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Fabian Hickl Fabi

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God has blessed me with a wonderful wife and two lovely children. I was called to serve the Church as a Bible worker in Austria right after my studies in 2015. Since then, I am serving the church in different functions. I had the honor to work also as a youth leader for a couple of years and that’s what I really enjoy most.

Fabian Hickl

I was born in 1989 in Austria. During my adolescence I never really knew what I would like to work after school. I tried different things: I started to study technical chemistry, which I soon realized was not the right thing for me. After that I studied Biomedical Engineering and worked during my studies in a co-op program as a software engineer for IBM.

  It was during this time that I surrendered my life to the Lord and so I got baptized on the 24th of November 2013. I soon realized that I couldn’t imagine myself having a career as a software engineer. I rather felt the deep conviction and wish to work more with people.  

2015 was the year where a lot of changes took place in my life. I married my wonderful wife Jana on the 30th of August 2015 and after I completed my studies in October, I was called to work for the church as a bible worker.

Since then, I am happily serving the church in various capacities. Apart from being selected as secretary for the Austrian field, I was also selected as youth leader for two terms, and I really enjoyed every bit of working with the youth.

  What opened my eyes more to the love of God, was when God blessed us with our children in 2017 and 2019. They literally changed our life and perception of life. Furthermore, I discovered that I am not the patient person I always considered myself to be.

I believe that Jesus loves the youth immeasurably, and that God has a special interest in the youth. Wherever great revivals and lifechanging events took place in history the youth played an important role in it. I believe that God will use the youth one more time in a very special way before Jesus comes back. However, I know that it’s not always easy being young. A lot of decisions need to be made and a lot of temptations are presented as wonderful opportunities and packaged by the enemy in gift wrapping. For many years I was a captive to sins I originally enjoyed, but at the end I realized that they are destroying my faith and my life.

My wish is to pass on information about some of those traps I have fallen into, so that you don’t have to fall into them. And if you find yourself in one of those pits and don’t know how to continue, we are here to serve you to find courage, hope and true freedom in Jesus Christ.

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    Csongor Matyas Csongi

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    I am married and have two children. I have served the Church in various capacities in several countries and two continents from 2000. Fully employed by the church in 2005. I have always been involved in tasks with and for the youth. I speak four languages, and currently live and serve in Austria.

    Csongor Matyas

    I was born in 1978 in Transylvania - Romania. I grew up and finished my studies there. I studied to be a tailor and finished a 2 year apprenticeship with a fine tailor. I worked as a tailor several years until fast fashion made it no longer a viable career.

    I moved with my family to Hungary where I became a stone mason and worked in a firm for several years, becoming foreman in the latter years of my employment. At around 2003 my brother and I started a beekeeping business which I then left when I was called to serve the church in 2005.

    My service to the church began as the leader of the youth department in Hungary on a voluntary basis since the year 2000. In 2006, I became a Bible teacher after completing a 2-year missionary school in Germany. Since then, I have served as a Bible teacher, first in New Zealand, then in Australia, and now since June 2019 in Vienna, Austria.

    In 2006 I got married in Melbourne, Australia and we lived in New Zealand for two years. In 2009 we moved to Adelaide, South Australia to serve the mission field there. While living in Adelaide, we were blessed with two children three years apart.

    I served in various roles in New Zealand and Australia, including many years as a youth leader. In 2011, I was ordained as an elder and also served as a mission field leader in South Australia for just over 10 years. During my service in the Australasian Union Conference I had the privilege to help start the church in the Solomon Islands with a Senior Pastor who was my mentor for many years. During this period, I gained much experience and my outlook to life changed dramatically.

    I recognize that teaching and preaching is not everything, one must lead by example. Building relationships through which people can be led to Christ, our personal Savior, is an essential part of my work. Humanity can only understand the love of Christ with the help of human relationships: through individuals who have completely dedicated themselves to the service of God and in whom the love of God can be found, which is revealed in their daily lives. My goal is to be the kind of person that God can use for the salvation of my fellow human beings.

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      Sabina Poropat

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      Teacher, wife and mother of two children. Volunteer in various spheres of Church work such as the department for children and family. Worked with young people in different missionary activities. I teach children and teenagers at school and especially enjoy having open conversations with them about life topics. Feel free to contact me.

      Sabina Poropat

      I was born in a small beautiful country, Croatia. Until I was 13, I lived with my mother and brothers in a small community in central Croatia where I attended elementary school. Then I moved to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, with my sister and family. There I continued my education until the end of elementary school, completed my higher education in a language high school, and graduated from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb (German and Italian language and literature).

      I worked at the Croatian National Tourist Board as a student. During college, there was a big change in my life that you can read about below. After graduating from college, I moved with my husband to his hometown – Rovinj, where I worked in tourism for a short time. Working at school has always attracted me, and I've been working at the school since 2012. In the meantime, we've got two wonderful sons with whom we strive to follow Jesus and live for Him. We are especially pleased with the creation of spiritual music together and the glorification of God with talents. I have always been interested in working with young people in particular and in a way it is achieved through my job. However, my goal is not only to pass on the knowledge I have but also to pass on the values that unfortunately fade today. I am happy when I see young people who are encouraged to talk about their difficulties and that they can feel they aren't being judged because of it. Each of us has gone through or is going through various trials. We're all in the same world, so let us help each other to reach the heavenly goal with God's help. May we be one in Him.

      I serve as a volunteer in the Church. I have been collaborating with my husband for years in missionary activities and projects, as well as in the organization of some of them. Since last year I have been in charge of the Department for Children in the Church.

