My Grander Vision for Macedonia | Uniting the Body of Christ and Spreading the Gospel

Macedonia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, has experienced war and a difficult economic situation in an environment where political instability is a constant reality. As a key transit point for refugees fleeing war, famine and persecution in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq, Macedonia continues to grapple with more than 1,000 refugees arriving on a daily basis. The GLS is being used to equip leaders leading during this critical time in the country.

Nikola Galevski, senior pastor of a church in Macedonia and national coordinator for the GLS, said the biggest leadership challenge in the country is raising the next generation of leaders. It takes intentionality when picking the right people. “Even at my age, it’s not too early to think about succession and those who are going to continue and carry the baton in the future.”

The GLS is a unique platform in Macedonia. “When I became a Christian in the early 90s, I had a feeling we were experiencing leadership input that was 10-30 years old,” says Nikola. “It’s like having a job that was good 20 years ago, and then you’re laughing afterwards. The GLS brings us to the forefront and the cutting edge of leadership practices in the church, and encourages us in a direction that we would like to see – which is to be more efficient, dedicated, better leaders of God in Macedonia.”

Nikola has a grander vision—to stay close to God and to love Him and his neighbors. He also wants to see the evangelical body in Macedonia united, and humbling themselves before God, and each other, and working together for the Gospel throughout Macedonia.

“One day, as our time on the earth closes,” says Nikola, “I want to look back and see Macedonia changed forever with the Gospel. That is what keeps me going.”

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That is the call he has received from God. It’s not just a call unique to him, but it is also the call shared by the leaders of Macedonia.

“On the behalf of all of us who are involved with the GLS in Macedonia,” said Nikola, “we’d like to thank all of you who have invested prayer, love and finances to make this Summit available throughout the world, and especially in this case, in Macedonia. Thank you for helping out, and may God bless your generosity. And for helping during this critical time in our country.”

Please continue to pray and support leaders like Nikola in Macedonia who seek to change lives, impact the Kingdom, and ultimately introduce people to Jesus. You make a difference for hundreds of thousands of leaders through your support and prayer.

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