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Housing for Ukrainian Refugees in Athens
With the conflict in Ukraine now in its second year, assisting refugees has become a daily concern. Europe and the rest of the free world were overwhelmed by the needs of Ukrainians forced to leave their homeland due to the conflict foisted upon them. In addition to the absolute necessities of life, housing is a…
Read MoreCreating a Coworking Space 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 Doebler. At the same time, Mark, whose “normal” job is at the Greek Bible College, was approached by two former students with a dream to launch a new church. “We have an ideal spot for our new church plant,” they told Mark. “But it’s way too big.”
Read MoreAthens
Athens as a City The ancient city of Athens with 3400 years of history is a puzzle of many pieces. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state and is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent. Dominated by…
Read MoreGap Year in Athens
Thinking about missions? Consider a gap year to get a taste for long-term ministry in Greece. Learn language, experience culture, and serve alongside GEM workers and Greek brothers and sisters to spread the gospel in Athens. Come with a heart to learn and serve where needed, and to help make disciples that will start movements…
Read MoreUsing Architectual Design to Support Ministries
As GEM worker, Fred Naff, walked through a certain graffiti-covered neighborhood in central Athens, he heard several different languages spoken around him. This part of the city had become home to many people who had fled war and oppression. Ironically, the area had formerly been the headquarters of Greece’s neo-Nazi party.
Read MoreFive Reasons to Care About Missions
Missions is something other Christians do, right? “Good for them,” we are tempted to think, “but it’s not really for me.” We think missions is for you: for you to pray about, participate in, and support.
Read MoreHow Understanding Lent and Ramadan Can Build Relationships
As refugees and migrants move into the neighbourhood, how can we use conversations about Lent and Ramadan to share Jesus with our Muslim friends and coworkers?
Read MoreGo Page Test
Is God Calling You? Your journey starts here. Browse or search for current opportunities across Europe to serve with Greater Europe Mission. Connect With Us Today Search Time Commitment Location Time Commitment All *none 1 – 2 Weeks 1 – 6 Month 1 Year 2 Years + 4 Years + Camp des Cimes Administrative Secretary…
Read MoreConnecting with Your Mission Field through History
How can we more actively and intentionally learn about those whom we serve? How can we grow in cultural insight and thought so we can do our best to speak into the heart of the culture from a place of connectedness rather than from a far-off place of cultural difference?
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