Summer 2019
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I was having lunch with a young leader at our recent History Makers training in Georgia. He was one of 90 participants drawn from 9 different countries. In his late twenties, his home country is closed to the Gospel. He told me some of his story. After coming to Christ, his wife left him because of his rejection of Islam, taking their young daughter with her. The anguish was clear to see on his face. His countenance started to change though, as he talked about his walk with Jesus. He then told me, with certainty in his voice, that God has given him a clear vision for his nation. “I know that God has called me to print bibles and distribute them in my country. But to print them in my country, underground.” He then went on to say something that deeply challenged me…
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Praying together at History Makers Georgia
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“I know it will be dangerous, but I am ready to hug the suffering”
Is the Gospel a cause worth suffering for, even to die for? Your head may say “Yes”, but what about your daily reality? My daily reality? Does my life reflect a passionate desire to live for Jesus and make Him known to a lost and dying world?
Is the Gospel a cause worth suffering for, even to die for? Your head may say “Yes”, but what about your daily reality? My daily reality? Does my life reflect a passionate desire to live for Jesus and make Him known to a lost and dying world?
‘And he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.’ 2 Corinthians 5:15 (ESV UK)
We are far from perfect at K180, but we will press ahead, whatever the cost, seeking daily to die to self, fixing our eyes upon Jesus, our Lord, our God, our Saviour, the Author of life. I trust you will be encouraged as you read the updates within these pages. Thank you for standing with us. We are thankful to our partners in the Gospel. It truly is a privilege, and a huge encouragement, to be running alongside others as we seek to be faithful to His call. In fact, we dare not run alone.
To God be the glory.
To God be the glory.
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Europe Ablaze with the Gospel...
...has been the God-given vision of K180 since He called the ministry into being.
God continues to bless us with opportunities to serve His work across Europe. The pins on the map are just from the last 9 months of ministry, and you can read more about how God has been changing lives in the pages that follow.
All this is made possible by the partnership in the gospel of individuals and churches. We are enormously grateful for this and hope that as you read about what God is doing through the work of K180, you will be encouraged to continue to pray, give and go!
God continues to bless us with opportunities to serve His work across Europe. The pins on the map are just from the last 9 months of ministry, and you can read more about how God has been changing lives in the pages that follow.
All this is made possible by the partnership in the gospel of individuals and churches. We are enormously grateful for this and hope that as you read about what God is doing through the work of K180, you will be encouraged to continue to pray, give and go!
London Impact: Illusions and Monopoly
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We were delighted to have Christian Illusionist Todd Alexander with us in June for another edition of “Unashamed”, evangelism training for Christians in the London area. In the morning, Todd led a workshop on using creativity to share the Gospel, leaving us with some illustrations to get people’s attention and use as a bridge to speak about Jesus. In the evening, in partnership with Haven Green Baptist Church, Todd presented his engaging “Reality Check” evangelistic show. Many people attended and Todd gave a very clear Gospel presentation, inviting people to respond. We are very thankful for the Lord using Todd’s ministry to encourage us and reach people with the Gospel!
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Earlier in the year, we hosted our second (now annual) “London GO” mission, in partnership with Open Air Campaigners. The idea is simple: share the Gospel with people at every property on the London Monopoly Board. Many of the team stayed at St John’s Church, Stratford ‘camping-style’, while others commuted in each day. Two teams (Top Hat and Race Car) each ministered the Gospel in three street outreaches per day. Many heard the Gospel and dozens of specially produced “Taking a Chance?” Monopoly-themed editions of the Gospel of John were given out. We were aware of three people making first time commitments to Christ and several others received prayer. Praise God!
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Why not join us at our next Unashamed in West London on Saturday 11th January?
Or spend the week with us at London GO 2020?
Please email gareth@k180.org for more information.
Or spend the week with us at London GO 2020?
Please email gareth@k180.org for more information.
Kschool
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In the summer, we were delighted to have Katie, Emma and Abbey join us from the USA for K180’s second ‘Kschool’, a comprehensive evangelism and street outreach training programme.
