We are celebrating ten years in Budapest with YWAM

Milestones of a decade reflecting Christ's love in central Europe

Established a beautiful multi-function ministry center with a large and gifted staff

Graduated over 180 youth from Discipleship Training Schools

Reaching many youth for Christ through a variety of outreach opportunities

Why are we here?
The primary mission of YWAM Budapest is training missionaries and
spreading the good news of Jesus Christ in the Balkans, Central and Eastern
Europe including the former Soviet Republics, Romania, India, Turkey, Greece,
former Yugoslavia, and of course Hungary.

Why Budapest?
Budapest is well positioned geographically and culturally for this work in the
region. The dedicated staff of 23 represent many nations. They are applying
their gifts to the demonstration of Christ's love here. Click the thumbnail to see
a staff picture taken at a recent leadership retreat.

How we got here
We received training for missions through Discipleship Training School (DTS) at the YWAM
base in Amsterdam. DTS training consists of three months of lectures and local outreach,
followed by three months of outreach in a foreign country. We did our outreach phase in
Budapest, Hungary. We returned to Amsterdam to serve on DTS staff for two years and
ultimately felt called to join a team establishing a YWAM base in Budapest.

Happenings in the area

Budapest
God is doing amazing things among the people of this historic city and in all of central Europe. This is
especially true with Hungarian youth who are open to a message of love and hope. This region is
exploding with prosperity and with it all the worldly tensions and temptations of western culture.

The Balkans
The youth of the Balkans are desperate not to be left behind, but are suffering from the effects of war
and ethnic strife. The hope of reconciliation burns in their hearts.

Romania
Situated just east of Hungary but culturally and economically far away, God is opening many doors
between the two nations. A Discipleship Training School is now prospering in Romania after being
planted by leaders from the Budapest school. It is now operating with its own Romanian staff.