Welcome to
The citizen Diplomat!
Hi there, and welcome!
I’m Rebecca—a former federal employee and international development professional who has always dreamed of being a humanitarian diplomat. But right now, God has called me to a different path. Instead of meeting people’s physical needs through policy and program implementation, He’s leading me to care for spiritual ones.
Here at The Citizen Diplomat, you’ll get a front-row seat to my missionary adventures through a program called Revive Eastern Europe (RevivEE). My mission is to share the good news of Jesus, strengthen the local church, teach English, and serve the community in meaningful ways.
Along the way, I’ll also share stories from my travels, lessons I’m learning, and the ways God is stretching and shaping me through this time. My hope is that as you follow along, you’ll not only see what God is doing in Romania, but also be encouraged in your own walk of faith.
In Him,
Rebecca
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More Than “Dracula”: A Journey Through Romania’s History, Faith, and Underrated Beauty
If you had asked me a year ago what came to mind when I thought of Romania, I probably would have said Dracula… and then quickly run out of ideas. Now, after living here for the past ten months, Romania has become so much more than an obscure…
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One Mission, Four Cities: What RevivEErs Are Learning Across Eastern Europe
When people ask me what RevivEE is like, I often struggle to answer. How do you explain living in a foreign country, serving in ministry every day, building deep friendships, navigating cultural differences, and watching God work in ways you never expected—all at the same time? Recently, I…
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Chasing Paul Through Greece: Reflections from Athens and Ancient Corinth
This past spring break, my family and I traveled to Greece with visions of sunny skies, sparkling coastlines, ancient ruins, and delicious Mediterranean food. We were eager to explore the birthplace of democracy, immerse ourselves in Greece’s rich history and religious heritage, and experience firsthand the land that…
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Fully Known: Sharing My Life
In my last blog post, I shared how special it was to have friends from San Diego come visit me in Bucharest. Well, just two weeks later, I got another incredible gift from God—my parents and my cousin Natali came to Romania for two weeks to see my…
