NEC helps to fund DeoLink's efforts in Poland

DeoLink's story began in 1973 with a young man named Henryk Krol and his trip to the United States. While there, Henryk visited many churches and met numerous leaders, an experience that transformed both his life and the emerging nation of Poland.

Inspired by a Continental Singers concert and recordings of The Gaither Trio, Henryk returned to communist-controlled Poland determined to introduce live Christian music to his country. In 1975, together with his sister, brother, and friends, this bold vision gave birth to DEOdecyma—a music group of ten young people sharing the Gospel through contemporary music in communist Poland.

DEOdecyma toured Poland, singing and preaching in hundreds of churches—primarily Catholic, but also in secular, rented venues. The novelty of their approach drew large crowds, and thousands responded by inviting Jesus into their lives. To build on this momentum, a correspondence Bible course was introduced, reaching hundreds more.

The immediate reaction and evident spiritual hunger led to a substantial demand for Christian music recordings. Remarkably, DEOdecyma and its associates managed to build a professional recording studio in Wisla, Poland. In 1986, establishing an independent music recording studio in a communist-controlled country appeared mission impossible, yet it became the first chapter in a ten-year saga of miracles and divine guidance.

By 1989, as Poland gained freedom from Communism, the studio work of the DeoLink Association—also known simply as DeoLink—was already well established. A period of rapid expansion followed, with numerous films and programs translated into Polish, Western music distributed, and a music label launched in 1990. Faced with the question of whether audio cassettes were effectively reaching the unsaved, the organization broadened its efforts by entering the realm of Contemporary Christian Radio by 1997. One antenna was installed in the modest city of Oświęcim (Auschwitz) on the chimney of a chemical factory, a location where, during World War II, the Nazis had produced poison gas for a nearby concentration camp. This antenna became a symbol of reconciliation emerging from a place of horror. In Gliwice, another antenna was placed on the historic wooden tower of the Gliwice Radio Station, a site tied to the events that triggered World War II—an outcome described as imbued with divine irony. Over the years, DeoLink established six FM transmitters in southern Poland, though Christian radio faced challenges competing against the flashy, capitalist-style promotions pervasive in Polish media. The economic struggle was significant, and questions persisted regarding the effectiveness of reaching unbelievers for Jesus.

In 2006, the organization shifted the radio format to local, neutral programming with Christian content during evening and Sunday slots. This change proved remarkably effective, expanding the audience to include many who did not yet know Jesus. With a twenty-five-fold increase in listenership and a record weekly audience of 920,000, the radio became financially self-sustaining.

The next major advancement occurred with a meeting between DeoLink and the team developing the Jesus.net internet initiative. DeoLink became an early adopter and co-creator in this first major online endeavor. On July 29, 2008, the organization launched the first "Looking for God" website, marking a new season for DeoLink. It soon became clear that the ultimate goal was not only to lead people to Christ but also to guide new converts toward maturity and multiplication, thus forming true disciples of Jesus.

DeoLink defines discipleship as a prioritized, intentional social process of becoming more like Jesus—rooted in His Word and walking in His Spirit in all areas of life. Unable to find a suitable digital tool on the market, the organization developed its own software package: a Mentoring and Discipling Management System called GrowPoint.

Over time, this critical tool transformed DeoLink's discipleship efforts from simple email exchanges into a sophisticated, custom-designed discipleship software system, created in the organization's own software house in 2014 and continuously improved to its current version 3.6.7. International partners—including Jesus.net, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, CRU, ILI, GDI, among others—also adopted GrowPoint. Now available in twenty-five languages, GrowPoint serves over 900,000 end users, providing partners with technology, service center, hosting, and training.

Simultaneously, DeoLink introduced offline events to extend its virtual ministry. Events such as JH Outback Poland weekends—family-oriented, evangelistic camps—and History Makers training for youth leaders have become integral components of the ministry. The organization also serves as the European hub for JH Outback, expanding the experience across seven European countries.

Since 2015, DeoLink forged significant new partnerships with The Bible Project, CBN (SuperBook series), and The Chosen, to reach new people.

The history of DeoLink is marked by moments that seemed impossible until they were made possible by divine intervention. What began as a single man's passion for evangelization evolved into an organization and movement that, together with numerous partners, reaches people with the Gospel and nurtures them into mature, fruitful disciples.

Throughout its history, DeoLink has been driven by Jesus' call to go and make disciples. From its inception, the organization has sought to employ the best contemporary methods available, continuously evaluate its results, and grow more effective in reaching people in Poland and beyond. While the tools have evolved alongside shifting political and economic circumstances, the fervor in the hearts of its leaders and team members has remained constant—and will continue to do so by the grace of the Lord Jesus.