Bence Farkas is the General Director at Montazs Alapitvany in Hungary.
When did you trust Christ?
I grew up in a Christian home, always attending church, but I decided to give my life to Jesus in 2006. I was eager to serve and follow God, but it was only a couple of years later, after a few unwise turns and personal failures, that I really and deeply understood how much I needed the grace and mercy of Jesus and the new life in Him.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
My upbringing was defining. I have had the grace to grow up with faithful parents who followed Christ uncompromisingly and raised us in the love and fear of the Lord. Their faith still has a significant impact on me. Confessing sin within the church, practising forgiveness, and experiencing much reconciliation and restoration in my own life and in others' lives were also deeply impactful on my life. God has also blessed me with mentors and role models to follow, credible people whose lives I observed, and I am thankful for so many people whom God has used in my life.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I hope to be in fellowship with other followers of Christ serving in different leadership roles and different contexts in Europe. I am especially interested in connecting with Central and Eastern European brothers and sisters, finding ways to encourage one another, and maybe working together with ministries in neighbouring countries. I also hope to learn from leaders who are wiser and more experienced and who can help me grow in the areas where I need it most. I hope to be recommended new literature I can dive into, and lastly, to share my experience with others.
What is your ministry?
I lead a Hungarian Christian nonprofit organisation that helps churches and organisations grow by organising events and educating others. We also run a Christian community and event centre in Budapest, where we host five different churches on Sundays, rent out offices for Christian organisations and churches, and host various events and workshops throughout the week. We also have a cafe. We have a small gallery and concert venue where we offer opportunities for predominantly Christian artists to showcase their work. My role is to provide strategic leadership to the organisation.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I was previously a youth group leader, a leader of the debating society at university, an assistant manager at a financial company, a church planter, and an elder. I am now the general director of Montazs Alapitvany and a board member at Josiah Venture Hungary (LUMEN).
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I want to grow in my person and my work. I have dedicated my life to serving Jesus and want to grow into the right leader for the work God has entrusted to us. Our organisation is growing rapidly, and I want to anticipate its challenges with the right heart and the knowledge needed for us to continue stewarding faithfully.
