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European Christian Mission International is an international and interdenominational organization, founded in 1904, comprised of evangelical Christians called by God and commissioned by local churches to serve in partnership in the evangelization of the peoples of Europe.

ECMI currently works in 19 countries of Europe, with nearly 200 workers and partners from 20 countries around the world serving with us. Our ministries extend beyond these areas through radio, literature, and technology initiatives. We operate in partnership with supporting churches, like-minded organizations and local denominations. We welcome Christians from mainstream evangelical denominations into our family of workers and partners. Our theological identity is defined by our Satement of Faith.

Our Vision: ECMI longs to see the peoples of Europe transformed in the name of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission: Our mission is to establish and develop reproducing churches that evangelize and disciple the peoples of Europe.

Planting Churches

The primary objective of ECM International is to plant churches in Europe. We are committed to planting and developing churches and imparting to them the vision to multiply in the local community, nationally and internationally.

Every aspect of our ministry has as its focus the planting and development of the local church. We have identified the major principles of church planting in which we are involved. We see our nine major principles of church planting as:

European Christian Mission is a team of around 150 missionaries from around the world who are passionate about spreading the good news about Jesus Christ throughout the nations of Europe. We are currently working in a variety of places across Europe, select the link below to find out more:

Albania Austria Bosnia Croatia France Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Kosovo Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Spain Sweden Ukraine

Support for Church Planting

We encourage various ministries as a support for our church planting focus. We only give a few examples here. In each country or area we seek to respond to the specific needs that exist.

In June 1904 Ganz Raud came to the UK, the first of numerous visits he made in the process of founding the work of the European Christian Mission. On his travels throughout the UK he was invited to speak at meetings and conventions and he took every opportunity to share with his listeners the needs of the continent. During this period Ganz's vision for his life's  work became clearer. In 1915, Raud visited the USA, where he was practically unknown. He initially spent his time praying specifically for contacts who would share his vision. As time passed, his prayers were answered. In 1920, an office was rented in New York, moving to larger premises in Brooklyn in 1922. Also in 1922 an office was also opened in Toronto, Canada.

When World War One ended in 1918, relief ministry to Christians in Europe was an initial priority. Food and clothing were distributed and a response made to the cry for Bibles, an appeal coming from Russia. By 1923 there were 55 missionaries in Europe, mainly nationals, working in ten countries. By 1927, missionary figures had increased to 81, again mostly nationals along with 243 national volunteers, 132 meeting halls, over 300 regular gatherings, bible study courses in four languages and thousands being converted.

Since the end of the Second World War, Europe has become a fertile mission field. A short foray into France was made in 1936 but plans were cut short by the imminent outbreak of WW2 and ECMI personnel had to leave the country, however, in the years immediately after the war, opportunities were seized to re-enter France. New workers were appointed and by 1950, the suburbs of Paris were the center of a vibrant ECMI ministry.

Since then our work has grown across Europe. From tribal groups in Northern Sweden to the sun kissed beaches of the Algarve. From modernising Albania to sophisticated Spain. From Ireland to the newest nation in Europe, Kosova. From the cities of urban Europe to the rural areas of Cordoba, Spain. From the tourist areas of Poland to the capital of Portugal. In provincial towns and tourist centers ECMI members are working. Covering the whole continent - almost.

Church planting, theological education, addiction rehabilitation, migrants, leadership training, mentoring, education, language teaching, discipling, pregnancy counselling, evangelism - all taking place through ECMI in Europe, a continent described as "the exceptional case‟.

Christ has said he will build his church and that includes Europe. The light of Christ still shines in Europe.