Posts by nklinefelter
Foster 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 MoreZoom: A Vital Ministry Partner
“What happens now?” thought Emilee as the pandemic bore down on France, resulting in what seemed like an eternal state of lockdown. “How am I supposed to continue my ministry under these circumstances?” She had been meeting with a couple of women in a discipleship capacity, until one of them moved away and the other…
Read MoreUsing Media to Initiate Spiritual Conversations in Czech Republic
From trivial bits of information to important facts and advice, humans today tend to use the internet for almost everything. Increasingly, this is true regarding those looking for spiritual answers. At any moment, estimates assume that 2.5% of people are actively seeking answers to their spiritual questions. Often, these seekers are using the internet to…
Read MoreForming Relationships Amidst Lockdown
For those waiting to go into the mission field, the preparations required for moving overseas can make being involved in local ministry a challenge. Add on the restrictions and health concern of COVID-19 and it can seem nearly impossible. But for Carly Dean, a new Greater Europe Mission worker waiting to serve England, this time of waiting…
Read MoreHow to Share the Gospel While in Lockdown
How can I know Jesus is the Son of God? How can I trust the Bible? It is questions like these that 30-year-old Cynthia, and many others, found themselves asking GEM global workers in France as they gathered together virtually. Long-time global workers Jay and Nancy Matsinger have found that the simplicity of reading Scripture…
Read MoreMinistering Alongside Local Believers in Europe
When someone asks if they can pray for me, it’s hard to imagine a scenario when I would decline. So when the woman requested to bless and pray for my husband and me, of course we agreed. We had been slipping out toward the end of a late afternoon Easter Monday worship gathering on the grounds of the…
Read MoreMinistry to Asylum Seekers
Fearing for her life, Anna* abandoned everything and fled her war-torn country in the Caucasus region to seek refuge in Austria. Like most refugees, she was bounced from country to country and refugee camp to refugee camp by governments not wanting her to stay. While waiting for a hearing to see if she may be granted asylum,…
Read MoreA Muslim Loses All to Gain Peace
She wanted peace. More than anything, she longed for her soul to be at rest. Fatima’s* religious life thus far had been one of constant striving—doing ritual cleansings, fasting, memorizing portions of the Quran, reciting prayers. She had done all she could to be holy, but her efforts left her with a nagging doubt that…
Read MoreMissions as a Young Family
Life circumstances can talk us out of anything, even the beckoning voice of God. People may feel drawn to global missions, but put off obedience to God’s calling indefinitely as they wait for the perfect timing. “After we get married” or “maybe when our kids are older” are common refrains that hold us back from…
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