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URGENT UKRAINE NEED: Since winter is coming in Ukraine, our team is now operating a wood-burning stove factory. In fact, just the other day, our team returned to Izyum, Ukraine – a city that was occupied by the Russian army for six months, only recently liberated, and remains without electricity, gas, water, or phone service…

You can plant the seeds of faith in the heart of a hungry and hurting child this Christmas! Since the start of the war, more than 7 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced and more than 12 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to neighboring countries for safety. Half of those who are hurting, uprooted, and…

Living and preparing for winter in Odesa. Irina and her seven children, aged 17 to just over a year, live near Odesa, Ukraine. Her husband works in a local store and her oldest son works odd jobs in the village to help his mother, but they still struggle financially. While the men work, Irina and…

For Immediate Release September 16, 2022 Mission Eurasia Rushes to Liberated and Devastated Izyum with Caring Hands Food Packages IZYUM, UKRAINE – Mission Eurasia staff and volunteers rushed into devastated Izyum, Ukraine, on Wednesday, September 14, with hundreds of Caring Hands food packages. They encountered a heartbreaking landscape: bullet-riddled buildings without water, electricity or natural…

Thank you for standing with Ukraine at this difficult time. We often hear from so many people how grateful they are for all the support and prayers. Many times it’s comforting for them to simply know that they are not alone, that someone cares, that someone is thinking of them, doing something for them, and…

I just returned from the ministry field overseas, and have to share how your support and prayers are impacting so many lives shattered by war. Our summer Bible camps are underway in Poland, Moldova, and western Ukraine, and each one is staffed by trained leaders, who are filling each day with God’s healing love .…

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. -Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV It has been more than four months since the Russians invaded Ukraine. Sorrow and suffering, death and destruction abound. But we also see God at work in the…

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV The war in Ukraine continues even as the world wearies of hearing about it because it feels hopeless, with no end in sight. But there is always hope, especially when our merciful God is at work among the refugees and displaced…

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. -Hebrews 11:8, ESV As we approach the 100th day of the war in Ukraine, I must share, sadly, that the country remains very…

“It was in the worst days that they received the most crucially important help from Christians. It was then that I started believing in God who saves people through His followers.” -Aleksei, a doctor who has come to faith in Jesus Christ Dear Friend, Heavy fighting still continues in Ukraine, mainly in the southeastern part…

“…let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” -1 John 3:18 Dear Friend, The magnitude of your support cannot be overstated. You are fueling critical food and Scripture distribution each day, and I thank God for you! But I must also share that despite our ambitious outreach, the needs…

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. -1 Thessalonians 5:11, ESV Dear Friend, I just returned from another trip to Moldova and Poland, and I can tell you firsthand that your prayers and support are an unending source of help and encouragement at each of Mission Eurasia’s refugee…

We love because he first loved us. -1 John 4:19, ESV Dear Friend, I continue to be amazed at the outpouring of compassion I see from you-your generous support and fervent prayers. And I am inspired by the way your support is fueling our staff, volunteers, and partners as, together, we are reaching refugees and…

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. -1 Corinthians 15:57, ESV Dear Friend, Whether you are glued to the news or watching it in small doses because it is so painful, you will see reports that detail horror after horror as Ukrainian cities are reduced to rubble.…

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. -Romans 15:13, ESV Dear Friend, Thank you so much for your continued support and prayers for Ukraine. I am now overseas, overseeing ministry in the field, as…

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. -1 John 4:7-8, ESV Dear Friend, I am truly grateful for your ongoing prayers and support as our teams share…

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.-Philippians 1:3, ESV The news is hard to hear, and difficult to share with you. The Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has shelled many cities in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as Mykolayiv and Kharkiv. There are civilian casualties. In Mariupol, Russia gave an…

But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.-Isaiah 40:31, ESV I just returned from the ministry field where I saw firsthand the enormous needs of the Ukrainian people, which are almost…

