Posts by gklinefelter
Five Misconceptions Christians Have of Muslims
Since the onset of the refugee crisis in 2015, we have seen a sharp increase of Muslim peoples living in Europe. Due to war, religious persecution, and political unrest, millions of Muslims have relocated to Europe in search of peace in a new home. Muslims currently account for five percent of the population across Europe…
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.…
Read MoreArchitectural Design Ministry in Europe
Design Group is a ministry of Greater Europe Mission using architectural design to serve churches, ministries, and Christian organizations throughout Europe. To learn more or inquire to serve with this ministry, visit gemission.org/design-group.
Read MoreChurches Respond to the War in Ukraine
As the world watched Ukrainians flee from their homes, a group of believers gathered together to share their churches were responding to the needs of refugees. Greater Europe Mission organised a gathering in Poland, where GEM global worker Kevin Flierl filmed and captured stories during the Christian Ukraine Collaboration. A Stark, Dark Reminder To remember…
Read MoreOne Hundred Days into the Ukrainian Crisis
It was a normal day. All across Ukraine, people brushed their teeth, went to work and ate dinner with their families. They climbed into beds and closed their eyes, anticipating tomorrow would be no different. “I woke from the explosions,” Mikhail said. “The Russians bombed the airport in Dnipro. I woke up my wife and…
Read MoreWhy We Pray at 10:02
It’s mid-morning and somewhere nearby a cell phone alarm goes off. “What’s that?” “It’s my reminder to pray at 10:02.” “What? Why?” I’m glad you asked! Within Greater Europe Mission, we believe God invites us into His work of spreading the Gospel across Europe. There is so much to do and so few to do…
Read MoreFood Truck Ministry in France
Having fled their countries to save their lives, refugees experience the best of people and the worst of people as they wander in search of a new place to call home. Many people are kind and caring, helping them buy food or giving them a coat. Some are indifferent and won’t make eye contact as…
Read MoreCreating a Coworking Space in Athens
Note: The Chapel Project has since been dissolved due to funding issues after this article was published. Visit here for more opportunities to hear about and support the work in Athens. In the spring of 2018, the idea of opening a community coworking space in Athens was born in the heart of GEM worker Mark…
Read MoreOne Latvian’s journey from Refugee to Missionary
As the war in Ukraine rages on, surrounding countries continue to respond to the influx of refugees. And across borders and countries, large percentages of the volunteers are Christians. Often overlooked in their national response is the small country of Latvia. Nestled between the western border of Russia and northern border of Belarus, Latvia has…
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