ROMANIA
Romania is an agriculturally rich region that has enjoyed steady progress since overthrowing its communist regime in 1989. Its Black Sea coastlines have become a popular tourism destination while the Carpathian Mountains tower over the west.
Beginning in 1947, Romania became an independent communist state with a highly oppressive regime. The secret police were among the most ruthless and invasive in Eastern Europe. Under communist rule, the Church faced widespread persecution. Christians endured forced labor, torture, exile, and even death.
In December 1989, a swift and bloody revolution swept through Romania following the government’s attempted ousting of pastor László Tőkés in Timișoara. Protests turned into riots that eventually led to the arrest and execution of President Nicolae Ceaușescu on Christmas Day.
Since the fall of communism, a significant revival has swept through Romania. The pain endured by so many Christians has set the stage for an amazing new chapter in the Church’s history and you can be a part of it.
Today, there are nearly 6,000 churches established across the country. With Europe’s fourth largest evangelical population, Romania has become a strategic focus for missions agencies who are planting churches in the country’s unchurched villages. Still, 67,000 people remain completely unreached within Romania and countless communities are still without a local church.
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Grace upon grace to you.
I have set up this page to help cover ministry expenses for trips. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be in a season of where I can GO to the nations. I could not do this without the support of the body of Christ. Throughout the years I have witnessed the beauty of the body of Christ serving together through praying, sending and going. We all have a special role to play in seeing the gospel spread to the ends of the earth. The church is God's masterpiece and we partner together in the good works he has planned for us for his glory. God didn't have to chose to use his people for the spread of the gospel but I believe he has given his people this command as a gift in love to be a part of what He is doing. What a gift!
John Piper is quoted as saying "Missions exists because worship doesn't exist." Worship is the ultimate goal! One day there will be a multitude beyond anyone can count from every nation worshipping Jesus. We have this promise that God's plan will not be stopped.
I am so thankful for your partnership in the cause of Christ.
"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20
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