Cintia Zsebe is the Hungarian Coordinator for Youth for Christ Hungary.
When did you trust Christ?
I was raised in a Christian family, and at the age of 12, I made my personal decision to follow Christ. I took part in a Hope Fest in Budapest, where Franklin Graham was talking about forgiveness and how God sets us clean through the blood of Jesus. I knew that that day God told me to repent, open my heart, and let Jesus step into my life. I understood that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and I can come to the Father only through Jesus.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
My family, the people I was surrounded by, and the Church have impacted my Christian life. I saw good examples of Christians living their Christian life. Through my mother's faith, I was taught the basis of Christianity. The Christian upbringing and witnessing my parents and family members' passion towards God, their gratitude, and their prayers helped me grow closer to God.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I consider the Forum a good opportunity to grow in leadership areas. I expect that it will strengthen me in my calling as a leader and equip me with practical knowledge of how to lead a Christian organisation. I think the workshops, Networks, and exchanging ideas with like-minded people will be beneficial for me to see the Hungarian ministry within God's bigger picture.
What is your ministry?
Youth for Christ Hungary is undergoing a leadership change currently, and I am in the process of taking the directorial tasks over. My ministry includes coordinating the organisation along with another leader, representing our work domestically and abroad, and organisational development. I also have to be in contact with the headmasters of schools, orphanages, churches, and leaders of other institutions where we serve.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
In Youth for Christ Hungary, I was a program coordinator, in charge of organising youth events in Hungary and leading volunteers. I was also part of my church's youth group leadership team.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I believe attending the Forum will be transformative for my leadership journey within the Youth for Christ Hungary and that I am responsible for learning and improving myself and making every effort to make this work more effective. It is a blessing that God allows me to do so. My income primarily depends on fundraising, and as a university student, I am unable to cover the expenses on my own. A scholarship will be a vital resource in helping me to participate.
