Zagreb, Croatia

Brief History of Croatia

• 1918 - Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes form a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia.  
• 1945 - Yugoslavia becomes a federal independent Communist state under Marshal Tito.  
• 1991 - Croatia declares its independence from Yugoslavia after the fall of the Iron Curtain.
• 2006 - Croatia currently seeking membership in the European Union.

Brief History of the Church

• 1960's - David Gatewood and Bud Pickle establish church in Zagreb. 
• 1970's - Mladen Jovanovic is baptized.
• 1980's - The church transitions from house church to church building on Amruseva St.
• 1990's - The church moves to current location on Kuslanova St.  A group continues to meet at Amruseva St.

Our Support of the Sibleys

• 1999 - Round Rock Church of Christ forms partnership with Tom & Sandra Sibley.
• 2000 - Sibleys join Kuslavona church and begin Institute for Biblical Studies.
• 2005 - The Institute applies for government certification as an independant school.
• 2006 - The Institute graduates four students.  Seven students begin work on Master's Degrees in Christian Ministry under the supervision of Abilene Christian University.
• 2007 - The Institute begins a new partnership with a seminary in Osijek, Croatia.  Vlado Psenko expands his radio ministry into Zagreb.

Contact Information

• Biblijski Institut Website 
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Round Rock Church of Christ Support Team Leader: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (512-244-6361).