Nothing is Impossible with God
By a member of SEND’s Romania| Europe team
You might be wondering how I ended up in Romania. The short answer is—God brought me here. My calling to overseas missions began long before I recognized it. At age four, I understood and received the message of salvation. In that moment, I simply believed that Jesus died on the cross, rose from the dead to save me from my sins, and gave me a home with him forever. Although I wasn’t fully aware of the amazing transformation God brought about in my life that day, I had stepped into a new life, received a new identity in Christ, and been entrusted with a new mission. As I grew older, I learned how to develop my relationship with my Heavenly Father through the study of his word and prayer.
Early seeds planted
As a young girl, I was mesmerized by the stories of missionaries who would visit my church, share fascinating pictures, and give remarkable accounts of God’s work in foreign lands. I remember thinking that I would be interested in becoming a missionary, but I had no idea what steps I needed to take. Plus, I had the impression that missionaries must have special qualities or skills that I did not possess. The possibility of me being a missionary seemed inaccessible, so although my heart was open, I dismissed the thought for a while.
Drawn to youth ministry
Throughout middle school and high school, God gave me the opportunity to engage in “local ministry” in my hometown as well as in several other states. I loved helping with Vacation Bible School during the summer and participating in my school’s choir that traveled around to various churches. In college, I recognized God tugging my heart toward working with teens, so I became a youth leader at my church.
During my college years, the Lord increased by burden for the lost through a variety of experiences. At the age of 20, I went on a short-term mission trip to Finland. I also took an Introduction to Islam class and a class about France that raised my awareness of the spiritual darkness in Europe. Until that point, I was not aware of the significant Muslim presence in Europe and the post-Christian culture that now permeates these countries. Over the next 10 years, the Lord allowed me to travel to eight more countries. The first four years after graduation, I taught science at a Christian school where I had daily interactions with Chinese exchange students, as well as students from Indian and Hispanic families.
A united calling to Romania
We sought counsel from our church’s mission’s director, and he eagerly suggested we pray about overseas missions. Jason and I were open to this possibility. We started by taking a vision trip to Spain, considering Jason’s prior knowledge of the language and our interest in serving the people of Europe. God used our trip to confirm his leading into overseas missions, though we were uncertain whether we were supposed to go to Spain or somewhere else. When we returned to the USA, we recognized the need to find a mission agency that could assist us with next steps as well provide continuing accountability, support, and encouragement once we arrived in our host country. SEND International impressed us right away with their core values, good reputation among people we trusted, and our mobilizer’s personal and professional interactions with us. When we applied and were accepted, it felt like entering a family rather than just an organization. The staff made us feel seen, known, heard, and loved from the beginning.
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Choosing a Missions Organization: Why SEND International Stands Out “Why should I be a missionary through SEND International?” Jenna, a new missionary in Eastern Europe, shared with us what she appreciates about working with SEND. The highlights for her are: - Devotion to prayer - Diligence in communication - Commitment to development - Intentionality in accountability Prayer “Back in September of 2022, the Lord reconnected me with SEND after I had met them a year prior at the Moody Bible Institute. However, before he would sign me up for anything, my Missions Coach encouraged me to pray. He said something to the effect of, "I know that you've been praying on your own for a long time. But as the Church, we are not called to walk alone. So, you and I won't talk for about a month unless you have questions. I want you to go pray with 5 or 6 others from your church about where God is calling you." That October, more than 10 friends prayed with me and we saw God answer as He directed me to Romania. From February 2024 to November 2025, I had the pleasure of being a part of team meetings in Romania with my SEND colleagues. Our meetings were four hours long, two for prayer and two for business. This has been the minimum for our team. There are also prayer meetings with the local churches we partner with, among smaller groups within our team, of course prayer with many of you across the pond, including those at our US office. The organization was built, has been sustained, and continues to run on prayer. This is my favorite thing about SEND. Communication As I mentioned above, we have a two hour block for business / ministry details in each of our meetings. This provides consistency across our team which works alongside three different churches and in a variety of ministries. It also helps us to communicate about the need for change or growth, alongside what is working well. In addition, my team director also meets with each of us, allowing us to communicate needs, considerations, and prayer requests. I've also enjoyed getting to work with SEND workers outside of my immediate region . We receive emails with the minutes from the Europe leadership team, Friday communications from our international director, and information regarding projects that affect our work among the unreached. In December of 2024, our international director at the time wrote a note to my parents for the first Christmas that I was gone. If nothing else had convinced my mom yet, this did. He took the time to care for me, but also to care well for the parents that were sending me (What it meant to my dad and mom for him to do this well has been one of the greatest ways I've been supported.). I also have some pretty wonderful regional directors. These people have prayed alongside us (while also serving in their own countries of service), they have taken time to come visit and encourage our team, and they have also taken the time to encourage the people in our churches. Development SEND has provided much in the area of development and care (spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally). At our regional conference (every three years), there have been medical check ups available, counseling options, and time for connecting with others on the field with similar experience. At our conference last October, I connected with a missionary who served overseas for many years, and is now serving on the administrative side of SEND. She has met with me since then for mentorship and has also invested much of her time recently in preparing a retreat for the singles across Europe. Accountability Over the years I have read and heard amazing stories of how God has worked through missionaries. God has done great things and great things He is still doing! However, people who have committed their lives to the Lord in this way are not “super Christians”. We are still humans with the same struggle against flesh that others have . A major challenge is in being isolated -- living in areas with little to no presence of other believers to sharpen them can cause many difficulties. SEND has been a great resource in this area too. Through my team, I have an accountability partner that I meet with monthly. When my regional director came to visit, he and his wife spent a day with me and asked intentional questions about how I lead, handle conflict, and how I am growing in general as a Christian. In addition, my teammates share their wisdom with me on a regular basis. These things and more have assured me that SEND International is a highly valuable organization and I'm excited to partner with them in service to, for, and with our great God! Interested in being sent by SEND?
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