"As a 19 year old Greek young man, I was dreaming about riches, fame and money. So one day, I packed my things and left for a journey. Little did I know that God would direct my steps to come to Vienna, Austria where I heard the gospel for the first time and accepted Christ in my life. After going through three years of bible school, (Bible Institute of Vienna) it was soon evident to me that to be a Christian is more than accepting Christ in your life as it also became obvious in my own personal walk. Not wanting to waste my life and by the providence of God, I came to read a book entitled “Don't Waste Your Life” by John Piper. This is where I came to know for the first time the doctrines of grace and reformed theology. Learning more about the reformed faith made me feel like I was “reborn again” and wanting to serve God with all my heart and all my life. Today, I serve as a bivocational church planter together with my wife Kathrin, and our two daughters Marina & Anastasia (also our labrador dog “Romy”) in our beautiful city, Vienna. With the support of AIT in our ministry, we have Sunday services where I preach and teach God’s Word and also Wednesday’s bible studies where I have the privilege to disciple and teach a group of people. By the grace of God, many have come to know a new life in Christ. Grace Life Vienna is dedicated and striving daily by Gods Grace and for His glory, to be a true church who will proclaim the excellencies of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light."

April 2026 Update

Dear AIT Family, dear partners in the Gospel!

We want to sincerely thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. Your support means a lot to us, and it is a blessing to know that we are not serving alone, but together as part of the body of Christ.

The Missios Family

Visiting Alabama and the True Church Conference with Kathrin and Anastasia was a true encouragement, and being with all of you experiencing such sincere hospitality was a great gift. After leaving Alabama, I attended the Global Impact Conference at Grace Life Church of Richland Center, Wisconsin, where I was able to share God’s word and enjoy the fellowship with the dear saints there.

Our eldest daughter is still in Melbourne finishing up her PHD. By God’s grace, she will visit Vienna in June in order to look for work opportunities, as she is planning to move back to Austria next year. Please continue to pray for her salvation. Pray that God in his providence will guide her to a bible believing church in Melbourne.

Please continue to pray for Anastasia, as she is in her second semester of University and currently facing the decision of whether or not she should withdraw from one of her two majors.

My wife and I are both balancing our jobs, as well as church ministry and family responsibilities. Please pray for us, that we trust and thank the Lord in every circumstance and challenge he brings before us.

Please join us in prayer for:

1. Our streets evangelism, especially this Easter season, as we printed many invitations for our Easter service to hand out on the streets of Vienna. May the Lord open the hearts of many, so they may experience the saving love of Christ!

2. Evangelism in general, that we may not grow weary or get discouraged, but continually witness to the people in our city.

3. Future team members to help us with the work in the church. Also, we need help with managing and assisting our website (in the German language) and social media presence.

4. A way to finance all the tracts, books and invitation flyers we distribute, as well as microphones and recording and translation devices that we will need during evangelism and in our church service.

5. The women’s bible study, led by my wife Kathrin, and for the women in our Church to continually show interest in learning more about the gospel, in the fellowship amongst the sisters.

I thank you for all your faithful support and your continual prayers. 

May the hope of the risen Christ our Lord fill you with joy this Easter!

With love,

Steven Missios

Grace Life Vienna, Austria