Slovenia
The Lord is also opening up new doors of ministry in new cities.
Brief History
Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia on June 25th, 1991. For the first time in history, the Slovene people had the opportunity to govern themselves. They are now in the challenging process of deciding who they will be as a nation and as people, which is resulting in a rapid change of their values and beliefs. In 1991 more than 70% of Slovenes claimed to be Catholic. Nowadays this number has dropped to less than 50% and continues its decline. Youth are questioning the religion of their parents and great parents and are seeking the truth on their own. We have an incredible opportunity to share the Gospel and reach this nation and its youth for Christ.
Spiritual Demographics
Slovenia is a country with 2 million inhabitants and is about the size of New Jersey. Only 1,100 -1,200 people in all of Slovenia claim to be evangelical Christians. This places it among the most un-evangelized countries in the world.
Ministry Outlook
The Lord has given the Josiah Venture team in Slovenia the opportunity to partner with local churches and be a light in some dark places. After slow toiling beginnings, we are now seeing a handful of Slovene youth with a passion to share Christ with their friends and family. We are able to walk alongside these leaders as we begin to train them in how to disciple.
The Lord is also opening up new doors in cities like Radovljica that have not had an evangelical presence in over 400 years. It seems the Lord is preparing to shed His light on the nation using this next generation. The spiritual war is at hand and as we press into the darkness, satan presses back. Please pray for these new believers and leaders to be rooted deeply in Christ so they can reach their country with the love of Christ.
Meet the Missionaries
These passionate full-time missionaries have devoted their lives to equipping young leaders in Slovenia through the local church.
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Slovenia
Ministry Projects
Empowering Worship in Slovenia: Utrip Kraljestva
Help us awaken worshipers and raise up new Slovene worship songs in a country where 99% of songs are translated from another language and worship has lost its fervor.
The Utrip Kraljestva ministry team has a vision to work in 4 areas: equipping worship teams, writing Slovene worship songs, recording worship songs and testimonials, and creating opportunities for Slovene churches to worship together. As part of this work, they empower students to use their gifts for His kingdom, unite churches by bringing them together in collective worship, and offer dedicated coaching for worship leaders and their teams. Worship teams participating in Utrip Kraljestva’s mentorship and shepherding program receive in-person and virtual coaching during rehearsals for a minimum of three months. Through this, Utrip Kraljestva not only develops the technical skills of worship leaders, but also teaches them about the heart of worship and how to bring that into their ministry.
Currently, Utrip Kraljestva’s YouTube channel is the most-viewed evangelical channel in Slovenia. The team wants to build on their existing efforts by recording videos and testimonials from young adults and youth living across Slovenia. Will you considering giving towards this new ministry project?
The team’s recording budget is as follows:
Worship Song Production (studio rentals, mix and master process, musicians, legal rights, and video production) | $6,000
Recording of Testimonials (sharing individuals’ personal stories of meeting Jesus) | $500
Developing Online Materials for Training & Coaching Worship Leaders | $1,000
The total project cost is $7,500
Help us awaken worshipers and raise up new Slovene worship songs in a country where 99% of songs are translated from another language and worship has lost its fervor.
The Utrip Kraljestva ministry team has a vision to work in 4 areas: equipping worship teams, writing Slovene worship songs, recording worship songs and testimonials, and creating opportunities for Slovene churches to worship together. As part of this work, they empower students to use their gifts for His kingdom, unite churches by bringing them together in collective worship, and offer dedicated coaching...
Help us awaken worshipers and raise up new Slovene worship songs in a country where 99% of songs are translated from another language and worship has lost its fervor.
The Utrip Kraljestva ministry team has a vision to work in 4 areas: equipping worship teams, writing Slovene worship songs, recording worship songs and testimonials, and creating opportunities for Slovene churches to worship together. As part of this work, they empower students to use their gifts for His kingdom, unite churches by bringing them together in collective worship, and offer dedicated coaching for worship leaders and their teams. Worship teams participating in Utrip Kraljestva’s mentorship and shepherding program receive in-person and virtual coaching during rehearsals for a minimum of three months. Through this, Utrip Kraljestva not only develops the technical skills of worship leaders, but also teaches them about the heart of worship and how to bring that into their ministry.
Currently, Utrip...
Slovenia Camps Ministry
Using conversational English as the connection point, English Camps help unbelievers connect to the local church. Along with facilitating these camps, the team also trains and develops young leaders to serve as interns in these camps and in their local churches back home.
Using conversational English as the connection point, English Camps help unbelievers connect to the local church. Along with facilitating these camps, the team also trains and develops young leaders to serve as interns in these camps and in their local churches back home.
Using conversational English as the connection point, English Camps help unbelievers connect to the local church. Along with facilitating these camps, the team also trains and develops young leaders to serve as interns in these camps and in their local churches back home.
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