Larry and Katie Winckles retired from active service with Free Methodist World Missions following a career that included short-term ministry in the Dominican Republic, three years of VISA ministry in Paraguay, and 26 years of service in Europe, based out of Hungary. They now serve as volunteer global U.S.-based partners with FMWM, acting as consultants for the missionaries and leaders in Europe, and as needed, in other parts of the world. One focus is advocating for support for the ongoing ministries and leaders of the Free Methodist Church in Hungary. They are also available to speak at churches, mission conferences and events.
Pray For
- continued good health
- discernment in assessing ministry possibilities
- the development of new leaders throughout Europe
- the engagement or reengagement of local churches in the United States with global missions
Moments That Matter
She grew up in a world where safety was never guaranteed. Raised in a group home, she carried the weight of a complicated family history; her mother struggled with mental illness, and her father was in prison. Without a stable support system, she was vulnerable to...
Redefining “Church”
It is a familiar scenario – a single mother, a few young children and an abusive partner. Against all odds, they escape the situation and, by God’s grace, discover a safe home for women and children on the outskirts of Budapest. They are safe but confused, hurt and...
Friends with a Cause
For over two decades, we have watched Gabi and Zsuzsi blossom from young girls into remarkable women. Gabi, a social worker in Szeged, Hungary, and Zsuzsi, coordinator for the Set Free Movement living in Ács, Hungary, share a common bond – a former connection to the...
Faithfulness and Success
Here is a trick question: Which is more important, faithfulness or success? On a recent journey to Europe, I pondered and struggled with this question. We are all amazed at what is happening in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Last February, 161 people were...