Pastor Barna Magyarosi, the president of the Inter-European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (EUD) met with Pastor Giuseppe Cupertino, director of Messaggero Avventista and shared reflections and perspectives on mission in a continent undergoing rapid change and searching for credible answers.
While acknowledging that Europe is often fragmented into a puzzle of well-established historical national identities, the EUD president urges looking toward a sense of belonging that goes far beyond individual origins. "When we understand that our primary identity comes from God, from salvation, and from the Gospel, then we become more open toward others and toward ways of living together in love."
Along this journey, young women and men play a decisive role. "They are often more critical of any form of segregation and possess a broader worldview," Magyarosi observes, also recalling the experience of his own family and his daughter, who speaks six languages—an example of a generation that navigates multicultural contexts with ease.
The Role of Women
Another essential topic is the female voice in the Church and in leadership roles. In Europe, the contribution of women to community life is vast and significant but, according to Magyarosi, there is still room to make the most of it. "60% of the European Adventist Church is made up of women. Unfortunately, their presence in positions of responsibility is not balanced, and there is room for growth," he states.
"I believe there is an enormous benefit when women are fully involved in ministry. They bring their perspective and sensitivity, their way of viewing life and relating to others. We need you. You are an enormous blessing to the Church," commented the EUD president.
Read the whole interview:
https://news.eud.adventist.org/all-news/the-role-of-women-the-meta-modern-society-and-young-peoples-questions-an-interview-with-eud-president-barna-magyarosi