Country: Albania

Region: Durrës

Population: 153,614

Church Planter: Ymer Ramazan Duka

I grew up in a Muslim family in a village during communism. At the age of 16 I started going to church and accepted Christ. The reason I started going to church was seeing people come out of church happy and joyful with each other. After I got saved , I served 4 years as a volunteer at church. After that I started serving full time in Nehemiah church for 25 years. During these years , I served in kids ministry, teens ministry and adult ministry, also serving with camps and conferences of all ages.

I led the worship team in Nehemiah church and other churches aswell at times. I've been serving with evangelism in cities and villages aswell. My calling to serve came after I finished the army. During this time I was praying for God to lead me where He wanted to. I had an offer to go abroad to work for a better life for me and my family. But after praying for a month , God called me to serve him here in Albania. And that's what I did. I answered His calling and since then God has blessed me with a beautiful wife and 4 beautiful children, and He has always provided for us even at difficult times.

Country Information:

Albania is predominantly a muslim nation. Christian church comprise only about 20% of the nations religions.  The local church serve a crucial role in providing spiritual guidance, community support, and social services to the Christian population in the country. As a minority religion in Albania, Christians often face challenges in practicing their faith openly, making the presence of churches vital for maintaining their religious identity and fostering a sense of belonging. These churches not only offer a space for worship and prayer but also serve as centers for education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid, particularly in remote and marginalized areas where government resources may be limited. Furthermore, Christian churches promote interfaith dialogue and understanding, contributing to the overall diversity and harmony of Albania's religious landscape. In a nation marked by religious plurality, the existence of Christian churches underscores the importance of tolerance, acceptance, and freedom of religion for all citizens.