Another new worker for Portugal!
Mittwoch 06 August 2025 08:56 Meet Rui Cadima and his family, who will be heading back to Portugal to minister in their hometown.
Rui is from Coimbra, a city in the central region of Portugal. It was there that, at the age of 23, he turned from atheism to Christ during his nursing degree. He is married to Raquel and they have two daughters: Miriam (3) and Ester (1). Rui and Raquel moved to the UK in 2019 where Rui attended the Cornhill Training Course, receiving ministry training to serve the Lord in Portugal. During this time, Raquel started her career as a nurse at St. George’s Hospital. They were at Emmanuel Church Wimbledon where Rui first served as a ministry trainee and later as the youth worker. In September 2025, they return to Coimbra to join the church they were originally attending where Rui will serve as a church worker while Raquel continues her nursing career.
“I dream of a future where people all over Coimbra call upon the name of the Lord Jesus and are saved.”
As a whole, Portugal is a Roman Catholic country with many people not knowing what the actual gospel is. Many hold to a belief that God exists but can’t articulate their views from the Bible due to a widespread biblical illiteracy. When it comes to evangelical churches, there aren’t many of them and they tend to be small and lacking in people trained to teach and preach the Bible. This is why there is a big need for full-time gospel workers who can also train others to do Bible-based ministry. To that end, Rui will seek to serve the local church through word ministry and discipleship, while also looking to cooperate with others in Coimbra and further afield to offer training on how to handle and teach the Bible.
Find out more about Rui or connect with him here.
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Stories from Europe > 2025
Dezember
- 23.12.2025 23.12.25, 11:15 - Merry Christmas from ECM!
- 16.12.2025 16.12.25, 11:03 - Standing with Bitaj
- 09.12.2025 09.12.25, 10:23 - Join the Team
- 01.12.2025 01.12.25, 17:13 - A Continent in Need of Hope
November
- 19.11.2025 19.11.25, 14:22 - Love looks like Jesus
- 12.11.2025 12.11.25, 14:06 - Walking with God, Walking with Others
- 05.11.2025 05.11.25, 11:35 - Joining Forces
Oktober
- 29.10.2025 29.10.25, 11:05 - What Is In Your Hands?
- 22.10.2025 22.10.25, 11:58 - Faith Takes Root
- 15.10.2025 15.10.25, 11:49 - Don’t Overestimate What You Can Do in a Year
- 08.10.2025 08.10.25, 17:34 - “Someone Has to Slay the Dragon!”
- 01.10.2025 01.10.25, 17:18 - Unhindered
September
August
- 28.08.2025 28.08.25, 09:57 - A New Church in the Heart of Budapest
- 26.08.2025 26.08.25, 11:25 - Sharing love in so many ways! (part 2 of 2)
- 19.08.2025 19.08.25, 11:13 - Sharing love in so many ways! (part 1 of 2)
- 12.08.2025 12.08.25, 10:30 - God's own words of love
- 06.08.2025 06.08.25, 08:56 - Another new worker for Portugal!
Juli
- 30.07.2025 30.07.25, 15:26 - One Answered Prayer at a Time
- 23.07.2025 23.07.25, 15:38 - "They may be broken, but God sees the potential”
- 16.07.2025 16.07.25, 16:04 - Prague: From the Giant Peach to the Hobbit House.
- 09.07.2025 09.07.25, 13:42 - Equipping God’s People: A Journey We’re Honoured to Share
- 02.07.2025 02.07.25, 13:35 - Sharing Jesus—and Growing Leaders—at Austria’s Summer Camps
Juni
- 25.06.2025 25.06.25, 13:27 - Reaching Romania’s Children with the Gospel of Grace
- 18.06.2025 18.06.25, 13:13 - God’s Word on Campus: Training Bible Study Leaders in Portugal
- 11.06.2025 11.06.25, 13:00 - Equipping for Abundant Life
- 03.06.2025 03.06.25, 11:41 - Groninger Cake in the Court Garden
Mai
- 27.05.2025 27.05.25, 15:29 - From DOS to the App Store: The Story of La Parola
- 16.05.2025 16.05.25, 12:08 - Hope in the Post-Atheist Neighbourhood
April
- 09.04.2025 09.04.25, 11:30 - Growing a Church that will Last for Generations
- 02.04.2025 02.04.25, 11:43 - Jesus is the Way on the Camino: Pilgrims finding God
März
- 26.03.2025 26.03.25, 11:08 - Reaching Hearts Behind Bars
- 19.03.2025 19.03.25, 11:55 - How God Called Us to Stay at Home
- 12.03.2025 12.03.25, 11:39 - How Much my Supporters Mean to Me
- 05.03.2025 05.03.25, 11:33 - An experience I couldn’t recommend more!
Februar
- 24.02.2025 24.02.25, 11:42 - Three Years of War, but God is Still at Work in Ukraine
- 19.02.2025 19.02.25, 11:10 - From a Bar to the Bible
- 12.02.2025 12.02.25, 12:19 - From War Volunteer Centre to Thriving Church
- 05.02.2025 05.02.25, 11:28 - How was I called to Europe?
