Marcell & Dorina Bakos
Married in 2024, called together to serve the church in their home country of Hungary.
Having grown up in a culturally Christian household, Marcell came to faith in Christ in 2015 through the ministry of Cru during his high school years. After serving for several years as a student leader with Cru, his ministry focus gradually shifted to his local church, where he has been a member ever since. There, God cultivated in him a deep passion for young adult ministry and teaching. Encouraged by his pastor, he began pursuing studies in a variety of fields while developing his gifts in writing, speaking, and research, alongside a growing passion for apologetics and theology.
Originally preparing for a career in foreign service, he completed two degrees in international relations before God gradually redirected his gifts and opportunities toward ministry and Christian public engagement. Over the years, he has gained extensive professional experience within the Hungarian think tank and humanitarian sectors, working at the intersection of ideas, culture, public policy, and Christian witness. As his calling toward ministry developed, he pursued theological training first at a local Bible school and later at Birmingham Theological Seminary, where he continues his studies through distance education. His passion is to help Christians develop a thoughtful, historically rooted, and intellectually confident faith that remains firmly centered on the gospel and faithful to the authority of Scripture.
Dorina was raised in a Christian household but came to personal faith in her teenage years through a Christian outreach. She has a wide range of interests, which led her to become a speech therapist while also pursuing photography, which currently occupies much of her time. She walks alongside Marcell in this calling, bringing her own gifts and perspective to their life and ministry together in Hungary.
While Marcell is often drawn toward the intellectual and theological dimensions of ministry, Dorina brings a relational and creative depth that complements his strengths. Her own difficult life experiences, combined with a thoughtful and compassionate disposition, have given her a deep interest in the complexities of the human heart. She has a unique ability to listen well, discern the deeper struggles behind people's circumstances, and point them toward the hope and healing found in Christ. This balance enriches their shared ministry and reflects their desire to care for both the mind and the heart.
Marcell and Dorina became acquainted with MTW through a friend and current MTW missionary, Luke Stannard. They found it to be the best avenue through which to pursue their shared vision for ministry. Having grown up in Hungary, they bring a firsthand understanding of the country's language, culture, and ministry context. As MTW is not currently present in Hungary, they are excited to help establish its ministry there and count it a privilege to serve alongside MTW.
