Strength in Our Weakness
Wednesday 23 September 2026 12:04 God is still saving people in Europe — and He delights to work through ordinary people. ECMI worker Matej experienced this when a casual conversation opened the door for a woman to surrender her life to Jesus. His story reminds us that we do not need to be strong or perfectly equipped to serve God. We simply need to trust Him and say yes.
Read Matej's story:
"God has shown me that ministry is not built on self-confidence. Many times I have felt unsure, unprepared, or hesitant. Yet God has used those moments to teach me obedience and remind me of His faithfulness.
A meaningful example was the moment V. gave her life to Christ and received Him as her Saviour. I had the privilege of being part of her story, and what began as a casual conversation slowly became deeply personal.
As we talked, the conversation turned to her struggle to trust God. She had heard the Gospel before and believed in God’s existence, but trusting Him personally and surrendering her life to Him was much harder.I sensed that I needed to go deeper in our conversationand speak with her about the reasons behind that lack of trust. In that moment, my own experiences of learning to trust God helped me speak more personally. At the same time, I could sense that the Holy Spirit was present and guiding us through the conversation. By the end of our conversation, despite my own sense of inadequacy in leading someone to Christ, V. received Him as her Saviour.
V. now regularly attends our student group and our church, where we are seeking to support her continued growth in the Lord. Her story humbled me deeply. It reminded me that God does not need perfect instruments. He asks for willing and obedient hearts. He is the One who saves, speaks, and draws people to Himself — and in His grace, He uses us as His instruments."
There Is Still Much to Do
The need for the Gospel in Europe is vast. And the opportunities to serve are everywhere.
God is not waiting for superheroes. He is not looking for people who have everything figured out, who never feel weak or uncertain, or who always know what to say. He is calling His children to trust Him and step into the opportunities He places before them.
There are people across Europe waiting to hear the Gospel. Some need a conversation. Some need a helping hand. Some simply need someone willing to speak to them about Jesus.
What might God do through your willingness?
Will you go? Will you pray? Will you give? Will you trust Him to do far more than we could do in our own strength — and use even our small acts of faith for His glory?
Stories from Europe > 2026
September
- 9/23/2026 9/23/26, 12:04 PM - Strength in Our Weakness
- 9/16/2026 9/16/26, 11:16 AM - Unshakable
- 9/9/2026 9/9/26, 3:39 PM - “You Are”: An Unexpected Call
- 9/2/2026 9/2/26, 2:56 PM - Focus on the Baltics
August
- 8/26/2026 8/26/26, 2:56 PM - Five Weeks... Lasting Impact
- 8/19/2026 8/19/26, 1:59 PM - From Relief Centre to Church
- 8/12/2026 8/12/26, 2:19 PM - Taking the Word Home
- 8/5/2026 8/5/26, 1:36 PM - More Than a Bed for the Night
July
- 7/29/2026 7/29/26, 3:05 PM - Where Hope Is Growing
- 7/22/2026 7/22/26, 3:19 PM - A Corner of Light
- 7/15/2026 7/15/26, 11:23 AM - Scattered — Yet Sent
- 7/8/2026 7/8/26, 5:36 PM - Together Behind Bars
- 7/1/2026 7/1/26, 4:48 PM - A Place Where Families Are Seen
June
- 6/24/2026 6/24/26, 5:16 PM - Go in the Strength You Have
- 6/18/2026 6/18/26, 11:40 AM - More Than a Haircut
- 6/17/2026 6/17/26, 12:43 PM - Hope for the Overlooked
- 6/10/2026 6/10/26, 10:28 AM - Ready for Camp Season?
- 6/3/2026 6/3/26, 12:46 PM - A New Path
May
- 5/27/2026 5/27/26, 12:51 PM - Churches Unite in Leiria
- 5/20/2026 5/20/26, 12:38 PM - A Life Saved
- 5/13/2026 5/13/26, 12:34 PM - The Sun Shines for Irene
- 5/6/2026 5/6/26, 12:05 PM - A Place for Everyone — Rethinking Ministry Together
April
- 4/29/2026 4/29/26, 1:34 PM - Faith from the Ruins
- 4/22/2026 4/22/26, 1:06 PM - Faithful Presence
- 4/14/2026 4/14/26, 12:52 PM - Searching for Hope
- 4/8/2026 4/8/26, 12:42 PM - Called? Keep going!
- 4/1/2026 4/1/26, 12:23 PM - The Triumph of the Cross
March
- 3/25/2026 3/25/26, 11:31 AM - Claremorris Church Opens Its Doors
- 3/18/2026 3/18/26, 10:55 AM - Step Into Mission: Opportunities Across Europe
- 3/4/2026 3/4/26, 12:27 PM - Women of Faith
February
- 2/25/2026 2/25/26, 11:48 AM - A Church Takes Root
- 2/18/2026 2/18/26, 12:05 PM - Encouraging Growth in Portugal
- 2/4/2026 2/4/26, 12:48 PM - New Neighbours
January
READ our stories about what is going on across Europe,
PRAY for the projects and the workers involved!
