What is your ministry?
My husband and I lead a home group with the support of our church in the neighbouring city. We host, develop a reading plan, and reach out to people. Occasionally, we travel to nearby Christian campgrounds to study the Bible and reach out to villages around our town. With leaders and sisters from my church, we visit a neighbouring city with a few believers, primarily women. I also help with translation, singing, and childcare at my church.
When did you trust Christ?
When we suddenly lost my dad in 1998, all hope was lost. Thankfully, I knew about his faith and attended the Bible studies he used to go to. The words that stayed with me were that my dad confessed Jesus as his Savior and was sure he was going to heaven. All I wanted at that time was to see my dad again. So, I searched for hope and wanted more answers. Shortly after that, a missionary in my city started Bible studies in my mother tongue. I was baptised about a year after my dad passed away.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
The most recent trial was our move from Montenegro to Serbia about 2 years ago. It was a really tough decision. I left everything behind, including my university teaching position and my church. Through many trials at the beginning, God showed us the way and helped us start a home group since the church that used to be here only meets on Zoom. We travel 45 minutes away to a neighbouring city to go to church on Sundays. We are incredibly blessed by this church, and the leaders come to our home group every week. Together, we try to reach out to the community.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I really enjoyed reading about your different networks. I would love to be part of the Academic Network because I hold a Ph.D. in linguistics, and during my undergraduate studies, I did a minor in Bible. I would love to be more involved in some of the country's ongoing Bible translation projects. Based on my previous contacts, I will explore how to use my degree to benefit the Kingdom further.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
During my college studies, I was part of a student ministry. After graduating, I was able to help with singing, student and women's meetings, and Sunday school. The student ministry during my studies in the US included singing and drama groups representing my college and traveling from church to church in the southern part of the US. When I returned to Montenegro, I had various roles, but one of the longest was simultaneous translation for English-speaking foreign visitors.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
My purpose in life is for God to be glorified. I have always sought advice regarding my choices and primarily academic career. I am convinced God wants to use it in one way or another. I pray that my time at ELF will help me get more direction and clarity in what to do next.
