Church Planting in Austria
Nathan and Bethany’s ministry focus is church planting amongst German speakers in the Vienna area. They are partnering with an Austrian-led church association to plant a church on the northern side of the city, an area where there is currently no gospel-preaching church and a growing population. Nate and Bethany also serve as WorldVenture Team Austria field leaders, assisting the team with decision-making, cultural integration and spiritual leadership.
Gifted with speaking and teaching abilities, Nathan is passionate about knowing God’s Word on a deeper level and hopes to train Austrian Christians to be leaders and teachers themselves. He exercises his gifts by leading small group bible studies, preaching, and leading a church planting team. Administration and shepherding are Bethany’s gifts. She has a passion for planning and organizing and also enjoys music ministry. The Johnsons also use hospitality as a ministry tool to build relationships and share the love of Christ.
Nate and Bethany live in the Vienna area with their children, Ellie and Maya. They offer internships for college-aged individuals and are looking to expand their team of long-term workers in Austria.
You can get involved now by praying for the Johnsons:
- For their church plant, that is gradually expanding from evangelism and small group ministry into Sunday morning services
- For their church planting team, that God would guide and direct them, unite them as a group
- For the Johnsons, as they seek to build relationships in their neighborhood and share the gospel with non-believing friends and neighbors
Articles and Blogs on WorldVenture
* Escape From Ukraine: The Journey of Valentina and Chili
* 9 Misconceptions About Being a Missionary in Europe
* Why Austria Still Needs Missionaries
