Ole Ilievska is a pastor's wife involved in the children's and worship ministry at her church in North Macedonia.
When did you trust Christ?
In my youth, I was always looking for something more in life. However, after allowing myself to have full freedom to do whatever I wanted, I still had a feeling of emptiness in my heart. I gave my life to Christ many years ago. Now I know what freedom means, and what fullness means, because it can be found only in our God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
I started serving in our small church, whether that was kids' work, making coffee, or the worship team; everything allowed me to have responsibilities where I was able to care for other people. My son got burned in a fire accident, but it was then that my family and I felt God closer than ever, holding us in His arms. God is so good, always!
What do you hope to gain from participating?
My husband attended last year, and he said that the European Leadership Forum is exactly what I need to get a better vision and be more focused. I like building networks and learning new ways to serve.
What is your ministry?
Working with kids with special needs. I'm a coordinator for a ministry where we have clubs for families and kids, and we have inclusion clubs as well. We also have camps for kids 10-13 years old, and camps for kids 14-18 years old.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I was involved in an evangelistic ministry where I was able to take care of people and have daily meetings with them. I'm in a worship team where I play the flute. I've been and am still working with kids in the church as I'm one of the Sunday school teachers.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I'm directly involved and consistently invest in the lives of the next generation, and any help to increase the effectiveness will be beneficial.
