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20 November 2024 | Budva, Montenegro [Vanesa Pizzuto]<\/p>\n

Young creatives took centre stage at GAiN Europe 2024, captivating over 280 global church leaders with their fresh approaches to sharing the Gospel online. During the Sunday afternoon programme, these digital pioneers showcased how they are using social media and other innovative methods to spread hope in the digital world.<\/p>\n

Through the \u201cYoung Creatives Competition<\/a>\u201d, the Trans-European (TED) and Inter-European Divisions (EUD) sponsored eight inspiring young influencers to attend GAiN Europe and share their journeys with church leaders from more than 42 countries. Recognising that media conferences can be cost-prohibitive for younger influencers and media enthusiasts, TED and EUD established a special fund to support their participation. Applicants were invited to submit two-minute videos detailing their creative strategies for sharing the Gospel on social media. The most inspiring submissions were selected, granting these young creatives an all-expenses-paid opportunity to attend GAiN Europe, bring their innovative insights to a wider audience, and network with other professionals.<\/p>\n

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Ryan Daly explains to GAiN participants how he creates reels for his Croydon, London church, which has captured a global audience of tens of thousands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Liubov Zamorska<\/strong>, a 25-year-old Ukrainian (now living in Poland), captivated the audience with her augmented reality books, designed to let young readers use their phones to access vivid animations of Daniel\u2019s statue or the inside of Noah\u2019s ark.\u00a0\u201cAugmented reality provides a more engaging and immersive experience,\u201d explained Zamorska, who is a graphic designer and illustrator. \u201cAs soon as [readers] point their phone camera at a page, they witness something amazing. Augmented reality brings Bible stories back to life right before their eyes!\u201d<\/p>\n

Zamorska, who recently opened a TikTok account<\/a>, is using the platform to share the Gospel, and one of her videos already has 25,000 views. \u201cHow many years would it take me to reach this many people personally?\u201d reflected Zamorska, encouraging attendees to use social media to reach the hearts of millions.<\/p>\n