Posts Tagged ‘Evangelism’
Summer Camp Brings Hope to Ukrainian Refugees
The reality of war and its implications for those affected have been well documented over the past months since the Russian attack on Ukraine. Most of us feel a sense of helplessness when conflict breaks out on a large scale and yet the lives of average people like us are most affected. Yet for…
Read MoreCoffeehouse Ministry in Hungary
With tables and chairs ready to receive guests, the front porch of the small concrete building offers a welcoming space to rest and get a snack or drink. What was once the village’s only bank branch is now a coffeeshop. The cafe’s name, Feltöltő Kávézó, translates from Hungarian to something along the lines of a…
Read MoreEvangelism through the Performing Arts in Greece
Anastasia’s jaw dropped when she learned which role the director had assigned her. In the classical Greek play, her character was to speak crass and crude lines, filled with sexual innuendo. Suddenly, a hobby she loved had turned into a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. A full-time pharmacist in Rafina just outside of Athens, Anastasia is connected…
Read MorePrison Ministry in France
“I’ve trusted in Jesus for about six years now,” the dark-haired, middle-aged prisoner confided to GEM worker Leroy Zumack. “And now I want to be baptized.” Leroy could hardly believe his ears. This request from Hamid was another surprising development in a string of amazing events. For fifteen years, Leroy had faithfully shown up at…
Read MoreSharing Hope with European Neighbors
A sudden knock at her bedroom door startled *Harper. She opened it to find one of her housemates, a Ukrainian, eager to have a conversation with her. His face was pinched with worry as he expressed fears for his family amidst Russia’s aggressive threats of invasion. Harper wasn’t surprised. For months now, her housemates had…
Read MoreDiscipleship Multiplication in France
Fatima had only recently come to Christ, but when her church held an evangelism event, she decided to take part. On one level, she knew this would be a good opportunity to learn how to share her testimony. On another level, she felt nervous as she stood in the train station, handing out gospel tracts. If people just…
Read MorePraying with My Muslim Friend
After sitting on the long beige couch for an hour, it was almost time to leave Amira’s house. My two-year-old had begun walking along the back of the couch, jumping off the arm, and asking for a fifth pack of the little biscuits I had been using to distract him. He was getting restless and…
Read MoreA Missionary’s Impact in the Faith Journey
“You have been a huge part of my spiritual journey,” Linda commented. “In fact, you were the first person who explained what grace meant for me personally.” Linda had just taken the position of manager at the Riasc Center, a ministry of Swords Baptist Church in north County Dublin, Ireland. As one of the leaders…
Read MoreA Muslim Family’s Decision to Follow Jesus
Jay squinted in the sunlight, trying to recognize the man who called him by name. He hadn’t expected to talk to anyone but his children that afternoon, having taken them to a playground for his own relaxation as much as theirs. Yet now someone vaguely familiar approached. “I see you before,” said the Afghan in…
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 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…
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