We were all just standing around after the service chatting with each other, it’s a small village church so I know mainly everyone there except for one or two new faces.
Refugees have left -Live Ministry Update
Last night we chatted with a bunch of you about life and ministry here in Odessa Ukraine. Just in case you missed the live video,
Why This Church Is Trying to Get Rid of Its Youth
I often hear pastors complaining about how so many youth leave the Church after they graduate from high school. Youth pastors especially seem to live in fear that a diploma in the hands of their once vibrant young disciples will turn them into hard and fast sceptics who can no longer find time for church.
Our Church’s 1st Missions Conference
I’ll admit, planning our church’s first missions conference made me both a bit anxious and excited.
We weren’t sure how people would respond and who would show up.
Summer Orphanage Ministry in Southern Odessa Region
From June 19 to 26th, I was on an orphanage ministry trip with my church’s youth. I had been on the same trip the year before,
The Heavy Toll Of Ukraine’s War on Soldiers and Civilians
As the war in Eastern Ukraine continues to drag on the country is slowly becoming aware of the heavy mental,
I Almost Cancelled the Whole Thing!
On Saturday I posted the following on Facebook:
“Lost my voice and feeling terrible, tomorrow I’m supposed to preach twice,
A Tense Easter Holiday Weekend in Odessa
Armed men in men in camouflage showed up in our city just a few days before our Easter holiday weekend.
What You Missed
Go about your life focused only on your to-do list and consumed by the constant press of urgent problems and you’re unlikely to take notice of all God is doing!
Peace in War Time -Article in Message Magazine
Message magazine just wrote an article covering our work with refugees from Eastern Ukraine, below is an excerpt, You can read the full article here.
A True Story from the War in Ukraine
Yesterday I had the privilege of translating for Fyodr, a great brother-in-Christ, and pastor from Eastern Ukraine.
In addition to preaching I also shared one testimony from one refugee who lost everything,
It Could Be Demons
“It could be demons” the lady told me, referring to her adult son, “But I don’t think so because he’s a really kind boy.”