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        Daniel Poropat

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        Musician, husband and father of two children. Called to serve the Church in 2007. I especially enjoy missionary activities with young people and glorifying the Lord with song. I will be happy to answer your call and message.

        Daniel Poropat

        I come from a little town called Rovinj, in Croatia. I have been in the world of music since childhood and very early I was attracted to spirituality, and I researched various religious denominations until I found the one closest to the Bible.

          Since 2009, I have officially worked for the church as a Bible worker, and in addition, I am engaged in music and graphic design. I am also interested in health and healthy food and have completed a course for a nutritionist. I attended Bible school in Croatia, and also several seminars for leadership and oratory. In the church, I have served in various roles such as missionary leader, elder, secretary, youth leader, and have participated in several outreach projects in Europe. I organized and participated in the organization of various concerts, public lectures on health, and youth congresses. For several years, I held vegan food classes together with my wife.

          I am married and the father of two sons. Together as a family, we love to praise God with music. I play the guitar, and sometimes the piano as well, and I have my own small home studio where I recorded several albums and in which I also create original spiritual music.

          My desire is to live according to God's will and to help others in their search for the meaning of life and true Christian values, in discovering what separates us from God in order to reconnect with Him.

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          Youth Outreach

          Our dedicated team is committed to empowering and inspiring young people within our community. Through peer engagement and the passionate efforts of our youth ambassadors, we strive to connect with and support youth on their spiritual journeys.

          Réka Varga

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          Born in Hungary in 2004, I was raised in a loving reform Adventist family who instilled in me the values of a Christian woman of God. My two older sisters have already committed themselves to God and were baptized, and they continue to guide me alongside my parents and younger brother.

          Currently, I am a high school student in Budapest, set to graduate next year. My passion for biology and chemistry has led me to pursue a career in medicine, if it is God’s will.

          With God’s help, I will be baptized this September, marking a significant step in my spiritual journey.

          Réka Varga

          My passion lies in motivating and encouraging others to lead a life with God, while maintaining a healthy balance between learning and taking care of our bodies as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I believe that serving humanity is our life's mission, and it brings me immense joy to motivate others.

          In the summer of 2021, I volunteered at an orphanage, where I realized the importance of serving others. Although it was a challenging experience, I am grateful to God for providing me with the opportunity to learn and grow. I am now looking forward to my next adventure, a mission trip to South Africa in 2023, where I will work at the Welfare and help those in need.

          My life's purpose is to be a godly woman in this world, and I have chosen to dedicate my life to Jesus and his service. I am excited to share my experiences about my baptism and how I made this decision.

          As a high school student with a degree in biology and chemistry, I plan to become a medical student, primarily to work in the children's area. I believe it is essential to teach children about their health and how to keep themselves healthy for God. My intention is to heal and treat the hearts of people, not just their bodies.

          My message to you is that we can all spread the love of God and be the light of the world. Even if you feel like you only have a little sparkle, don't be afraid. God promises his presence to those who follow and request him. I am here to show you the light in you with God's grace and to give you hope.

          As a student who struggles with motivation, duties, time management, and friends, I am willing to help anyone who feels alone in their struggles. I believe that the world can be changed with God's power. If I can help even one person, I already changed that person’s life and world, so I have achieved my purpose in life.

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            Website Support

            We work behind the scenes to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and create an engaging online platform for our community.

            Violeta Orbea

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            SOCIOLOGIST

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            I am an Ecuadorian sociologist presently studying in Hungary. My passion is research and scientific analysis, and I contribute to the Youth Re-Connects team with my knowledge of the Sociology of Religion, surveys, work-life balance theories, and data analysis. Additionally, my passion for arts gives a particular depth to my work. I hope to share ideas that will help us better interact and connect with young people by studying the youth community and evaluating data.

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              Alexia Mocanu

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              A struggler full of hope. That’s how I would describe myself.
              I try and navigate life and understand God’s purpose for me. Pianist by talent and computer science student by choice. My role in this team is to keep in touch with our community on Instagram and help you navigate our website.
              Follow along our journey as we get closer to God.

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                Ioan Bizău Johnny B.

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                TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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                Programmer and musician, serving the Church by playing the piano in different events. I am happy to help with the technical part of Youth Re-Connects too. Should you have any questions or suggestions about the platform, do not hesitate to send me a message.

                Ioan Bizău

                I was born in 1995, in a small city from the Western side of Romania. From the earliest years I developed the love for science, music, and religion. I studied computer science, piano, and organ, being active in the musical part of the religious celebrations from various communities.

                In 2016, I founded Bloggify, a company focusing on facilitating content publishing, research, task automation, and general web development. I like traveling around the world, helping the Church fulfil its mission.

                Youth Re-Connects is a project I am really passionate about and I hope it will help many people in their spiritual journey. Feel free to send me a message with any questions/suggestions/feature requests you may have.

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                  Our Anchor

                  We believe that a great team that includes God in the center is the foundation of any success story, and we are thrilled to be able to work together in this setting. Each member of our team brings their own unique skillset, experience, perspective, and personality to the table.

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                  Whether you're looking for an answer to your difficult question or you just need support for overcoming your struggles or spiritual guidance, you can count on our team to provide the help you need while we ensure that the informations shared, remains only with you and your support person - strictly!

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                  Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. Should you decide to support us do not hesitate to contact us. Feel free to make any suggestions by which we can improve our service to the youths. We look forward to serving you in any way we can!

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                  As we continue to grow and expand, we look forward to welcoming new team members who share our passion for helping others.

                  If you're interested in joining our team, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.