Posts Tagged ‘Evangelism’
How Ilse Met Jesus—and Brought Others to Him, Too
Standing at a bus stop in Vienna, Steffi, an Austrian believer in her 60s couldn’t help but notice the somber expression on another woman her age. She approached the stranger and learned her name was Ilse. Soon, she invited her to the small group she attended with her husband Franz through their church. It turned…
Read MoreGod at Work Among the Displaced in Europe
Amir lived in Syria for most of his life. His country, governed by strict Islamic rule, was rife with war, persecution, and violence. Internal conflict, arbitrary arrests, a crippling economic crisis, and international sanctions threatened civilian’s livelihoods led to the forced displacement of millions of Syrians. After his house had been bombed, his brother killed,…
Read MoreConnecting the Dots—and People—Through Mission
Often, when Americans think of doing missions, they think of going to help people in practical or spiritual need. But do we realize that we are also people in need and that God is also working in our own hearts? We first met Sunny* about seven years ago. Originally from a country in Asia, Sunny’s kids attend…
Read MoreSharing the Gospel at the Corrie ten Boom House
Nestled in the city of Haarlem, Netherlands, is a historic house with an impactful story. At its front entrance, quality watches were once sold and fixed for the public, while the remainder of the home was occupied by the shop’s owners: the Ten Boom family. Though this home and business would appear unassuming, it…
Read MoreDivine Encounters in Italian Church Planting
Matteo and Crystal Scamporlino glanced around, wondering which of the women standing nearby was the mother of the little boy with whom their daughter Sole had struck up a sudden friendship. The children chattered, chased, and played in the park as if they’d known each other forever. Three women stood nearby, engaged in conversation. Then,…
Read MoreThe Overlooked Field: The 40/70 Window
Walking down the city streets of Budapest, London, or Rome, you’ll likely notice a cultural diversity among the urban landscapes. Europe is a kaleidoscope of cultures and its inhabitants now unmistakenly diverse. From a missional perspective, seeing the nations of the world becoming increasingly accessible—many of which coming right to our doorsteps—is inspiring. Traditionally, the focus of…
Read MoreThe Crux of Missions
Spend some time online searching for the answer to “Why Missions” and you will find two overarching responses to this question. Why do we want people to go to the nations? As a missionary mobilizing organization, Greater Europe Mission has a vested interest in getting this answer right. So, why missions? The two predominant answers simply…
Read MoreThe Great Commission in the City
What do you think of when you hear the words populated, busy, or traffic? How about nightlife, museums, and restaurants? Do you think of a place where you might live? A place where you might want to live and serve? With over half of the world’s population living in cities, it’s no wonder long-time church…
Read MoreDocumenting the Lives of Missionaries in Europe
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 What are we living for? For the believer, we aren’t living for this world but for God. To live a life truly dependent on Him…
Read MoreA Different Way to Think About “Sharing the Gospel”
New and growing disciples often encounter a frequent, familiar sentiment. This sentiment, implied by Christian leaders throughout church history, is that believers mustn’t get involved in secular fields, specifically those on the frontlines of creating culture like arts, music, entertainment, politics, or business. The implication is that God’s doesn’t want us to participate in the…
Read MoreReflections on D-Day: A Missionary’s Perspective
A Prayer Letter from June 1994; Paris, France The past weeks we have been submerged in the events leading up to including D-Day. Names and places swim in our minds as we attempt to understand the enormous forces that were at those early days in June 1944. Names like General Eisenhower, Prime Minister Churchill, and…
Read MoreFive Reasons to Care About Missions
Do you remember your first exposure to missions? If you grew up in a Christian church, perhaps the idea was first planted in Vacation Bible School. There, we would be regaled of the Apostle Paul’s adventures in prison and earthquakes and on rough seas. We might hear fantastic stories of people suddenly understanding foreign languages…
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