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.  – Romans 2:12, ESV Dear praying friends and partners, We were greatly relieved to learn from our friends and partners on the ground near Kyiv and Chernihiv that Russian forces were departing northern Ukraine. But in their wake, they have left mass graves and…

I cry out to God Most High . . . -Psalm 57:2, ESV Dear Friend, Like you, my heart soars with every bit of good news-I rejoice to hear of packed churches, filled with people who are hungry for the hope of the gospel and for Scripture so they can learn more. I rejoice that…

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. -James 1:2-4, ESV In the midst of so much heartbreak and devastation in Ukraine,…

In the midst of so much sorrow and hardship in Ukraine, I want you to know that your prayers and gifts are impacting lives in huge ways! To date, your compassion and generosity have equipped our School Without Walls (SWW) leaders and volunteers to distribute more than 11,000 food boxes to people trapped in-country and…

A Lifeline of Food and Hope–Ukraine Update   Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support as we work around the clock to bring help and hope to the shattered people of Ukraine. It’s now been a month since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. In many places, forces are stalled. But in others, artillery fire, missiles, and air strikes…

  Dear Friend, On behalf of the traumatized people of Ukraine, thank you for your ongoing prayers and support that are helping Mission Eurasia bring relief and hope to a nation in despair. These include people like Lidia, who is 88 years old, nearly blind, and all alone. Her family fled Ukraine and the social…

  Dear Friend, I thank God for you and all you are doing to help Mission Eurasia’s outreach to bring relief and hope to the shattered people of Ukraine. My report from Moldova. I just returned from Moldova where I saw firsthand the tragedy of people who are fleeing from Ukraine-mothers without husbands, and children…

Ministry Spotlight for March 16 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” -John 13:34-35, ESV It is now the third week since the…

  Dear Friends, In recent days, I have been speaking with a number of Ukrainian Christian leaders, who are pleading with the global Christian community to pray that war with Russia will not occur. At the same time, they are boldly leading their churches and mobilizing them spiritually, even as fear hangs over their nation.…

As the threat of a Russian invasion looms over Ukraine, Christian leaders are ready to serve! This is evident by the fact that 200 young Christian leaders attended a conference called “Overcome the Chaos” last weekend hosted by our Mission Eurasia Field Ministries (MEFM) team to be trained further on how to continue missions during…

On January 27, 2022, Mission Eurasia leaders, field ministries leaders, and national pastors presented an online update, led a time of prayer, and answered questions about the crisis in Ukraine for more than 80 Mission Eurasia partners and friends.

Dear Friends, Please join Mission Eurasia in praying for peace in the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan as unrest and violent protests threaten the stability of the country.  The protests began peacefully on Sunday, January 3 in response to the government’s announcement that it would double the cost of fuel prices.  The unrest has since escalated into…

As this year draws to a close, we are reminded of all of the ways that God has used your faithful prayers and generous support in 2021 to expand His Kingdom throughout the countries of Eurasia, despite war, unrest, and the ongoing pandemic. Because of your investment in our ministry, thousands of young leaders have…

On November 13, 2021, youth from 10 different churches in the Perm Province of Russia and the neighboring Republic of Udmurtia came together for a Fresh Wave youth forum in the city of Perm. At past forums, there have always been around 70 participants, but this time many churches from cities and towns in the…

We are bringing the gospel to some of the most remote and unreached parts of the world this Christmas, but we need YOUR help! This holiday season, our goal is to deliver 132,000 Gifts of Hope, complete with sweets, toys, school supplies, warm mittens or socks, face masks, hand sanitizer, and a children’s Bible, to…

Earlier this month, our Director of School Without Walls (SWW) in Ukraine, Konstantin Teteryatnikov was blessed to lead a SWW seminar called “How Teenagers can Stay Strong in Their Faith” at Spring of Life Church in Kremenchug, Ukraine, as part of Family as Mission Initiative. Although it was Saturday, 40 teenagers and young adults were…

