SANTA ANA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Sept. 5, 2012 – Carl Moeller has resigned as president and CEO of Open Doors USA, an international ministry, to become president and managing partner of Sequoia Global Resources, a nonprofit aimed at helping meet the physical and spiritual needs of at-risk people.
Moeller was with Open Doors USA for nine years.
“It has been a joy and privilege working with my persecuted brothers and sisters around the world over the past nine years,” said Moeller. “They have taught me so much about being faithful in the midst of suffering. My prayer is that more Christians in the West become informed about persecution and unite as one in supporting persecuted believers.
The Open Doors USA board appointed board member Steve Ridgway interim CEO during the transition period. Ridgway is executive director of Northwest Network Foundation, Puyallup, Wash. Northwest Network Foundation is a nonprofit organization that mentors existing and emerging leaders. Ridgway has been an Open Doors USA board member for nine years.
“For the past nine years Carl Moeller has been a voice for Christ followers living in the midst of persecution,” said Ridgway. “Through the artistry of his vision and voice, he has clearly and vividly painted a picture of what the church looks like where following Jesus is both difficult and deadly. Carl’s presence will be missed, but his vision will remain.”
Ridgeway said Open Doors would search for a permanent CEO.
Open Doors International CEO Jeff Taylor said Moeller “desperately wanted the American church to be more aware of the persecution of Christians, but he also wanted the church to mobilize on behalf of our brothers and sisters suffering for their faith in Jesus Christ.”
An estimated 100 million Christians worldwide suffer interrogation, arrest and even death for their faith in Christ, with millions more facing discrimination and alienation. Open Doors supports and strengthens believers in the world’s most difficult areas through Bible and Christian literature distribution, leadership training and assistance.

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