Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What language do they speak in Croatia?

A:  Croatian, which is a slavic language utilizing the Latin

     alphabet.

Q:  Do you have to learn the language?

A:  Yes, in order to best understand the culture, and to

     deepen our understanding of the Croatian people we

      will be learning Croatian. 

Q:  How long will you be there?

A:  The theological answer to that question is as long as

     God wants us there and no longer.  We have a target

     of at least ten years.

Q:  Where will your children attend school?

A:  We are planning on putting them in the Croatian

     school system.  We feel it is important that they

     understand the culture they are in and feel as much

     as possible a part of the community in which they live.

Q:  Is it safe?

A:  Yes, while there are still great needs in Croatia in the

     aftermath of the war, Croatia is a safe democratic

     country working its way into ascession in the European

     Union. 

Q:  Where will you be living in Croatia?

A:  While Croatia is famous for its beautiful coastland we

     will make our home far inland in the city of Osijek

     (pronounced O-see-yek).  This is located close to the

     southern border of Hungary, the northern border of

     Bosnia-Hercegovina, and the eastern border of Serbia.

     This northeastern section of Croatia is an agricultural

     plain.