Posts Tagged ‘storytelling’
Discipling Austrian Youth Through Songwriting
Worship services vary widely depending on culture, denomination, and preference. Despite commonalities, everything from the length of the sermon to the style of prayer differs between congregations. As a musician, my attention tends to shift to the musical part of worship. Is there a band? If so, what is the arrangement? What genres of music…
Read MoreBridging Cultures: A Story of Discipleship in France
“You’ve changed,” said Mary-Vonn’s friends to her with concerned expressions. “What’s wrong with you?” When the slender sixty-year-old woman with dyed hair explained to them that she had finally put her faith in Jesus and become a true believer, the news didn’t go over well. “Aren’t we Catholics, after all?” They objected, clearly offended. “What…
Read MoreHow Ilse Met Jesus and Introduced Him to Others
There was no hole prepared and nothing to bury, but they stood together under the shade of a large tree as Jim began to lead the impromptu service. “If Ilse were here,” he said, “she would tell you about how she met Jesus.”
Read MoreTestimonies from Paris: God at Work at the Olympic Games
The 2024 Olympic Games had its fair share of newsworthy moments. Whether you tuned in or not, you likely heard of some of the victories and controversies that took place over the two-and-a-half-week period. How much of what you heard, though, pointed to God? With the nations of the world gathered in one city, surely…
Read MoreFrom Uncertainty to Belief: Jan’s Story
Jan seemed to enjoy the weekly dinners around Jay and Nancy Matsingers’ table as they led a small gathering through an Alpha Course. Together with the others in the group, the blond-haired, diminutive young professional expressed curiosity about the gospel and the Bible’s teachings. He was quiet, but that didn’t keep him from participating in the conversation and asking lots of questions.
Read MoreServing the Vulnerable in Paris
While French authorities are aware and working toward helping mitigate human trafficking and sex work throughout the city, Greater Europe Mission worker Noemi P. Aguirre is taking a different approach. However, Aguirre’s history with the ministry begins far before the upcoming Olympic Games.
Read MoreUnexpected Encounters: Exchanging Partying for Prayer in East London
On a Friday night in the London neighbourhood of Shoreditch, a group of young men caroused along the High Street. Dressed for a night on the town, they were already tipsy from bar hopping and growing more rambunctious by the minute. As they walked along, they passed the open doors of a church called St. Leonard’s Shoreditch.
Read MoreRural Church Planting in West Cork
“We always knew we didn’t want to be comfortable Christians,” said Amy, a Greater Europe Mission worker in Ireland. From the beginning, Rob and Amy were involved in local ministry, Bible studies, and discipling relationships in their local towns in Ireland. They began to see many people show up to these ministries, and many seemed…
Read MoreHomeless and Orphan Outreach in Bulgaria
Bojan, a former sailor who had fallen on hard times, raised a hand to get Krasi’s attention once again. The short, bearded man had been attending his Bible studies for a few years and was full of questions: “Why does the Bible say this?” “Where in the Bible does it say that?” “What does God think about this or…
Read MoreCoffeehouse Ministry in Hungary
With tables and chairs ready to receive guests, the front porch of the small concrete building offers a welcoming space to rest and get a snack or drink. What was once the village’s only bank branch is now a coffeeshop. The cafe’s name, Feltöltő Kávézó, translates from Hungarian to something along the lines of a “fill-up”…
Read MoreReaching University Students in Frankfurt
Frankfurt is a young city full of dwellers from across the world. In fact, over half of the residents in Frankfurt are foreign-born. Seeing the opportunity to reach the world by reaching the young people in the city, Jacky Falk and other GEM workers began praying for God to start a movement amongst university students.…
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