from The Wharton School, and a BS degree (engineering/sociology) from Vanderbilt University. He has served in a fiduciary capacity for several family-owned operating businesses, estates, trusts, investment portfolios, family limited partnerships, investment trusts, and nonprofit activities, as trustee, executor, investment advisor, and/or Board member.

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Virginia Prodan

Virginia Prodan

Board of Directors - President - CEO
Virginia Prodan is the                        – International Human Rights Attorney;                                                  – Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom;                              - International Speaker;                - Podcast Host at Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan;     - Author at Tyndale House Publishers.

Virginia Prodan graduated from Bucharest Law School in Romania with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and from S.M.U. Law School in Dallas, TX with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a Master of Laws (LL.M International) degree.

Virginia had literally faced her assassin and has lived to tell about it. You will be inspired by her confidence and courage in the Lord; by her desire to share God’s love with anyone. She had shared it with the man who was hired to kill her. She is passionate about speaking and mentoring others who want to stand up to their giants and create a courageous, purpose-filled, and abundant life.

As a young attorney under Nicolae Ceausescu’s brutal communist regime, Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land.

For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to defeat her enemies time and again, but helped expose the appalling secret that would lead to the demise of Ceausescu’s evil empire is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told.

Virginia Prodan’s compelling story of courage in the face of intimidation and even death on behalf of others is a testament to her unwavering faith in a God who delivers.

Exiled from Romania since 1988, Virginia frequently shares her story as a keynote speaker in large public forums—including public and private schools and universities—and has been featured prominently in media reports.

She was the focus of a full-length documentary and has been interviewed by Fox News, Heritage Foundation, BBC Radio, CBN; LifeWay – Chat with Priscilla; The NITE line; The Daily Signal, WFAA-TV Channel 8, Dallas Morning News, Point of View, Heritage Action for America, Glenn Beck, KCBI 90.9, Point of View, Family Life – Dr. Jim Dobson.

Virginia is a sought-after international speaker. As the key note speaker, Virginia spoke to large audiences and on special events at Family Research Council, Washington, DC; Christian Legal Fellowship, Vancouver, Canada; Summit Ministries, Colorado Springs; Georgetown University, etc. Virginia also published articles in Christian Post; the Christian Science Monitor; Focus on the Family – Citizen Magazine; Christianity Today; The Daily Signal; American Thinker, etc. Virginia inspires!

Virginia currently resides in Dallas, TX, where she enjoys practicing law, writing, attending the opera and the symphony, and traveling for pleasure. She has two daughters, Anca and Andreea, and a son, Emanuel. She also enjoys her numerous speaking engagements, where she continues to inspire and impact lives with her incredible true-life story.

Visit her at VirginiaProdanBooks.com  and learn about her memoir –  Saving My Assassin. Also visit her at –  Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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Martin M. van Brauman

Martin M. van Brauman

Board Of Director - Treasurer
Martin M. van Brauman is the          - Corporate Secretary;                      - Treasurer;                                         -  Senior Vice President;                       and                                                   - Board member                               of Zion Oil & Gas, Inc., a NASDAQ publicly traded company.

He is also the Managing Director of The Abraham Foundation (International foundation in Geneva, Switzerland), the Bnei Joseph Foundation (International foundation in Israel), and the co-founder and President of Jews and Christians United For Israel, Inc. (Texas nonprofit corporation – §501(c)(3)). He published a book in 2011 entitled Jews and Christians, Fellow Travelers to the End of Days.

He is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been in private legal practice in Dallas specializing in international and corporate tax and business corporate law. Previously, he spent 12 years as a Senior Attorney (International Specialist and Petroleum Industry Specialist) with the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, followed by three years as a tax consultant with Deloitte & Touche and Grant Thornton.

