In the heart of Szczecin, Poland, a 166-year-old church building has become the centerpiece of a powerful movement of gospel-centered revitalization. Once dormant, the historic structure is now alive with ministry thanks to the leadership of Pastor Robert and the partnership of Converge global workers Lemuel and Brittany Martinez. From the formation of a vibrant youth group to the empowerment of local and international leaders, God is using this restored space to draw people into deeper community, purpose, and faith. What began as a vision in a dusty, half-renovated sanctuary is now a thriving ministry hub transforming lives across generations and cultures.

“From Headhunters to Soul Hunters”: One Ancient Tribe’s Journey as Warriors of One Kingdom…to Another

Converge Great Lakes church sends nearly 1000 shoeboxes filled with Christ’s love to the world.

Jim Capaldo, former Regional President of Converge Heartland and missionary to Russia for 18 years, describes the unprecedented growth of the Ukrainian church as “the greatest movement of God in Europe since the Reformation.” Thousands have come to faith and been baptized. Ministry continues to widows, orphans, and wounded soldiers; churches provide families blankets, food, necessities—as well as counseling an entire nation suffering beneath post-traumatic stress.

Renca Dunn is one person of only 2% of her people group that know Jesus—a people group of 70 million. As a group, she articulates, “We’ve been made to feel ashamed. We’ve been oppressed. We’ve been rejected. We’ve been made fun of. We’ve been looked down upon. We’ve been viewed as people others need to fix.” Their “offense”? Deafness.