Posts by Greater Europe Mission
Discipleship in Iceland
Ray, a GEM worker, arrived in Iceland in 1985 as a young missionary. As a new field for GEM, the possibilities for ministry in Iceland were wide open. Eventually, Ray became discouraged and frustrated in his ministry in Iceland. “I felt like I hadn’t really accomplished anything. There are no Icelandic people that had come to…
Read MoreBuilding Christian Community in Croatia
The Balkan peninsula has long endured political struggles, economic disparity, and ethnic tribalism, leading to multiple wars. Despite its beautiful landscapes, the region remains on rocky ground, both politically and spiritually. Though there are numerous nominal Christians in the Catholic nation of Croatia, practicing believers are few and far between, with many feeling isolated like…
Read MoreHomeless 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…
Read MoreSummer Camp Brings Hope to Ukrainian Refugees
The reality of war and its implications for those affected have been well documented over the past months since the Russian attack on Ukraine. Most of us feel a sense of helplessness when conflict breaks out on a large scale and yet the lives of average people like us are most affected. Yet for…
Read MoreReaching the Youth Through Sports in Spain
In Catalonia, a region in Northeastern Spain, the hopelessness is palpable. With a virtually non-existent spiritual climate and very few churches, many people live with deep, unanswered questions. L’Arcada, a camp and conference center located in the valley of Sant Miguel, provides a place for locals to ask questions. All who step foot on the…
Read MoreLoving Thy Neighbors Through House Church Ministry
Across the city of Paris, a discipleship multiplication movement is taking place. Through the ministry of GEM workers Jay and Beth Vetter, other organizations, and national partners, churches are being planted and lives transformed by the love of Jesus. To see how God is moving through the Vetters, click the link below. To read another…
Read MoreVideo: Reaching University Students in Frankfurt
Frankfurt is a young city full of dwellers from across the world. In fact, over half of the residents in Frankfurt are foreign-born. Seeing the opportunity to reach the world by reaching the young people in the city, Jacky Falk and other GEM workers began praying for God to start a movement amongst university students.…
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