He has published on subjects related to taxation of international oil and gas ventures.  Mr. van Brauman holds a B.E. degree from Vanderbilt University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from St. Mary’s University and an M.B.A. (Beta Gamma Sigma) and LL.M. (Tax Law) from Southern Methodist University. He has been an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University, School of Law, LL.M. Tax Program and at the University of Texas at Dallas, Masters of Accounting Program. He is on the Advisory Board of the Jewish and Israel Studies Program, University of North Texas.

He is on the Texas Board of Directors of the Bnai Zion Foundation and a Capitol Club member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (“AIPAC”).

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ADVISORY BOARD

Meet the Advisory Board for Virginia Prodan Ministries

Boone Powell, Jr.

Boone Powell, Jr.

Advisory Board
Boone Powell, Jr. – CEO of Baylor Healthcare System, Dallas TX – 1980-2001.

Healthcare was Boone Powell’s business for 40 years.
Beginning at Hendrick Healthcare System in Abilene TX in 1980 and then heading Baylor Healthcare System, Powell enjoyed leading hospitals through many challenges.

One of his favorite projects involved 16 years with the nation of Romania as it was recovering from Communism. The medical and nursing staffs of Baylor Healthcare received international recognition for its medical excellence with the medical professionals of Romania.
Business Week magazine in 1990 recognized Powell as one of the 5 best Healthcare executives in the USA. He has received six honorary doctorate degrees from universities in the USA and abroad.

Powell has also served on several local and national boards. In addition to being active in their local churches, Boone and his wife, Peggy, have also supported personally and financially several ministries such as Young Life, (where he was on the board for 34 years), The Summit, which is an apologetics seminar for youth, Josh McDowell Ministries, Family Talk, various Prayer Ministries and several other Christian and civic enterprises.
In 1982, with the approval of their Dallas church, the Powells began The Nearly Wed program——a seminar based on biblical truths for engaged couples. At this date, thousands of couples have benefited from this initiative.
In their retirement, the Powells continue mentoring youth, teaching, writing, speaking and cooking old fashioned Sunday lunches for kids of any age.
Married 60 years June 7, 2018, Boone and Peggy have savored the love of family and friends.

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Chad Hennings

Chad Hennings

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Chad Hennings – 3x Superbowl Champion, US Air Force Fighter Pilot, Author, Entrepreneur

In order to attain excellence one must first live a lifestyle of excellence.
Excellence isn’t a destination; it’s an identity.
Chad Hennings has lived this message through a nine ­year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, forty­ five successful combat missions flying A­10 jets with the Air Force,and as one of the most decorated college football players in NCAA history.

Chad has taken this message across the world at the invitation of some of the most distinguished executive audiences ranging from American Airlines to Bank of America, General Motors to Citigroup, and a host of U.S. Governmental agencies. He has also been a philanthropic leader in the Dallas­ Ft Worth area as a member of the board of directors of Christian Community Action, an organization that provides assistance to at­risk families, and the establishment of Wingmen Ministries.

Chad challenges audiences to dare to be excellent and inspires businesses to create cultures of excellence. People and organizations don’t do great things to become great; great people and organizations do great things.

Chad credits his post NFL career success to concepts he espouses on striving to live a life of excellence.

Excellence is a Lifestyle.

Chad and his wife, Tammy, have a son, Chase, and a daughter, Brenna. They currently reside in Flower Mound, Texas.
3x Superbowl Champion, US Air Force Fighter Pilot, Author, Entrepreneur

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Jon GIbson

Jon GIbson

Advisory Board
Jon Gibson, served the country as a U.S. Air Force Pilot. He then became a real estate developer.

His firm has developed properties covering over 1,000 acres in eight cities. Though the company initially focused on commercial projects, it has planned residential subdivisions to accommodate over 2,000 homes. The company changed its focus over the years from developing their own properties to acquisition of existing quality projects which provide their firm an opportunity for further enhancement. In doing so they diversified acquiring retirement and multi-family communities.

Jon and Marylois possess the hearts of philanthropists, and a passion to preserve the traditional family. They also care deeply about helping “at risk” youth reach their full potential. They are the proud parents of two incredible children and six of the “brightest and best” grandchildren. They live in the foothills near Sacramento along with their horses.