This year was again, packed with training in different aspects of street outreach and evangelism alongside mission weekends in Blackpool (England) and Girona (Spain), as well as a History Makers journey (young leaders’ training) in Finland. |
Prudence with Katie, Abbey & Emma
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“Kschool 2019 was a great learning and growing experience! ... My desire to tell others about Jesus has grown so much, and I’ve now been better equipped to do so.” (Emma) 
Emma sharing the Gospel through song with Gareth
"My five weeks with Kschool were full of great growth in my relationship with the Lord…” (Katie) 
Katie preaching the Gospel in West London
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“God works through every and any conversation and speaks through us, so we don't have to rely on ourselves." (Abbey) 
Abbey teaching in Spain
We’re excited to announce Kschool dates for next summer... 26 June to 1 August 2020! If you know anyone for whom Kschool might be a great fit, point them to our webpage for more information and to apply 
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The Streets of Europe: Street Teams Ablaze with the Gospel
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Jesus told His followers to “Go into all the world and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19). It’s our privilege and calling at K180 to minister the Gospel across Europe in partnership with the local church. Once again we were invited back to Bohumín in Czech Republic, Girona in Spain, and Val Pellice in Italy. We took teams for the first time to Brussels in Belgium, Ljubljana in Slovenia, and a daughter congregation of our partner church in Girona, in the coastal town of Llanca, Spain.
As is our custom, each long weekend mission comprised of evangelism training, street outreach, and ministering as part of regular church services and activities. This is tailored to each unique context. For instance, in rural Bohumín, ‘park evangelism’ engages more people than our typical street approach. |
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Bohumín, Czech Republic
Girona, Spain
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Brussels, Belgium
Llanca, Spain
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Val Pellice, Italy
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In September, on our visit to Val Pellice, just outside Turin in Italy, we took a bit of a different approach. We assembled a team of musical evangelists – a husband and wife Gospel duo (Revelation Daze), a Gospel rapper (Crazy4Christ), a drummer (Manuel), and K180’s Gareth Hides. We declared the Gospel through music on the streets and invited people to a Saturday evening Gospel concert in a local theatre. There was an encouraging turnout for the concert and the Gospel was shared through lyrics, testimony, and a spoken message along with an opportunity to respond. We also ministered at a home for older people, and in two churches on Sunday. We were aware of three people praying prayers of commitment to Christ during the Sunday morning service, one of these ladies, M*, recommitting her life to the Lord and receiving prayer afterwards. We hope to plan more music-focused missions in the future.
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"Being part of the K180 mission trip to Italy has been one of the highlights of our Christian journey so far. This ministry team have made us feel like family from the get go and to see how they operate with total dedication, humility and integrity has been inspiring and blessed us beyond words." (Keith & Jenny Raby, Revelation Daze)
The Big 3: One Mission. Three Cities.
After a year's hiatus in 2018, our 'Big 3' mission 2019 made a very encouraging return during the weekend of 31 May-3 June as we sent teams to Madrid (Spain), Štip (North Macedonia), and Lviv (Ukraine) to share the Gospel and partner with local believers.
Madrid, Spain
The Madrid team were working with a local church about a 10-15-minute walk from the Atlético Madrid football stadium where the 2019 Champions League final was taking place that weekend. After initial training sessions, Saturday was spent proclaiming the Gospel and giving out nearly 10,000 specially-designed Gospel tracts to the thousands of football fans who had come for the match. The Gospel was proclaimed on Sunday evening at a central park, many gospel conversations were had, and one woman made her first time commitment to Jesus Christ. It was very encouraging to see the enthusiasm of the local believers who came out in large numbers on both days to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
“Many people from the church there said that they had been blessed by our presence. It was good to have encouraged/prayed with many.” (Robert, Team Madrid member)
Štip, North Macedonia
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The team worked alongside Oasis Church in Štip. There were a few challenges leading up to the weekend with the Oasis Church pastor being quarantined in a local hospital during the weekend due to a contagious illness, and one of the team being too unwell to travel. God was so good though, and it was right that the team was there that weekend! Following some evangelism training seminars, across the weekend we saw many people engaging in Gospel conversations, and two young people making commitments to follow Christ. What a faithful God!
