1993

The Beginnings

Reinhard and Birgit H. from Austria came to Romania and laid the foundations of the TimoTeams ministry, later known as YWAM Mediaș. They visited churches and started Bible study groups called “Timotei” with young people in Cluj, Mediaș, Târgu Mureș, and Sighișoara.

why us

Every mission ministry has a journey

It is not random, but a clear process through which people are equipped, sent out, and in turn become part of the change.

Throughout the years, we have seen the same pattern repeated: transformed lives that go on to transform other lives.

Discover below the steps through which the mission comes to life.

#1 Training

Includes all schools and seminars:

  • DTS, SBI, SBCW, SOFM, 321 Start
  • B2B, LTS, seminars, workshops
  • leadership training and biblical equipping

Role: the spiritual and practical development of people.

#2 Involvement

After training comes application:

  • local and international missions (Oltenia, India, Kenya, Ukraine, etc.)
  • outreach activities (evangelism, Bible distribution, events)

Role: putting into practice what has been learned.

#3 Impact

Ongoing, recurring activities:

  • community development and literacy programs
  • family ministry
  • social projects
  • Homes of Hope
  • refugee ministry

Role: long-term transformation of communities.

#4 Multiplication

The growth and reproduction of the ministry:

  • sending missionaries
  • opening new bases
  • team growth
  • international involvement (hosting and sending teams)

Role: expanding influence and multiplying the ministry.

