Join us in reaching the people of Austria for Christ and mobilizing them to fulfill the Great Commission at home and abroad.
In contrast to its breathtaking natural beauty, Austria’s spiritual landscape is a dark, barren wasteland. Austria’s shame culture enslaves people into fear and passivity, particularly regarding faith. Of every 250 people, 249 do not know Christ. The majority are convinced that the gospel of Christ is simply an outdated fairy tale. Existing churches deeply feel the impact and, as a result, have become more dependent on foreign leadership than is healthy.Deeply moved the spiritual poverty here, our team senses the Lord calling us to contribute to the advancement of the gospel in Austria by:
• Proclaiming the gospel of Christ
• Walking with Christ-followers in discipleship, helping them become capable and courageous proclaimers of the gospel who disciple others
• Partnering with local Christ-followers to plant churches
• Developing leaders and church planters to be multipliers of faith, disciples, churches and missionaries
A critical characteristic of our work is that we do not lead FOR our local faith family but gently walk WITH them to mobilize them to grow in faith and courage. The goal is for them to own their faith and assume more and more stewardship of the Great Commission for their own country and beyond into Europe and the world.We invite you to join us in reaching the lost and serving the church of Austria. Pray with us for the date the day when the hearts of Austrian people are freed from the bondage of shame and unbelief and reflect the beauty and glory of Christ the way their mountains and rivers demonstrate His creativity. Together with the Holy Spirit, we will help the Austrian church grow to maturity. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Gifts toward specific efforts show us what you are excited about. Occasionally, we may redeploy gifts as we follow God's leading with urgent opportunities or changing international contexts. Any gifts received beyond the goal go toward a similar project or our team support.
Church Planting Ministries
The heart of our calling is church planting, which is the most effective tool for evangelism, discipleship, training leaders, and multiplying disciples and churches, to fulfill the Great Commission. We are planting churches directly, partnering with churches, and playing a key role in local church unions to generate new church plants nationwide. Your gift enables us to play a catalytic role across Austria as God moves to transform this nation.
Empower: Leadership Training for Future Generations
Austrian churches lack local leaders! Our team’s approach is specifically designed to counteract this unhealthy reality by mobilizing and nurturing local leaders who will invest in the next generation of leaders. We are convinced that widespread awakening and healthy churches will not happen until there is local leadership pursuing the Great Commission. Your gift helps us mobilize and train spiritual leaders for the future of Austria.
"Heart Language" Tools for Evangelism
The most powerful gospel communication is tailored to the linguistic – and cultural! – reality of the hearer. Austria’s Esoteric community is the largest in Europe. Vienna’s largest community is blue-collar workers. Austria’s overall culture is post-Christian. You can reach all these groups with the good news by helping us research and develop effective tools to communicate the gospel to these groups in its most personally meaningful expression.
"Let's Meet for Coffee" - The Powerful Role of Food
It is said in Austria that “everything works through relationships.” In Austria, relationships are formed and cultivated over food (especially coffee). Hospitality in homes, cafes, church events, and parties represents a vital piece of our ministry to the hearts of unbelievers and believers alike. Your gift buys the coffee, food, and supplies for our team to invest in developing hundreds of relationships.
Agnes* and Elias* sat down on a couch, nervous but excited to share their story. We angled the camera tripod and got everyone miked up for the interview.
Over the next four hours, the couple talked about their spiritual journey through the occult, drugs, and esotericism. So much time and money wasted!
They eventually found Jesus through a friend’s social media post about how Jesus transformed her life, brought her joy and peace, and showed her life’s purpose.
This interview video has been shown dozens of times, encouraging national believers to share their faith with others. You made this video possible through your generosity to this ministry.
Their journey of spiritual wandering is inspirational for those struggling to share their faith with others. Their story also highlights the many Austrians seeking the Savior.
As Austria has become a center for esotericism and the New Age movement, opportunities for evangelism increase. Jesus says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). We know the answer Austrians seek!
Thank you for sacrificially giving to train our next generation of healthy church leaders. Your investment strengthens Austrian churches now and in the future.
Please join us in prayer:
Agnes and Elias are challenging Austrian Christians to share Jesus with others. Like you, they know that Jesus is the only answer. We appreciate your partnership in taking the gospel to the ends of the earth.
*Names changed
We have seen renewed spiritual hunger here in Austria, with a dozen people being baptized in church plants and local churches with whom we work closely.
The goal represents the cost of our team’s ministry activities for this calendar year. The Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® (LMCO) fully fund our living expenses. The goal amount resets every January 1st. All gifts completed through this form are directed to our team’s ministry strategy.
100% of all gifts received are used overseas as we reach the unreached with the gospel together. Click here to learn how this is made possible through the Cooperative Program.
Giving to one of our specific team efforts allows us to know what you are excited to see God complete within our ministry. Occasionally, we may need to redeploy gifts within our team strategy as urgent opportunities arise, as we do our best to follow God's leading, or adjust to changing international contexts. Any gifts received beyond the posted goal go toward a similar project or our team support.
100% of all gifts received are used overseas as we reach the unreached with the gospel together. Click here to learn how this is made possible through the Cooperative Program.
Our living expenses are fully provided by generous churches and individuals participating in the Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® (LMCO). These gifts enable us to remain on mission without interruption. Your support is a partnership with these churches, providing for us and our colleagues through LMCO. Our team receives recognition when partners give below to make our presence here possible.
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