Czech republic

We have a great partnership with Churches in Czech Republic. In 2015 Pastor Kirk (Pictured) joined them to speak at their national youth conference called Christfest.

More recently, in January 2016, a team representing 9 churches from Czech came and did training with Connect church team. 

We have a trip planned in July 2016, with Pastor Kirk and Tracee ministering at Christfest youth conference and potential for a team to serve at the camp as well. 

March 2017- Planned schools mission trip and church leadership seminars.

We believe that as God builds Connect Church in Birmingham, it will be a hub for missions partnership across Europe.

Isaiah 54;3 says 'For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will take nations and settle in their cities'. .. Birmingham is an international city and we are an international church, and we hope to see our connection into Europe increase as our Connect Church family grows. 

HUNGARY

 The church supported Carmelita Clarke, a YWAM missionary based in Budapest, Hungary for 28 years up until 2015 when she returned to England. 

Poland

In 2014 a team of 7 from Connect Church UK went to Apolla, Poland and led a vibrant-fun kids and youth programme in primary and secondary schools, small communities and villages after-school care programmes. For many it was the first time they had seen the gospel shared with life and fun.

We worked alongside a great church in that community who is reaching into smaller communities outside of the city. 

Heart for the Nations

In 2016 we are looking forward to many more opportunities to ENGAGE in local and overseas missions.

SPAIN- Anna Mullin who grew up in our church is now in Seville, teaching English and serving in the local church there. We are planning a trip in 2016 to connect with the pastor who is the head of the youth ministries of the AOG of Spain. 

BELGIUM- We have a real heart for our neighbouring country of Belgium, and are beginning a connection with an international church in Brussels. 

Please continue to pray for God to open doors of effective ministry and partnership as we seek to Connect to Europe. 

Open Doors UK

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