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Scott Findorff

Scott Findorff

Advisory Board
Scott Findorff is the Director of Operations at International Bible Conference.

Scott was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He participated in athletics throughout his youth and was fortunate enough to be a member of the University of Southern California (USC) and United States National swim teams. While at USC he was a member of 3 NCAA National Championship teams, a 4–year All-American, and Captain of both the USC and USA National Teams. Studying business administration, Scott was honored his senior year as one of ten outstanding contributors to USC with induction into its Skull & Dagger Honor Society.

Over the past 40 years Scott has lived and worked in Madison, WI, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Jackson Hole, WY, Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC and Colorado Springs, CO. His professional experience includes work within large, medium and small business, entrepreneurial ventures and non-profit organizations. Scott’s areas of expertise include; business and resource planning and development, networking and relationship management, operational and change management, and leadership development.

When not currently working with Front Range Bible Institute, or International Bible Conference, or enjoying family time with his wife Laura and five children; Michael, Kristopher, Karly, Paige and Jack, Scott focuses his energies on other non-profit involvements, coaching / mentoring, missions and various recreational activities.

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MEET VIRGINIA PRODAN

Virginia Prodan is an International Human Rights Attorney, an Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom; a sought-after International Speaker, and an Author at Tyndale. Virginia Prodan graduated from Bucharest Law School in Romania with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and from S.M.U. Law School in Dallas, TX with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a Master of Laws (LL.M International ) degree.

Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land.

For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to defeat her enemies time and again, but helped expose the appalling secret that would lead to the demise of Ceausescu’s evil empire is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told.

Virginia Prodan

Exiled from Romania since 1988, Virginia frequently shares her story as the keynote speaker in large public forums—including public and private schools and universities—and has been featured prominently in media reports.

She was the focus of a full-length documentary and has been interviewed by Fox News, Heritage Foundation, BBC Radio, CBN, LifeWay – Chat with Priscilla, The NITE line, The Daily Signal, WFAA-TV Channel 8, Dallas Morning News, Point of View, Heritage Action for America, Glenn Beck, KCBI 90.9, Point of View, and Family Life – Dr. Jim Dobson.

Virginia is a sought-after international speaker. As the keynote speaker, Virginia spoke to large audiences and on special events at Family Research Council, Washington, DC; Christian Legal Fellowship, Vancouver, Canada; Summit Ministries, Colorado Springs; Georgetown University, etc. Virginia also published articles in Christian Post; the Christian Science Monitor; Focus on the Family – Citizen Magazine; Christianity Today; The Daily Signal;
American Thinker, etc. Virginia inspires!

Virginia currently resides in Dallas, TX, where she enjoys practicing law, writing, attending the opera and the symphony, and traveling for pleasure. She has two daughters, Anca and Andreea, and a son, Emanuel. She also enjoys her numerous speaking engagements, where she continues to inspire and impact lives with her incredible true-life story.

Reviews For Saving My Assassin

Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West (US Army, Retired)

President/CEO, National Center for Policy Analysis - Member of 112th US Congress

“Virginia Prodan’s new book Saving My Assassin, is a relevant read. The story of a Christian attorney fighting for religious liberty against persecution in Romania is timely for us in America. We are seeing growing prosecution against the Judeo-Christian faith heritage and individual religious freedom here in America. There could be no better time to hear Virginia’s story than now. And she enlightens us to a real aspect of the infamous ‘War on Women’ – that ideological conflagration against Christian women. Virginia’s book tells her story – one of being strong and of good courage.”

Tony Perkins

President, Family Research Council, Washington, DC (FRC.org)

“Virginia Prodan stood fearlessly against an oppressive communist regime and the lawless leadership of Nicolai Ceausescu. She chose to obey God rather than man and changed the course of history!  Virginia mastered her fear of earthly consequences for the glory of God and now inspires her readers.  Beyond inspiration, Saving My Assassin is a call to action: to live above fear—and to witness the miraculous. I believe this is the message for this generation of Believers, we must rise above the fear of man to see a miraculous move of God.”

