2022 RWN Conference Highlights

Restoring Dignity Together /  Reîntregim Demnitatea Împreună 

God is certainly calling many Rroma to himself, and it's wonderful to see Rroma workers networking together to encourage, equip and empower each other as we are "Restoring Dignity Together".

After Covid delayed the conference several times, 2022's Conference turned out to be a time of true blessing for the 42 workers who joined us at the Harghita Christian Camp in Vlahita. From those who minister full time across Romania, to those who are affiliated with various ministries across Romania, it was great to see workers collaborating about their ministry focuses, whilst engaging with all as we worshiped our Lord together.

We were blessed to have 4 speakers join us from Bulgaria, Romania, USA and via Zoom from The Netherlands. Covering workshop topics on Orality and various aspects of Restoring Dignity Together, it really was a great and refreshing week.

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11) ​

• Our Workshop Topics
• Our Workshop Speakers
• Conference Resources
• Conference Schedule

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Our Workshop Topics

BUILDING MUTUAL TRUST

Radko Kratsov

Trust is one of the biggest barriers in effectively ministering to and doing life with Rroma people and communities. Radko will explore how we can build mutual trust with the communities to whom we minister, as well as establishing trust between workers.  

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Paul Crișan

As Paul shared his remarkable life story through some amazingly difficult and seemly impossible circumstances, he also shared how God gave him a heart for the Rroma people, and what he has done with that Vision to shine light into many Rroma communities over several decades. God has used Paul's testimony to move many hearts to consider how they can similarly be used for Christ's glory, and how together we can reach the Rroma for the sake of the Gospel.

" JESUS-FOCUSED YOUTH MINISTRY" & "PASSION FOR PRAYER"

REJECTION AND HEALING

Doug Landro

Ionel 'Nelu' Cocoş

We want to help workers discover five essential elements to building a ministry to students that produces life-change and life-changers. Through exploring Bible passages together, such as Matthew 9:35-38, we find that Jesus gives us a strategy in how we conduct our ministry with the young people of today. There is a spiritual battle being fought, and without guidance they may well become tragedies of this life. Jesus offers hope to the hopeless and solutions. Jesus offers a ministry to the young people he meets rather than a program as the solution. It’s a ministry of prayer, training and discipleship. 

Together with Nelu, this workshop will be an opportunity to explore some of the perils that Rroma-workers face when reaching out to Rroma individuals and communities. Nelu will focus on the two aspects of 'rejection' and 'healing' and how we can use these to build bridges of hope for the future.

Our Workshop Speakers

Ionel Cocoș
Pastor of ‘Pâinea Vieții Bahnea’ church, Mureș

Ionel ‘Nelu’ and his wife Ana have been married for 17 years and have three children: Alex (15), Alexandra (12) and Filip (10). Nelu has been pastoring since the year 2000, when they planted a church in the village of Bahnea. They have since planted another church in Laslău and are currently starting a third church in Livezeni. Alongside church planting, they have an association called ‘Casa Pâinii’, from which they have built 3 homes for poor families. When he manages to find the time, Nelu enjoys playing football and going fishing.

Pastorul bisericii Pâinea Vieții Bahnea, Mureș
Ionel, "Nelu" si sotia sa Ana sunt casatoriti de 17 ani si au trei copii: Alex (15), Alexandra (12) si Filip (10). Nelu este pastor din anul 2000 can a plantat o biserica noua in satul Bahnea. Intre timp au mai platat o biserica in Laslau si in prezent pornesc o alta biserica in Livezeni. Pe langa plantarea de biserici ei mai ai si o asociatie numita Casa Painii in cadrul careia au construit trei case pentru famili sarace. Cand are timp, Nelu se bucura de un meci de fotbal si o partida de pescuit.

Radko Kratsov
Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Sliven, Bulgaria

Radko comes from a Rroma background, as does his wife Nevin, whose heritage is Turkish-Rroma. They have been married for 18 years and have two daughters- Siana (14) and Debora (7). Radko and Nevin have been working with YWAM for the past 21 years. Since 2005, they are the full time base leaders for YWAM in Sliven. Their teams focus is towards Rroma development in Bulgaria, Central and Eastern Europe. Over the last nine years, Radko has been actively developing ministry programs in the areas of Rroma leadership development, discipleship, preparation for mentors and coaching, both in Bulgaria and the Balkan region. Radko loves travelling with his family and having barbeques with their friends.

Radko se trage din radacini rrome precum si sotia sa Nevin a carei mostenire este turco-rroma. El sunt casatoriti de 16 ani si au doua fiice: Siana (12) si Debora (4). Radko si Nevin lucreza cu YWAM de 19 ani. Din 2005 ei sunt liderii bazei YWAM din Silven. Echipele lor se axeaza pe dezvoltarea rromilor din Bulgaria, Europa Centrala si de Est. In ultimii 7 ani Radko a dezvoltat in mod activ programe in zona dezvoltarii liderilor rromi, uncenicie, pregatirea de mentori si coaching, atat in Bulgaria cat si in regiunea balcana. Lui Radko ii place sa calatoreasca cu familia sa si sa iasa la gratar cu prietenii.

Daniel Hahn
Catalyst International

Daniel took us deeper into the Word each morning of the conference, as we looked at 'Restoring Dignity Together.' One question he asked was "How are we restored through our deep attachment to Christ?".
Our focus verse for the week was:

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11) 

We are grateful for the many years of experience Daniel could share from and we were blessed by the wisdom He brought, as the Spirit lead him and us through the week. 

English Resources

Can we build mutual trust (Radko Kratsov) ENGLISH

Romanian Resources