A Fruitful Partnership: The Visit of ZPC and TabPC Teams to Romania
Over the years, the relationship between Zionsville Presbyterian Church (ZPC), Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (TabPC), and the teams in Romania has grown beyond distance and shared projects. It has become a genuine friendship, built over time through presence, shared ministry, and a common desire to see lives transformed.
Once again, this year, from April 13–24, teams from the U.S. visited Romania to stand along our side in the work of evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development across several regions of the country.
The two weeks spent in Romania gave team members the opportunity to visit partner churches in the Fetești–Călărași–Giurgiu region and to meet with pastors, leaders, and believers actively involved in local ministry. These moments brought mutual encouragement, meaningful exchange of experience, and strengthened the relationships built over many years.
The visit also included contributions in the area of Christian leadership training. Students at the Sola Scriptura College in Giurgiu took part in a dedicated training session, while two regional trainings were held in Bucharest and Alexandria, bringing together participants from various Christian communities. These gatherings provided practical resources and encouragement for those involved in ministry.
As part of the itinerary, the teams also traveled to Timișoara, where they had the opportunity to learn more about the projects carried out by MLI and their impact in local communities.
A central moment of the visit was the conference hosted at the Alpiniș Leadership Center, where pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders from Cluj, Alexandria, Giurgiu, Fetești, Călărași, and Zimnicea gathered for several days of fellowship, teaching, and spiritual encouragement. Pastor Stan Johnson (ZPC) led participants through the teachings of 2 Timothy, while additional sessions brought together various speakers and perspectives from different international ministry contexts.
The value of these days was perhaps best captured in the words of the participants themselves:
“I returned home encouraged and ready to get back to work. The study of 2 Timothy helped me gain a deeper understanding of the responsibility of ministry, as well as the determination and discipline required to faithfully proclaim the Gospel.”
A particularly meaningful moment of the conference was the presentation by Rev. Dickens Anyati and Pastor Mark Brocado on their work among orphans in Uganda—a powerful testimony of the Gospel’s impact beyond national borders.
The messages and experiences shared throughout the conference continued to challenge and inspire participants. Reflecting on the event, another attendee shared:
“The experience was a great encouragement for ministry. Hearing about the work in Uganda prompted me to reflect on how blessed we are and on our responsibility to support those facing far greater needs than our own.”
The fellowship and time spent together were concluded symbolically with the Lord’s Supper—a moment that highlighted the unity of believers across different contexts and communities.
Such partnerships continue to be sustained by trust, prayer, and a shared vision for the Gospel. We are grateful for the long-standing friendship with ZPC and TabPC, and we pray that God will continue to use this collaboration for the expansion of His Kingdom.