Please join us as we lift up in prayer the people of Afghanistan, our church partners, and Mission Eurasia leaders in the Central Asia region. Like many of you, we’re deeply saddened by the shocking news reports of Taliban forces taking control over this country, Christians being slaughtered, and people falling to their death after…

They’re back!  Following a year of no international travel because of COVID-19 restrictions, a mission team from Village Church in Dyer, Ind. has returned this summer to Ukraine to help with Mission Eurasia’s children’s Bible camps and other outreach opportunities. For the last five years, the church has partnered with Mission Eurasia’s Field Ministry team…

Young people in Russia are usually ready for a debate, especially when it comes to the topic of evolution, says one street evangelist. He recently spent an evening talking to young people about life, spiritual issues, and the hope that only Jesus Christ offers.  In Russian high schools, evolution is often presented to students as…

The people of Armenia continue to struggle economically, emotionally, and spiritually following last year’s war and ongoing political tensions, shared a member of Mission Eurasia’s Field Ministries team. But “hope is rising,” she says. Inna recently returned from a trip to Armenia, where she met with field partners and helped minister to local people and…

Grieving from the loss of loved ones killed last year during the Nagorno-Karabakh war, a gathering of 170 widows and mothers of fallen soldiers attended a special retreat in Hankavan, Armenia on June 25-26. Many of these women have struggled with bitterness toward God, shared event organizers.  Abovyan City Church members, Mission Eurasia leaders, and…

Today, we are seeing the gospel flourish as our School Without Walls (SWW) leaders take the baton of ministry. Following a year of wars in this region, social, economic and political turmoil, and a global pandemic, Mission Eurasia has adapted and found new approaches to reach the unreached and bring hope to the hopeless.  This…

[Editor’s Note: This story was first published on Main Street Nashville. The following is an excerpt from the story.] By Katy Beth Boyers Man Street Nashville This summer, Mission Eurasia plans to continue training young leaders through virtual seminars and help them organize summer camps and prepare for active ministry. “Every summer we use for…

This spring, Mission Eurasia’s School Without Walls (SWW) leaders are preparing for another year of our “Summer of Hope” Bible camps-and planning to take the gospel to unreached people groups throughout Eurasia. “This hybrid of in-person and online camps is among our most effective outreach efforts,” said Sergey Rakhuba, president of Mission Eurasia. “We plan…

During the coming weeks, Mission Eurasia will partner with churches and other ministry groups to host EMPOWER training events in 10 countries. These training events will equip our School Without Walls (SWW) leaders and other church leaders with the skills they need to reach thousands of hurting children in-person and online with the Good News…

Through strategic partnerships with other evangelical groups, Mission Eurasia is investing in training and equipping young leaders who are eager to take the gospel to the depths of Siberia, throughout their nation, and beyond. More than 350 young leaders from nearly 50 cities in the Ural region of Western Siberia gathered April 16-17 for a…

Looking back on 2020, Mission Eurasia President Sergey Rakhuba shared how he remains grateful for the prayers and support of ministry partners during an especially turbulent year of ministry. Despite all of the challenges, he noted, “God’s work continued to advance mightily in Eurasia, bringing hope and new life to people suffering from the COVID-19…

During the Soviet era, Christians were not permitted to enter influential professions such as education, healthcare, and law. That’s why more than nine years ago, Mission Eurasia launched our Next Generation Professional Leaders Initiative (NGPLI) to equip and empower young Christian professionals to be a Christian witness in the workplace and to influence their colleagues,…

Mission Eurasia has opened its first Bread of Life bakery in Armenia. This bakery is one of five that our team and church partners are opening in the country to help provide bread and spark opportunities to share the gospel. The outreach effort begins as thousands of refugees in the country continue to struggle to…

Last week, Mission Eurasia recently sent ministry leadership to Armenia to help provide training and distribute humanitarian aid to those impacted by war that erupted last September between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. While the fighting is over, urgent needs for food, clothing, and the love of Christ remain more than ever.  …

