Claudia Achim is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Romanian National Forum.
When did you trust Christ?
I was 16 years old when I decided to follow Jesus. I was born into a Christian family and was involved in church, 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?
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 who set boundaries in many areas and taught us to memorise passages from the Scriptures, which later became 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?
Following my past involvement in ELF, I expect to have a network and a community with which to grow in being like Christ, as He is our role model —a community where I can be encouraged, helped, and supported. I also expect to gain knowledge from books, studies, and all the participants enrolled in this Year-Round Mentoring program. Moreover, experience linked to theory will make the meetings more practical, and this will lead to a positive change in our workplaces and, ultimately, in society.
What is your ministry?
I am a volunteer coordinator for the Romanian Forum. Additionally, I am responsible for helping newcomers integrate smoothly into my church. I am also part of the Young Professionals ministry, a new ministry in our church, and I sing in the choir. This is in addition to my marketplace job, where I work in the finance department of a multinational manufacturing company.
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.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
God provides for His people through others who 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 I want to give God my best.
