Minela Pervanovic is a
senior student of International Law and Diplomacy at the American University in
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Her desire is to stay in her country,
Bosnia-Herzegovina and to be involved in the political and social processes
that would improve economic and social life of the citizens of
Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Minela attended
Renewing Our Minds Gathering (ROM) for the first time when she was 20 years
old. She was recommended by Asja Powys-Smith (ROM generation 2001), a young
lady from Bosnia-Herzegovina who now lives, studies and works in Oxford, UK.
Experiencing ROM for
the first time in the summer of 2009 was a deep and precious experience for
Minela. She says: “ROM represented Jesus to me in a new way. God used ROM to
reopen my eyes to see that He desires to use me to serve my people in Bosnia. I
was reassured that I can be a good example of Jesus’ character to my nation; as
well as to be His instrument for reconciliation and peace building between the
peoples of Bosnia-Herzegovina.”
It was while at ROM
that I had a vision of a conference aimed at the political and business leaders
of my country based on the character of Jesus and His values. The conference “Moral
Values in Business and Politics”, which took place not long ago at a
prestigious venue in Sarajevo, targeted political leaders, businessmen and
other people of influence in the Bosnian capital. Our message was that
Bosnia-Herzegovina needed the kind of leaders who are foremost the people of
integrity and strong values. The two key speakers were Drazen Glavas, Trainer
and Consultant with ETIK in Croatia; and Leo van Doesburg, External Affairs
Manager with European Christian Movement from The Netherlands. The conference
was a great success.
Minela
Pervanovic currently serves as the ROM Core Team Member for Southeast Europe,
and ROM Coordinator for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
