When did you trust Christ?
As a child, I attended a Reformed school and worship services regularly. I learned much about what the Word says about God, but it was mere knowledge. After attending three different summer camps, I realised I could have as much knowledge as I wanted, but none of it made any sense if I didn't have a relationship with Christ. The crowning glory was the third camp, where we were given the verse in a frame. On this framed prayer card was also Psalm 50:15; it confirmed that God wanted me to understand His message well. In summary, my faith became personal that summer as God began the good work in me and made me know that He was calling me to a personal relationship and then confirmed that He would be the one to sustain me in this life.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
I was raised in a non-Christian family, so one of the defining moments in my life was that I could study in a Reformed primary school. After my conversion, God called me to a pastor's ministry, another event that defined and radically changed it. After God's call, I also received much negative feedback, and several non-Christian friends told me I should study something more 'normal.' Reading Peter's letters helped me a lot and thus led to my growth and conviction in God's calling. Several of my theology teachers have greatly influenced my life, teaching me a lot and helping me understand why theology needs to be grounded in God's Word. In November, I participated in the Hungarian Evangelical Forum, which was very formative both theologically and spiritually.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I aspire to gain a deeper understanding of what constitutes healthy cooperation with Roman Catholicism and to discern where the line must be drawn to safeguard the integrity of the Gospel of Christ. Additionally, I aim to enhance my knowledge of Catholic theology, enabling me to grasp the nuances behind their theological concepts. Leonardo de Chirico's lecture on "Same Words Different Worlds" at a previous ELF has been instrumental in this pursuit.
What is your ministry?
I am the co-leader of the Soli Deo Gloria Reformed Student Movement and another theologian (we are responsible for the organisation of the sessions and the training of volunteers). This organisation works with students of the Reformed high schools in Hungary and aims to preach the Gospel faith in schools. I am also a youth leader in our congregation and occasionally a worship leader.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I am still young, and I have had few leadership roles. But, because of my background as a theologian, I can often go to different churches to preach the Good News of God by God's grace.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
In Hungary, few theologians invest their time and energy in understanding and proclaiming what God teaches. I see it as my task to analyse these topics and present them to Christians in detail, aiming not to fall for false teachers but to understand what it means to be a Christian. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of progressive 'theology' or the prosperity 'gospel' must be challenged.
