of worship, music, missions and technology, not necessarily in that order.
This week, a friend asked me to speak to things he has heard recently about the war...asked for background he could share with others. Here's my response. I think you may find it helpful. Thanks for your questions based on what you are hearing friends and other sources say about the invasion of Ukraine. I …
Continue reading "An answer to questions about the war against Ukraine"
Prior to the war, for ten years I have operated as a non-residential cross-cultural missionary in Ukraine, in-country for about 8 weeks every year, and working there by video chat, messaging, and teaching via Zoom the rest of the time. We also ran seven national training conferences for church leaders. Now, in the midst of …
Continue reading "Ten months of serving Ukraine: a brief summary"
We are so grateful for those who have chosen to partner with our ministry of training church leaders and providing relief in Ukraine in 2022. If you would like to give a further year-end gift to our work, you have two choices: ServeUkraine.org is our relief fund that is primarily dedicated to serving those Ukrainians …
As of 15 December, we have seen over $18,000 come in for our current need in three areas: 10 generators for use in the city of Irpin, 300 blankets to help the displaced without power in Kyiv, and help for specific family and individual needs. Praise God for faithful giving! Please consider a year-end gift …
The need in Ukraine is overwhelming. I experienced it first-hand in September as I spent time in Morshyn, Stryi, and L'viv in western Ukraine and then Irpin, Bucha, Pushcha-Voditsya, and Kyiv in central Ukraine. The toll in homes and buildings damaged or destroyed, atrocities committed, and lives lost is staggering, and I just saw a …
...will be the theme of updates on my trip over the next weeks.. My last full day in Ukraine is tomorrow, and it has been a whirlwind of seeing the aftermath of the horrific battles that took place here in Bucha and Irpin at the start of the war in February and March, meeting families …
Continue reading "Ukraine under siege, and how we will help"
Five days is a long time for a short report. The last five days were spent at a gathering of arts and ministry leaders from the UK, France, Hungary, Switzerland, US, Austria, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Bulgaria who use their art to express the values of the Kingdom of God, and disciple, mobilize, and encourage …
PLEASE DO NOT POST THIS ELSEWHERE. Here is my basic itinerary for prayer this trip. Please pray for travel arrangements, protection, and key connections with people and partners. 6 September - Fly from Nashville7 September - Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria8-11 September - Arts + Conference, "Hope in the midst of crisis"12 September - Evening flight …
In the next month, I will be visiting colleagues, students, friends we have helped, and opportunities to bring help to Ukrainians in this time. I will be in Bulgaria, Poland, parts of Ukraine, and England during this month. Prayer needs will be posted here as I go. To receive our newsletter, send an email to …
I've never had to work with people in the midst of a war before. I'm far-removed physically from the front lines in Ukraine, but these last six months, it has been an immediate daily presence as we have sought to serve our colleagues, partners, and students in the midst. I have been following government and …
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