Posts by Alex Jacobsen
Homeless and Orphan Outreach in Bulgaria
Bojan, a former sailor who had fallen on hard times, raised a hand to get Krasi’s attention once again. The short, bearded man had been attending his Bible studies for a few years and was full of questions: “Why does the Bible say this?” “Where in the Bible does it say that?” “What does God…
Read More5 Benefits of Living on Support
One of the greatest hurdles to people saying “yes” to God’s calling on their life for missions is raising support. People don’t talk about money, let alone ask for money. It’s awkward, people think. I once thought that, too. Is that a biblical response? Emotionally, it makes sense to avoid talking about money. But theologically,…
Read MoreCreating Disciples as a Family
“What is your area of ministry?” Ask this of a church planter, an evangelist, or a seminary professor. But also ask this of a mom, a freelancer, or a child. Many parents could answer that their area of ministry is the home. Raising and discipling children, getting to know neighbors, feeding their kids’ friends snacks…
Read MoreBallet for Refugee Kids in the Czech Republic
In the summer of 1995, Greater Europe Mission’s president, Ted Nobel, visited GEM workers Greg and Debby Nichols in Odesa, Ukraine. As they walked along the beach, Debby told him about her crazy thoughts and dreams of organizing an evangelistic concert at the Philharmonic Hall of Odesa. President Nobel said, “But what if those are…
Read MoreBiblical Education in Italy
“The Catholic church in Italy has lost its grounding in Scripture,” Danny Pasquale, director of the Istituto Biblico Evangelico Italiano (IBEI), told me during an interview in his little office on the outskirts of Rome. And most Italians “don’t know there’s a Christianity outside the institutional church.” Danny’s insight gives a window into the spiritual…
Read More80 Students Spent their Summer in Europe–Here’s What Happened
From the UK to Romania, the 2022 Ten2 Project’s participants joined 17 communities across Europe this summer. Partnering with long-term missionaries on the field, the 84 university-age adults served in coffee shops, churches, businesses, orphanages, hostels, camps and on university campuses. A common theme for many this summer: When you are obedient to what God…
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