Profile : Slovenia
Region: Europe
Capital: Ljubljiana
Population: 2 million
Area: 20 256
GDP per capita: $22900.00
Religions: Roman Catholic 57.8%, Other Christian 3.2%, Muslim 2.4%, Non-religious/Other 36.6%
Languages: Slovene, Hungarian and Italian
Description
Slovenia was part of the former Yugoslavia until 1991 when it established independence after a 10-day war. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy, and a stable democracy has helped to establish Slovenia in the 21st Century.
Slovenia has a strong Catholic tradition. Challenges to the Church's role in society include widespread atheism and increasing suicide and abortion rates. Only a handful of the population attends Evangelical churches.
Missionaries
Prayer Points
- There are 43,000 university students in Slovenia. Pray that the gospel will reach adults and young people, and influence families.
- A new, modern translation of the Bible was completed in 1996. Pray that Bibles and Christian literature may touch the hearts of Slovenes.
- Pray that people will see that true eternal security is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Opportunities
| Ministry | Opportunity | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Ministry | IFES InterAction Team member - Slovenia | Student Ministry | 6 months - 2 years |
| Student Ministry | Short term student ministry -ZVESH - Slovenia | Student Ministry | Short term |