An intern’s view of Romania
It was humbling to be hosted by the Umut Church in the small village of Mangalia, Romania. The word Umut, means “Hope” in Turkish which is an appropriate name for the small Christian church. Found in the heart of a densely populated Turkish and Islamic neighbourhood in a place where most Muslim families would denounce a family member for attending their church and many openly express their disapproval of the Mustafa family (who planted the church) they continue their good work.
Originally the idea of one man, Fardin Mustafa began the church in the small upstairs room of his own house … Read more
Church planters, blizzards and all those things
In the early morning of January 26, 2012, a team of 4 from NLI travelled to the airport ready to train church planters in Constanta, Romania. When they got to the airport they were greeted with an 8 hour delay due to a blizzard that was sweeping across Romania. Eventually they got on a plane. When it landed on the snow laden runway the plane erupted in applause (which I have since heard is not unusual for Romanian flights) and the air hostess said “Welcome to the North Pole.”
Radicals needed
Europe needs you! Yes you! Nations like Crimea, Albania, Romania and Moldova are crying out for someone to show they care, for someone who will love them, for someone who will bring them the Good News. But put away any idea these trips will be handing out tracts or doing mimes in the park. These nations need people willing to get their hands dirty, people willing to let their actions speak louder than their words. They need prayer warriors, they need someone humble enough to… Read more
Balkan Update
Some great highlights about what Jesus is doing in Southeastern Europe.
Constanta Romania: Where else would you find a group of Nigerian medical students announcing the first anniversary of an English speaking church by organizing flash mobs around their city’s shopping malls?
Mangalia Romania: While out in the Turkish ghetto evangelizing a pastor asks a man about needs in his life. The man’s reply; “I need someone to tile my bathroom.” The pastor’s response … Read more
Willing To Believe For The Impossible
Of all the cities in Spain, if one had to be considered the most interesting, it would be Toledo. A city with a history both unique and disturbing .It has been the capital of Spain and a community where Christians, Jews, and Muslims peacefully co-existed. It has also been a place where Jews were persecuted for their faith, where Muslims have defeated Christians and… Read more
How long would you wait for a promise?
I have the privilege of working with some very inspiring people. People whose lives make me stand in awe; caring people who are planting seeds of faith; people who will forever be in my heart and prayers.
One such couple is Jesus Geraldo and his wife Esther. They were living in Madrid and playing significant roles in their local church. But on October 23rd, 1990 they heard the call to leave the security and comforts behind and… Read more