The Church, beyond being an institution, represents the community of believers called to take the Gospel to all people. In order to fulfill this mandate, Christians must develop a relationship with God by reading the Scripture, and through fasting and prayer. According to research done by Remus Runcan, Doctor in Sociology, in Romanian evangelical churches, nearly two thirds of believers read only a part of the Bible in a year.

Many evangelical churches in Bucharest initiated an oudoor prayer meeting in Victory Square in the capital. The organizers called Christians, regardless of their confession, to prayer for Romania to be transformed through the Truth of God. We spoke with Pastor Toni Berbece, from Profides Church, about the importance of such an event.

According to the last census, carried in 2011, 6,700 persons living in Neamt district in Romania identified themselves as Gypsy. In spite of that, the data collected by the District Bureau for Gypsy Population shows this minority comprises 17,000 persons. The issues present in Neamt district are the same problems found in other districts: school dropout, substandard living conditions, violence and difficulties integrating into society.

Many of us have never worked. I, for example, for 40 years had never done physical work, says Eusebio Laurian Stefanescu...

Twenty kilometers outside of Bucharest, in the locality of Balotesti, is a place where young ladies find help to rebuild their lives and to live free from drugs. The center for girls, House of Joy, functions under the umbrella of Teen Challenge Romania. The need to provide a home just for girls became apparent gradually.

Fifteen years ago, in Bistrita, the groundwork was laid for a project dear to the heart of Jacob Murza, which resulted in the building of nearly 60 social residences in several localities in Bistrita-Nasaud County, for homeless people. Improper living conditions of the poor moved the heart of Mr. Murza who became involved in helping them.

To Romanian Christians, a subject of deep concern is regarding the end times. There are many Christian leaders focused on defining Jesus Christs second coming and everything this moment involves. Amir Tsarfati is a messianic Jew and a Bible teacher who studied Biblical prophecies in order to understand Gods plan.

The Superbook mobile app, launched a few months ago in Romania, had a very strong impact. Almost 30,000 Romanians downloaded Superbook on their phones or tablets.

Today, Romania has one of the highest abortion and maternal mortality rates in the EU: 480 abortions to 1,000 deliveries, being one of the countries with the highest teen pregnancy percentage.

In our world, 100.000 abortions are performed every day, meaning that these children are not given any right to life. According to a website offering real-time measurements of the worlds population, in 2018, 23 % of all pregnancies ended in abortion. Many organizations are involved in defending the rights of the unborn children, given the gravity of the situation.

Gypsies in Romania are one of the largest ethnic minority groups in our country. According to the 2011 census, they numbered more than 620 thousand people, or 3.3% of the total population.

In addition to love, grace, forgiveness and repentance, the Scripture speaks about managing possessions, about the financial aspects of our lives. Big-Impact and Elim Timisoara foundations organized a seminary on this topic in order to help businessmen.

Romania is holding its place among the places in the world with the most abortions, and Timisoara is in 2nd place on the national level with approximately 4,000 pregnancy interruptions per year according to data from the Minister of Health. At the same time, Romania is among the countries with the highest number of teen pregnancies. For this reason, voluteers involved in this civic campaign, 40 Days for Life, want to draw the attention of the community to the tragedy of abortion and the value of life.

Gypsies in Romania are one of the largest ethnic minority groups in our country. According to the 2011 census, they numbered more than 620 thousand people, or 3.3% of the total population.

After spending 12 years in prison a door opened for Eusebio at Urspack packaging factory in the locality of Bosanci, Suceava, and his life was radically changed. This project through which former inmates are hired and supported as they re-enter society, is that of former wrestler Ghita Ignat, also known as the „Carpathian Bear”.

For several years now, in the Bihor community of Ceica, an event named The Tabernacle has taken place. Its a spot where Christians of different confessions pray together and hear the Word of God. From the beginning, the organizers of the River of Love Church wanted to go beyond the church walls to have an impact in their community.

Throughout the Bible, we meet faithful women performing various works in their home, church and community. They had an important contribution in spreading Christianity all over the world. Understanding and accepting the identity one has in Christ lays at the basis of the Christian life.

The Christian childrens home for orphans in Dobreni, Neamt County, known by the name, Ray Home, has managed to change the lives of tens of children. The project was launched in 1995 by the Bethesda Maranathan Christian Mission through the support of several humanitarian organizations, churches and private individuals.

Teen Challenge is an organization that operates a support program for people with an addiction to drugs. The first center for boys in Romania was inaugurated in 2007 near Bucharest, in Gradistea. According to statistics it is estimated that there are over 100,000 drug users in Bucharest.

