Why Serbia Should Be Your Next Mission Destination
Having served in missions for over 30 years, I believe Serbia stands out as a critical and timely location for evangelism in the year 2025. Here are a few reasons why.
1. Building on Spiritual Heritage
Serbia is a nation with a deep Christian heritage, predominantly Orthodox, yet many people have grown disconnected from an active, personal relationship with Christ. The legacy of communist rule has left deep wounds, and many young people today are searching for meaning in a world increasingly shaped by secularism. This makes Serbia ripe for evangelism, discipleship, and revival.
Our mission is to stand in the gap—to help bring the message of hope and a personal relationship with Christ to those who feel distant from faith. This is an incredible opportunity to share the gospel in a way that builds bridges across denominations and generations.
2. A Nation of Hospitality
Serbia is known for its warm and welcoming people. Relationships are at the heart of Serbian culture, making relational evangelism one of the most effective ways to minister here. When you join us in Serbia, you’ll experience first-hand how sharing a meal or engaging in conversation can open hearts and create lasting connections.
Through mentoring youth, small group discussions, counseling people with addictions, leadership training seminars and serving the homeless and the Roma communities—we can plant seeds of the Gospel that will grow long after our trip ends.
3. Practical Needs Meet the Gospel
Serbia is still healing from the economic and emotional toll of its turbulent past, including the wars of the 1990s. Unemployment, poverty, and migration are challenges many Serbians face. The region is still healing from conflicts in the 1990s, making forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing essential themes to explore in ministry. .
When we meet practical needs or simply offer a listening ear, we embody Christ’s love and hope in a tangible way. Our work becomes a testimony to His power to transform lives.
4. Strategic Location for the Great Commission
Located at the heart of the Balkans, Serbia is a gateway to Southeast Europe. A mission trip here is more than just ministering to a single nation—it’s an investment in a region with immense potential for spiritual awakening.
By engaging with Serbia, we create ripple effects that can impact neighboring countries and extend the reach of the gospel across the Balkans.
5. Partnering for Long-Term Impact
We don’t believe in one-and-done mission trips. Our goal is to create sustainable impact by empowering local churches, training leaders, and fostering discipleship that continues long after we leave. By partnering with local Serbian churches, we ensure that the seeds we plant bear lasting fruit.
Why Now?
The need is urgent, and the opportunity is great. Serbia is a nation at a crossroads – it is torn between allowing the influence of Russia and China or the US and the European Union to shape its future. Spiritually, it has to choose between secularism or revival.
By answering the call to go, you can be part of God’s work to bring healing, hope, and a prosperous future to this land.
SERBIA FACTS
- In the recent months several world leaders have visited Serbia, including the Russian president Putin. President Trump’s visit is pending soon. While it is not certain why the political attention is focused right on this small nation, it is an important place in the Lord’s final harvest.
- Novi Sad, a beautiful city on the banks of Danube river, has the population of about quarter of a million people. Its name means “new garden” and it is considered the spiritual capital of Serbia. Only one percent of the population in Serbia are evangelical Christians.
- Novi Sad became a city in 1694 when it transitioned from a German military fortress into a colony of Serb merchants. In antiquity, the region was inhabited by Celtic tribes. They were present in the area since the 4th century BC and founded the first fortress on the right bank of the Danube. In the 1st century BC, the region was conquered by the Romans. During Roman rule, a larger fortress was built in the 1st century, with the name Cusum, and was included in the Roman province of Pannonia.
SERBIA NEEDS
- Serbian people are in need of a personal relationship with Christ.