our timeline
1993
Year 1993
Reinhard and Birgit H. from Austria came to Romania and laid the foundations for the TimoTeams ministry. They visited churches and started Bible study groups called “Timotei” with young people in Cluj, Mediaș, Târgu Mureș, and Sighișoara.
1994
Year 1994
Reinhard and Birgit held seminars on Bible study in churches and university campuses in the cities where the study groups had begun.
1995
Year 1995
They went on a mission trip to Serbia together with young people.
1996
Year 1996
The study groups continued to grow as church-based groups or house groups.
1997
Year 1997
The first “Iosua” camp was organized for youth discipleship, evangelism, and mission training, followed by a mission trip to Serbia.
1998
Year 1998
The “Iosua” camp was held again for young people from the study groups and others interested in missions. Romanian leaders took over the leadership of the camp. Bible study seminars were also organized throughout the country.
1999
Year 1999
Elisabeta, Laura, Florin V., Florina, Nicoleta, and Florin M. (several young people from the groups) established the YWAM Mediaș mission base, operating from a rented house. The first SBI (School of Biblical Interpretation) was organized in Cluj with 8 students. The third “Iosua” camp also took place.
2000
Year 2000
The second SBI (School of Biblical Interpretation) was organized, this time in Mediaș, with 14 students, followed by mission trips to Egypt, Serbia, and the Republic of Moldova. The first DTS (Discipleship Training School) took place at the YWAM Mediaș base, followed by outreach in Turkey and Bucharest, where the team worked with street children. The study groups grew to five in number. The “Iosua” camp gathered 52 young people and sent mission teams to Moldova, Bărăgan, and Serbia. Reinhard and Birgit moved to Mediaș together with their children to serve as staff. Marta from the Republic of Moldova also joined the team as a volunteer.
2001
Year 2001
The School of Biblical Interpretation was held again with 10 students, followed by mission trips to Serbia and Egypt. The second DTS opened new opportunities for another 10 young people. The study groups continued to grow and once again took part in the “Iosua” camps and mission trips. Evangelism ministry began in the city, especially in the underprivileged working-class neighborhood of VITROMET. This included meetings with local youth, sports activities, evangelism, and a Christian concert. The “ProMedias” prayer initiative for the city was launched, bringing together young people from the base as well as from other churches in the city.
2002
Year 2002
The first SBCW (School of Biblical Christian Worldview) was organized at YWAM Mediaș with 10 students. A one-month mini-DTS was also held with 15 students. The “Iosua” camp equipped and sent young people to Oltenia, Turnu Severin, Slobozia, and Serbia. Another study group was started in the village of Bosanci, Suceava County. A Christian magazine began to be published as a means of communication and information between these groups. Teo and Simona were among the young people who joined the YWAM Mediaș mission base team.
2003
Year 2003
The SBI helped 5 students discover biblical truths, most of them coming from less evangelized continents such as Africa and Asia. The school concluded with a mission trip to Egypt. The “Iosua” camp once again spoke to 40 young people about the importance of studying the Bible and preaching the Word of God, ending with a mission trip to Turnu Severin. Due to the lack of space needed for organizing schools and activities, land was purchased and planning and approval began for the construction of a new mission base called “Casa Națiunilor” (“House of Nations”). Reinhard, Birgit, and their family completed their ministry at the YWAM Mediaș base and returned to Austria, from where they would continue to Egypt for their next mission project. They have remained our supporters and mentors to this day. YWAM Mediaș celebrated 10 years of ministry.
2004
Year 2004
An SBI with 7 students was organized, along with an “Iosua” camp for 45 young people, from which one team went on mission to the Republic of Moldova. The local evangelism ministry in the VITROMET neighborhood continued to grow alongside many other activities. Seminars, courses, and meetings with youth and local church leaders took place regularly. The ProMedias prayer gathering continued, and we were able to see visible changes in the areas we had prayed for. Construction of Casa Națiunilor also progressed, despite many challenges and much prayer needed for funding — from the foundation all the way to the roof. Two of our team members participated in a mission trip to Asia. Alin and Ion joined the YWAM Mediaș team as volunteers.
2005
Year 2005
Alongside the second SBCW (School of Biblical Christian Worldview) with 9 students, YWAM Mediaș organized a series of courses and conferences designed to inspire young people toward “the Great Commission”: the one-month 321 Start course with 12 participants, followed by mission trips to the Republic of Moldova and Oltenia; the “Iosua” camp with outreach in the Republic of Moldova; the MISSIONARY Conference in Mediaș; the Simply Missions course with 5 participants. In addition, a Disaster Response mission was organized, during which 25 young people helped in the flood-affected area of Comănești.
2006
Year 2006
