Slovenia

In 1918 the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new nation, renamed Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia became a republic of the renewed Yugoslavia, which though communist, distanced itself from Moscow's rule. Dissatisfied with the exercise of power of the majority Serbs, the Slovenes succeeded in establishing their independence in 1991. Historical ties to Western Europe make Slovenia a candidate for future membership in the EU.

YWAM in SLOVENIA:
This alpine nation adjoins Italy and Austria. It was one of the more open
areas of Yugoslavia in the 70s until its independence in 1991, and is strongly seeking membership in the EU. The population is 81% Catholic. Many YWAM teams traveled and ministered especially to students in this land. A wonderful relationship was started with some of the churches and youth camps and other ministry flourished. At one point in the mid seventies a YWAM team moved to Ljubliana to establish a base, making it the first base in Eastern Europe. However, like most of Yugoslavia, Slovenia remains difficult to reach out to spiritually and church growth has remained small. Presently there is no YWAM presence.

prayer needs:
- for contacts and ministry openings.
- for the mission potential in this small land - the few Christians that have gone out in ministry have done great things.