News, Articles & INformation

Help for Happy Wheels

24/11/20

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new project called ‘Help for Happy Wheels’. The purpose of this project is to raise funds for a new minibus for people with disabilities in the city of Ternopil, Western Ukraine.

Passion for the Gospel

16/11/20

Back in 2016 EMF missionary (now EMF Director) Andrew Birch attended the ‘Together for the Gospel’ conference in Louisville, Kentucky and was greatly blessed by worshipping with ten thousand fellow Christians, listening to excellent preaching and enjoying rich fellowship.

From Student to Teacher

23/9/20

Vitalii Mariash in Kyiv, Ukraine, as a young person wanted to study theology, and in this article outlines his journey and the importance to him of ‘handing over the baton’ to the next generation.

Paul's Legacy for Leaders

23/9/20

1 & 2 Timothy; Paul's legacy for leaders. An article by Steven Bowers.

New Mission Director - Andrew Birch

2/9/20

A short autobiography.

EMF Zoom Youth Conference 2020

24/8/20

EMF Youth Conference – “EMF: Who? Mission: Why?” The European Mission Fellowship held their first Youth Conference via Zoom in July.

PIETRO LOREFICE (17th February 1938 - 5th July 2020)

9/7/20

A personal appreciation by Daniel Webber.

Openings for the Gospel in Ioannina

28/4/20

For many years Leonidas and Irene Kollaros have worked in Ioannina and this article gives an up to date account of the work in that university city in north-western Greece

Comment on the Coronavirus by Mission Director Steven Bowers

16/3/20

An article by Mission Director, Steven Bowers, commenting on the Coronavirus problem at the present time and encouraging us to renew our trust and commitment to the Gospel, our trust in the God of that Gospel and our efforts to give that Gospel to Europe.

Five ways to live the Gospel during the #coronavirus

12/3/20

As a church, how can we live the Gospel in practice in the midst of the pandemia of the coronavirus? An article by Stefano Mariotti. Stefano and Jennifer Mariotti are missionaries with the European Mission Fellowship in Budrio, Italy.

Norway - A Needy Land

5/2/20

Europe's northernmost country, the Kingdom of Norway is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s famed for its rugged mountains, spectacular fjord coastline, the magical northern lights and the midnight sun. It’s also one of Europe’s most prosperous nations, and regularly ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. A report by Phil Dunn, the EMF Northern Ireland Representative, on his recent visit to Norway to see EMF missionaries John and Oline Taylor.

Anchored to the Rock - Adversity in Italy

4/2/20

What do we do when our mid-week meetings are empty? What do we do when the local authority changes and we find ourselves struggling as a church? What do we do when the law changes to limit the activity of Muslims and it affects evangelicals too? These are some of the questions EMF missionaries Stefano & Jenny Mariotti have been asking themselves as a couple in the last year!

Moving to a new Mission Field

4/2/20

In September 2019 Pál and Anna Borzási moved with their family from Luna de Sus to Pericei (Transylvania, Romania) to do mission and pastoral work there. An article by Pál Borzási speaking about their move and the challenge to save the lost and build up the church. How? By preaching the powerful gospel of our Lord Jesus!

Spiritual Climate Change in Europe

19/11/19

On 9th November around 100 people gathered for a missionary conference on the theme of ‘Spiritual Climate Change’. It was the 60th Anniversary of EMF.

Casiodoro de Reina's translation of the Bible into Spanish

21/10/19

450th ANNIVERSARY OF CASIODORO DE REINA'S TRANSLATION OF LA BIBLIA DEL OSO. An article by José Moreno Berrocal pastor of the evangelical church in Alcázar, Spain.

What is the religious or philosophical culture situation in the Czech Republic?

15/10/19

Recently I was asked an interesting (and difficult) question – what is the religious or philosophical cultural situation in Czech Republic. I have tried to respond with great humility for I am aware of the limits of my observations. And you may consider my response as an invitation to join us in prayers for we need it indeed. An insightful article by Jan Hábl.

Freedom to tell the truth

30/9/19

‘Freedom’ writes the hero Winston in his illicit diary in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, ‘is the freedom to say 2+2=4’. That’s pretty banal, you may think, but a climax in the book comes when the rulers force him under torture to say that 2+2=5, because they say so. Truth in that world is simply what the highest authority, backed up by force, says it is. A article by Mostyn Roberts, Pastor of Welwyn Evangelical Church and former lecturer in Doctrine of the Church at the School of Biblical Studies.

Contending for the faith against secularism: 'Mind the gap!'

30/9/19

France and Belgium are perhaps two of the main countries in Europe to be classed as Secular. In France 1% of the population is regarded as evangelical and in Belgium 1.2% where even the Catholic church is in rapid decline [source: Operation World]. Michael Robinson working for many years in Belgium gives a concise article outlining the difficulties that secularism can bring in the way of outreach.

A biography of Jan Amos Comenius by Jan Hábl

20/6/19

Jan Amos Comenius (1592 – 1670), Komenský in Czech, was a Protestant Moravian (currently a part of the Czech Republic) pastor, philosopher and educator who is celebrated especially for his revolutionary approach to education. His universal (holistic) notion of education and international success earned him the epithet “the teacher of nations.”

What is Gospel Work?

19/6/19

We are easily distracted from our work. This is as true in gospel work as in any other field. We must, then, be clear about what gospel work is. The Lord Jesus gave a clear statement of the essence of the work,which Luke recorded in Luke 24:44-48. There are three elements.

New HQ

1/3/19

As of 1st March, we’ve made The Old Rectory, Glenfield our formal headquarters and we’ve closed down the office at Guessens.

New Home - New Opportunities

24/1/19

Steven Bowers, EMF Director, walks us through the strategy behind the move to Glenfield and pays respect to the legacy of the past.

Archive of older articles

Praying for Greece

12/9/18

Points from two of EMF's longstanding missionaries in Greece

Five Things to Pray for in Spain

14/2/18

Luis Cano - Five things to Pray for in Spain

What did the reformation ever do for mission?

31/10/17

Ralph Winter, the American missiologist, says that there were 3 great periods in history for mission : 1792, influenced by William Carey; 1865 and following, due to the impact of Hudson Taylor; 1934 and following, due to the influence of Cam Townsend, who founded Wycliffe Bible Translators and Walter McGavran.

Ministry Traineeship: Equipping Europe

25/9/17

Twenty years ago, EMF made it possible for me to work alongside a mature pastor, Mike Daly, to be mentored and helped in every possible way at Great Whyte Baptist Church in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. And now the challenge and privilege of mentoring a young man in my church in Luna de Sus, Romania, has passed on to me. His name is Tamás Moroz.

Paulo Serafim: Mission is worship

25/9/17

I grew up in a home where only my mother was a Christian. It was through her that my older brother and I heard about Jesus and had contact with the church from a young age.

How do you reach a nation?

9/6/17

Here, Christian publishing house Legatio’s Krzysztof Rutkowski, based in the central Polish city of Włocławek, explains some of the priorities that will help Poland’s churches to reach new people and grow.

New developments at our School of Biblical Studies

9/6/17

EMF’s School of Biblical Studies runs a foundation-level six-month course to facilitate and equip Christian leaders to handle the Bible better and to fulfil Jesus’ Great Commission in Europe.

25 Years in Alcazar

9/6/17

In November 2016, Pepe Moreno celebrated 25 years as the pastor of Alcázar’s evangelical church, situated in central Spain. Here, he looks back on his time, and on what’s been achieved.

A step of faith in Zwyiec

26/5/17

In a Q&A session, Dawid Kozioł explains his experiences as a pastor and EMF missionary.

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