Форум '26
Between 28.02 and 03.03, our National Forum was held - a time that brought together students from different cities in Bulgaria for several days, filled with conversations, reflection, and many shared experiences.
From the very first day, the students' desire and joy to be together was evident. They had the opportunity to get to know each other, build new friendships, and spend valuable time together in small groups led by our Barnabas students.
Many participants shared that the forum was encouraging, fruitful, and even exceeded their initial expectations.
The program included inspiring sessions and practical workshops that challenged students to think more deeply about their faith and how they live it every day. They were encouraged to ask themselves questions such as "How do I see the truth with new eyes?", "How do I recall important truths?", "What is spiritual navigation?"
Students also had the opportunity to participate in an evangelism workshop, where they practiced how to share their faith in a natural and meaningful way with their peers. They were then purposefully divided by city to plan how they wanted to act on their campuses once they returned home.
The forum was also a time for fun and relaxation - games, late-night conversations, walks, and lots of laughter. For many of the students, it was a refreshing time - a reminder of what is important, as well as an opportunity to disconnect from everyday life and focus on their relationships with God and others.
Many described the experience as transformative, refreshing, and challenging. For others, it was a time of grace - an encouraging and educational experience with friends.
There were also those for whom the forum was a revealing and enriching experience – a moment in which they learned a lot and took important steps towards growth in faith.
The forum was truly an encouraging, challenging, emotional, adventurous and educational time. God is very gracious and loving to the Bulgarian Students' Union! Glory to Him for the mission He has for the lives of students in Bulgaria!
Personal testimonies of participants:
"Even if we don't see Christ physically or even if we don't feel Him, HE is still among us and working!!! And when the time comes and we realize that in fact He has always been and will be around us - we also realize His love, His mercy, His patience! I know that when I have doubts, I can remember the things that I know for sure are the Truth!"
"God longs for fellowship with us. We needed to remember the basics of the Christian life - prayerful conversation before Him, the joy of knowing Him and that He loves us, that He desires a personal relationship with us."
