A New Church in the Heart of Budapest
On the Buda side of the Danube, a new church is taking root in one of Europe’s most strategic centres—a place filled with university students, cultural influence, and tomorrow’s leaders.
On the Buda side of the Danube River, in the heart of Hungary’s capital city, a new church is taking root. This is more than just another Christian gathering—it is a vision to see lives transformed at one of Europe’s most strategic crossroads. Buda, home to a vibrant university community and Hungary’s future leaders, is also a hub of culture and influence across Europe. What happens here echoes far beyond its city limits.
At the centre of this work are Tamás and Virág Győri, faithful Hungarian believers who embody the strength of national leadership. With a heritage of faith stretching back ten generations, Tamás carries the legacy of pastors who persevered under the weight of Communist oppression. His ministry experience spans Bible publishing, large-scale Christian events, and decades of discipling others. Virág, with her editorial leadership and gifts in communication, brings warmth and relational depth that draws women, youth, and families into genuine community.
Together, they are leading this new faith community with a vision for multiplication—reaching students, discipling the next generation, and welcoming seekers into the hope of Christ. Already, fruitful ministries are emerging, with programmes that nurture women, inspire young people, and grow discipleship at every stage of life.
This work, though rooted in local leadership, is strengthened by strategic partnership. Training, financial support, and prayer from ECMI-USA are what make it possible for Tamás and Virág to dedicate themselves fully to this mission. It is a beautiful picture of the body of Christ—nations standing together for the sake of the Gospel in Europe.
The growth of this new church plant is already something to celebrate. In a city known as a cultural centre of Europe, God is raising up a community of hope. Tamás and Virág are faithfully leading, the Spirit is moving, and the future is bright for the church in Budapest.
Transforming the 98%
Only God can transform the lives of the 98%, and we are trusting Him to do so by planting local churches in Europe led by national pastors. These churches are biblically based, focused on evangelism and care for the community.
Well-eqquiped church planters, who are also well-supported, will plant and lead healhy, reproducing churches.
As we give local church planters appropriate education, training, organizational support, and ministry experience, the likelihood of long-term success dramatically increases.
Hope for the 98%
As ECMI-USA identifies, trains, and mentors 12 new church planters, we hope and pray that thousands of people will come to Christ. In the next five years, we will plant 12 new churches in strategic locations across Europe. Their impact will extend beyond their immediate community as they also start other churches. Healthy churches starting other healthy churches across Europe will impact the 98%. Read some of the stories:
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Changing the 98%
Since 1904, European Christian Mission has existed to plant churches in Europe. We were born in Europe, and we continue today for the benefit of Europe.
In consultation with our European parterns, ECMI-USA:
Changing the 98%
Since 1904, European Christian Mission has existed to plant churches in Europe. We were born in Europe, and we continue today for the benefit of Europe.
In consultation with our European parterns, ECMI-USA:
Be Part of Reaching the 98%
We are raising $1.98 million to identify, train, resource, develop, and care for 12 new church plants in Europe. By investing in this vision now, you can help launch vibrant new churches reaching the 98% in Europe.
"Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
Each day proclaim the good news that he saves."
1 Chronicles 16:23
