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Bartek Wilkosz
Bartek’s first involvement with Josiah Venture (JV) was in 2014 when he took part in a camp called Growth Academy, organized by El Dorado—one of JV Poland’s (Fala) national projects. The goal of all of El Dorado’s activities …Read more

Darina Malá
Darina is passionate about music, helping other Christians grow deeper in a relationship with God, and reaching out to young people. She has been involved in youth ministry since high school, but it became more intentional …Read more

Dorin & Nicoleta Dumitrascu
Dorin is living and serving in Galați; a city in South-East Romania, close to the Republic of Moldova, by the Danube River, a place with a great need for the good news and hope. After years teaching Romanian Literature and …Read more

Ester Lachmanova
Ester started ministry with Josiah Venture (JV) in November 2024. She wrestled with her faith a few years ago; however, after watching the TV series The Chosen, God drew her heart back to him and showed her how he sees her—with …Read more

Ruxandra Neacsu
Ruxi grew up with her mom and grandma, who took her to church ever since she was a little girl. After graduating from high-school, she moved back and forth a couple of times for school and work, but was always drawn back …Read more

Andrii & Tanya Ivaniuk
Andrii was born in 1989 and raised in the city of Rivne in Western Ukraine. It was a difficult period for the country. He grew up in a family with no father, and his mother raised Andrii and his younger brother alone. At …Read more

Adéla Jurčová
Adéla was born into a Christian family in Trutnov, Czech Republic. She gave her life to Christ at the age of 11, and she has been serving at church and working with youth since she was a teenager. Adéla led English camps …Read more

Gabriel & Naomi Nicolae
Gabriel grew up in south-east Romania in city called Constanta with a family filled with passion for Christ. They served as missionaries in Turkey amongst muslims for 4 years and later moved back to Constanta. It is a big …Read more

Ioani Dhima
The faith of Ioani, commonly known as Xhoni has evolved gradually, starting from his early years. He began attending children's meetings, later advancing to youth ministry and personal Bible study. He became a Christian …Read more

Mladen & Judita Kočiš
Originally from Croatia, Judita and Mladen arrived in Slovenia in October 2008 with plans to further their education. Mladen had enrolled in a sports education program, while Judita began her studies at a music academy. …Read more
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These interns will be serving with Josiah Venture this year.

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Catherine Leech Catherine is joining the Josiah venture International team in the Czech Republic as a project manager for the ministry specialties team.

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Gabriel & Iulia Boldura Gabriel Boldura serves on Josiah Venture’s team in Romania discipling and training young leaders and churches how to do evangelistic camps and be disciplemakers.