Jesus Christ came into the world to demonstrate that God’s acceptance is meant for everyone. The church He established here is intended to be a safe place where God transforms people’s hearts. However, there are certain groups in society that are absent from the church. 
According to surveys*, two-thirds of people between the ages of 18 and 29 are leaving churches. The most common reason cited is that while the gospel is beautiful, the way we communicate it often feels distant to them.* The bridges of understanding for God’s message are eroding with each passing generation.
Picture a church that actively reaches out to those leaving or passing by. Envision a church that recognizes the needs of young, secular-minded individuals and presents the message of Jesus in a way that resonates deeply with them. It’s time to reverse the trend of younger generations leaving the church, with God’s help.
64 %
of young people leave churches
“SafePoint is a relevant answer
to what young adults in Prague are
asking, in their language: community,
intimacy, connection with God.” 
Jonathan Contero
Associate Director of Center for Secular and Post-Christian Mission,
at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Creating a Safe Place
With the aim of reaching those still seeking the Lord, we established SafePoint. This initiative by the Bohemian Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church quickly garnered a strong response. In less than two years, what began as a small group has blossomed into a community of over 70 people gathering for Sabbath services and throughout the week. Within this short time, 21 individuals have formally joined the church through SafePoint, with more currently preparing for baptism. Newcomers arrive regularly, many opening their Bibles for the first time, earnestly exploring prayer, and experiencing God’s presence in profound ways.
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serving people
It seems that God has begun to rebuild the crumbling bridges to lost generations.
How do we create SafePoint?
- We reach people where they are. We make great use of the online world and the reach of social media. The vast majority of new baptisms have come through our online profiles.
- We promote openness and safety in the spiritual environment through methods that have proven successful in people-oriented fields. Listening, empathy and dialogue are important to us.
- We place a strong emphasis on discipleship. We are not creating a church for people, but with people. We create our own materials to help members of the community continue to grow in the discipleship process.
We strive to create an open and confidential environment where people are not afraid to ask questions and question things along the way. Together, we search the Bible and our relationship with God for a way to find meaning and peace in the midst of a hectic world.
Join the amazing story
of saving the younger generations.
“This is an important project that
brings hope to people who seek God
and to the Church that its
congregations will not remain empty.”
Vít Vurst
President of the Bohemian Conference
of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
When we rented the attic space in the former Karlin Winter Synagogue in October 2022, we had no idea how quickly it would fill up. In just a few months, fitting nearly 60 people into a room the size of a large living room has become a remarkable challenge. During services, some people sit on the floor or stand in the corridor, and others have stopped attending—not for lack of interest in Jesus, but simply because the prayer room is too small to accommodate everyone.
We are witnessing firsthand that God has great plans for the younger generations. Now, it’s time to take the next, bigger step: securing new facilities.
We envision a church where everyone finds their place—a welcoming, open community dedicated to the message of Jesus. If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to join us in the SafePoint journey, where God is reaching generations previously considered unreachable.
To achieve this vision, we urgently need larger facilities. Our goal is to expand our outreach to the community, creating a hub that can connect with more secular-minded Czechs. We are committed to continuing our mission with even greater faith in God’s blessings. However, we cannot accomplish this alone. We trust that God is guiding us through this journey. We believe in the power of prayer and the generosity that defines God’s kingdom.
Join us in this story
bringing the next generation closer to God!
We’re aiming for a total of $175 000. It may seem unimaginable and abstract to the young people at SafePoint, but big steps require big faith.
We see this as an investment in the future of a church in one of Europe’s most atheistic countries.
Wayne KrauseWays to donate
We have created a QR code that will link you to the adventistgiving.org payment gateway. However large the financial support, it is a statement that we do not dream the dream of an open church for everyone alone.
If you do not see SafePoint in the donation menu:
1. At the bottom of Local Offerings, select Add Categories.
2. Choose SafePoint Prague Church Building from the list.
Thank you for your support!
* These are the results of The Barna Group surveys as presented by David Kinnaman in Faith For Exiles (2019) and You Lost Me (2011).