Posts by Greater Europe Mission
How God is Reaching Prostituted Women During COVID-19
With the thump of music pounding, Rachel walks down hall after hall of women sitting on their stools outside of their rooms as men “shop” for the one that fits their preference. Rachel is part of a small group that has been given special access to visit and talk with the women who work in…
Read MoreMeeting Practical Needs During the Pandemic
For many missionaries, the global pandemic brought a range of new challenges in how to serve their communities. As the coronavirus was raging and opportunities to connect with people were becoming more difficult, several missionaries in Italy called out to God for wisdom in reaching out to migrant families in their neighborhood. “As we asked…
Read MoreHow God is at Work in Europe Amidst COVID-19
It can be said with certainty that we have all been affected by COVID-19. Whether through grief, disappointment, or just plain inconvenience, the world over knows the name “coronavirus.” And out of the widespread impact of the virus, we all have a chance to respond in faith rather than fear. As GEM’s CEO Jon Burns…
Read MoreThe Journey of a Syrian Refugee
Could Jesus really mean what He said in the Sermon on the Mount to “love our enemies?” It sounds nice and is easy to affirm in theory, but what do we do when those enemies aren’t just theoretical people, but are names and faces we know who seek our harm? Philippe grew up in Syria…
Read MoreWhat we Can Learn from Those we Serve
After a long, rainy day meandering Frankfurt capturing photos, I retired to a coffee shop near my hotel. Comfortably seating about ten people, hole-in-the-wall is a pretty good description of this cafe. I placed my bag down and approached the counter to order a drink. My English betrayed my American identity when I ordered. “Oh,…
Read MoreDrive-In Church Service in Norway
What does church look like when the world is shut down and social distancing must be practiced? The effects of COVID-19 have drastically changed the way we gather amidst this pandemic and has forced churches worldwide to reimagine how God might have them reach their communities in this unprecedented time. For followers of Jesus across…
Read MorePraying for Muslims Through Ramadan
On a cold, dreary day walking the streets of Frankfurt, we were happy to see the sign of a döner kebab shop. We ducked in to warm up and grab a bite to eat and met the most cheery restaurant worker. He served us a heavenly Turkish sandwich and we sat down to talk. “My…
Read MoreHow Ministry Partners Can Impact the Field
“It was one of those head-down, gritted-teeth, just-think-good-thoughts kind of weeks.” Alex, a missionary in Kandern, Germany, received a massive suitcase. You know, the clunky kind––the kind you only use for moving or storage. A care package from his home church in Canada, the suitcase was filled with notes of encouragement, snacks, peanut butter, knick-knacks…
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