Slovenia

Slovenia's need for Christ

Slovenia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Prior to becoming sovereign, the socialist nation was governed by Tito. His death in 1980 opened the door for transformation.

Catholicism has dominated Slovenia for more than 1000 years. While part of Yugoslavia, religion was suppressed. Since becoming independent, atheism has gained a foothold, organized religion is not well-liked, and evangelical Christianity is questioned.

Less than 0.1% of the population are evangelical Christians. About 40 small churches and home groups serve the 2 million people. Most of the pastors work secular jobs or receive outside funds. The home groups in rural villages are served by dedicated believers with a heart to reach their community for Christ.

We have been traveling to Slovenia since 2014. Our love for the country dates back over 13 years. In 2003 we were praying over the unreached nations of the world. We had maps of the least evangelized countries printed so we could focus our prayers. Each member of the prayer team prayed over one of the nations. Dan's was Slovenia. It's obvious now that God orchestrated that season of prayer.

As the years passed, our desire to visit Slovenia increased. In 2014, we were invited to help at the Holy Spirit Conference in Turkey for the second time. We decided to visit Slovenia while on that same trip, since we would be so close. We searched the web for missionaries in Slovenia hoping to find a connection. After two emails and a phone call, a contact was made. That summer we ministered in two churches and three home groups in just four days. Our love for the people of Slovenia was planted deep in our hearts.

Currently we are working with seven churches and five home groups. Our goal is to support the local churches in raising up trained Slovenian believers and ministers. We are working with several ministries from the United States to translate books into the Slovenian language. Please pray for anointed translators and funds. We currently have permission to translate Kenneth E. Hagin and Andrew Womack books. In the near future, we hope to have a Bible training program available in the Slovenian language.