A primarily agricultural, rural nation, Albania suffers economic challenges, leading many working age people to seek employment outside the country.
This emigration drains communities and churches of youth, young families, and developing leaders.
Prayer requests
Pray for the Holy Spirit’s anointing for unity, love, respect, and humility in the Albanian Body of Christ.
Pray for healing and restoration from traumatic events such as the 2019 earthquakes and COVID-19.
Pray for God to provide a worship space for the Kombinat Church.
Pray for God’s protection, peace and strength for pastors and their families, and for God’s continual financial provision.
Pray for wisdom and guidance for fresh and creative ways to provide servant training, allowing more to be equipped, no matter their social or economic status.
Pray for the new areas and contacts, specifically in Peze and Bubullime, and for God’s plans for the area of Krutje.
Opportunities
New mission areas are operating in Sharre, Peze, and Bubullime. Leaders are envisioning a new mission area in Krutje.
Rural, underserved communities struggling economically are eager for services such as youth work, children’s programs, and small business or entrepreneurial training.
God is calling some teenagers and young people to remain in their communities trusting Him to meet their needs as they invest in the church and community.