The DTS (Discipleship Training School) resumed with 8 students and outreach in Egypt. Another SBI school helped 7 students from Romania and the Republic of Moldova learn biblical Christian principles for life. The outreach phases of these schools took place in Slobozia, Galați, and the Republic of Moldova. Several Jump Start seminars, School of Biblical Christian Worldview seminars, and 5 ProMesia conferences were organized in various cities and non-denominational churches, gathering over 600 participants and continuing our vision of discipling, equipping, and sending young people. A new 321 Start course gathered 7 young people and concluded with outreach in Rast. The “Iosua” camp became the ProMisiune Mission Festival in order to provide participation opportunities for a larger number of young people. That year, over 300 young people attended the conference, and 80 of them went on outreach to Oltenia and abroad: India, Turkey, and Moldova. Adi and Lia Crișan, Lidia, and Asia joined the YWAM Mediaș team. Construction of Casa Națiunilor (“House of Nations”) neared completion.
2007
Year 2007
The DTS resumed with 10 students from Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Outreach took place both locally (city and county) and in Oltenia, Slobozia, Egypt, and Bulgaria. The SBI began with 7 students. Jump Start seminars and 5 ProMesia conferences once again reached more than 700 young people in Botoșani, Cluj, Oradea, Sibiu, and Timișoara. The 321 Start course launched with a group of 5 young people who studied both the theory and practice of missions in Oltenia. The ProMisiune Festival gathered over 300 participants and sent teams to Galați, Drăgănești-Olt, Corabia, Turkey, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, India, Siberia, and Albania. A relief mission was also organized for victims of the floods in Tecuci. The YWAM Mediaș team moved into the new Casa Națiunilor base, where the ground floor and first floor were completed, although not yet fully finished.
2008
Year 2008
Twenty-eight young people were trained through the DTS, SBI, SBCW, and 321 Start schools, after which they went on 1–2 month outreach trips to several countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Special outreach missions were organized, including one in Vienna. The ProMisiune Festival gathered over 100 young people, of whom 38 went on outreach both in Romania and abroad. Five conferences with over 400 participants took place, and the team was involved in international missions and courses. Casa Națiunilor completed its heating system, and the team expanded to more than 20 missionaries.
2009
Year 2009
The SBI had 7 students with outreach in the Middle East, while the DTS had 8 students and focused on media ministry and youth evangelism. Outreach missions took place in India, Kenya, the Republic of Moldova, and Oltenia. Two summer mission schools were organized in Cahul and Drăgănești-Olt with 10 students, involving ministry in the Republic of Moldova, Oltenia, and Serbia. The ProMisiune Festival sent teams to Ialomița, Ukraine, and Serbia. Through YWAM Mediaș, the first long-term missionaries were sent to Kenya, Serbia, and India. At the same time, local ministry expanded into villages in Sibiu County through children’s ministry, youth outreach, and church planting.
2010
Year 2010
The year began with the Discipleship Training School, where 9 students were equipped and involved in missions in East Asia, Kenya, and the Republic of Moldova. Through the ProMisiune Festival, teams supported missionaries both in Romania and abroad, including in Oltenia, Dorohoi, India, Israel, Kenya, and Serbia. The summer brought local ministry activities such as the launch of King’s Kids Mediaș, ministry among teenagers and children, community outreach, and church planting. Teams from England, Germany, and Argentina also contributed to construction projects. In the fall, a new training school began, where 10 students explored the world through a biblical perspective. The year ended with gratitude for God’s work in the lives of those involved.
2011
Year 2011
The Discipleship and Mission School took place with 6 students, followed by outreach in Oltenia and Kenya. A children’s ministry was launched in Dumbrăveni, and literacy work among Roma children in Seleuș resumed. A mini-camp was organized for young people from vulnerable backgrounds, and a larger camp in Prod gathered approximately 100 participants from various locations and orphanages. The 6th edition of the ProMisiune Festival concluded with outreach in Oltenia, Kenya, China, Moldova, and India.
2012
Year 2012
The ProMisiune Festival took place, where 50 motivated young people made themselves available to God and went on mission trips to several locations: the Republic of Moldova, Oltenia, Serbia, Kenya, India, and China. SBI + DTS were held. The exterior of the YWAM Mediaș base was completed. The King’s Kids ministry resumed in Nemșa, Copșa Mare, Dumbrăveni, and Seleuș after a two-year break.
2013
Year 2013
The School of Biblical Interpretation took place with 14 students from Romania and Moldova, followed by outreach in Germany, Oltenia, Ukraine, and India. Local ministries in Mediaș and the surrounding areas continued, including the planting of a church in Dumbrăveni and children’s activities through King’s Kids. Four camps were organized for more than 140 children and teenagers. The 8th edition of the ProMisiune Festival sent teams to India, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, and Oltenia.
