From Despair to New Life

From Despair to New Life

In one growing home church in Central Asia, God used a simple conversation in a taxi to save a young man who had planned to end his life that very day. Coming from a Muslim background, after encountering Christ, his life was turned upside down. He was discipled by a...
Theology Course Equips Albanian Believers

Theology Course Equips Albanian Believers

Believers from churches across Albania recently came together for an advanced Systematic Theology course hosted by Tirana Evangelical Church, held in partnership with a professor from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The course offered an in-depth look at...
Together for the Gospel Albania

Together for the Gospel Albania

In Albania, four churches have launched a new gospel-centered initiative called “Together For The Gospel”, seeking to strengthen local congregations and encourage deeper partnership in mission.  The movement focuses on raising and equipping leaders, building...
The Growing Need: A Joyful Reunion in Belarus

The Growing Need: A Joyful Reunion in Belarus

After three months of meeting in small home groups, our congregation finally reunited for a joyful Easter service in Belarus. We were blessed to welcome over 80 attendees, nearly a third of whom were non-believers hearing the Gospel in a communal setting for the first...
Eight Years Serving the Homeless in Novi Sad

Eight Years Serving the Homeless in Novi Sad

This November marks the eighth anniversary of “Hand for a Friend,” a ministry serving the homeless community in Novi Sad, Serbia which now supports more than 30% of the city’s homeless population. The mission focuses on restoration, dignity and new life in...
New Believers Publicly Affirm Faith

New Believers Publicly Affirm Faith

Agape Church in Tirana celebrated the baptism of four new believers, publicly marking their commitment to follow Christ. These baptisms are the fruit of ongoing discipleship and personal evangelism. Each person came to faith through relational connections and summer...
Social Media as a Messenger

Social Media as a Messenger

The Ekklesia church plant has experienced a surprising way to have people find out about their church. Typically, people are invited by church members, they hear about the church from someone, or they are actively seeking a church and find them. That was not the case...
Closed Doors Lead to New Opportunities

Closed Doors Lead to New Opportunities

One of our partners in Belarus has been given new opportunities after a closed door. The orphanage that the partner and his team served had closed and the children residing there were sent to two different orphanages. After a pause in that ministry, the team was able...
Counter Cultural Conviction

Counter Cultural Conviction

With Islam being the most prominent religion in Albania, family values and traditions primarily have Muslim roots. This makes it difficult for some Albanians to publicly convert to Christianity. Islamic traditions calls for the families of those who convert to...