Holy Spirit Rains in Budapest!

We are re-sharing the contents of this blog with permission from Zsuzsa Mecséri-McNamara, Set Free Movement Hungary coordinator.  The Set Free Movement has a vision to see the vulnerable protected, captives set free, and the oppressed experience hope and healing as neighborhoods are transformed. Here’s what they have to say about a recent Hungarian Encounter: 

“We recently had the opportunity to attend the CDN Encounter in Budapest, and we’re deeply grateful for the experience. It was more than just a training, it was a time of worship, prayer, learning, and meaningful conversations with people passionate about sharing Christ in new and creative ways.

One of the key takeaways for us was a renewed understanding of how to form effective, Christ-centered communities that go beyond the traditional model of church. We explored what it looks like to plant churches or faith communities in unconventional places – cafés, homes, workplaces, shelters – wherever people already gather – and how to bring the presence of Jesus into those spaces in natural, relational ways.

Encounter equipped us with practical tools and five strategic principles for starting and multiplying these communities. We were especially encouraged by the emphasis on listening to the Holy Spirit, starting small, building authentic relationships, and being bold in sharing the Gospel in everyday life.

What stood out most was how naturally this connects with the mission of the Set Free Movement. Our work in prevention and restoration often leads us into vulnerable and broken places, where people are longing for safety, healing, and hope. The vision of planting faith communities in such spaces is both challenging and exciting. It reminded us that freedom is not just about escape from something, but movement toward a community of love, purpose, and belonging.

🙏 Please pray with us that the seeds planted during these two days will take root. Pray for clarity, boldness, and creativity as we seek God’s guidance on how to integrate these ideas into our Set Free efforts across Hungary and beyond.

If you’re passionate about missions, discipleship, or reaching people in creative and meaningful ways, we encourage you to check out the Church Development Network: 🌐 https://churchdevelopment.network“

We are so grateful that that The Set Free Movement got to experience the Holy Spirit at work in such a powerful, transformative way!