The Czech Republic is a post-Communist state where a high percentage of the population claim to be atheists.

Jirka and Keira reach out to and disciple university students in the city of Olomouc. Upon graduation these students become members of local churches all around the country, often taking up positions of responsibility. Jirka is involved in evangelism, preaching and training up students, equipping them for life and ministry after they graduate. Together, Jirka and Keira run regular bible study groups, mission weeks and student weekends away. Jirka also lectures at the Czech Bible Institute based in the nearby town of Kromeriz and writes articles for Christian publications in Czech. Jirka is Czech and Keira is English.

Jirka and Keira have four children.