{"id":4910664,"date":"2023-08-16T12:11:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T10:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/?page_id=4910664"},"modified":"2025-09-01T15:53:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:53:41","slug":"erntedankopfer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/en\/erntedankopfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Harvest Offering 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/balkan-hintergrund.jpeg” bg_color=”#000000″ attachment=”fixed” bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”500″ full_width=”true” full_height=”true” padding_top=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”70″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”60″ size_phone=”40″ font_weight=”600″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”3″ margin_top=”200″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center” drop_shadow=”true” shadow_distance=”5″ shadow_blur=”5″ shadow_color=”#000000″]Harvest Offering 2025[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”35″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”30″ size_phone=”25″ font_weight=”300″ font_style=”italic” font_family=”none” align=”center” drop_shadow=”true” shadow_distance=”5″ shadow_blur=”5″ shadow_color=”#0a0a0a”]The Balkans \u2013 an unreached region![\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true”][vc_column][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”115″ el_id=”horizontal-menu”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row id=”churches”][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”45″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”35″ size_phone=”35″ font_weight=”600″ margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]Plant churches, share Jesus, help people[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/-h9L3ZVxsL8″][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/hintergrund_edo_25.jpg” image_size=”full” title=”Mostar with old bridge”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/traditionelles-handwerk.jpg” image_size=”full” title=”Traditional crafts in the Balkans”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/taufe-in-mazedonien.jpeg” image_size=”full” title=”Baptism in Macedonia”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753091854788{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Balkans are characterized by great diversity and a rich history. However, the economic and spiritual situation is extremely difficult. Many countries are still suffering from their communist-atheist past. Religious-nationalist movements are on the rise and Islam is gaining ground. In many Balkan countries, less than 0.3% of the population is Christian, and in no country is the percentage higher than 0.8%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most Balkan countries, such as Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, are known to us only from negative headlines. But the region has unique beauty and a rich history. The roots of Christianity date back to the first century AD.
\nUnfortunately, not much of this rich history remains today. The Ottoman Empire and the communist regimes of the past have largely eradicated the Christian church. Nationalist movements, which are often religious in nature, lead to mistrust and ethnic tensions, preventing the spread of the gospel across national borders.<\/p>\n

But there is hope for the Balkans!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In many countries, there are very small but extremely vibrant churches. They are passionate about reaching their country with the gospel. They organize evangelistic events, street outreach, and social projects. They train evangelists and pastors to start new churches. However, they often lack the resources to get through the initial difficult period and achieve a long-term impact.[\/vc_column_text][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/unterschrift-matthias.png” image_size=”full”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753090829965{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Matthias Theis<\/strong>
\nChurch leader and head of the mission commission<\/small>[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_button url=”#help”]How we want to help[\/mk_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/balkan-hintergrund.jpeg” attachment=”fixed” bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”400″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row id=”help”][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”45″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”35″ size_phone=”35″ font_weight=”600″ margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]How we want to help[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/strasseneinsatz-in-bosnien.jpeg” image_size=”full” title=”Street outreach in Bosnia”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/schulung-von-leitern.jpeg” image_size=”full” title=”Training of leaders”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753090967647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Evangelism<\/strong><\/p>\n

We support evangelistic events and street outreach. These include preaching, worship, and personal conversations to spread the message of Jesus Christ and reach people.<\/p>\n

Church planting and expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n

We support church planters and finance the expansion of existing church buildings. This creates space for more people to attend church services, hear the Good News, and be strengthened in their faith.<\/p>\n

Education and training<\/b><\/p>\n

Training programs in evangelism and leadership empower believers to share the Good News in a sustainable way, including among Muslims. These training courses teach biblical strategies and practical approaches to evangelism and discipleship.<\/p>\n

Printing and distribution of Christian literature<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to spread the message of the Gospel in the Balkans, we finance the printing and distribution of tracts, brochures, and Bibles in modern language that are specifically aimed at the younger generation.<\/p>\n

Let us join together to take advantage of this opportunity and generously support our committed brothers and sisters in the Balkans!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_button url=”#contribute”]How you can contribute[\/mk_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/balkan-hintergrund.jpeg” attachment=”fixed” bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”400″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row id=”contribute”][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=”45″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”35″ size_phone=”35″ font_weight=”600″ margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]How you can contribute[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.buchegg.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/hintergrund_edo_25.jpg” image_size=”full”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753091813480{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Ways you can contribute:<\/p>\n