Posts Tagged ‘Evangelism’
A 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…
Read MoreFrom Feeling Stuck to Walking in Obedience
“Do you still want me? Are you even going to use me?” These questions often go through the minds of those preparing to serve cross-culturally. Whether it’s developing a support network, waiting for visas, or experiencing a global crisis, most of us have faced that moment of tension––even doubt. After a 27-year career as an…
Read MoreReaching Europeans Through Music
Music inspires emotion and provokes thought. Whether it’s religious hymns, classical movements, or contemporary hits, melodies and lyricism reach down into a person’s soul, uncovering joys and sorrows. Believers well know the role music plays in worship and intimacy with God, but music can also be an effective way to draw in the lost. “A…
Read MoreWhat it Takes to Make Disciples
Making disciples is a well-known Christian concept that’s inspired thousands of books and articles. It was Jesus’ first step when starting his ministry. Before changing the world, Jesus first chose a team of followers to teach and mentor. If making disciples was an essential step for Christ’s ministry, it must be an essential step for any ministry.…
Read MoreGod’s Provision in Southern Romania
Like most 18-year-olds in the small, southern Romanian town, it was time for Dani to go away. Job opportunities were scarce in the region near the Bulgarian border, so young people routinely sought work in larger Romanian cities or other European countries. Greater Europe Mission worker Octavian “Tavi” Berechet had known the tall, blond youth…
Read MoreParis 2024 Olympics: A Nation in Preparation
On an early morning in the center of Paris, France, apartment windows are open, letting a crisp autumn breeze fill the room. The tranquil sounds of commuters and school children passing on the street below greet you through the windows. Suddenly, a loud noise pierces through the rest: the noise of a jackhammer. This is…
Read MoreDiscovering Opportunities for Gospel Conversations While Prayer Walking
At Greater Europe Mission, we often say that “the gospel moves at the speed of relationship.” But what is the value of some forms of open-air evangelism, such as prayer walking, in a society where intentional relationship building is often a crucial step in sharing the gospel? “We can’t do anything without a firm foundation…
Read MoreHouse Church Discipleship in Frankfurt
When Lin, a Buddhist from an Asian country, arranged for Martina to tutor her son in the German language, she got more than she bargained for. Lin sensed a peaceful presence coming into her home whenever Martina showed up. The girl radiated kindness. As Lin engaged Martina in conversation, she learned that Martina was a…
Read MoreVideo: From Club Scene to Evangelist
Growing up in a small Romanian village, Ciprian aspired for more. With a desire to make a name for himself and have recognition, Ciprian sought fame through singing. After being accepted into Romania’s Got Talent, the producers suddenly stopped communicating with him. In his hunger for acceptance, Ciprian began singing in clubs. His life started to…
Read MoreReaching the Nations through Ministry in Europe
Like many Muslims, a university student named Onur came to faith in Christ because of a dream. When he professed that faith to his Turkish family, they immediately kicked him out of the house and cut ties with him. His uncle, a resident of a large European city, even flew home to stage an intervention,…
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