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The mission of the Gypsy Ministry Team is to mobilize the resources necessary to evangelize and disciple unreached
Gypsies worldwide in order to bring about indigenous, self-reproducing communities of believers. Already work is
underway in Europe, India, the Middle East and North Africa. As we serve, we carry the vision in our minds of this
marginalized people discovering their place in God’s family. This project list is intended to help you explore
exciting possibilities of involvement in the Gypsy work.
Production of Gospel Resources
Romany Scripture Media, # 80821
Given the oral culture background of all Romany groups, video, film, cassette, and CD can be
powerful tools for communicating the Gospel and discipling believers. We will partner with Wycliffe to dub existing
“shell” videos into Romani language for distribution by church leaders and evangelists throughout Europe and the
former USSR. When deemed more appropriate, audio “Mini-Bibles” will be recorded using selected Bible stories.
Funds Needed: $3,000
Kalderash Cyrillic New Testament, # 80829
Purpose: Meet need for the New Testament in a language and script which
Romany Christians in former Soviet Block areas can use to disciple and evangelize their own people. The project
funds will be used to complete correction, publish, and then establish an affordable distribution system for the
Kalderash New Testament in Cyrillic script.
Funds Needed: $2,000
Banjara Multi Media Development, # 808XX
This project will support multi-media development projects in Lambadi
language in India such as the Banjara Hymnbook with CD song track, and distribution of the Jesus Film in Lambadi.
This is a 3-way partnership with CBF, CBN, and sponsoring Banjara organizations or churches. The goal is to use
partnerships to reach Banjara communities who have not yet seen the Jesus Film or where church planting efforts
need to be strengthened. The goal of the Hymnbook is to provide a culturally appropriate form of worship among
the Banjara people.
Funds Needed: $3,000
Lambadi Bible, # 80848
Funds will be used to sponsor the translation of the Old Testament
and to print copies of the Lambadi New Testament in Hindi script as well as storytelling materials. Additionally,
project money will help publish Hindi and Kannada script versions of the New Testament in the Lambadi language.
Funds Needed: $6,000
Kalderash Cyrillic New Testament, # 80829
Purpose: Meet need for the New Testament in a language and script which
Romany Christians in former Soviet Block areas can use to disciple and evangelize their own people. The project
funds will be used to complete correction, publish, and then establish an affordable distribution system for the
Kalderash New Testament in Cyrillic script.
Funds Needed: $2,000
Banjara Multi Media Development, # 808XX
This project will support multi-media development projects in Lambadi
language in India such as the Banjara Hymnbook with CD song track, and distribution of the Jesus Film in Lambadi.
This is a 3-way partnership with CBF, CBN, and sponsoring Banjara organizations or churches. The goal is to use
partnerships to reach Banjara communities who have not yet seen the Jesus Film or where church planting efforts
need to be strengthened. The goal of the Hymnbook is to provide a culturally appropriate form of worship among
the Banjara people.
Funds Needed: $3,000
Lambadi Bible, # 80848
Funds will be used to sponsor the translation of the Old Testament
and to print copies of the Lambadi New Testament in Hindi script as well as storytelling materials. Additionally,
project money will help publish Hindi and Kannada script versions of the New Testament in the Lambadi language.
Funds Needed: $6,000
Thanks to your gifts to the Offering for Global Missions and support of the Slovakia/Czech Republic Roma Mission
Support project, your strategic investment in the group of musicians at the Cinobana mission is
helping to spread the Gospel throughout south-central Slovakia. The band from Cinobana performed in three different cities. Each time,
 they shared about Jesus.
After a concert in the nearby village of Lovinobana, a group of Roma wanted to know if they too could come to the ministry house in Cinobana for Bible study and worship. One of
those was Robert. He shared his testimony. He is struggling to follow God. Everyone listened as he told about his family situation and the prejudice
which prohibits him from attending church – religious and racial prejudice. With sincerity he asked, “Can I come here even if I sometimes have
difficulties to live like I should?” The response was unanimous, “Of course you are welcome here.” Praise God for opening doors and for expanding
ministry to Lovinobana. Pray for Robert as he struggles to be a faithful follower of Jesus
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