CEE Experience through Stories
Czech Republic: A people misunderstood
“Everyone around me says they are bad people,” said Jiri Randall, a Czech with a heart for Roma. Yet …
Poland: Discovering the people behind the prejudice
Unknown by many, the word “gyp” comes from the name “Gypsy” and is a slur against a people group …
Macedonia: Stepping out from the garbage dump
Near the capital city of Skopje, Macedonia, is a settlement of Gypsies known as the “Romany capital of the world.”
Poland: Crossing cultural bridges leads Roma to Christ
Women possess interesting roles among the Romany population of Poland. They are the workers and ….
Southern Europe: Ministries ready for short- and long-term commitment
Some call the Balkans the “cradle of the Romany presence in Europe.” In fact, of the approximately 12 million Roma …
Czech Republic: Block party leads to Bible studies in Romany homes
What kind of doors can summer missionaries help open among a people group?
Poland: Salvation brings freedom … among Romany men
They were musicians, artists, dancers and craftsmen who traveled with their families and …
Macedonia: Scripture comes to life for Romany family
Salija became aware of God when she was a girl through a vision that warned her to stop sinning. From that point on she was afraid when she sinned, but …
Czech Republic: Roma tune ears to Gospel
Music flows through Romany history and culture. When laws forced assimilation in the 18th century …
Poland: Word becoomes life for Romany believers
Rafel and Janek are Romany cousins. Almost two years ago Janek’s father, Andrzej, heard the Gospel and …
Southern Europe: ‘The kind of problem you want to have’
Beside the highway, under the bridge and not far from the city center is a unique neighborhood. It’s not the …
Czech Republic: Believers worship in heart of Romany community
A white lace curtain softens the light beaming in through the front glass window. From one side the …
Poland: Christian camp sparks fire in Romany hearts, leads to church start
“Communism may not have been best, but at least we had community.” This general sentiment reveals a …
Southern Europe: Believers with a passion to tell the Roma about Jesus
God is at work in the Balkans … Meet Elle … Meet Mimosa … Meet Rule and Adrianna … Meet Lyda … Meet Abe … Meet Vali …
Central & Southern Europe: The effect of evangelism within a people group
Boyd Hatchel, IMB missionary, has worked with Roma for years and knows …
Macedonia: Breaking through walls of illiteracy
“I’d wanted to learn about God, but I can’t read, so that has prevented me,” said Edward, a young Roma living in Macedonia. People like Edward are the reason …
Czech Republic: ‘They’re just repeating prayers’
Unemployment, illiteracy and gambling addictions; discrimination, misunderstandings of Christianity and a lack of witness from the local church—these represent …
Poland: Fruit evidenced after decades of seed planting
“The greatest triumph is seeing the changed lives of new believers,” said International Mission Board missionary Brenda Goss.
Central Europe: From the fringes to the Father
Ivan’s past can be described as one of a man caught up in the world’s downward spiral. He has struggled with alcohol, drugs and the wrong group of friends. He has …