A Refugee Young Adult Community Born Around the Table
What began with a simple invitation to share Korean food became a growing community of refugee young adults in Athens. Through meals, friendship, Bible study, worship, and the faithful continuation of relationships begun by an EM mission team, young refugees found a place of belonging—and some eventually came to faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized.
Planting God’s Word Across Borders
n August 2024, Bible College Europe began in Athens with a vision to provide biblical education and leadership training for refugees and migrants. What started with a small group of students became a new step toward raising faithful Christian leaders who could serve churches, home churches, and communities across cultures and nations.
The Birth of Athens Grace Church
Discover how a ministry visit, Grace Encounter, and a Quiet Time seminar led three families to establish the bilingual Athens Grace Church on May 7, 2023.
A Home Church Begins in Kırıkkale, Türkiye
Discover how Harpak and Ghazal began a Home Church with eight people in their Kırıkkale apartment in 2022 and how it grew into Grace Church Kırıkkale.
Raising Refugee Leaders
Discover how Fred and Kelly Shin began supporting four refugee seminary students through theological education, mentoring, practical care, and hands-on ministry in 2020.
Obeying God’s Call to Greece
Discover how Fred and Kelly Shin obeyed God’s call to move to Athens in 2019, where relationships with Persian-speaking refugees shaped a new vision for discipleship and leadership development.