What is your ministry?
I am a volunteer coordinator for the Romanian Forum. In addition, I am responsible for helping newcomers integrate easily into my church. I am also part of the Young Professionals ministry, a new ministry in our church, and I sing in the choir.
When did you trust Christ?
I was 16 years old when I decided to follow Jesus. I was born into a Christian family, but I started asking myself questions about my relationship with God during my studies in a Christian high school. I doubted and tested God to see if He was real and would respond to my prayers. After that, I discovered God is the only way and decided to trust and follow Him.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
I had a lot of those moments during my life. My parents, first of all, impacted my faith. Whenever we had a problem, we gathered as a family to pray. Then, I had Christian teachers in high school that set boundaries in many areas and taught us to memorise passages from the Scriptures that later were an encouragement to help build a character that honours God. I was far from my hometown during university, but I saw God’s protection, help, and guidance; He answered my prayers. Later, I had a challenging job, which God used to grow my faith. Finally, God also blessed me with friends who bring God first in every circumstance, friends whom I look to and see Christ, friends with whom I can pray, and friends through whom I am getting closer to God.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
This new experience of learning from international leaders with so much knowledge will bring various ideas that can be implemented in our ministry and broaden our perspective. The first step is the development of practical strategies for becoming more effective in our calling. Also, my Christian life will be encouraged through worship and prayer.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
As a teenager, I was a team leader in an organisation that offered summer programs. I was also the coordinator of the volunteers of the Romanian Leadership Forum. I also direct a choir.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
God provides for His people through others that are available to Him. I know this is one reason someone will invest in me; I want to live in such a way that I influence the people around me for God. I am sure that this is what I will see leaders who influence and work for God at this Forum. I want to get inspired. The ministry is not mine; it is God’s. I am only a servant, but want to give God my best. I know I still have so much to learn, and I see this Forum as a significant opportunity for growth as a Christian. So, I try to do my part and invest my time, hoping someone else will invest the money for God’s glory and purpose.