Signs of the Times was the 12th edition of a wonderful series of Prayer for Israel conferences held in Romania each year. It was organized by Alfa Omega TV in partnership with Christians for Israel international association and the Romanian Prayer Network, hosted by Maranatha Baptist Church in Timisoara.

Brexit has revealed a series of existing problems within the EU. Over 30 million Brits voted in favor of exiting the European Union in the summer of 2016. But mass media was busy covering the subject of Brexit a few years prior, due to their misinterpretation of the migration phenomenon.

The prayer meetings organized by the European Union of Prayer take place twice a year in the capitals of the countries holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. The project started 6 years ago.

The opening of the Bible Museum in Timisoara is an unprecedented event in Romania. Over 500 copies of the Holy Book, part of pastor Ionel Tutacs personal collection, are on public display in an art gallery inside the Theresia bastion.

Joy FM radio is broadcasting in Arad city area since 2014 and exists to share an inspiring and encouraging message, as those provoking listeners to enjoy life put it. Full of joy, the people sitting behind the microphones try to deliver a positive message.

The conference How to Disciple Anyone Anywhere was organized in late February, by Aletheia Church in Timisoara. The event gathered representatives of the evangelical churches that are part of the Romanian autonomous church federation. The organizers brought forward one of the topical themes of the Christian world.

A few years ago, Ghita Dicoi, a Romanian pastor, was involved in a traffic accident, in the county of Sibiu and he was in a coma for almost a week. During this period, he had a life-changing meeting with God.

The ACAS organisation, as the Association for Training Special Abilities is known, was founded with the desire to help both people with disabilities and their families. It all began after 1990 with the case of a small girl diagnosed with flaccid tetreplegia, a disease which affected her physical body.

We will be praying that the man prepared by the Lord will be elected as the next President of Romania. Well pray that every action of the enemy in relation to this election be bound in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, by the authority which we have as the Church of the Lord. We also pray for the protection, peace and stability of Romania during this time.

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest recently hosted the 14th edition of the annual Prayer Breakfast event. The event, which is of great interest to the political class as well as to the Church, is organized by the Ecumenical Prayer Group of Parliament.

Fifteen years ago, a Swede, Andreas Samuelsson, came to Romania with the desire to help people in poverty stricken areas and teach them how to develop themselves.

In the media landscape of Bistrita-Nasaud County, a Christian radio station was born, which brought added value to the community. It was a challenge for those who were involved in the "Radio Bistrita" project.

It's been 15 years since Romanians started their annual national prayer gathering, known us “Burning Bush”. Since 2005, Romanian Christians participate in this meeting that goes beyond any denominational or ethnic barrier. They come together to pray and worship God.

The Christian childrens home for orphans in Dobreni, Neamt County, known by the name, Ray Home, has managed to change the lives of tens of children. The project was launched in 1995 by the Bethesda Maranathan Christian Mission through the support of several humanitarian organizations, churches and private individuals.

Nicky Cruz, The Cross and the Switchblades movie antihero came to know Christs love when pastor David Wilkerson shared the Good News to him in the 1960s. The Puerto Ricans life was transformed and Nicky Cruz now spreads Gods Word to people around the world. Just recently, he was in Romania together with pastor Gary Wilkerson, David Wilkersons son.

The May 26 European Parliament Elections proved that Romanians no longer tolerate for the political power to be held by a single party and a single man. This reality was reflected by the voter turnout, both in Romania and abroad, although the vote had to do with the parliamentary representation.

A Christian Entrepreneurs meeting was organized recently in Romania with the aim of building a community that would promote Christian values in this area of the society. The guests said that obtaining resources by developing businesses is part of Gods plan for supporting those in need.

The World Bank and the Council of Europe estimate that Europe is home to roughly 15 million Gypsies. The situation of Gypsies living on the continent is no different to that of those living in Romania. According to the Romanian parliamentary Daniel Vasile, many countries face difficulties integrating this ethnic group.

The ninth national edition of the March for Life in Romania had the theme Unique from Day One. Thousands of people met to march for the right to life of the unborn, but it also was a show of support for women in pregnancy crisis.

President Trumps announcement regarding the withdrawal of the American army from northeastern Syria gave rise to concern among the Middle East population. People are afraid for the new democracy and for the future of the local Christians. At the same time, they view with concern the interest in the matter shown by states such as Iran, Russia and Turkey. Moreover, in early April, general elections will be held in Israel. Succat Hallel, the prayer house in Jerusalem, as well as other Christians, called for support in prayer for Israel and the Middle East.

River of Revival is a Romanian family of churches with other offices in the diaspora. The 4th edition of their church Convention took place recently in Arad city. The event reunited representatives of churches partner in this association. Organizers sought to offer participants from Romania and abroad a time of worship and ministry, while getting to know each other.