A Zeal for Europe: How Greater Europe Mission Came to Be
What do you know about Greater Europe Mission (GEM)…like, really know? Do you know why Europe is its focus? Do you know who began GEM or how it began? Many of us know about GEM in its current state:...
View ArticleExchanging Partying for Prayer in East London
Photo courtesy of SAINT 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...
View ArticleFive Tips for Choosing a Mission Organisation
You’ve felt the call of God to serve in missions, but what do you do next? Maybe you’ve recently returned from a short-term mission trip. Maybe you’ve taken the Perspectives course on world missions....
View ArticleConnecting Hearts: Supporting Female Global Workers
Have you ever fallen victim to the trap of a busy lifestyle? Often, the fruit of this culturally encouraged way of living is stress, exhaustion, and missed opportunities to build relationships. If we...
View ArticleCreating a Church Home in West Cork, Ireland
Mid-morning light pours into the living space at the Attridge home. The hills of the Irish coast loom beautifully out the large windows as the sun rises over them. Rob and Amy laugh and speak...
View ArticleVideo: Rural 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...
View ArticleGod’s Provision in Southern Romania
Like most 18-year-olds in the small, southern Romanian town, it was time for Dani to go away. Job opportunities were scarce in the region near the Bulgarian border, so young people routinely sought...
View ArticleGod Doesn’t Forget: Serving GEM Teens Across Europe
You may have heard that life on the mission field isn’t always easy for cross-cultural workers, but have you considered its impact on their children? What specific challenges do teenagers face? Do...
View ArticleA Cultural Oasis in the Heart of Paris
Nestled in the heart of the Strasbourg-Saint Denis neighborhood in Paris, between boulangeries and cafes, one may stumble into a small gallery filled with a rotation of different visual and...
View ArticleWhat it Takes to Make Disciples
Making disciples is a well-known Christian concept that’s inspired thousands of books and articles. It was Jesus’ first step when starting his ministry. Before changing the world, Jesus first chose a...
View ArticleReaching Europeans Through Music
Music inspires emotion and provokes thought. Whether it’s religious hymns, classical movements, or contemporary hits, melodies and lyricism reach down into a person’s soul, uncovering joys and...
View ArticleFrom Feeling Stuck to Walking in Obedience
“Do you still want me? Are you even going to use me?” These questions often go through the minds of those preparing to serve cross-culturally. Whether it’s developing a support network, waiting for...
View ArticleFive Misconceptions Christians Have of Muslims
Since the onset of the refugee crisis in 2015, we have seen a sharp increase of Muslim peoples living in Europe. Due to war, religious persecution, and political unrest, millions of Muslims have...
View ArticleHow Understanding Lent and Ramadan Can Build Relationships
In anticipation of the celebration of Christ’s resurrection, believers around the world observe the forty-day period preceding Easter Sunday: Lent. While some of us might give up coffee or sweets...
View ArticleTurning a Ministry Misstep into a Lesson in Reconciliation
Maureen “Mo” Blackmon and two other women on her team eagerly anticipated the following day’s training session. They had been praying and preparing for it for months. After a long wait, they finally...
View ArticleFive ways to Inspire Your Church Towards Gospel Transformation
A question often asked at Greater Europe Mission is “How can we mobilize more people for missions in Europe?” You may be asking a similar question about how to engage your community or congregation to...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Care About Missions
Do you remember your first exposure to missions? If you grew up in a Christian church, perhaps the idea was first planted in Vacation Bible School. There, we would be regaled of the Apostle Paul’s...
View ArticleThe First 100 Days on the Mission Field
In a day of accessible travel, many have experienced other cultures and even the challenges that come with going overseas. But for even the most well-travelled, moving to another country can be full...
View ArticleTransformation From the Inside Out
One of the most amazing feats of nature is how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. It captures the imagination of children all over the world, and even some adults who maintain their wonder of...
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