Portugal has a population of approximately 10.5 million, with over a tenth living in the capital, Lisbon. Despite development in the major cities, there is much poverty, and traditional farming methods provide a meagre living in the country areas, with the main agricultural products being wine, olive oil and cork.
Let me give you a flavour of my ministry, as I take you with me through a day at Kairos Mission School in Romania. I live and serve here with my wife, Anca, and daughters, Chloe (6) and Emily (3).