STORIES FROM
EUROPE

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

Why is Europe Important?

News Stories (9).pngOctober - 16 - 2024 12:14 When you think of revival today, do you think of Europe? We know that God is doing amazing things in Africa, Asia and Latin America, but why don’t we hear about that in Europe? Here’s why we should never give up on Europe. full story

More than Brick and Mortar

News Stories (15).pngOctober - 09 - 2024 11:53 What is a church actually? Calvary Church in Claremorris, Ireland, is in the middle of a major building project, but they have not lost sight of what it actually means to be a church. full story

'In Europe everything will be fine'

News Stories (10).pngOctober - 01 - 2024 12:29 As we have worked with people seeking asylum, we have heard this phrase repeated over and over. For many people fleeing conflict, persecution and poverty, Europe - in their minds - is the place where every one of their problems will finally be solved. full story

Learning the Language

News Stories (17).pngSeptember - 25 - 2024 13:25 "We have just returned to NZ after having finished our A1 language intensive in Austria. We have made great progress in the language and thank God for enabling us as we juggled family, language and crosscultural adaptation." Ross & Shona, candidates for Austria full story

Fruits from Our Labour

News Stories (18).pngSeptember - 20 - 2024 11:45 "We were teaching Sunday School and organising summer camps for some pre-teen children. Among that group was
a terrible foursome of boys..." Discover the story of God's work in Italy. full story

Starting the Missionary Journey

News Stories (16).pngSeptember - 16 - 2024 13:03 "We have been in Romania for 6 months now! Our boys are beginning to adjust better to life here and make some connections and friends." Alex & Liz Preotesea-Wagner, starting their journey in Romania full story

One Month in Greece

News Stories (15).pngSeptember - 10 - 2024 11:55 "I've been on many mission trips since 2005, including seven trips to Romania as a volunteer to help with maintenance, and serve at summer camps." Meet Elena, a short-termer from New Zealand, and discover more about STM. full story

Creating Memories

News Stories (5).pngSeptember - 04 - 2024 13:42 Summertime often brings with it a feeling of nostalgia. For many of us, we look back on those special weeks spent in the summer heat at camp. Swimming, building fires, games, crafts, drama skits. All of these things make wonderful memories. But above all, many of us heard the Gospel for the first time. full story

Believing and Belonging

News Stories (4).pngAugust - 26 - 2024 11:16 In December, an ECM church plant in Dugo Selo, Croatia, applied to become part of the Croatian Baptist Union. Their application was recently approved, and the church is officially the newest church in the denomination! full story

God was at work at the Paris Olympics!

olympics.jpgAugust - 13 - 2024 10:30 At ECM we know that Europe needs Jesus; that's why we are excited to hear how athletes have been sharing their faith and pointing to God while competing for their countries. full story

110 campers heard the gospel this month!

News Stories (2).pngJuly - 23 - 2024 12:01 It was Friday afternoon, and M. was sitting in his teepee with his monitor and kept asking him questions about Jesus. That week he had experienced unconditional love for the first time, and he was ready to receive it. full story

Romanian ECMers make the New Testament accessible in their own native language

Bible new hope.jpgJuly - 23 - 2024 10:17 The team has already succeeded in translating, publishing and printing Matthew, Romans, Ephesians, Colossians, James, 1,2,3 John and Revelation and more. full story

Planting Refuge and Hope

News Stories (2).pngJuly - 17 - 2024 12:42 Just as the miracle of a seed transforming underneath the soil, the Greenhouse Community project in Schwerin-Lankow, Germany is transforming from the inside out. full story

The Blessings of Summer Camp

News Stories (1).pngJuly - 05 - 2024 12:34 Since 2004, Camp Timok has been blessing children and their families and has seen many come to follow Jesus. Some have now entered full time ministry as elders, pastors or missionaries. The camp began with a dream and simple tents, but has since been able to build a dormitory, meeting hall, kitchen and dining room to serve 70 people at once. full story

Talking about Jesus (without being THAT guy)

Partner with a Project (1).pngJune - 20 - 2024 14:03 Discover our new project to help Spanish students talk about Jesus (without putting their foot in it!). This project aims to cover the translation, publication and distribution of a new book written for the church on how to talk about Jesus in a natural and engaging way. Keep reading to find out more! full story

Jesus in a Jazz Club

Copy of Where We Work pictures small (1).pngJune - 03 - 2024 20:12 Well, the album is out on Spotify and the launch concert was a wonderful success. Thank you so much for your investment into this project. I am so encouraged that as missionaries in Berlin, God is giving us opportunities to go into the world's spaces to bring the gospel, to be his representatives. full story

Living out multiplication today!

Jesus.jpgMay - 21 - 2024 10:13 Tom and Grace Campbell from Amazing Grace Community Church in Ireland remind us of one of the God's earliest command to His people -- Multiply! full story

A place of rest... and salvation

News Stories (1).pngMay - 16 - 2024 10:32 Six years ago, the Aldanas and the Webbs arrived in the Basque Country, Spain with the hope of planting a church, when the mayor made a quick remark about the possibility of a small guest house for Camino pilgrims. Fast forward to 2024, and you find a small church plant and a fully furnished guest house with space for 12, having welcomed its first pilgrims. full story