Welcome
to faith church

about faith church

Faith Church is the largest evangelical congregation within the Europe, being a branch of the Pentecostal- Charismatic movement, which boasts 600 million members worldwide. The church, that was founded by a small prayer group in Budapest, Hungary, has an active membership of over 70 thousand, with over 200 local groups all over the country, in the neighbouring countries, and all over Europe.

Faith Church considers itsef the spiritual heir of the reformation, completely accepting and teaching both the Old and the New Testament of the Bible. Our wish and goal is to return to the original fire, purity, excitement and supernatural power of Christian life as it is written in the New Testament.

education

We invest in the next generation through education. 6000 students study according to Christian moral standards in our school system recognized by the state. Saint Paul Academy, the university of the church, is the largest institute of theology in the country and it gives a masters degree.

We invest in the next generation through education. 6000 students study according to Christian moral standards in our school system recognized by the state. Saint Paul Academy, the university of the church, is the largest institute of theology in the country and it gives a masters degree.

helping others

Through our various outreach programs we support those in need by giving food, clothes fire wood, counseling, back to school aid, and children’s meals throughout the year. We are a public benefit organization and this shows most significantly in changed lives: Faith Church is working on creating strong, healthy families, and successful citizenry. Experts recognize the church’s excellent results in changing the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and criminals and in their re-integration into society.

Media presence

Hetek, the weekly newpaper and news site of the Church was founded in 1997 to analyze and present current affairs from a Christian perpective. Through its platforms, books and events it tackles Christian and significant social and political phenomena. Hit radio, the official online radio of Faith Church is broadcasting Hungarian and Christian music as well as live programmes, news, reports, interviews, church services and thematic series about several topics.

Due to our interactive television programme, Happy Sunday hundreds of thousands of people heard about the gospel and showing interest in our ministry every week. Faith Church Hungary also considered it an important task to create platforms through which it can represent Conservative, Biblical, and Judeo-Christian values, and shape public opinion. Patmos Records, the publishing company of the Church has published over a million copies of books written by well-known.

international ministry

International ministry is also a significant pillar in our church, apart from helping churches to grow spiritually, our missionaries regularly visit several African (Burkina Faso, Congo, Rwanda, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Burundi, Central African Republic, Uganda, Guinea) and Asian (Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Vietnam) countries strengthening the body of Christ there as well.

Powerful preaching, dynamic worship, lifting up God and going deep in his Word all characterize Faith Church.

pastor
sandor nemeth & judit

Sandor and Judit Nemeth are the founding and leading pastors of Faith Church Hungary. It is thanks to their courageous, faithful and devoted ministry and leadership, that the church could grew out of a 7 member prayer group to 70 thousand member church, from a persecuted, illegal underground congregation to a free one, recognized as a legitimate church by the state after the fall of Communism in Hungary.

When Communism was still raging in Eastern Europe, God called a young man, Sandor Nemeth to be a preacher of the Gospel. Sandor had just been detained by border guards and thrown into prison (he was trying to flee from Communist Hungary), where he prayed his first earnest prayer for deliverance. After being miraculously released from the prison, he bought a Bible. Being faithful to the vision he got from God, he and his wife stood firm amongst persecution, bravely preached the whole Gospel and gave way to the movement of the Holy Spirit. God blessed the steadfastness of the small underground churchgroup, and made them a great community, deeply embedded in society, leading out the Hungarian people of darkness into His glorious light. This is how the story of Faith Church begins, and continues to grow and flourish to this day.

For the full story of Sandor and Judit click here.

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The Nemeth couple has four children and seven grandchildren.

broadcast
& media

YOUTUBE LIVEsermons

visit us!

We are excited to welcome you in Faith Church Budapest!

We are excited to welcome you in Faith Church Budapest! Let us meet Jesus Christ together, listen to his Word and let his Holy Spirit transform our lives as we enter in his presence!

Each week we have several church services happening. To help you navigate everything going on in our church, here is some helpful information:

Service
times

We have two main church
services a week:
Wednesday 6:30pm | Saturday 6pm.

Youth service at Friday 6pm, only translated on demand Church services usually are 3 hours long.

You can find us in the capital, Budapest 1103 Gyömrői út 69. Easily accessable by car or by public transportation taking Metro line 3 to Kőbánya Kispest station, taking a 10 minutes walk to reach Faith Park.

LOCATION

seat
reserva-
tion

Prior your arrival you can secure seats and translation through seatreservation.hit.hu, by filling out a digital form. This will help us plan ahead and make arrangements to provide enough seats and possibly hiring additional translating devices in case of the visit of bigger groups.

We will do our best to secure seats and translating devices for you even if you miss this step. Balcony 8 is designated for our foreign guests, if you intend to find seats elsewhere, ask our ushers first if the reception of the translating device is good enough at the area.

Faith Church is a big place, but it is
easy to find what you need.

At the entrance you will meet a quick security check (going through a metal detector), we ask you kindly to comply with our security service, since they are there to watch out for all of us.

