Case Study – The Church in Dancu, Moldova.
Establishing a supportive partnership may take a number of years to develop. For example, we were first introduced to the Baptist Church in Dancu by another Moldovan partner, in February 2002. Initial meetings were held with church leaders and members of the community to scope the strengths, weaknesses and needs of the village. We then helped the church to explore/define the gifts and ministries which it could develop to help the village meet its needs. From these initial meetings we helped the church to develop a vision strategy and a supporting project plan.

The plan was then used by BREADLINE and the church to raise funds for the various projects. Throughout, we have encouraged the church to network and develop independent links with other charities, churches, individuals and organisations to help with training and fundraising for specific projects

Four years on wonderful things are happening in Dancu. The church is putting its faith into action and lives are being changed. A thriving dairy has been built and young women are being trained to make and sell clothes.

Through the church's tractor and combine-harvester project, 100 poor farmers and their families are farming their land again.

These "mission engine" projects are providing income to fund evangelical ministries, including children’s Bible Clubs and support for a local orphanage. There is a tangible air of hope in the village now. The church is actively responding to the "cry of its community" and responding to needs in both word and action. What a privilege to have been part of this process!