Sara Roggan

President, Christian Legal Society SMU Law School

“Saving My Assassin is a great reminder of the powerful God we serve and the hope and strength He offers us when we obey Him. I was very encouraged by Virginia Prodan’s story!”

Ed Martin

President, Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum

"Saving My Assassin is explosive! It is a celebration of awe-inspiring bravery filled with unforgettable moments! Virginia’s courage to stand up for her belief’s, and for others in the face of death, serves as an encouragement to those of us who strive to do the same! She is a heroine of our time—a strong woman with a strong message. Virginia’s memoir motivates you to discover not only the courage in you and the power of your voice, but also the purpose for your life! Everyone should read Saving My Assassin—a message that will stay with you long after the last chapter ends!”

Dr. Frank Turek

Award-winning author and coauthor “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist”; Christian Apologist & President of CrossExamined.org

"Saving My Assassin is a riveting true story of a young woman standing for Christ in a government that would rather have her dead. It’s not only entertaining, but Virginia’s story provides the kind of inspiration and example that you may need as our world continues to darken."

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.

President, CEO and Chief Counsel of Liberty Insitute

"Saving My Assassin is captivating and you won’t be able to put it down. Virginia Prodan has written an incredible book that every American will want to read. It’s rare to find a book so well written, and so emotionally powerful, and yet teaching wonderful lessons about freedom and courage and the great moral principles to which we all need to aspire. This is a must read."

Joseph P. Infranco

Senior Counsel and Vice-President Alliance Defending Freedom

“In this extraordinary book, Saving My Assassin, you will meet a truly courageous woman, Virginia Prodan - a lawyer and defender of the Christian faith, who risked her life in one of the most brutal regimes of modern history. Virginia Prodan’s faith was forged in the furnace of Nicolae Ceausescu’s cruel reign in Romania. As an openly Christian attorney, Prodan repeatedly represented the causes of Christian churches and political “enemies” of the state. Her advocacy brought regular arrests, beatings, and death threats to her and her young children. Yet through all the persecution, Prodan never lost her courage or faith in God. Her life is an account of God’s miraculous provision and help from unexpected sources. In 1988, President Reagan granted Prodan and her family political asylum in the U.S. But she is still in the fight, employing her experience and passion for justice to defend religious freedom. Virginia’s story is an encouragement for Christians everywhere, called to stand – and perhaps die – for their faith.”

Former Senator Jim DeMint

President and CEO - The Heritage Foundation

“Saving My Assassin is a stirring account of valor under an oppressive regime and faith in the face of faithlessness. Prodan’s heartbreaking, inspiring life journey from Communist Romania to the birthplace of freedom will move readers of every background, and serves as a call to action for a new generation of Americans whose religious liberty is already under attack by the corrupt and powerful. Through persecution, conversion, exile, and triumph, Prodan reminds us: there is always hope.”

Rick Green

former legislator and author of Constitution Alive!

“Virginia’s riveting story of courage and faith is a great reminder of how precious freedom truly is and why it is so important to have those like Virginia willing to fight for that freedom in the courtroom and also the halls of our legislatures. Saving My Assassin also serves as a warning to all Americans that the brutality of tyranny often begins with the abuse of the judiciary, all while singing the praises of the rule of law.”

Rev. Pierre Bynum

Family Research Council Chaplain & National Prayer Director

"Virginia Prodan’s electrifying true story - Saving My Assassin - reads like a well-crafted novel, but burns with the power only truth can convey – and in a very personal way. America is not Ceaușescu’s Romania, but too many of our countrymen treat liberty casually, and some have traded their liberties for a mess of pottage. May God use Virginia’s story to stir Americans to take a stand for the liberty so many of our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters have died to preserve."

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