Europe
Spain/France/Italy
Supporting the churches and ministries in Europe as they reach the people across the continent with the message of Christ by means of Music Concerts.
Destination
Spain, France, Italy
Dates
May 29–June 23, 2027
Leaders
Dr. Gustavo Peterlevitz
Dr. Pitagoras Gonçalves
Dr. Cleusia Gonçalves
Cost
$3,500
Ministry Opportunities
Our Europe Missions Trip uses music as a tool for evangelism. As we travel through France, Italy, and Spain, every team member participates in the choir and chamber orchestra, presenting selections from Handel’s Messiah and other sacred music.
During each concert, the local pastor shares the gospel message. This approach helps us reach people who may never attend a Bible-believing church but are willing to come to a free concert. Through the beauty of music, we have a unique opportunity to introduce audiences to the hope of Jesus Christ and connect them with local churches.
A typical day on the Europe Missions Trip will be busy and rewarding. Team members should be prepared for travel between cities, finding time for rehearsals, and helping promote upcoming concerts. Outreach often includes distributing flyers in public areas and singing in the streets to invite people to attend the concerts.
The day may also include performing a concert, participating in church services, spending time in fellowship with local believers, and taking part in youth activities. Each day presents opportunities to serve through music, encourage local churches, and share the gospel with people across France, Italy, and Spain.
Leaders
hosts
The Europe Team will serve alongside several host missionaries throughout Spain, France, and Italy, partnering with them in a variety of ministries.
Field
This mission trip provides an exceptional opportunity to minister in churches across three European countries over a period of three weeks. During the first week, we will serve in churches in France, including Saint-Gaudens, Larodde, and Paris, before concluding the week in Geneva, Switzerland. The second week will be spent in Italy, ministering in cities such as Grosseto, Pisa, and Rome. During the final week, we will partner with churches in and around Barcelona, Spain. Through concerts, church services, youth activities, and personal interaction with local believers, our team will have the opportunity to encourage churches, strengthen Christian fellowship, and share the gospel with people throughout Europe.
History
In 2010, Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Willems led the first YOM Europe Teams to Saint-Gaudens, France, where the team served alongside local missionaries through church projects, children’s ministry, literature distribution, and evangelistic outreach.
From 2016-2018 the team returned to France, assisting with church construction, community outreach, and ministry programs. In 2024, the ministry expanded to evangelistic sacred music concerts, inspired by French pastor Didier Silberstien’s vision for using music to connect with local people. Since then, the ministry has grown rapidly, presenting concerts and sharing the gospel across Europe.
hosts
The Europe Team will serve alongside several host missionaries throughout Spain, France, and Italy, partnering with them in a variety of ministries.
Field
This mission trip provides an exceptional opportunity to minister in churches across three European countries over a period of three weeks. During the first week, we will serve in churches in France, including Saint-Gaudens, Larodde, and Paris, before concluding the week in Geneva, Switzerland. The second week will be spent in Italy, ministering in cities such as Grosseto, Pisa, and Rome. During the final week, we will partner with churches in and around Barcelona, Spain. Through concerts, church services, youth activities, and personal interaction with local believers, our team will have the opportunity to encourage churches, strengthen Christian fellowship, and share the gospel with people throughout Europe.
History
In 2010, Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Willems led the first YOM Europe Teams to Saint-Gaudens, France, where the team served alongside local missionaries through church projects, children’s ministry, literature distribution, and evangelistic outreach.
From 2016-2018 the team returned to France, assisting with church construction, community outreach, and ministry programs. In 2024, the ministry expanded to evangelistic sacred music concerts, inspired by French pastor Didier Silberstien’s vision for using music to connect with local people. Since then, the ministry has grown rapidly, presenting concerts and sharing the gospel across Europe.
Past trip recaps
Join the Team
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