What compels us is the love of Christ...

(2 Corinthians 5)

Mission in Italy & Europe – Hans & Leida Borghuis

We are Hans and Leida Borghuis, serving with CAMA – the Christian and Missionary Alliance, a worldwide missionary movement. Hans also serves as a pastor. Together, we provide training, preaching, coaching, mentoring, and leadership for new mission projects.

Mission in Italy

Since 2015 we have been working closely with local churches in Italy. We regularly travel to Italy to support congregations, preach, train leaders, and encourage believers. We deeply admire the enthusiasm, dedication, and love for God and people we see among Italian Christians.

Churches here are true beacons of light and hope—not only through Sunday services and midweek gatherings for young and old, but also by providing a home and practical help for people in need.

Yet, few people think of Italy when they hear the word “missions.” The reality is sobering: in Northern Italy, only 0.1–0.4% of the population is evangelical Christian. Although most Italians are Catholic by birth, very few attend church, and many have never truly heard the name of Jesus. Younger generations are drawn to secularism, atheism, and agnosticism. Disillusionment with cultural Catholicism runs deep. That is why Italy urgently needs the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Italy is also home to many migrants and refugees, often with little or no Christian background. This creates unique opportunities to share the love of Christ in word and deed.

Mission in Europe

Beyond Italy, we also serve in Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and other European nations. In much of Europe, less than 3% of the population has a living faith in Jesus.

Together with local churches, our CAMA colleagues, and Christian organizations, we are involved in:

  • Church planting

  • Refugee ministry

  • Homeless outreach

  • Shelter and care for women and children who are victims of human trafficking and sexual abuse

We also train and send young people on short-term and long-term mission. Through ENVISION, our international program, we guide youth groups and young leaders in discovering God’s calling and serving in mission.

Our Calling

In all these countries, there is a great need for people willing to make Jesus visible. We walk alongside, coach, and support believers who dedicate themselves to mission work, whether for a few weeks or many years.

Every day, in Italy and across Europe, we see new opportunities to reach people with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
This is our calling. This is why we serve.

Hans Borghuis

Making Jesus Visible in Europe

Our mission is simple yet urgent: to reach new people every day with the Good News of Jesus Christ—both in word and in deed.

We equip, encourage, and support Christians to live out their faith in practical and impactful ways. We believe deeply in the power of the local church and local believers, who best understand their own culture, language, and community. At the same time, we see the great value of believers from outside coming alongside—bringing encouragement, resources, and fresh perspectives.

We carry out this mission through CAMA Zending, part of the worldwide Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). CAMA Zending is recognized as an official Public Benefit Organization (ANBI).

👉 Together, we make Jesus visible in Europe. Together, we reach new people every day with the Good News of Jesus!

Would you like to collaborate with us in Europe?

Help Us Reach New People Every Day with the Good News of Jesus

Carrying out this mission requires both time and financial investment. We gladly give our time, energy, and even contribute from our own resources. But the reality is: we cannot do this alone.

That is why we are looking for partners in prayer and financial support—people who care about seeing lives transformed and new people reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

  • Regular monthly support helps us build sustainably for the future.
  • One-time gifts are also a great blessing and make it possible to respond to specific needs.

💡 100% of all donations are used to cover expenses that directly serve the mission.

Financial partnership is handled entirely through CAMA Zending, part of the worldwide Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).

👉 Give directly via the CAMA Zending website
Or transfer your gift to: IBAN NL76 ABNA 0484 6740 48 (t.n.v. Stichting CAMA Zending, Driebergen — reference: Hans & Leida Borghuis).

Thank you for standing with us—together we reach new people every day with the Good News of Jesus!