Strength in Our Weakness
September - 23 - 2026 12:04 God is still saving people in Europe — and He delights to work through ordinary people. ECMI worker Matej experienced this when a casual conversation opened the door for a woman to surrender her life to Jesus. His story reminds us that we do not need to be strong or perfectly equipped to serve God. We simply need to trust Him and say yes. full storyUnshakable
September - 16 - 2026 11:16 Unshakable faith shines brightest in difficult seasons. Read how ECMI missionaries across Europe are trusting Christ through loss, opposition, and uncertainty — and inspiring others to do the same. full story“You Are”: An Unexpected Call
September - 09 - 2026 15:39 A simple question asked from a car window in rural Spain became God's answer to a calling BJ Whitaker never expected. Years later, that call led to a church plant in a town with no evangelical church, where the gospel is transforming lives, families, and futures. full storyFocus on the Baltics
September - 02 - 2026 14:56 The Baltic nations of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia have a combined average 4.3% evangelical population, which is above Europe’s average. Even so, the need is acute, so our desire is to serve this region where we currently have no ministry presence. full storyFive Weeks... Lasting Impact
August - 26 - 2026 14:56 A five-week sabbatical became an opportunity to strengthen churches, encourage believers, and serve alongside ECMI worker Eberson in Portugal. It is a reminder that even a short-term mission trip can leave a lasting impact. full storyFrom Relief Centre to Church
August - 19 - 2026 13:59 When war in Ukraine devastated the communities around Irpin, relief centres became places of refuge for those in need. But something even greater happened. As people encountered the love of Christ through practical care, new communities of faith began to grow. full storyTaking the Word Home
August - 12 - 2026 14:19 After three years of teaching German to elderly Ukrainian refugees in Germany, Louise was encouraged by a simple but significant moment: two of her students decided to take a Bible home. full storyMore Than a Bed for the Night
August - 05 - 2026 13:36 Every pilgrim who arrives at Casa Camino Antiguo brings a new opportunity to share the love of Christ. Through simple acts of hospitality, lives are being touched by the gospel on the Camino de Santiago. full storyWhere Hope Is Growing
July - 29 - 2026 15:05 When war reached the town of Borodianka, Tolik and Lena responded by meeting practical needs and caring for those who had lost so much. Four years later, that ministry has grown into something more. Their vision is to see a thriving church established so their community can discover the hope found in Christ. full storyA Corner of Light
July - 22 - 2026 15:19 For five years, ECMI workers David, Myriam and Chloë have been building relationships with immigrant families in southern Spain. Now they are taking the next step: creating a welcoming place where friendships can grow, practical needs can be met, and lives can be transformed. full storyScattered — Yet Sent
July - 15 - 2026 11:23 What began as a devastating displacement through war is becoming an unexpected movement of gospel witness across Europe. Ukrainian believers, carrying deep pain and loss, are also carrying the hope of Christ wherever they go. full storyTogether Behind Bars
July - 08 - 2026 17:36 A young prisoner recently gave his life to Jesus through a prison outreach made possible by churches and ministries serving together in unity. His story is a powerful reminder that when believers partner together, the gospel can reach even the most difficult places. full storyA Place Where Families Are Seen
July - 01 - 2026 16:48 In a neighbourhood of Tirana, Albania, mothers and caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities are finding something they rarely experience — support, encouragement, and a community that understands their daily reality. full storyGo in the Strength You Have
June - 24 - 2026 17:16 When the task ahead feels bigger than the resources available, it can be tempting to focus on what is missing. Yet God often calls His people to move forward not with great strength, but with the strength they already have — trusting Him to do the rest. full storyMore Than a Haircut
June - 18 - 2026 11:40 In Lviv, Ukraine, Nazar and his wife Iryna continue serving their community amid the ongoing challenges of war. Recently, what began as a simple haircut became an opportunity for encouragement, friendship, and meaningful spiritual conpversation. full storyHope for the Overlooked
June - 17 - 2026 12:43 In a community often forgotten, one ministry chose to stay. Through daily presence, education, and care, trust slowly grew — and with it, new life for children, families, and neighbours. full storyReady for Camp Season?
June - 10 - 2026 10:28 Summer camps across Europe continue to offer children, young people, and families opportunities to encounter Christian community, hear the gospel, and experience lives transformed through Christ. full storyA New Path
June - 03 - 2026 12:46 Fatima* arrived carrying deep trauma and a firm rejection of faith. Through consistent friendship and practical support, her openness began to grow — until one unexpected moment changed her direction completely. full storyChurches Unite in Leiria
May - 27 - 2026 12:51 More than 200 believers from 12 churches and 9 mission organisations joined together in Portugal’s Leiria region for two days of evangelism, prayer, and outreach — with around 700 people approached and 40 decisions for Christ reported. full storyA Life Saved
May - 20 - 2026 12:38 What began as a soup kitchen relationship became something far more urgent. When Mr. Dumitru’s life was at risk, ECMI workers refused to give up — advocating, praying, and walking with him until the moment that changed everything. full storyThe Sun Shines for Irene
May - 13 - 2026 12:34 After years of searching — through religion, spirituality, and personal pain — Irene reached a point where she didn’t want to go on. But a simple online search connected her with an ECMI couple whose open table became the place where everything began to change. full storyA Place for Everyone — Rethinking Ministry Together
May - 06 - 2026 12:05 Across Europe, many live unseen — shaped by disability, anxiety, or neurodivergence. As followers of Jesus, we are learning to notice, to listen, and to create spaces where everyone belongs. full storyFaith from the Ruins
April - 29 - 2026 13:34 When war tore through Irpin, life was shattered. Yet even amid war, God’s work continues—lives changed, churches planted, and hope restored. Discover the story. full storyFaithful 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. full story