When Roman Lacho and Johan Brenkus came back to Slovakia after several years abroad, they felt a strong calling to mobilize others for missions. In November they organized the first ever GO Equipped course in Slovakia.

“People from Eastern Europe can go to places where others cannot,” say Roman Lacho and Jozef Brenkus. Tentmaking and business as mission are key strategies when Slovakian churches now mobilize for missions. 

Three years ago, Brenkus and Lacho returned to Slovakia from long-term ministries abroad. They belong to the same denomination, but the calling from God took them in different directions. Brenkus went east to Asia, whereas Lacho went west to America.

Similar re-entry challenges knit them close together after they both returned to Slovakia with their families in 2018. In the weeks and months following their return they both also sensed a new calling from God: They were to mobilize new missionaries from Slovakia.

“We did a Kairos course in November the same year as we returned. The course made us understand that God wanted us in a new role as mobilizers and that he would use us to stir something in the hearts of people here,” says Josef Brenkus. 

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COVID cases were on the rise in Europe the weeks before the scheduled courses. After initial hesitations and concerns by many, it was decided to go ahead with the two courses.

It had been a long 18 months since the last class room course. Both teachers and students were excited to be face to face again.

This was the first ever GOEquipped Tentmaking course held in the spectacularly beautiful countryside near Bratislava, Slovakia. We felt the presence of the Lord through these intense long days as eager professionals wanted to learn more about using their skills in missions. 

We were so impressed by the Berea facility and staff that we have decided to promote it widely for other agencies to consider. It truly is a hidden gem to bring your teams for retreats and training. There are many forest trails for hiking and exploring.