“I appeal to all Christian congregations and to all people of good will! (On Feb. 17), New Life Church’s building in Minsk was seized. . . . It is a perverse situation when those who do good suffer, but it is the reality we are experiencing. It is bad where there is no understanding that…

As the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues to intensify over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a refugee crisis is growing with reportedly more than 150,000 people urgently needing help amid the death, destroyed homes, and chaos. Meanwhile, Mission Eurasia is responding with 10,000 food packages – enough to feed a desperate family of five for a week – clothing, counseling,…

It is remarkable that even during a pandemic there have been numerous instances of limiting the religious freedom of evangelical believers in Russia, mostly fines for distributing spiritual literature and bans on conducting worship services.[1] The fact that the state is so active in its attempts to control the activity of evangelical communities even in…

  How congregations in the former Soviet Union are responding to the coronavirus challenge can help the global church think better about buildings, young professionals, and persecution. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first posted by Christianity Today on July 1, 2020. For many Western Christians, Eurasia is uncharted territory, and no less so amid this…

The impact of a resource on stewardship for churches and small groups has continued to grow and see ministries strengthened around the globe. And Mission Eurasia is among those seeing the benefits of this resource and Christ-centered generosity in its ministry in 13 post-Soviet countries and Israel. In 2018, MB Foundation released a resource to…

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And…

Ministry Partners, 2 Timothy 2:2: “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” We have more exciting news we want to share with you. Today, through the help of online video conferencing, 780 young leaders in 13 countries…

The COVID-19 pandemic took everyone by surprise, and now we find ourselves quarantined in our homes and apartments. We have practically no control over what is taking place beyond our windows. The world is rapidly changing, and our normal way of life is collapsing before our eyes.   We have already learned some new things.…

  Dear Ministry Partner, We continue to pray for you and your family during this ongoing crisis. We remain so grateful for your faithful partnership as we know we are all being impacted by challenges caused by COVID-19. While this crisis impacts all of us, we want to share how ministry is moving forward and…

  Dear Ministry Partner, During these difficult days when so many are searching for real answers and hope, we want you to know that we are praying for you and your family. While the coronavirus outbreak is disrupting lives around the globe, we thankfully can remain confident in the Lord’s sovereignty! We also are so…

Not long ago, the Soviet Union was held in the iron grip of atheistic communism, and during that dark time, Christians could not receive the training or education they needed to share the hope of Christ with their hurting neighbors. But, when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, many young believers, including Mission Eurasia’s president,…

God has given us the big dream of reaching the Next Generation of children in Ukraine with the gospel message. Today, there are nearly four million school-aged children in Ukraine—many of whom have never heard of Jesus or received their own copy of God’s Word. The need for hope and guidance among these young people…

Decision Magazine, published by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, shared an article written by our president Sergey Rakhuba in their June 2018 issue titled “Hope for a New Reformation.” In this article, Sergey shares his first-hand account of witnessing the fall of the Soviet Union and the spiritual vacuum that it left across Eurasia–which has…

Mission Eurasia is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2018 Deyneka Award: Konstantin Teteryatnikov, director of the Family as Mission initiative. The Deyneka Award—named in honor of Mission Eurasia’s faithful founders, the Rev. Peter Deyneka Jr. and his wife, Anita—is a monetary prize of $5,000 awarded every other year to evangelical Christian leaders working…

The Baptist Union of Great Britain published a wonderful article about our Next Generation Professional Leaders Initiative (NGPLI) Forum in Minsk, Belarus on October 6, 2018, where 600 Christian professionals in influential fields gathered to be empowered and equipped to share Christ through their vocations. From the article: “We believe that NGPLI is a strategic opportunity for…

Every year, we observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Below, we’ve shared some urgent prayer requests for religious freedom issues in some of the most challenging regions where we work. Please pray for our brothers and sisters who are facing threats and challenges because of their faith, and please share this…