After getting in, find the International Registration desk, where we will be happy to help you in filling out a registration form, get a translation device with a headset for a deposit that you will get back at returning the device at the end of the service. Our ushers will be happy to answer any of your questions about the church and help you find your seats!

Translations are available in six languages: English, German, French, Italian, Slovakian, Romanian at all times, and additional six languages available on demand (provided you request in advance): Spanish, Portugese, Polish, Russian, Vietnamese and Farsi.

Worship is in Hungarian.

Upon
Arrival

SERVICE TIMES:
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. | Saturday 6 p.m.
CONTACT US
Cím
Address:
1103 Budapest,
Gyömrői út 69.
E-mail
E-mail:
hit@hit.hu

what we believe

Our faith based on the bible

We believe that the Holy Bible is the written form of the Word of God. Its author is the God of Israel, who revealed His eternal truths to us by His Holy Spirit.
We believe that faith comes from hearing the Word of God preached with the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
We believe that God revealed himself in tree persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Church is the is the community of the people who were called out of sin, who believe in Jesus Christ and were born again.
We believe that in order to be saved and become a true follower of Christ, one has to believe in Jesus, the Son of God, repent his sins, and be baptized in water and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that God is the same yesterday, today and forever, therefore, miracles, supernatural healing, and deliverence from demons still happen today.

Our mission is to fulfill the Great Commission:

„Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commended you.”

FAQ

Do I have to pay an entrance fee to attend a service?

No, attendance is totally free, just bring yourself, your Bible, and an open heart. Paying tithes and giving is voluntary as well, though according to the Bible, God blesses the cheerful givers abundantly.

How long are the services?

Services are usually 3 hours long, except for youth services, that last for 2 hours. If there are church conferences, the length of the services vary.

What are the service times?

We have church services on Wednesdays from 6:30pm and Saturdays from 6pm till 10pm, as well as youth services on Fridays from 6pm.

Can I take pictures, make videos during the service?

No, making photos and videos without authorization are strictly forbidden during our services.

Are the services translated?

Yes. It is translated to the following 6 languages all the time: English, German, French, Italian, Slovakian, Romanian at all times, and additional 6 languages available on demand (provided you request in advance): Spanish, Portugese, Polish, Russian, Vietnamese and Farsi. You can ask for translation devices at the information desk.

Can I reserve my seat in advance?

Yes. Prior your arrival you can secure seats and translation through seatreservation.hit.hu, by filling out a digital form.

How can I listen to or watch back the services?

You can follow our livestream here on the website or via our Youtube channel, where you can find previous translated sermons as well.

Is worship translated as well?

No, worship is all Hungarian. You can recognize many songs though, since they are translated from anointed singers and worship bands from the US, Australia, the UK and Israel.

history

about the history of our church

Origins of the
Pentecostal-Charismatic
movement

Back to the beginning

„You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

Christianity was born in Jerusalem an within just a few decades it spread throughout the whole Roman Empire. The secret was in the power of the Holy Spirit providing equipping believers with the same power and dynamism that characterized the ministry of Jesus Christ.

From the 4th century though, state increasingly made Christianity serve itself, alienating it from its roots, and the Bible was replaced by traditions and dogmas. There were several attempts to return tot he true, Biblical foundations. At the end, Martin Luther and Reformation brought about a breakthrough. Protestantism had a beneficial effect on the development of capitalism, of civilization and of nation states.

Unfortunately, since they thought that the miracle-making power of the Holy Spirit „ceased”with the death of the apostles, passionate, fate-forming faith withered in people’s hearts.

In the 19th century, more and more people realized this and began to preach the ancient biblical truth that all of us need a personal connection with God. On January 1, 1901, a Kansas preacher asked his students what is the proof of someone receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised to those who believe in Him. Based ont he Bible, the answer was simple: praying in tongues. Afterwards, Pentecost happened again: during just a few days thousands experienced what the apostles did after the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Praying in tongues frees prayer from the limits of the natural intellect, and enables us to pray direcly to God with our supernatural part, through the Holy Spirit. Today, it is a historical fact, that the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement is one of the biggest Christian revival and renewal ever. Over 650 million Christians believe that a direct, personal connection can be formed with God.

Hungary first received the good news about the new Pentecost from veterand of World War I. coming home from the United States. It quickly became the fastest spreading Christian movement in our country as well. Authorities persecuted Charismatic communities both during the Horthy-system and Communism, they survived though underground.

Today the biggest representative of the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement is Faith Church in Hungary with tens of thousands of believers carrying the unquenchable fire of Christianity, the Holy Spirit.

1976

Sandor Németh, a Catholic theology student encounters God, and gets filled with the Holy Spirit in a small, Charismatic congregation.

THE BEGINNINGS

1979

With his wife, Judit, they move in into a little house in Budaörs, where they start a small, underground prayer group because of Communist persecution.

1988

Despite ongoing harrasment of the authorities, more and more young people join the community called Faith Church; by the end of the 80’s their number reach a thousand.

