Dr. Carl A. Moeller is a dedicated advocate for the millions of Christians around the globe who are denied religious freedom and basic human rights. He travels to the world's most oppressive regimes, meeting with and encouraging Christians who live in the shadows of discrimination, imprisonment and even death for their faith. Moeller is a passionate spokesperson focused on raising awareness of the plight of those who are persecuted for their religious beliefs. His mission is to mobilize Christians to pray, encourage and advocate on behalf of suffering believers.
Moeller began his ministry in 1983 when he joined Campus Crusade for Christ International. There he gained a global Christian perspective working with church leaders in eastern European communist countries. He says of this time: "I discovered the Church was vitally alive despite decades of persecution and harassment from government officials. That really stoked my passion for suffering believers."
Moeller's naturally engaging communication style and heart for people led him to pursue opportunities spanning both ministry and organizational advocacy.
These work experiences prepared Moeller to turn his passion for suffering believers to full-time ministry in 2003 when he was appointed President and CEO of Open Doors USA. Founded over 55 years ago by Brother Andrew, Open Doors now supports and strengthens persecuted Christians in 60 countries.
As a leading authority on religious freedom and advocacy, Moeller is an articulate communicator. His personal encounters with Christian believers from countries such as North Korea, China, Iraq and Colombia inspire audiences around the country.
Moeller has appeared on media such as NBC Los Angeles, ABC's Good Morning America, Hannity & Colmes, the Christian Broad¬casting Network (CBN), and CNN Radio. He is also a columnist for Crosswalk.com. He attended the third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in October 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Moeller lives in Southern California with his wife Kim and their four children.
"Carl Moeller has one of the sharpest missions minds I know. Open Doors is blessed to have a man of such integrity and vision leading that strategic organization. The whole Kingdom will be blessed!"
—Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA and author of The Purpose Driven Life
"Carl is an engaging and dynamic guest who resonates with the audience. He has a passion for the persecuted and that comes through loud and clear in his interviews."
— Janet Parshall, host of Moody Radio's "In the Market"
"I have interviewed Carl many times and he is very knowledgeable on many issues of religious freedom in many countries where Christians are suffering for their faith. He is very passionate about mobilizing and informing Christians around the world about the Persecuted Church."
—Greg Yoder, anchor and Executive Director of Mission Network News