STORIES FROM
EUROPE

READ our stories about what is going on across Europe,
PRAY for the projects and the workers involved!

New book dealing with rest and recovery

Recovering Life book cover.jpgNovember - 14 - 2023 09:55 Recovering Life. With this evocative title, Irish ECMer Colin Holmes invites us to join a life-giving journey of rest and recovery. full story

Christian leaders gather from across Europe

398986434_10159982363180814_5590216012860464698_n.jpgNovember - 08 - 2023 12:59 The Lausanne Europe National Movement Gathering, Budapest Hungary, 2-5 Nov 2023 brought together 35 national teams. full story

A Great Book: "Church Planting in Europe"

News Stories.pngOctober - 27 - 2023 10:44 Want to find out more about the needs of Europe? Why not check out "Church Planting in Europe", containing sections written by ECM Partnerships Director Jim Memory and missionary Stephen Bell. full story

Insights into ministry in Greece

Greece.jpgOctober - 24 - 2023 14:28 Irish ECMer Anna Crawford gives a look behind the scenes regarding what it is like to work in Greece. full story

Pastoring a new church in the Mecca of Berlin

KCW6_1000x563_acf_cropped.jpgSeptember - 26 - 2023 00:56 When we reach September in Berlin everyone knows that summer is soon to end. It feels like everyone wants to soak up these last warm days for all they are worth. The outdoor swimming pools are full to the brim of people seeking out coolness as no one has air-conditioners in their apartments. full story

News from Ukraine

News Stories.pngAugust - 25 - 2023 12:44 David James, our Operations Director, recently visited with Linda James and Rosaliene Donaldson the team in Ukraine, to encourage and support them as they minister to many people in need. Signs of growth and hope shined amid the ruins of the war. God is working in Ukraine! full story

A Summer's Story

News Stories (5).pngAugust - 16 - 2023 14:01 "Two years ago I came here and I was a sinner. Last year I came to know the love of Jesus and I have been learning about Him. This year I am a new person." full story

Wild at Heart, a Testimony

News Stories (6).pngAugust - 04 - 2023 11:09 "Through this retreat God saved me and my family. I'd been living a lie that was destined to destroy my life, my family and my ministry, but God now has me on the path to recovery and restoration." full story

"Camino Antiguo" Guesthouse in Spain

News Stories (3).pngAugust - 02 - 2023 17:07 The "Camino de Santiago" is one of the oldest pilgrimages in Europe which stretches across Spain, ending in the city of Santiago de Compostela. Though many people walk to enjoy the beautiful landscape, many people walk for deeply personal reasons; grieving, facing life changes, finding their purpose, and searching for God. full story

Trauma Healing Small Groups in Slovenia

News Stories (2).pngJuly - 21 - 2023 15:19 In Slovenia, many have experienced war, domestic abuse, car accidents, mental health issues or crime. That suffering beomes a “trauma”; a deep wound of the heart and mind that takes a long time to heal. It damages our relationships, bodies, thoughts, and our faith. full story

Church Planting in Slovenia

News Stories (1).pngJuly - 14 - 2023 15:06 Sebastian Forjan alongside his wife Glorija are church planters in Radovljica, Slovenia. They open their hears in this interview and share with us about their life and their vision. full story

Equipping a New Generation

News Stories.pngJuly - 06 - 2023 14:54 The Slovenian Evangelical Church is very small and young, but we can see that God is doing something special among young people. Many are ready to take on a leadership role and serve the body of Christ. full story

Mum & Baby Club in Spain

News Stories.pngJuly - 03 - 2023 14:02 "The Mum & Baby Club was born out of a desire to support mothers of the church, to offer community to mothers of the town, and to have the church opened and available to more people." full story

Life and Ministry in Times of War

News Stories.pngJune - 28 - 2023 16:00 It's been a while since we sent out our latest information letter. It's not because we have nothing to share with you. On the contrary, many things have happened and must be done, and many more await... full story

United in Prayer, discover Mahabba

mahabbaJune - 06 - 2023 11:05 Mahabba is a prayer movement that stresses the importance of seeking God before immediately turning to action. It seeks to bring Christians from various church backgrounds together in unity to pray for and engage biblically with Muslims in their neighbourhood. full story

Camino Guesthouse in Spain

Guesthouse Project.jpgJune - 02 - 2023 13:34 "Stand at the crossroads and look, ask for the ancient paths (Camino Antiguo), ask where the good way is and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16 full story

Elena's short-term mission trip to Romania

ElenaMay - 25 - 2023 17:54 Elena is from Hamilton, NZ, and she has just participated in two children's camps and one youth camp in Piatra Neamt, in north-eastern Romania.

Prior to this trip to Romania, Elena spent several years working with children in Christian Camps in New Zealand. Her NZ camping experience, combined with the fact that she is Romanian by birth, means she was perfectly suited for this ministry placement.

We asked Elena how her five weeks in Piatra Neamt went... full story

Greenhouse Repaired!

News Stories (4).pngMay - 22 - 2023 15:23 Thanks to contributions from several entities and individuals from Spain and Holland, we were able to repair the greenhouse, which a strong storm had damaged several years ago. Read more to meet our new team member, a man with a heart for God... and for the land! full story