How do you write a theme song?
15 October 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Victor Hulbert] You know how it is. Lots of planning goes into an event: Convention centres are booked, speakers assigned, workshop and witness programmes arranged, meals and accommodation negotiated – then at the last minute someone suggests, “perhaps we should have a theme song!”
Read MoreChurch plants don’t happen by accident
10 October 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Caleb Quispe with tedNEWS] A strategic decision to employ specialist discipleship coaches in Scandinavia and the Balkan regions of south east Europe is bearing fruit. An intensive four-day workshop in Serbia means 20 pastors from seven countries are now equipped and energised to plant churches in their local areas.
Read MoreTed Wilson inspired by Belgrade Refugee Community Centre
25 September 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Victor Hulbert] When you have been inspired you need to visit. That was the case for Pastor Ted Wilson during his visit to the European Pastors’ Council in Belgrade, Serbia, 28 August – 2 September 2018. He specifically asked to visit the nearby ADRA Community Centre for refugees.
Read MoreLove unifies as EPC makes a joyful noise
03 September 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Peter Jeynes] There had been a buzz in the air all week—there had to be with the human excitement and expectation created by skill-equipping workshops, reviving sermons and inspiring singing. The Sabbath afternoon buzz was different though, people were eagerly awaiting the Sabbath afternoon music festival.
Read MoreLocating the heart of Adventist identity
03 September 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Gavin Anthony] Who are we, and where are we going?
Read MoreZealous for Good Works
03 September 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [John Surridge] What made the 2018 European Pastors' Council in Belgrade, Serbia, such a special event? John Surridge, British Union Conference Executive Secretary, took to the corridors of the Sava Centar to find out. "This is the fourth EPC that I've been to, and it has definitely been the…
Read MoreAre you leaving, or staying in Babylon?
1 September 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Widar Ursett] Dr Jeff Brown has many accomplishments to his name. Some of which were listed as he entered the pulpit for the Friday night sermon at the European Pastors' Council in Belgrade: Pastor, author, leader, and much-loved friend. The list goes on…
Read MoreThursday talks inspire change at Pastors’ council
31 August 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Peter Jeynes] Someone behind the scenes has put a lot of thought into the programming at the European Pastors’ Council in Belgrade. A story is being developed as we move from ‘Connecting’ on to ‘Inspiring’ and then on to ‘Change’. There has been much connecting and re-connecting going on.…
Read MoreRoom of remorse and rejoicing
31 August 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Widar Ursett] Have you ever seen your sins disappear right in front of your eyes, literally? I came close to that today, but I had to walk a while to get there. If you carry a burden of sin, or have a song of praise in your heart, or…
Read MoreIn the Very Act
31 August 2018 | Belgrade, Serbia [Sam O Davies] If one of the aims of the European Pastors’ Council (EPC) is to inspire, then there was ample evidence from the audience that it was accomplished. Enthralled by the remarkable illumination on the well-known story of the woman caught in adultery, Gifford Rhamie (Lecturer and Director…
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