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Fifty-six-year-old Carsten gazed with curiosity at the small gift and the invitation he had just collected from his mailbox. The signature revealed it was from a young woman in her mid-thirties who lived in his apartment building. He hardly knew her! Why, then, would Hanna think of him at Christmastime and invite him to church …
– It is no secret that Europe is a region with an incredibly rich history of the arts. As an artist, I have often asked myself: How does art create unique opportunities for disciple-making? For Jessica Rupp, an artist who often partners with GEM workers in Rome, “Art and faith go back to identity and …
Anyone hoping to serve in ministry long-term should choose an organization that truly cares about them as a person – emotionally, spiritually, and physically. An organization that genuinely invests in someone’s well-being and doesn’t just see that person as a log in the fireplace of ministry to be used and burned up. An organization that …
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 Christ. …
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. There are numerous nominal Christians in the “Catholic nation” of Croatia, but sadly, practicing believers are few and far, with many feeling isolated like …
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 …