Pioneers in Europe Podcast

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.

Mitchell and Tommy join us on the podcast to talk about their joint calling, along with their families, to serve in Lisbon, Portugal.

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.

GIVE TO THE SLAVIC MOBILIZATION INITIATIVE — https://give.pioneers.org/p-75-give-to-a-missionary-or-project.aspx?ProjectCode=150261&firstname=Slavic%20Mobilization&lastname=InitiativeThe 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.GIVE TO THE EUROPE EAST HUMANITARIAN AID RELIEFhttps://give.pioneers.org/p-75-give-to-a-missionary-or-project.aspx?ProjectCode=150832&firstname=Europe%20East%20Humanitarian&lastname=Aid%20ReliefThis fund helps support relief efforts in Poland and Central Europe

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.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.For U.S. donors click here to giveFor Australian donors click here to giveFor Canadian donors click here to giveFor European donors:Europe Base: Stichting PioneersIBAN NL85 INGB 0008 0427 00project: NL-16300

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.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.For U.S. donors click here to giveFor Australian donors click here to giveFor Canadian donors click here to giveFor European donors:Europe Base: Stichting PioneersIBAN NL85 INGB 0008 0427 00project: NL-16300

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.

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 TaylorHow (Not) to Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor by James K. A SmithOur Secular Age: Ten Years of Reading and Applying Charles TaylorPreaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy KellerMaking Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World Bypass Timothy Keller

In this podcast, we talk with Emilio and Leanne living and serving in Basque Country - A region between Spain and France. Learn more

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.

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. I'm Interested

You can support lydia and her work here.Account # 112561

Margy and her husband John served for forty years on the mission field.

Links:LifeHope Church ItalyArticle on The Gospel Coalition: Will Everything Be Ok in Italy?Acts 29 EuropeSupport JD’s Ministry

In this episode, we go on location to a cafe in Southern France to talk with Rachel and Lindsey. Listen in as they share their passion for French people, their particular ministries, and their joy and hope in God's work throughout France.

In this episode, we check in with Justin in Portugal. Justin and his family are fairly new to the field. We discuss the challenges they have faced and are facing as first-term missionaries.

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.

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In this episode, Rachel is on location with Lauren in Lourdes, France. They discuss the unique aspect of millions of Catholic pilgrims coming to Lourdes every year, as well as the challenges and opportunities of being a single woman serving as a missionary/church planter in France.

http://www.accelerateteams.org/ David Broodryk from South Africa and his team and facilitating catalyzing for movement in different parts of the world. Good online resource. https://www.contagiousdisciplemaking.com/ (Paul Watson's group. Really good DMM webinars and most crucial elements of DMM) http://moredisciples.com/ (Lots of good DMM/CPM resources from Team Expansion) https://www.movements.net/ (Steve Addison Podcast about various types of movements) https://www.movements.net/ (online DMM training with T4T)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jrok2GE8I8&t=3s (City Team DMM video)

Listen in on this week's podcast to hear from Steve in France. Steve serves as the Regional leader over Europe for Pioneers.

In this podcast, we interview Graham who is serving on a church planting team in northern Italy.

In this first Pioneer in Europe podcast, we interview Martin in the United Kingdom.