Afghan Church in Greece

Help us to build the Afghan Church in Greece

Context
For the past years Greece has been flooded with refugees. Many have called it a crisis, but others saw the divine opportunities for the message of salvation to be shared with people who are hard to reach in their own countries. In 2014 a Bible study group for Afghan refugees was started in Athens by an Afghan who had just come to faith himself and was filled with a passionate desire to help others find the Truth as well. Soon the group had grown too big to continue meeting at home. From then on the church needed to operate in borrowed or rented spaces. Since the start of weekly Sunday services in 2015, Afghan and Iranian refugees get together as a church named Agape. This community of believers has allowed God’s love to shine through Sunday worship, weekly teaching, daily fellowship, and continuous prayer.

‘When we worship we do it with all our heart and soul because it’s like we were in prison before but now set free. Through Jesus Christ’ – new believer at Agapè Church  

Ministry
Agape’s urge to fulfill God’s mission for the church as written in Matthew 28:18-20 has resulted in spreading out to three locations: Athens, Lesvos island and Neos Milotopos (in northern Greece). A great step forward has also been the completion of Agape’s non-profit registration in the summer of 2021. Renting or owning a property is a key priority for Agape Church, as it would provide stability for the refugee leadership and strengthen their ability to support church members and other refugees they serve—both through their words and their actions. Since Agape Church has developed a key function in the ministry among Afghan and Iranian refugees in Greece, it needs support to continue their work like: weekly church services, face to face and online meetings, spiritual counsel, trauma care, educational programs for children, exercise groups, outreach projects, etc. Agape Church is a tremendous blessing and does have a positive impact on the lives of dozens of families and 100+ new believers each week.

Fundraising
Because Agape Church does not have a fundraising staff, MissionInvest was asked to raise funds for this important project through its network in the Netherlands and the USA. How special it is, precisely as Christians, to be able to help young believers. Many of them are ex-Muslims. They have just found the Truth, but still live with thousands of questions and in much uncertainty.

By supporting this beautiful Kingdom initiative, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact—bringing hope, stability, and encouragement to a young church family filled with brothers and sisters who are walking through challenging times. Your support can truly be a beacon of God’s love in action.