The Ministry

A cultural, continental, and religious crossroads, Athens provides a unique opportunity to join God’s work among the nations. Greece hosts nearly one million refugees and immigrants, many from Muslim backgrounds: Afghans, Iraqis, Iranians, Palestinians, and Somalis, to name a few.  Helping Hands – a Greek registered non-profit organization – seeks to share Christ with this community by practical demonstration (e.g. feeding, clothing, and shelter ministries) and explicit proclamation (e.g. preaching, teaching, and discipleship ministries) of the Gospel. It is our desire that every refugee have the opportunity to experience Christ’s love in word and deed.

God is at work in Athens! Therefore, our goal is not to innovate, but simply to come alongside what God is already doing here.  The vision of Helping Hands is to see the lives of refugees transformed by Jesus: “to plant gospel seeds in the lives of refugees across Greece that take root and bear the fruit of life transformation in Jesus Christ.”

The nature of this ministry allows us each to apply our own unique gifts. Kristin now spends most of her time ministering in the home – both raising our daughters and practicing hospitality by inviting refugee friends into the home.  When she is able to come to the Refugee Center, Kristin spends most of her time in the children and family ministries.  Brett currently serves as the team leader, guiding the team in vision, strategic planning, and staff development.