Pray for Southern Europe OM’s ministry in Southern Europe is reaching the countries of Europe which did not embrace the Reformation. The countries of France, Italia, Portugal and Spain have a combined population of approximately 185 million people. According to the national Evangelical Alliances in these countries, an estimated 1.2% of the population are evangelical Christians who belong to a vibrant community of Jesus followers. About half of this 1% are immigrants, mainly from Latin-America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. In large parts of Southern Europe there are no evangelical churches or Christian witnesses, and Christianity means belonging to a traditional institution, but not being in a living relationship with Jesus. Our aim is to share the good news and engage deeply with the local people, especially reaching and empowering teenagers and young people through discipleship and in small groups. Prayer Points Pray for active Jesus followers to live and work among local people of Southern Europe who have not yet heard the good news in a way they can understand. Pray for the support and development of more national youth workers who can reach out to teens and young adults and lead them into a deep faith-filled relationship with Jesus. Pray for opportunities to share the good news with those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, and languages, especially in big cities. Pray for the existing communities of Jesus followers in Southern Europe to care for their leaders and to be inspired to reach out to the communities around them with the good news of the love of Jesus. Try a recipe from the region! Sign up to receive News and Prayer Updates Manage Cookie Preferences