Photos: Dock Hoilman

Hope for Bulgaria

In December 2005, the International Missions Board opened Bulgaria as a field of work for Free Will Baptists. In April 2006, Tim and Lydia Awtrey were approved to pioneer the work in the difficult, often hopeless country. The December 2006 issue of ONE Magazine featured Lydia’s story, “Growing Up Communist” and the Awtreys’ vision for the future in “Bulgaria or Bust.” 

Fast forward to 2014. Though Satan has attacked and sought to destroy their efforts, God has prevailed, and Tim and Lydia have a passionate congregation and a team whose heartbeat is to bring hope to Bulgaria. Meet the Bulgaria team in the following articles. Feel their passion for the men, women, and children who have never heard the gospel; heard the name of Jesus; held a Bible; or stepped inside a church.

Ex Nihilo

Missionary Tim Awtrey explores the history, blessings, and challenges for the first Freee Will Baptist church in Bulgaria.

From Atheism to Faith

Bulgarian minister Trif Trifinov shares his story—a life transformed from denial to faith—and his vision for the church in Bulgaria.

God's Unchanging Faithfulness

New missionary Jonathan Postlewaite recounts his family's first year on the field, from hurdles and heartache to memorable milestones as God proved His faithfulness time and again.

Our Story

Josh and Lydia Provow are the newest Free Will Baptist missionary appointees to the country of Bulgaria. Travel with them on their journey to the field.

Building Playgrounds, Sharing Hope

Hanna Project team leader Darren Walker provides an inside look at short-term missions efforts in Shvishtov, Bulgaria, from construction projects to forming long-term relationships with the people of that city.

To learn more about the work of Free Will Baptist International Missions, visit www.fwbgo.com.