Moldovan Couple Stays to Revive Village Through Faith-Based Ministries
CBN NewsFebruary 16, 20266 min9,379 views
7 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβA Couple's Decision to Stay
- π‘ Denis and Luba, ordinary Christians, felt a calling to share the gospel and demonstrate God's mercy and love through practical projects.
- π― Fifteen years ago, facing poverty and unemployment in Svetly, Moldova, they had opportunities to move abroad but chose to stay.
Ministry Training and Vision
- π Their lives changed after meeting Alex Belev of Mission Eurasia's School Without Walls, which provided ministry training locally.
- π§ This training instilled in them a vision to be useful in their own community and raise new generations of church leaders.
Community Revival Through Business Ventures
- π Inspired by their training, they opened a bakery and cafe to sustain their work, providing free food to the elderly and poor.
- π οΈ The cafe now employs young people who previously intended to leave the village, like Maria Gani.
- π² A bike repair shop was established to help families afford working bicycles, with used bikes being refurbished.
- π A car repair shop, run by Luba's father, addresses transportation challenges in the village.
Impact on Children and Discipleship
- π§© A children's center provides homework help, food, games, and spiritual education to children from difficult family situations.
- β¨ The combined ministries have created dozens of jobs and touched countless lives, fostering a missionary community.
- β Denis and Luba's commitment is seen as using their God-given talents to serve, rather than burying them.
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