2014
Year 2014
God opened doors for us to reach more than 400 children, teenagers, and families through the King’s Kids ministry by means of 5 camps and outreach missions. The ProMisiune Festival returned with its 9th edition. Nearly 60 young people participated in the 5 mission trips organized that year. The Discipleship and Mission School also included international outreach. A new leader took over the leadership of YWAM Mediaș from Florin Mihaly — Dani Pop.
2015
Year 2015
Three young people from Mediaș opened a new YWAM base in Craiova. Three schools took place: the Discipleship Training School (11 students), the School of Biblical Worldview (7 students), and the School of Biblical Interpretation (7 students). Among them, 5 students chose to become missionaries in Mediaș and Craiova. The 10th edition of the ProMisiune Festival gathered 60 young people, who then went on outreach to Kenya, India, the Republic of Moldova, and Craiova.
2016
Year 2016
The School of Biblical Interpretation took place with 8 international students, followed by two-month outreach trips in Oltenia, Cluj, and Galați. The Discipleship Training School graduated 8 students who went on outreach to Jordan among Syrian refugees. At the same time, local ministry continued through two family camps, King’s Kids activities, and literacy programs.
2017
Year 2017
The Discipleship Training School had 7 students involved in evangelism, including a new Bible distribution project in Mediaș and nearby villages. Outreach took place in Germany and Jordan. Local ministry continued through literacy programs, support for homeless people, and King’s Kids activities. A football camp was organized in Prod with 70 participants. The ProMisiune Festival sent 8 teams on outreach to several countries and regions, while the YWAM Craiova base sent 10 young people on mission for the first time.
2018
Year 2018
The Pro-Adventure camp was organized with 12 teenagers, alongside the CEAI program dedicated to evangelism and youth training. The “Pray and Go 100” event took place, marking 100 years since the Great Union through evangelism. Local ministry continued through literacy programs, King’s Kids, football camp, and two family camps, including the “An Open Gift” project. For the first time, 10 families participated in ProMisiune, and teams were sent to eastern India and Ethiopia.
2019
Year 2019
Local activities included literacy programs, “A Helping Hand,” CEAI, Pro-Adventure, Pray and Go, and “An Open Gift,” together with a seminar for educators. ProMisiune sent teams to Germany and Jordan, while the King’s Kids ministry continued.
2020
Year 2020
B2B (leadership seminar) and Pray & Call were organized, adapting evangelism to the pandemic context. Local ministry continued through Bible studies, literacy programs, Mercy Ministry, King’s Kids, and “An Open Gift” Christmas outreach. ProMisiune sent teams to Alba, Constanța, and Oltenia, along with a mobile outreach team. The DTS had 10 students who carried out outreach in Cluj and Oltenia.
2021
Year 2021
Teo Ene became the new leader of YWAM Mediaș, succeeding Dani Pop. Leadership seminars (B2B and LTS) and CYMS for children’s and youth workers were organized. ProMisiune sent teams to several locations including Craiova, Prahova, Timișoara, and Constanța, and included football camps and Homes of Hope projects. Local ministry continued through mini-camps, literacy programs, girls’ ministry, involvement in Dârlos, and various social projects. The DTS had 10 students with outreach in Oltenia and France, while the ministry expanded through YWAM Timișoara.
2022
Year 2022
A DTS Workshop and the Alfa ministry were organized alongside various social projects. Ministry among Ukrainian refugees continued, together with family camps and football camp activities. Outreach took place in Ukraine and Moldova, including Homes of Hope projects in Ukraine. International teams from the United States, Spain, and Switzerland were hosted.
2023
Year 2023
YWAM Mediaș celebrated 30 years of ministry. The SoFM (School of Frontier Missions) and DTS took place with 5 students, who went on outreach to Oltenia and Indonesia. B2B and the Alfa program were organized alongside social projects, ministry among Ukrainians, and the Food Bank project. Community activities continued through youth camp, football camp, and Homes of Hope. Teams from Craiova and DTS Chico were involved, including outreach in Germany. The year concluded with “An Open Gift,” the Christmas outreach mission.
2024
Year 2024
The DTS had 5 students with outreach in Kenya, Egypt, and Kazakhstan. International teams from Lausanne (Switzerland) and Ålesund (Norway) were involved. Homes of Hope projects took place in Mediaș, Ukraine, and Galați, alongside a youth camp and the Food Bank project. The Alfa ministry, social projects, and ministry among Ukrainians continued. The year concluded with “An Open Gift,” the Christmas outreach mission.
2025
Year 2025
The DTS had 5 students with outreach in Oltenia and Jordan. B2B (leadership seminar) and the Alfa program were organized. Social projects, ministry among Ukrainians, and Homes of Hope in Mediaș continued. VBS (Vacation Bible School) for children took place, together with the involvement of the YWAM Ålesund team. The year concluded with “An Open Gift” (Christmas outreach) and the continuation of the Food Bank ministry.

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