And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. — 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 — Igor Bodun: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine How do weakness and power work … Read More
Ukraine
Do You Like Surprises?
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season. — 2 TIMOTHY 4:2 — Bruce Alvord: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine As a culture that generally prefers to plan things in detail, we aren’t always good at presenting God’s truth when the opportunity is sudden and unexpected. Our Ukrainian brothers and sisters are much better … Read More
Made Alive with Christ
But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ. — Ephesians 2:4–5 — Mykola Leliovskyi: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine We would be hard-pressed to imagine a greater contrast than the one between life and … Read More
We Have a Father
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. — Ephesians 3:14–15 — Mykola Leliovskyi: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine Moved by God’s glorious grace, Paul bows his knees before the Father to pray. His bowed knees express humility, and his reference to … Read More
The Dangers of Dead Religion
When you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods. But now that you have come to know God… how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again? …I fear for you, … Read More
Fighting for Forgiveness: An Update from Ukraine
From the beginning, GBS knew that they needed to be prepared to serve in the aftermath. This meant developing and implementing ministries and counseling for those injured, abused, displaced, grieving, and fearful. The seminary distributed several hundred tons of humanitarian aid, food, clothing, and medicine to civilians and the military, but GBS knew a much greater need must also be met: the need for the truth and hope of the Gospel.
Encouragement in Conflict
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel. — Genesis 3:15 — Brian Kinzel: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine Christians in Ukraine know about spiritual conflict. The evangelical church suffered … Read More
Unshaken by Thunder: The Massive Ministry of a Small Ukrainian Church
The story he shares surrounds what God has done in the small church of his friend named Konstantin. Konstantin is a student of TMAI’s school in Ukraine who pastors a small church in the north of the country. His war-time ministry was first mentioned in TMAI’s August 2022 prayer email, and now his friend shares more of how God enabled Konstantin’s church to weather the war.
From Ukraine: Why We Stayed in a War Zone
“One of the reasons we stayed in Ukraine after the invasion,” said a TMAI professor and missionary, “is because we hoped the Lord would save more people as a result of the war.”
05/21/22 — Ukraine Updates and Prayer Requests
Recent news reports state that Ukrainian combat missions in Mariupol have ceased as the city falls into Russian hands. However, we also received news that
God’s People in Ukraine and Europe
Jesus said for us not to be afraid of those who can only kill the body but to be afraid of the One who can destroy the soul in hell… I don’t want to act like I’m so brave or courageous because I’m not, but I feel like God’s Spirit has been ministering to me and to others in our church and helping us not to lose heart and have this heavenly perspective on the situation
04/02/22 — Ukraine Updates and Prayer Requests
As the war in Ukraine presses into its fifth week, please see below for updates and ways to pray.
03/18/22 — Ukraine Updates and Prayer Requests
Our GMI/TMAI missionaries are still in-country and serving the Ukrainian people. They are working to maintain communication with their network of seminary graduates and church leaders ministering around the country.
03/11/22 — Ukraine Updates and Prayer Requests
As the situation worsens in Ukraine, our team members have shared the following updates and prayer requests.
Ukraine Prayer Update
It has been one week since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the damage and loss of life has been devastating. Please continue to pray for Ukraine, especially our dear brothers and sisters who are in harm’s way. The Lord has been kind to allow communication with our teams, and they’ve asked that we relay the following updates and prayer requests.
From Ukraine: “Please Pray Big Time”
As we gather this Sunday for corporate worship, please keep our dear brothers and sisters in Ukraine at the forefront of your prayers. Praise God our TMAI leaders and missionaries are doing well. Here are a few updates directly from them:
Prayer Needed for Ukraine
We ask that you join us in prayer as Russia has invaded Ukraine. Only the Lord knows how extensive the fallout will be, but millions of lives are being affected.
We’ve been in regular communication with our missionaries and teams in Ukraine, and we praise the Lord they are currently safe and doing well in Christ. Know they have decided to stay and shepherd their churches through this difficult time. They’ve told us it’s their “privilege” to do so as they serve Him.
Now’s the Time to Pray for Ukraine
As you’ve probably heard, Russia may soon invade Ukraine. In light of these reports, TMAI’s missionaries in Ukraine have told us that they plan to remain in-country to “help during what could be Ukraine’s greatest time of need.”