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Lviv, Ukraine
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Team Lviv partnered with Living Word Church, a small church plant, in bringing the Gospel to the streets of the city. After two training sessions, we took to the streets to share the Gospel. It was so encouraging to see some stepping up for the first time to share public testimony, or to share Jesus through song on the street, as well as seeing several engaging in conversations with passers-by using the tracts designed and produced by Living Word Church. We met a number of believers, both locals and those visiting from other nations, who were very encouraged to see such a Gospel witness on the streets of Lviv. Praise God!
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Would you consider being part of a Big 3 Mission Team in 2020?
Check out our webpage
or email gareth@k180.org to register your interest
Check out our webpage
or email gareth@k180.org to register your interest
Training Young Leaders for Gospel MinistryThe ministry of History Makers continues to grow. A pastor from Armenia very recently experienced the training with some of his young leaders. “You don’t know how timely this training is. We need this in Armenia”. In partnership with the International Leadership Institute (ILI) we see History Makers having impact in many countries across Europe, and lives are being changed…
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Iceland
Moldova
"What is quite extraordinary is that not only the training encouraged me to do it [bear the Gospel message], but more than that, I received how to do it efficiently with the appropriate tools and the right attitude” Belgium
Italy
Finland
France
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"For me I saw new areas where I can move and develop as a leader. I saw steps that I can make once I return [home]” (Emilia, HM Russia - Altai) Russia (Altai)
Romania
Serbia
Spain
Four years ago, one young woman at HM Georgia believed God was giving her a vision of being a Christian TV presenter, to be an influence in that world. She wrote it down at the time. Some chuckled hearing of it. It seemed completely out of reach. She testified this September (as a translator at HM Georgia) that just recently she started working at a TV station and they have given her a contract to be a TV presenter. She bubbled with excitement as she talked about how God has used HM to crystallise God’s vision for her life. She is excited to see how God will use her in the volatile world of media. Georgia (& Armenia)
Coming up in 2019… History Makers in Albania, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Montenegro and Russia (Moscow) |
For more information, please visit www.historymakerseurope.org
Bold Obedience Walk for Life
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Earlier this summer, K180 led a group of History Makers graduates, faculty, and leaders from across Europe and the USA in taking on the challenge of walking 100km in 3 days, from Auschwitz, Poland to Malenovice in the Czech Republic. The aim of the walk was to raise the profile and funding for the work of History Makers as we seek to train and equip young leaders to spread the Gospel in their own countries and cultures all over Europe.
It was a wonderful three days, full of fellowship and fun, and although absolutely exhausting, it was worth every kilometre across the various types of terrain that we covered! Some team members struggled with injuries and strains, but people gave generous support to one another, both physically and mentally, creating a wonderful team spirit. |
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Thank you to everyone who supported us, both financially and in prayer; we know the Lord will do great things with History Makers.
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us; to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV UK) |
K-Accelerate
It has been an exhilarating opening to K-Accelerate with our participants eagerly seeking to grasp this amazing mentoring opportunity. Completing book studies, investing in 3 younger leaders/evangelists in their sphere of influence, travelling around Europe to teach and learn from other evangelistic contexts, plus receiving one-to-one mentoring from experienced leaders from Europe and the USA, we are praying that K-Accelerate will truly be a catalyst for Gospel impact as these participants take hold of all that God has for them.
"My ministry and I would be narrower and poorer without the helpful input brought about by the structure of this programme, which helps me to prioritise important things that could so easily be lost in the busyness of life and ministry. The mentor has been a great help as I've been able to bat big questions off him […] I've received guidance and encouragement when I've needed it, and it's been a huge help." (Dave, K-Accelerate participant) |
"This is a really great opportunity that I can be a part of this journey […] I can use everything from K-Accelerate in my life. It is both learning and doing, challenging yourself in your personal time and then with people." 
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And there is more to come … these next 6 months bring evangelistic initiatives in the participants' home countries, the opportunity to present a new evangelistic project for funding, and a closing gathering in Spain, bringing together the participants, their mentors and the 3 younger leaders/evangelists they are investing in. It should be quite a 6 months!
EEI - Raising Up Evangelists Across Europe
Our heartbeat as K180 is simple: “Proclaiming and Training.” One of our particular training focuses is the equipping of proclamation evangelists across Europe. Training is currently happening in: Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Iceland, and the UK. Each training course shares the same EEI DNA, but is led in-country by evangelists who know the context and speak the language.
