The Position
Are you actively involved in your local church in the US, but wondering if God could use you somewhere else in the world to build His church? ABWE Team Hungary desires to help and encourage Hungarian church planters and pastors as they seek to reach their own people with the gospel. Through a wide range of ministries including ESL, Bible studies, children’s camps, theological training, and disability ministry, the team has been involved in supporting Hungarian churches and church plants for more than 30 years. We need more people to join these existing ministries, or start new ones, based on your own giftings and the needs of our national partners. In order to be as effective as possible in your ministry, you’ll study Hungarian and be involved in a local Hungarian church or church plant.
The Need
Hungary was established as a Christian Kingdom by the pope around AD 1000, but today, only a tiny minority of Hungarians attend evangelical Protestant churches or have a personal relationship with Jesus. After years of communism, Hungary emerged in the mid to late 1990s as a country of rapid development and economic growth. Since then, corruption, an aging population, and other factors have contributed to a current sense of frustration and uncertainty for many Hungarians. The Hungarian church has felt this as well, with fewer than 300 Baptist churches serving a population of nearly 10 million people.
The Impact
The opportunity to reach nonbelievers in Hungary is great. Hungarian people are looking for hope and love that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
ABWE Team Hungary focuses on empowering Hungarians and Hungarian churches to reach their communities with the love of Christ. Your specific skills and abilities may be just the right fit to come alongside our national partners with help and encouragement. Will you consider if God is calling you to come join us in Hungary?