The Robertson Family

 

Sharing the love of Christ with Romania

 

 Information about Romania

Location: Southeast Europe.

Borders:   Hungary and Serbia to the West;  Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the Northeast; Bulgaria to the South;

Population:    Around 22 Million                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                            Romanians     89.5%                                                                                                                          Hungarians        6.6%                                                                                                                       Roma (Gypsies) 2.46%                                                                                                                 Others     =       Rest

Capital: Bucharest (1.9 million; 2.2 in the Bucharest Metro area)

Area:  237,500 sq./km.   It is the 9th largest territory and the 7th largest population among the European Union member states.

Currency:  Leu (RON)

Internet Code:     .ro

Telephone Code:   40

 Romania's Main Exports are: Clothing and textiles, industrial machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, metallurgic products, raw materials, cars, military equipment, software, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and agricultural products (fruits, vegetables and flowers).

Romania is a member of the European Union (Since 2007) and NATO (Since March 29, 2004) and the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank (Since 1972) and is a member of the World Trade Organization.

In December 2005, Romania and U.S.A. signed an agreement that would allow a U.S. Military presence at several Romanian facilities primarily in the eastern part of the country.

Favorite Sport in Romania:  Football (Soccer)                                                                                                                       Popular sports include: Rugby, basketball, handball and gymnastics among others.

World Missions News & Information

  • The Holy Spirit at Work in Europe

    Our U.S. missionary team in Europe works alongside indigenous churches and also partners with approximately 35 European Pentecostal fellowships. Together, we utilize every way possible to accelerate the spread of the gospel as we model biblical integrity, minister in the Spirit, and partner with those of like vision to build the church of Jesus Christ.

  • The Right Idea at the Right Time

    While teaching a seminary class in Managua, Nicaragua, missionary Jerry Brown started a discussion on the apostle Paul’s role in mentoring young Timothy. Looking out at the 10 students in his class, he asked, “Who was the ‘Paul’ in your life?”

  • Accreditation Expands Outreach

    Berean and ICI combined in 1999 to form Global University, providing U.S. and overseas believers in 180 countries with a biblical education and ministry skills.

  • Missive — JULY 2010

    When we accept secular thinking and use it as a measure for our spiritual development, the church can easily stray off track.

  • 2010 Missionary Training and Renewal

    The new missionaries and missionary associates met June 12 — July 1, in response to the call that God had placed on their lives to obey the Great Commission.