Remek Neumann is a pastor and the president of a publishing house in Poland.
When did you trust Christ?
I grew up in a Christian home, so I knew about Christianity early. I decided to repent and follow Jesus when I was 16 during a special evangelism service in my home church. After that, I felt convicted and knew I wanted to follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
When I was 18 years old, I started to work as a youth worker and youth helper. As a counsellor, I also attended Christian camps, youth conferences, and retreats. Because of this, I have met several influential people who have encouraged me and shaped my understanding of faith.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I mainly hope to gain encouragement, inspiration, and regular contact with people who work in media and journalism. I believe it is very valuable to learn from others, exchange ideas, and hear how they deal with similar challenges in their own work. I would also like to build relationships with people from the industry, especially those who share Christian values and understand media as a tool for ministry. I hope YRM will help me stay motivated, develop new ideas, improve my work, and see new possibilities for using media more effectively in serving God and reaching others.
What is your ministry?
I am the full-time pastor of a local Baptist church in a small town in Central Poland. I transitioned into this role after spending 20 years as a youth worker in Polish Protestant churches. In addition, I am the President of a publishing house owned by the Baptist Union of Poland and serve as the Editor in Chief for their magazine.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I started to lead when I was 18 years old. First, I was a youth leader in my home church. After that, my pastor suggested that I study at a theological seminary. So, I did. After three years of training, I spent twenty years working as a youth leader before beginning my current roles.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I believe I have a lot to learn, and I am grateful for any additional training because it will help me improve my ministry and work as a pastor.
