Mario and Bonnie Ducic write:
Greetings from Zagreb!
It has been an incredibly full season for us here in Zagreb, Croatia, and we are so grateful for all God is doing. As we continue serving our church and reaching our city, we are reminded again and again that ministry happens one life at a time. God continues to open doors, bring people together, and give us opportunities to share the Gospel and help people grow deeper in their relationship with Him.
One of the highlights of this season was our annual women’s conference, Take Your Wings, where more than 40 women gathered around the theme The Cost of Anointing. Our friend Jody Van Rhee traveled from Utah to minister, and throughout the weekend women were encouraged through teaching, workshops, worship, prayer, and honest conversation. It was beautiful to watch women leave strengthened, refreshed, and reminded that God has purpose for their lives.
We have also seen incredible unity growing among churches throughout Zagreb. We joined the Louis Palau Association and churches from across the city for a powerful night of worship and prayer as we prepared for Zagreb Fest, a larger evangelistic outreach. More than 600 believers gathered together—pastors and churches standing side by side, praying for our city and sharing the same desire to see people encounter Jesus. Our worship team, Bez Kompromisa, also had the privilege of leading worship in Croatian alongside Hillsong London.
Our young people remain very close to our hearts. Following the worship gathering, our youth spent a weekend away together filled with plenty of fun, but also intentional opportunities to grow in their faith and relationships with God. These moments are so important as we encourage the next generation to know God personally and boldly pursue everything He has for them.
Most recently, we again partnered with the Louis Palau Association and pastors throughout Zagreb to host a School of Evangelism. Around 100 volunteers from churches across the city came together to be equipped and encouraged for evangelism and outreach. Churches are also preparing smaller gatherings for women and men, creating personal opportunities for people to invite friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers to hear the Gospel.
As we look ahead, we would love your prayers. Please pray for our young people—that their faith would grow deep roots and that they would continue to thrive in their walk with God. Pray also for the upcoming outreaches throughout Zagreb, that God would continue preparing hearts, opening doors, and guiding every step.
We are incredibly grateful for each of you who prays for and supports our ministry here in Croatia. Your encouragement, generosity, and faithful prayers mean more than we can fully express. We are not serving alone—we are serving alongside you. Together, we believe we will continue to see lives transformed by the Gospel, one life at a time.
Blessings,
Mario & Bonnie Ducic