MEET THE DANIELS
France, known for its stunning church buildings, is a country where many of these structures now stand mostly empty, viewed as historical landmarks rather than active places of worship. While the majority of French people still identify as non-practicing Catholics, the most widely practiced religion is now Islam. Yet, in the midst of this spiritual decline, Paul and Kerri Daniels see a significant opportunity for renewal and hope.
Recent events, such as terrorist attacks, the Yellow Vest protests, and the devastating fire at Notre Dame, have caused many in France to question life’s deeper meaning and purpose. As a result, more and more people are re-examining their spiritual beliefs and looking again to Jesus Christ for answers.
This is why Paul and Kerri have chosen to serve as missionaries in France. They are partnering with Poitiers Christian Church to plant simple house churches throughout the city and the surrounding region. These house churches provide a space for meaningful connections and spiritual growth, offering a fresh approach to spreading the gospel in a country where traditional religious practices have faded.
The Daniels are using the Zúme Project, a discipleship and church-planting initiative, to equip every believer with the tools to make disciples. Their prayer is for each believer to be trained in evangelism, discipleship, and multiplying leaders through methods such as Three Thirds or Discovery Bible Studies. This approach is designed to create self-sustaining, reproducible communities of faith.
Additionally, they are focusing on the 25,000 university students who come to Poitiers each year to study. Paul and Kerri hope to disciple these young people, empowering them to start new churches wherever they go after graduation, both throughout France and beyond. By investing in this next generation of leaders, they believe they can ignite a movement that will spread the gospel and bring spiritual revival to France.
Paul and Kerri Daniels are committed to bringing hope and transformation to a country that is increasingly searching for spiritual truth. Through their mission work, they are helping to plant the seeds of faith that could grow into a widespread movement for Christ.