Posts by Gene Whitehead
When Ordinary People Change the World: The European Movement God Is Building
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 (ESV) A Growing Christian Movement in Europe Picture this: Two fishermen stand before the most powerful religious leaders of their day. No seminary…
Read MoreDiscovering Faith at a Christian Camp in Spain
This article originally appeared on gemission.com and is reposted here with permission. The female counsellors at Spain’s L’Arcada Christian Camp never knew from week to week what type of campers they would have in their teepees. Would the girls be giggling and constantly whispering about boys, or would they be serious-minded seekers? It usually ended…
Read MoreUnited for His Glory: Celebrations 2025 in France
“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”1 Corinthians 12:12 This article originally appeared on Greater Europe Mission Canada and is reposted here with permission. Imagine what can happen when God’s children willingly and humbly work together for His glory. It wasn’t long ago when France’s spiritual landscape was quite dark. There…
Read MoreBrewing Hope: How One Albanian Café Is Transforming Lives
There are more coffee shops per capita in Albania than anywhere in the world, but one offers more than just a good brew. The Bridge offers hope and community. In Albania, the unfortunate reality is that many citizens feel hopeless about their country and its economic prospects; anger and aggression run high; mistrust in the government and with one another runs rampant. These deep-rooted challenges need a soul-reaching solution. “We…
Read MoreDiscipleship Through Music Training in Romania
At a week-long event called “Junior Levites,” fourteen-year-old Anca sat quietly among her fellow teen musicians, taking part in a small group led by GEM worker Richard Mauney. At the beginning of the week, as the group discussed faith and serving God with their music skills, Anca listened carefully. Yet she was hesitant to speak. …
Read MoreFive Bible Verses about Missions and Why They Matter
If you’ve spent any amount of time in the Gospels, you’re likely familiar with the final command that Jesus gave His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). As followers of Christ, our chief purpose is to please him and bring glory to His name. For that reason, it’s important that we…
Read MoreFour Benefits of Being an Empty-Nester on the Mission Field
You’ve done the hard work. The kids are grown, the nest is empty, and it’s quiet. While you may find yourself relieved one moment, it won’t be long before you miss the action and the relationships of family. For most of us, it doesn’t take long for the silence to become deafening in the absence…
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