Januar
- 31.01.2025 31.01.25, 11:49 - From Service to Salvation: Sasha’s Journey in Borodianka, Ukraine
- 29.01.2025 29.01.25, 11:05 - Breaking Barriers: A Christ-Centered Journey with the Roma Community in Greece
- 22.01.2025 22.01.25, 13:12 - How to plant a Church in secular France?
- 17.01.2025 17.01.25, 11:09 - A Place of Hope in Christ: Serving Refugees for 25 Years
READ our stories about what is going on across Europe,
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Faithful Presence
April - 22 - 2026 13:06 Mission in Europe often moves slowly, but God works in unseen ways. This story from Austria reminds us that faithful, patient love can transform lives — even when change seems invisible. Lesen Sie weiterSearching for Hope
April - 14 - 2026 12:52 Across Europe, many people are searching for meaning, identity, and hope. Behind the statistics are real lives. Meet Sander. Lesen Sie weiterCalled? Keep going!
April - 08 - 2026 12:42 Sensing God’s call to mission can be both thrilling and daunting. Anna’s journey back to Romania reminds us that when God calls, He provides — and you are never alone. Lesen Sie weiterThe Triumph of the Cross
April - 01 - 2026 12:23 As we approach Easter, we remember the Cross — the moment that changed eternity — and give thanks to Jesus, the King of kings. Lesen Sie weiterClaremorris Church Opens Its Doors
März - 25 - 2026 11:31 What began as a small gathering in a town hall has become something far greater. On 21 March 2026, the growing church in Claremorris, County Mayo, celebrated the official opening of its very first building — a powerful milestone and a testament to God’s faithfulness. Lesen Sie weiterStep Into Mission: Opportunities Across Europe
März - 18 - 2026 10:55 What could your next step in mission look like? Across Europe, doors are open for you to serve, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re exploring a short-term experience or sensing a longer-term call, there are opportunities waiting where your gifts can make a real difference. Lesen Sie weiterWomen of Faith
März - 04 - 2026 12:27 This March, we celebrate the incredible women serving in mission — women who lift God’s name high, shine His light, and make a difference across Europe. Lesen Sie weiterA Church Takes Root
Februar - 25 - 2026 11:48 In the fast-paced rhythm of Budapest, a new church is taking root. Through patient relationship-building and creative outreach, Tamás and Virág are seeing lives changed and a vibrant community begin to grow. Lesen Sie weiterEncouraging Growth in Portugal
Februar - 18 - 2026 12:05 There are hopeful signs of growth in Portugal, as new data reveals a significant rise in church planting across the country — a reminder that God is at work, often in ways we may not immediately see. Read on to see what God is doing! Lesen Sie weiterThe Heavens Declare
Februar - 11 - 2026 13:17 Berlin Psalm Project’s second album is here! Experience the Psalms like never before, with jazz-inspired arrangements that stir the soul. Lesen Sie weiterNew Neighbours
Februar - 04 - 2026 12:48 What does it mean to leave a familiar, supportive Christian environment and move to a place where the gospel is rarely heard? Last August, Edward and Trix Landman took that step together with their children. Now, a year later, they look back on their first experiences. Lesen Sie weiterJoin God’s Story in Europe
Januar - 28 - 2026 17:24 At ECM, our work is more than programmes and projects—it’s about people, and ultimately, it’s about God, at work in and through us. Every time a believer is equipped, a community is connected, or a disciple is multiplied, it is His Spirit moving, using us as instruments for His glory. Lesen Sie weiterA New Beginning in Frankfurt
Januar - 21 - 2026 14:12 In one of Germany’s largest cities, a new church-plant is emerging through prayer, presence, and trust in God’s leading—bringing hope to the Oberrad community. Lesen Sie weiterHope, Healing, and Growth in Barcelona
Januar - 14 - 2026 11:22 Something is happening in a church in Barcelona—something gentle, hopeful, and hard to ignore. Andy and Andrea Warner have been watching how quiet healing, honest searching, and unexpected growth are transforming people's lives. Lesen Sie weiterThere’s no Plan B...
Januar - 07 - 2026 10:54 “The church is God’s plan for the salvation of the world. There’s no Plan B… God is putting all his eggs in the church basket.” (Stephen Foster) Thank you for being part of God’s great Plan A! Lesen Sie weiterHappy New Year from ECM!
Januar - 01 - 2026 11:41 May 2026 be a year of hope, growth, and renewed courage to share Christ in every community. Together, one disciple, one church, one soul at a time, we can see Europe transformed. Lesen Sie weiterMerry Christmas from ECM!
Dezember - 23 - 2025 11:15 As Christmas approaches, we pause to celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever received: Jesus Christ, God with us. His birth reminds us that hope shines brightest in the darkest places—just as your partnership helps the gospel reach communities across Europe where hope is needed most. THANK YOU! Lesen Sie weiterStanding with Bitaj
Dezember - 16 - 2025 11:03 As Christmas approaches, many of us are preparing to gather in warm, familiar places — churches filled with carols, candlelight, and the joy of Christ’s coming. In Bitaj, Albania, the Way of Peace Church has long been such a place: a simple building where families come to worship, to learn, and to find compassion in Jesus. And now they need our help. Lesen Sie weiter