In June, 230 youth and adults gathered in Durres, Albania, for the third annual Balkan Youth Conference sponsored by the Albania General Council of the Assemblies of God. It was led by the general superintendent, Gezim Spahija. Participants were from Albania, Italy, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Jacob Bock, missionary to Spain, was the keynote speaker for this three-day weekend event. The other guest speaker was the newly appointed director of the Italian Bible School in Rome, Vincenzo Specchi. He formerly served as the assistant superintendent of the Italian Assemblies of God (ADI). Preaching themes were the important questions of ‘Are you saved?’ ‘Are you filled with the Spirit?’ ‘Are you called?’ Young people were called to missions, ministry, and to attend Bible school. One young lady received financial provision to continue attending Bible school next year.

There was a wonderful spirit throughout the conference as people were touched and challenged through the preaching of the Word. God is raising up a new generation of workers for the harvest fields of the Balkans.

In June, 230 youth and adults gathered in Durres, Albania, for the third annual Balkan Youth Conference sponsored by the Albania General Council of the Assemblies of God. It was led by the general superintendent, Gezim Spahija. Participants were from Albania, Italy, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Jacob Bock, missionary to Spain, was the keynote speaker for this three-day weekend event.

The other guest speaker was the newly appointed director of the Italian Bible School in Rome, Vincenzo Specchi. He formerly served as the assistant superintendent of the Italian Assemblies of God (ADI). Preaching themes were the important questions of ‘Are you saved?’ ‘Are you filled with the Spirit?’ ‘Are you called?’ Young people were called to missions, ministry, and to attend Bible school. One young lady received financial provision to continue attending Bible school next year.

There was a wonderful spirit throughout the conference as people were touched and challenged through the preaching of the Word. God is raising up a new generation of workers for the harvest fields of the Balkans.

From the newsletter of Kurt and Stephanie Plagenhoef
Assemblies of God personnel in Albania