1989

Hungarian state designates the church an „officially recognized religious denomination”, and with the regime change freedom creates opportunity for street evangelism, where whole crowds can meet Jesus Christ.

1990

Sermons representing the true message of the Bible put great emphasis on genuine faith and real transformation. Addicts become free people in great numbers.

With joyful and free worship including Christian and pentecostal songs as well as original worship has a groundbraking influence on Hungary.

THE
90’s

1994

160 full house church service takes place in the Budapest Sports Hall in the 90’s. 6800 people get baptised.

1995

The theological institute of the church gets the name: Saint Paul Academy, which is offering a program the Hungarian Accreditation Committee rates excellent.

Foundation of the charity organization of the church, the Network of Faithful Givers (Hites Adakozók Hálózata)

1996

More and more communities are born in Hungary and abroad. Today, may have their own property to hold services in.
The good news is spreading more and more dynamically, and based on the number of 1% tax donations Faith Church is the 4th most supported denomination in Hungary.

1998

The new center, Faith Park, capable of hosting mass events, opens. Since its construction, more than 2500 church services took place here.
The first school of the church is named after the famous Hungarian reformer, Péter Bornemisza.

THE
2000's

2001

New building for Saint Paul Academy, where hundreds get their theology degrees.

2001

Launching the live, interactive broadcast of Faith Church services, Happy Sunday ot ATV. In the past 20 years more than 530 services were broadcasted, and more thatn ten thousand people contacted the church during the program.

2003

Foundation of the prison ministry, which is today present in several prisons, and through its ministry many can reintegrate into society after their release.
Happy Sunday is the most watched religious program in Hungary.

2006

Organizing the first summer youth conference in Keszthely with 800 participants, where young people study the Bible for a week. Today the number of participants reaches 1500 each year.
THE
2010's

2015

Expanding the educational activities of the Church nationwide: today, more than 6000 students study in church maintained schools.

2009

Elie Wiesel, the then 81 years old world-famous Nobel laureate writer is the key note speaker at the antiracist mass event of Faith Church. The church has been active in fighing hate and exclusion from the start.

2010

1300 people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Heroes square. One year later Christians from 22 countries join the the unique initiative, the video reaches 2,2 million views.

2015

As part of the Benefactor campaign, the charity campaign of the Church gains new momentum. More than 160 million forints are given to help the needy every year.

2016

Hit Radio, the radio of the church, that broadcasts faith, cultural, social and political programs from a Christian perspective, moves into a new studio.

Faith Church purchases Diska Major, a farm located close to Szent György mountain on 18 hectares. After renovations and construction, Agrosz Event Center opens to host the increasingly popular summer Youth Conferences of the Church as well as other church events.

2019

The number of 1% tax donations to Faiht Church reaches 43 thousand.

2020

Hungarian state officially recognizes the value of faith and social activities of Faith Church. It also guarantees the freedom of the Church to practice its faith independently and in an undisturbed way.

THE
2020's

2021

Faith Park expands with 2600 square meters of new community space and a nearly 1 hectare park during the quarantine caused by the pandemic.

GIVE

Thank you for your donation and
support!

Tens of thousands of lives were restored, countless people found their place in society through the ministry of Faith Church Hungary over the last 40 years. Our mission continues to be broadcasting the Word of Life through television, radio, internet and social media, and demostrating through our educational institutions as well as our charity organizations that Faith acts and saves fates.

Paypal

You can support our Church through PayPal as well, which we recommend to our parters living abroad. From Hungary we kindly ask you to choose simple bank transfer.
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Currency: USD
Bank: UniCredit Bank Hungary
Address of the bank: H-1054 Budapest, Szabadság tér 5-6.
Account number: HU31 10918001-00000009-63860020
SWIFT code: BACXHUHB
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Currency: EUR
Bank: Raiffeisen Bank ZRT
Address of the bank: H-1054 Budapest, Akadémia u. 6.
Account number: HU25-12072507-00158717-00300002
SWIFT code: UBRT HUHB
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Currency: CHF
Bank: Raiffeisen Bank ZRT
Address of the bank: H-1054 Budapest, Akadémia u. 6.
Account number: HU46-12072507-00158717-00200005
SWIFT code: UBRT HUHB
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Don’t look out only
to your own interests
but each of you
to the interests of the others.
(Philippians 2:4)
Our Mission
good news
For more than 40 years now, our primary mission is to spread the gospel, for we deeply believe, that Jesus Christ means the best help people can receive.
family
Good working marriages and families are the foundation of society. The strongest power that upholds families is faith in God, even in the 21th century.
community
We have 200 local groups in Hungary, several others in European, Asian and African countries, with more than 10 thousand members in Hungary, and more than 70 thousand globally.
help
HISZ, the charity organization of Faith Church Hungary helps the needy in 36 charity centers with close to 200 million forints (580 thousand USD)
education
Faith Church Hungary is operating 14 educational institutions with 8000 students.
patriotism
Building our nation is our God given mission, because it wasn’t by chance that we were born where we were born.
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