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CRAIOVA CHURCH PLANTING

Church Planting in Craiova, Southern Romania
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​SPREADING THE HOPE OF CHRIST IN CRAIOVA


Craiova, a city located in southern Romania, is not only home to over 300,000 residents but also serves as a fertile ground for the mission of spreading the hope of Christ. With its two universities (more than 30,000 students, some of them are foreigners from different Middle East countries) and diverse population, Craiova presents a remarkable opportunity for Christian missions and church planting endeavors. This is the new frontier for Hope Church Ministry.
Led by Raul Costea, a dedicated missionary team has come together to embark on the exciting journey of planting a church in this dynamic city. This team embodies the spirit of teamwork, working to fulfill their mission and bring the light of the Gospel to the people of Craiova.
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We pray that through our collective efforts and the empowering presence of God, lives will be transformed, hope will be ignited, and a lasting impact will be made for the glory of God.
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Our vision is to bring the hope of Christ to Craiova through a church plant and mission base in the city.

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​Through our engaging Children's Club, language-focused English Club, vibrant Craiova Youth group, meaningful events, small group gatherings, impactful digital and medical missions, and our transformative Sunday program, we aim to spread hope and make a difference in our community.
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Children's Club
Together we are working to fulfill the vision that God has given us for Craiova.
We are planting a church and mission base here that will impact people’s lives and bring the hope of Christ to them.
We would love to have you alongside us!
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Meet our dedicated team of church planters in Craiova


We passionate about spreading the gospel and establishing a thriving community of faith.
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RAUL ​ COSTEA

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Founder Pastor

Raul is the coordinator
of the Craiova mission base.

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ANA COSTEA​

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MISSIONARY​​

Evangelism, women's group, translating for teams, trips to the Balkan countries.
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CRISTINA ​GAVAZIUC ​

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Planing for short term teams,  office work, financials, translating, small groups 
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Sammy Costea

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MISSIONARY​​

Worship leader, short term teams and translating, youth ministry. ​
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VERONICA Crăciun

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MISSIONARY​​

Kids ministry, short term teams, translating, part of the worship team.
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LUCIAN BRINCEANU 

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MISSIONARY​​

Evangelism, discipleship, Bible study, projects, youth, short term teams. ​
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Caleb & Gabby Smith

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MISSIONARies​​

Youth ministry,  evangelism and leading an English and Spanish club. 
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ADRIAN JURGE

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Team Member​​

Adrian works with students and also does ministry through art. 
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Marian Stoica

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MISSIONARY​​

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​Planting Hope in Southern Romania


Our mission field lies in the heart of southern Romania, a region where the majority of people follow longstanding traditions and external forms. While many engage in rituals and customs, there is a prevalent lack of understanding about who God is and His desires for their lives.
​Our intent is to bring the transformative hope of Christ to this community, encouraging a deeper connection with God and His salvation.
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  • Home
  • Who we are
    • Our Purpose
    • Our Staff
    • Our Missionaries
    • What We Believe
    • Ministries >
      • Local
      • Regional
      • International
      • Partners
    • Gallery >
      • Our Church Family
      • Children's Ministry
    • Testimonies
  • Church Planting
    • Dolj County >
      • Craiova
    • Olt County >
      • Draganesti-Olt
      • Comani
      • Maruntei
      • Stoenesti
      • Daneasa
      • Perieti
      • Bals
      • Coteana
  • Ministries
    • Hope for Ukraine
    • Digital Ministry
    • Equipped to Equip
    • Kids Ministry
    • Youth Ministry
    • A New Testament For Every Home
    • AFECT Pro-Dialogue, Pro-Culture
    • Buildings for Building the Kingdom
    • Eyeglass Ministry
    • Hope for the Community >
      • Social Project
      • After-school Program
    • New Life Prison Ministry
    • Seniors on Mission
    • Your Kingdom Come
    • Roma Ministry
  • Get Involved
    • Short-Term Missions
    • Long-Term Missions
    • Internship
    • Partnership
    • Pray
    • Donate
  • Ministry Updates
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