Rev. Dr. Gabriella Kopas is the Conference Superintendent of the Central Europe Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church. She met the Lord Jesus in college and has been walking in obedience since then. GMC leadership saw her great potential in the hostile climate of post-Soviet regions, and he accepted the invitation to serve.

In this conversation, we hear the story of how she came to Christ and found a home in the Methodist tradition. She characterizes the current state of Methodism in Eastern Europe, she gives some history and demographics of the area, explains contemporary missional challenges, and invites the prayers of those who care about Christ reaching those nations. It was a very pleasant conversation that I benefited from. You will, too!

Links:

Central Europe Conference Website in English - https://www.metodisti.sk/english/

My conversation with Daniel Topalski of Bulgaria -

My conversation with Vatroslav Župancic of Croatia -

Rod Dreher's 'Live Not By Lies' - https://a.co/d/dk9UcvY

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