Ministry in Slovenia
David Rebello, Mission Corps volunteer
My life has been impacted by the influence of great Godly men. My old roommate, my director, and several missionaries with whom I served have discipled me and really taught me what it means to be a man of God and a true disciple of Christ. Ministering in Slovenia has challenged me to define and defend the faith to people who have never ever heard a clear presentation of the Gospel.
I have a much greater appreciation for the journey of others to and through salvation. Because the average Slovene person is post-modern, post-Christian, and skeptical, the road to faith in Christ is usually a long, arduous one. As a result, I see and rejoice in the small and continuous victories that Christ makes in someone's life during that process.
Living in a foreign country has revealed to me the necessity of a "complete Christian walk." And by this I mean that I have realized that my testimony is more of my actions and love, and not only my words. When living in another culture you are constantly on display. Several of my Slovene friends have told me that they have watched me live my life and noticed "something that I want" (an obvious, if unknowing, reference to the desire for Christ). I have learned what St. Francis of Assisi meant when he said "Go preach the Gospel, and use words if necessary."
Stephanie Henson, YIM volunteer
I learned much from the time I spent in Slovenia; most of all that I have to put my self aside to allow God to work through me. God uses us most when we are weak and broken before Him. Through my experience is Slovenia, I learned the power of prayer - the power of unceasing prayer. God has impressed upon me how he can use us when we are obedient. So many times we do not receive a blessing because we are not obedient. God has showed me a freedom to worship Him by simply living a life of obedience.
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