Who We Are
About Joshuacord
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing prayer, practical aid, and a voice of hope to Christians suffering for their faith around the world.
The Scarlet Cord
The Story Behind the Name
The name Joshuacord comes from the biblical account found in the book of Joshua. When Israelite spies entered Jericho, a woman named Rahab hid them at great personal risk. In return, the spies promised to spare her and her family — and their sign would be a scarlet cord hung in her window.
That scarlet cord is a symbol of courage, faith, and kindness in the face of impossible odds. Rahab's story does not end there — she became the ancestor of King David, and through David, the ancestor of Jesus Christ himself.
Like Rahab's cord, Joshuacord exists to mark those who would otherwise be forgotten — to say that the world sees them, that God has not abandoned them, and that they are persecuted but not forgotten.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
Prayer
We lift persecuted believers before God and mobilize the global church to intercede on their behalf. Prayer is not a last resort — it is our first response.
Support
Persecution often means job loss, displacement, and an inability to provide for families. We work to deliver tangible help to those in need.
Advocacy
Through documentary films, public awareness campaigns, and direct outreach, we give a voice to those whose voices have been silenced.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
What We Believe
Statement of Faith
Joshuacord is a non-denominational Christian nonprofit committed to serving persecuted believers across every tradition, background, and expression of the global Church. We stand with all who suffer for the name of Christ, without regard to denomination.
Our beliefs are rooted in the historic Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
On the third day, He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
from where He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
One Body in Christ
Our Commitment
Guided by this shared confession, Joshuacord serves persecuted Christians worldwide — providing prayer, advocacy, and practical support to those whose faith has placed them in harm’s way. We believe the global Church is one Body in Christ, and when one part suffers, we all suffer together (1 Corinthians 12:26).
Leadership
Board Members
Patrick Carberry
Founder
Served the U.S. Government in Washington DC, and Tampa since 2002 and was deployed to Iraq in 2004 and Afghanistan in 2009 embedded in the US Army. Prior to Government employment he had a successful career in various Senior Executive positions for over 25 years, working for fortune 500 companies and as an entrepreneur. This included bootstrapping an idea into a high tech document management and computer graphics company that sold to a larger public company. Pat is a veteran and served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division. He received his B.A degree from California State University, Fullerton, CA and had attended Liberty University Masters program.
pat@joshuacord.org
Nermien Riad
Advisory Board Member
Founded Coptic Orphans in 1988 after a visit to Egypt, her childhood home. She found a country struggling with widespread poverty and decided to make a difference. She began by taking care of 45 girls in a Cairo orphanage with the help of family and friends. She worked as a volunteer for 12 years before becoming the Executive Director in 2000. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering both from Polytechnic Virginia Institute. She has worked for the Federal Government for 17 years with the US Department of State and the Internal Revenue Service. In recognition of her work, Nermien was selected by the National Council of Nonprofits as a delegate for the nonprofit congress. She is also the recipient of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Community Human Rights award. Nermien is married with two children who are also very committed to the betterment of Egypt.
Kimberly Carberry
Board Member
Kimberly Carberry is a Board Member of Joshuacord and has been active in nonprofit work for more than 15 years. She brings more than a decade of experience in program management, contracting, and tech startups. She holds a Master of Science from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science from Bentley University.
kimberly@joshuacord.org
Paul Jallo
Board Member
Has over 30 years of experience as a businessman, entrepreneur, and political activist. As President of Jallo Oil Distributors he owns and operates an EXXONMOBIL wholesale distributorships in the State of Florida and the State of New Jersey. Jallo Oil Distributors was awarded top developer from major Oil companies in the United states. In addition, to his Oil business Mr. Jallo has managed and sold numerous businesses and commercial / residential real estate across the country which has helped to employ thousands of citizens and help our USA economy recover and get stronger. Mr Jallo has also been a strong supporter of the political process. He has organized major support campaigns by sponsoring various political, social and philanthropic events.
Get In Touch
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Joshuacord Inc.3433 Lithia Pinecrest Road
P.O. Box 120
Valrico, Florida 33596