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Since 1963 TCM International Institute has been serving Christians in Eastern Europe. During the years of communist domination in the Soviet Union and her satellite countries TCM carried Bibles, Christian literature, food, medicine, and clothing to the Christians there. TCM missionaries wanted the Christians in these countries to know they had not been forgotten. TCM’s ministry was one of assistance, encouragement, and love.
In 1971 TCM’s Board of Directors agreed to purchase Haus Edelweiss near Vienna, Austria. This Haus (and three other buildings) on six acres of land was to serve as a strategic point from which to travel into the countries of Eastern Europe to serve Christians. Now, more than thirty years later, Haus Edelweiss is still serving in that capacity and much more.
Another dimension was added to the benevolence and encouragement ministry in 1982: Leadership Training. Church leaders from Eastern Europe were invited to Haus Edelweiss in Austria to study the Bible and related subjects with professors and preachers from the United States. Classes were also offered in-country for leaders who could not travel to Austria.
When communist domination collapsed in 1989, Gene Dulin, Founder/President of TCM, asked key leaders in Eastern Europe if TCM’s ministry was still needed in their part of the world. They said, “We need you now more than ever. Help us train our church leaders.” And so, since 1990, under the leadership of the current President, Dr. Tony Twist, TCM has been doing just that. Click on the TCM International Institute link and learn what has transpired since that time. |