September 11, 2020
Fighting the battle against human trafficking and providing shelter and care for its victims Attempt by the Ministry of Labour to close the Shelter Child victims […]
September 11, 2020
This season of time is often referred to as “back to school” and implies a return to routine, a return to normally scheduled activities. I’d like […]
April 12, 2018
A second and even more severe late-spring ice storm and blizzard accompanied us on our Sunday afternoon drive to the Floresti Pentecostal Church, 1 ½ hours […]
April 12, 2018
Knowing the exceptional impact these young adults have in the city, country and nations of the world is the reason we love each opportunity to encourage […]
April 12, 2018
Historically, Bucharest International Church is known as a gathering place for young adults who come to the capital city for educational purposes and a discovery and […]
March 14, 2018
“I work with the children (victims of human trafficking) because no one else loves them or cares for them.” […]
March 12, 2018
From 3 regions of Spain – the northwest, Madrid in the center and Cordoba in the south – we viewed and experienced the atmosphere of instability, […]
March 7, 2018
In a land known for the fruitfulness of its thousands of olive groves, the spiritual harvest is seen to a much lesser degree. It is always […]
March 7, 2018
The beautiful northwest area of Spain is verdant with its hills and valleys dotted with red-roofed houses, grazing sheep and cattle against spectacular views of the […]
November 13, 2017
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you….” (2 Peter 1:2) In a recent sermon, Pastor Cristi characterized life for many in Bucharest by two ‘O’ words […]
November 13, 2017
“How was your calling confirmed this last year?” This was the question we were given 3 minutes to answer during our annual late-October retreat of PAOC […]
October 15, 2017
Guillermo and Ana, pastors of the Salem church in Seseña just south of Madrid, recently moved into a new facility and are now thrilled to better […]
February 2, 2016
Some years ago the Catholic archbishop of Madrid stated: “It is an indisputable fact that many people who live in Madrid today not only do not […]
February 2, 2016
Samuel and Vanessa moved from Madrid to Ponferrada 2 years ago to bring leadership to the Salem church as the founding pastors move towards a new […]
February 2, 2016
It is always a joy to spend time with newly established pastors, Paco and Dorcas, in their church in Cordoba. The heart and quality of worship […]
November 3, 2015
In Titus 1:5, Paul gave instructions to Titus about setting a church in order and appointing elders. To do so is a high achievement yet it […]
November 1, 2015
In August I visited the Reaching Out Shelter for victims of human trafficking. Sara*, aged 17, bright, eager and determined, spoke to me of her desire […]
September 4, 2015
David and Rhonda Fortune have done a great job pastoring the Crossroads International Church in Basel for the last 5 years, bringing it from a place […]
September 3, 2015
Paul and Joana Lasante teach at the Bible College in L’Viv and provide pastoral mentorship to the students during their studies and after they graduate and […]
September 3, 2015
Ryan and Ashley Salomon have just relocated from L’Viv to Kiev and it is a new beginning for them as they focus on language learning, find […]
September 2, 2015
Thanks to the funds Dan collects from recycling in BC, the girls at the human trafficking shelter 2 hours from Bucharest, are able to enjoy a […]
September 1, 2015
Facebook ads forthe Bucharest International Church produced over 450 inquiries and more than 20,000 viewings in late August. Asa result, 4 new families joined us for […]
March 5, 2015
Though our usual time in Romania has been delayed this year, we have used the extra month to move forward the process of affiliating the ministry […]
March 4, 2015
Huldah Buntain just celebrated her 90th birthday and 60 years of ministry in India. She is still full of energy and passion to express the love […]
March 2, 2015
Missions Fest Vancouver takes place during the last weekend of January. Along with general sessions, seminars and the film festival, over 200 booths from national and […]
March 2, 2015
Just prior to Christmas, Mark and Kim transitioned from Armenia, where they have been for 13 years, to Madrid, Spain. As a 9 year old, Kim […]
March 2, 2015
One of my favourite mission verses is found in Genesis 49:22 where Jacob says of Joseph, ‘’Joseph is a fruitful vine, a vine near a well […]
September 30, 2014
SUMMER BAPTISM CELEBRATIONS! Bucharest There is nothing more joyous at the Bucharest International Church than water baptism. Ninety people gathered during this mid-week event to celebrate […]
July 30, 2014
Bucharest, Romania Arriving into the city of Bucharest late at night under the glow of the street lamps, we noted the greenness of the parks and […]