In this episode, we talk with Dejan, a professor at Europe's largest and most respected seminary. We discuss the challenges the church in Europe is facing today, such as increased secularization and decreasing willingness among the next generation to boldly and strategically engage Europeans with the gospel.
Friends on Mission Together in Portugal
Mitchell and Tommy join us on the podcast to talk about their joint calling, along with their families, to serve in Lisbon, Portugal.
Gospel Light for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in France
In this episode, we talk with Leigh and Brad about their calling to serve refugees and asylum seekers in France. From Texas, their story is a great example of Christians following the call of God to be a part of His work among the nations.
One Year Later: Kingdom Advancements in War-Torn Ukraine
The Slavic Mobilization Initiative is a fund to support National Co-workers serving inside Ukraine. These are the Refugee Centers mentioned in the podcast that has been spinning off church plants.
This fund helps support relief efforts in Poland and Central Europe.
The War in Ukraine, Trauma, Courage, and the Witness of the Church - Jim and Ruth
In this episode we check in with Jim and Ruth, missionaries who were serving in Kyiv. They talk about their call to ministry both in Russia and in the Ukraine, their decision to move temporarily to Warsaw, the work they're doing in Poland to provide trauma care to Ukrainian refugee women and children, the powerful witness of their Ukrainian church, and how the violence of the war came to the doorstep of their apartment courtyard today.
The War in Ukraine, Crisis and Opportunity at the Polish Border
In this episode we hear from Craig, a missionary in Poland near the border of Ukraine. Craig, his family, and his team were instantly engaged in meeting the needs of the humanitarian crisis of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. You'll hear some of the 'on the ground' stories of what's happening at the border, how the team is serving as a bridge into life and safety in Poland, and how you can pray for and support the work of meeting the urgent needs of these refugees.
Help Ukrainian Refugees
For several years, Pioneers teams in Eastern Europe have been serving refugees streaming into that region of the world from North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. A new crisis, the war in Ukraine, will bring with it a fresh wave of displaced people in need of care. You can help our teams in Eastern Europe as they partner with local believers and respond with immediate assistance to those attempting to rebuild their lives—both with physical relief and spiritual encouragement.
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Launching Ministry in the Midst of a Global Pandemic - Lydia - Part 2 - Croatia
In this episode, Lydia returns to give us an update about life and ministry in Croatia. Lydia moved to Croatia in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic. She shares some of the challenges all new field workers face, as well as some unique challenge related to the pandemic.
Secularism in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities for Church Planting
In this episode we talk with Daniel in Sofia, Bulgaria about secularism and secularization across Europe. We explore what secularization is and is not, as well as hoow secularization creates both challenges and opportunities for followers of Jesus to be faithful witnesses in such environments.
Here are some resources mentioned in the podcast:
A Secular Age by Charles Taylor
How (Not) to Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor by James K. A Smith
Our Secular Age: Ten Years of Reading and Applying Charles Taylor
Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World Bypass Timothy Keller
Unreached People Group Spotlight: Basque Country
In this podcast, we talk with Emilio and Leanne living and serving in Basque Country - A region between Spain and France.
The Nations Have Come to London - Kefas and Andrew
In this episode we talk with Kefas and Andrew about the challenges of sharing the gospel with people from different backgrounds, nations, cultures, and languages every day in the city of London.
Passions and Experiences Leveraged for the Glory of Christ in the Balkans - Andy
In this episode we talk with Andy to hear about how the Lord led him to leave his career in the United Kingdom as an engineer and leverage his passions, his experiences, and his family to bring the light of the gospel to the people of the Balkans.
The Unreached Deaf Community - Lydia
In this episode, we talk with Lydia. God has given Lydia a heart to reach the deaf community around the world with the good news of Jesus. Lord willing, Lydia will be heading to Croatia soon to do just that!
You can support Lydia financially here.
Her account # is: 112561
40 Years of Loving Service - Margy Haines
In this episode we talk with retired missionary Margy Haines. Margy and her husband John served for forty years on the mission field in southern France. Margy shares their story, their call to missions, their family life on the field, and wisdom for the current and next generation of workers.
Launch Teams, Creative Media, and Gospel Opportunities in Eastern Europe - Junia
Calling, Crisis, and Opportunities in Europe with Steve C.
Life and Ministry in Italy during the Covid-19 Crisis with JD Gilmore
In this episode, we speak with JD Gilmore, a church planter and leader of the Acts 29 church planting network in Italy. We discuss life at the current epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, how the church is responding, and what challenges lay ahead for the church in Italy in the days to come.
Links:
Article on The Gospel Coalition: Will Everything Be Ok in Italy?
Pioneers in Europe - Episode 10
Pioneers in Europe - Episode 9
In this podcast, we interview JD Gilmore, the National Director of Acts 29 Italy. We discuss the gospel-centered church planting work spreading across Italy, what type of cross-cultural worker work well with their church planting teams, and what steps one would take toward joining a team.
Pioneers in Europe - Episode 8
In this podcast, we interview Ted Esler, the president of Missio Nexus. The mission of Missio Nexus is To advance the effectiveness of the Great Commission community in North America in global mission. Ted recently spent some time with some Pioneers teams working with refugees in Greece.
