22 January
You may sometimes wonder whether your prayers are making a difference.
You may wonder what happens with the financial support you give.
You may ask yourself whether this investment is truly worth it.
And you may wonder whether it makes sense to stay committed to our vision over the long term.
Only God sees the full picture, beyond what numbers and reports can show. Still, I want to give you a clear picture of what has happened in recent months, the fruit we are seeing, and why your investment matters. Below are three main areas of our ministry.
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1. Craiova: Gospel, Church, and Trained Leaders
The work in Craiova has two clear aspects. Growth through evangelism and the strengthening of the local church.
In recent months, new people have come to faith. We had four baptisms. Lives have been changed. I want to share a few short excerpts from the testimonies of those who were baptized.
Last Sunday, I baptized Andreas. His testimony was simple and powerful:
âFrom the fear of death to eternal life.â
Mihai shared:
âThrough exposure to the Gospel, I came to truly understand Godâs love and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I realized that God forgave all my sins and that His grace is greater than any mistake.â
Andrei shared simply:
âHe saved me and made me His.â
David shared:
âOne evening, while listening to a preacher talk about the Gospel, I thought I would hear the same message I already knew. But the preacher began by saying, âToday you are dealing with Jesus.â Thatâs when I understood the message was for me.â
These testimonies are the fruit of your prayers and support.
Alongside this work, we intentionally invest in training leaders and elders. I personally work with them. Our aim is not to produce spiritual consumers, but servants who can shepherd, teach, and carry the work forward.
2. From Craiova to the Balkans: Evangelism and Mission
The second major area is mission work beyond Craiova.
The ministry among the Roma communities continues, both socially and spiritually. We proclaim the Gospel. We support vulnerable communities. We develop local leaders. At the same time, the reality is clear. There is a great need for full-time missionaries among the Roma communities in Craiova.
During the Christmas season, we organized 8 outreach events and distributed over 800 Christmas gifts to children. Most of these events were in Roma communities. At each event, we sang carols and shared a Bible story, clearly presenting the message of Christâs birth. Each gift gave us the opportunity to talk with families, pray with them, and share the Gospel.
At the same time, the missionary work in Thessaloniki continued. In 2025, we had five mission trips. Hundreds of people heard the Gospel. We distributed biblical materials. We had open conversations on the streets.
A great joy came through our investment in online ministry. A young woman from Greece came to know the Lord through the content we shared. We never met in person, yet the Gospel reached her.
3. E2E: Disciples Who Become Workers
The third major area is E2E, Equipped to Equip. E2E is an intentional training program. The focus is not on diplomas, but on equipping people for service in the church and in mission.
This year, we completed the 8th generation, and five students graduated from the program. The fruit is already visible in their lives.
Two graduates desire to continue theological academic studies and already contribute to the exegetical work behind my sermons. One young woman is serving full-time in youth ministry. One brother is serving as a full-time worker.
Whatâs Next
In 2026, we are prayerfully pursuing the following clear directions:
- To continue mission trips to Greece and, if God allows, to rent a mission house there.
- To launch the 9th generation of E2E.
- To continue ministry among the Roma communities in Craiova.
- To invest strategically in missionary work in Craiova, with a special focus on the children of the city.
- To train and strengthen elders.
- To develop digital mission work with the goal of reaching one million people with the Gospel.
Today, in a small church like ours, we have speakers of Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and English. So far, we have launched Instagram pages in Italian, French, and Spanish to share the Gospel consistently. Through these pages, people in Italy, France, Spain, and other countries are hearing the message of Christ.
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The direction is clear.
The fruit is visible.
The vision is at work.
Thank you for standing with us.
Your prayers matter.
Through your support, the Gospel reaches people and God changes lives.
God uses your faithfulness.
