Every time has its challenges. The first church had the task of carrying the Gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. They did, and today the Gospel is being preached on all continents. But there are still many unsaved people, many who do not have peace, and who need to hear the voice of Christ: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
Today, the war in Ukraine has added those who are "weakened and burdened". 6 million left for safe places, where they are waiting for the end of the war. Today there is no answer to the question: "When?" Many people have a heartache and are looking for answers to life's difficult questions. Of these 6 million, 100-120 thousand entered the United States of America, and there are quite a few of them in San Diego. Many of them are in a state where they are looking for communication, help, need to revive the foundations of life that were destroyed by the war.
There is a desire to accept the challenge of time to plant a new church in San Diego with the focus of serving Ukrainian refugees and those who in their difficult circumstances are looking for peace for their hearts. To plant a local church where people could "glorify the Lord together!" To glorify the Lord together is to present that life and hope do not end where Christ is at the center of life and service. He is the highest in our lives, wherever we are and however we are. He is the reason and the goal, and in Him and through Him there is life where there is peace and hope.
I am from Ukraine. I am 61 years old. Married. One wife. Six biological children, and five adopted children (two live with us now). Six grandchildren. I have been an ordained pastor since 1992. Since 2005 I have been the leader of the association of independent churches of the Baptist Church in Ukraine (BIBCM). Since 2010 I have been the coordinator of the Ukrainian Missionary Alliance.
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