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Day 2: Zagreb, Croatia, Radio Ministry
After living in Croatia for more than 22 years, missionary Eric Maroney has witnessed the reluctance of people to believe the truth of the gospel and has endured their skepticism toward evangelical churches. Only one Baptist church stands in western Zagreb—an area of 250,000 people—where Eric’s team lives and works.
As a church planter, Eric—who serves with his wife, Julie—looks for new strategies to share the gospel. Giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® supports his efforts. In 2014, he embraced the idea of a radio ministry pitched by a Brazilian ministry partner. The team now includes nine local partners who serve as speakers, translators, and technical support.
The group fills the airwaves twice a week with a sermon, spiritual songs, interviews with believers, and questions from callers. Ratings reported from the radio station’s director show that more than 40,000 people listen to each broadcast. In a country with only 7,000 evangelicals the number of listeners is significant.
“We trust that the seeds that are being sown will one day soon bear fruit and that the churches that are being started will one day start other churches in the towns that surround them.” Eric Mahoney, Missionary
PRAY that more national partners will choose to be a part of sharing the gospel across Croatia.
PRAY that more church plants will result from the radio broadcast ministry.
THANK GOD for the tens of thousands who hear truth from God’s Word each week.