Eldhugar, Iceland
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“In September 2018, we felt that God wanted us to reach teenagers in a district of Reykjavik called Breiðholt. In some ways this is the poorest district of Reykjavik, with many foreigners and low-income families. The Salvation Army was happy to lend us their facility in Mjódd on Saturday evenings for an "Open House" for teenagers, from 6-11 pm. We offer light supper and quality time with kids that want and need to talk. We listen and they speak. We pray with them when we feel the time is right and bring Jesus into their lives. Some of them come from broken families, where violence, alcohol or drug abuse is the norm […] Around 20 individuals are now active in the Eldhugar group [of evangelists], most of them taking part in the Akranes and Breiðholt mission work.”
(Hafsteinn, a leader of Eldhugar - 'The Fire Department' - Iceland) |
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EEI, UK
RedTimoteo, Spain
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Philippus Netzwerk, Germany
Academy of Evangelism, Russia
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We look forward to gathering many from these EEI evangelist training programmes at our upcoming “Behold Europe” conference for evangelists, from 29 November to 2 December. Will you stand with us in praying for this vital work across Europe of equipping evangelists who are young in their call?
K180 Music - Singing the Gospel
The work and ministry of K180 Music continues to grow. As this newsletter goes to print, Gareth’s brand new second album, “Rescue,” has just been released. The album features 10 new evangelistic songs, including a new arrangement of a Charles H. Gabriel (writer of ‘I Stand Amazed’) hymn, “The Glory Song”. You can download the new album, or stream it on all major online platforms. Physical CD copies are also available from the K180 website store.
The album was recorded in Lviv, Ukraine at Fonia Records and features several of Gareth’s friends and some fellow evangelists playing and singing. It’s our prayer that God will use these songs to open people’s hearts and draw the lost to Himself. Why not pick up a copy of the new CD to give as a gift to someone who doesn’t yet know Jesus?
The album was recorded in Lviv, Ukraine at Fonia Records and features several of Gareth’s friends and some fellow evangelists playing and singing. It’s our prayer that God will use these songs to open people’s hearts and draw the lost to Himself. Why not pick up a copy of the new CD to give as a gift to someone who doesn’t yet know Jesus?
In conjunction with the release of “Rescue”, Gareth has just played two free evangelistic concerts in Mitcham (South London) and Hanwell (West London). Could your church host a future evangelistic music night with K180 music? Contact gareth@k180.org for more information and to talk about dates. |
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Looking Ahead...
I once heard the testimony of a man about to have surgery. His tongue was being removed due to cancer. Just before the general anaesthetic, the surgeon asked if there were any last words he wanted to say. He said three words; “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus”. Is Jesus my all-consuming passion, my all in all? (Like the young leader highlighted on page 1).
As the Bible says, “Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus…” (Hebrews 12:2). That is where the passion comes from.
As the Bible says, “Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus…” (Hebrews 12:2). That is where the passion comes from.
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'Behold' is a gathering for young European evangelists for a time of encouragement, equipping and envisioning. With a clear focus on the proclamation of the Gospel, we will explore together the challenges facing us today in Europe, and be inspired and equipped as we strategically work together with a desire to see true Gospel impact in our day.
This venture was born out of a desire to bring together the various groups around Europe where we are helping train young evangelists. We believe something will spark as such evangelists rub shoulders with each other. If you know of a young (18-35) evangelist who you think may benefit from ‘Behold’, please direct them to www.beholdeurope.org |
How to Partner
Thank you for standing with us as we press ahead with His call. Thank you for praying, going, and supporting us financially. We are thankful to God for such partnership. We cannot go alone. There are many opportunities ahead and, as you will know, huge Gospel need across the UK and Europe.
If you would like to know more about how you can support us financially, please see www.k180.org/donate or click the button below.
And if you would like to pray regularly for K180, please email prayer@k180.org and we will send you a monthly prayer guide.
May His fire burn within you as you live as a witness to Him in these needy days.
If you would like to know more about how you can support us financially, please see www.k180.org/donate or click the button below.
And if you would like to pray regularly for K180, please email prayer@k180.org and we will send you a monthly prayer guide.
May His fire burn within you as you live as a witness to Him in these needy days.
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