We believe discipling relationships are the key to changing Europe.

We are driven by a passion to see Europe transformed by the love of Jesus. We are both locals and outsiders, and sometimes we’re newcomers. We are collaborators from different backgrounds working alongside one another, united by the same mission, vision, and values. As followers of Jesus, we strive to be disciples who make disciples.

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How does GEM define

Discipleship is the practice of helping another person grow in their relationship with Jesus. This can be introducing someone to the concept of Jesus for the first time, or helping a fellow believer better seek and savor the love of Christ.

While a part of discipleship is evangelism, our goal is not to convince people to make one decision for Christ but to walk alongside them as they learn to choose Him every day. All of this is fueled through dwelling in His Word, the practice of listening to the Holy Spirit, and in community with God’s people.

What does look like?

The practice of discipleship is not constrained to one process or system. We believe that Jesus is already at work in the lives of everyone we meet, wooing them to Himself—we just need to be intentional and ready to play our part.

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Areas of ministry

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Church planting

We desire to experience vital and healthy churches reproducing across Europe.

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Relational disciplemaking

Developing intentional, caring, and Christ-focused relationships with people to help them trust and follow Jesus

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Biblical education

Equipping, developing, and discipling students and church leaders through teaching and learning

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Refugee ministries

Serving people who have been displaced or even forced to leave their homes; vital “hands and feet of Jesus” ministry

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Justice ministries

Reaching out with the loving care of Jesus and serving victims of many forms of exploitation

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Workplace ministries

Intentionally engaging and encouraging people in the workplace mission field

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Campus ministry

Developing caring relationships with students and staff on college and university campuses to strategically sharing the truth and the love of Jesus

Camp ministry

Providing fun, healthy environments for outreach or spiritual renewal

Sports ministry

Engaging athletes, coaches, and families through sports, sharing the gospel, and pursuing discipling relationships

Children and Youth

Spiritually nourishing children and youth in faith formation; discipling the next generation to be faithful witnesses for Jesus

Business as mission

Meeting needs through business and entrepreneurship, while facilitating kingdom conversations that create opportunities for outreach and discipleship

Creative arts

Engaging people and communities for the gospel using artistic expressions that entertain and enrich lives while creating avenues to share love and the good news of Jesus

How we work

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Connecting Churches

GEM is passionate about seeing local churches across the US and Europe connected and collaborating to fulfill the Great Commission. We believe healthy church partnerships are critical to seeing the Gospel proclaimed, disciples made and sent out, and new churches planted.

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Connecting Workers

The Lord is faithful in raising up workers who care deeply about Europe and long to see this once-reached continent reawakened in revival. Our role is to connect them to what God is already doing in Europe through local churches and ministries, equip them for their journey, and support them every step of the way.

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Connecting Supporters

Our work wouldn't be possible without those supporting us through prayer and financial giving. We desire for you, our partner, to feel deeply connected to God's mission in Europe and to know that your generosity is making a real and lasting Kingdom impact. We rejoice in sharing with you stories of life transformation and providing unique opportunities for you to connect with GEM workers, projects, and ministry partners.

Support a GEM missionary, project, or help GEM send more workers.

Get involved in what God is doing in Europe.

Connect with us to learn how you can be part of GEM's disciple-making movement.

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