Posts by Greater Europe Mission
A Thrift Store Ministry in Romania
“Let’s pray before we open up shop,” said Michelle, launching into a daily ritual that had become as important to the employees as it was to her. As she prayed for God’s blessing on the day, muffled sniffling and sobbing erupted right next to her. The crying grew louder as Dina struggled to control her…
Read MoreMinistering to Missionary Kids
“I just wanted to ask you… What do you think I should do?” I struggled to hide my surprise at the question and the confession that preceded it. 48 hours after meeting me for the first time, this teenager poured out her heart to me. She asked me for advice as we trudged down the…
Read MoreWhy does GEM Pray at 10:02?
If you’ve been around GEM for any bit of time, you’ve probably heard murmurs of “Ten2”, “10:02”, or the “10:2 Prayer”. Perhaps you’ve been in a morning meeting, listening attentively to the speaker, when suddenly a collection of phone alarms begins going off at 10:02. What’s this all about? In short, it’s a call to…
Read MoreDiscipleship Multiplication in France
Fatima had only recently come to Christ, but when her church held an evangelism event, she decided to take part. On one level, she knew this would be a good opportunity to learn how to share her testimony. On another level, she felt nervous as she stood in the train station, handing out gospel tracts. If people just…
Read MorePraying with My Muslim Friend
After sitting on the long beige couch for an hour, it was almost time to leave Amira’s house. My two-year-old had begun walking along the back of the couch, jumping off the arm, and asking for a fifth pack of the little biscuits I had been using to distract him. He was getting restless and…
Read MoreEncouraging Women on the Field
After a busy time of healing, doing miracles and losing a close friend, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let’s go off by ourselves and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). If Jesus, who was fully man but also fully God, needed to rest, why is it so hard for humans to answer His call to come…
Read MoreA Missionary’s Impact in the Faith Journey
“You have been a huge part of my spiritual journey,” Linda commented. “In fact, you were the first person who explained what grace meant for me personally.” Linda had just taken the position of manager at the Riasc Center, a ministry of Swords Baptist Church in north County Dublin, Ireland. As one of the leaders…
Read MoreA Muslim Family’s Decision to Follow Jesus
Jay squinted in the sunlight, trying to recognize the man who called him by name. He hadn’t expected to talk to anyone but his children that afternoon, having taken them to a playground for his own relaxation as much as theirs. Yet now someone vaguely familiar approached. “I see you before,” said the Afghan in…
Read MoreFoster Care in Europe
Plucked from a house of drugs and neglect and placed in the custody of strangers, Yuri was removed from his mother’s care when she was deemed unable to raise her child. Projecting her own issues, his mother described him as a child with classic autism, who wouldn’t bathe, cut his hair or nails, or attend school. Not knowing what to…
Read MoreVideo: “Worth The Risk,” an Original Song for the Great Commission
This summer, songwriter and Ten2 Project leader, Nathan Mell, wrote “Worth the Risk.” An original song for the Great Commission, “Worth the Risk” was in response to a call by Greater Europe Mission’s president, Jon Burns. Jon asked Nathan to create a song that mobilizes us to go to the nations based on the phrase “Worth…
Read MoreSharing the Hope of the Gospel Through Summer Camp
When Miriam was asked to help with an English camp in Banyoles, Spain for two weeks, she immediately responded with an enthusiastic “Yes!” She had been working on the other end of things for nearly two years, processing other people’s applications as she faithfully showed up to her desk job week after week. Now, she…
Read MoreA Summer of Transformation in Kosovo
A very emotional Sunday morning awaited as the Ten2 Project participants attended their last church service in Pristina, Kosovo. Through teary eyes and suppressed sniffles, they listened as Ten2 director Mike Taylor spoke about the people who influenced Paul’s life in the book of Acts. He drew the connection to those in Kosovo who influenced the…
Read More