Stories From the Field

Through Sports Ministry, Ukrainian and German children train together. Our ministry partner Pavel says he and the FCA team have “...the opportunity to influence them through sports, as well as through the relationships that are built ...read more

When the war in Ukraine began, Ms. Svitlana, from Bakhmut, Ukraine, moved to a city in western Ukraine. Despite being close to 70 years old, she works every day as a cleaner at a nursing home to pay for a dormitory room, food, and medical ...read more

In a rural village in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, the “Bread of Life” church is part of the Generations Church Network, which focuses on missions training and church planting. Four churches from this network have joined ...read more

I am truly grateful to Christina and her team at Church Without Walls for organizing meetings for Ukrainian refugees. Their support makes me feel valued and relaxed. The topics we discuss are always meaningful and relevant. These gatherings ...read more

When I attend meetings for refugees at the Church Without Walls, I seem to fall into a world of bliss, spirituality, and peace; it feels calm and comfortable. I always eagerly await these meetings. It is a very warm and friendly atmosphere. We ...read more

Twice a month, I come to paint at the meetings for Ukrainian refugee women. I learned about the meetings through my friend. She invited me to one of the meetings, and I began to come consistently. Very quickly, the meetings became ...read more

I would like to thank the girls from Church Without Walls who hold meetings for Ukrainian refugee women. These meetings have a cozy atmosphere and provide an opportunity to take a break from everyday worries. As we enjoy painting, I feel ...read more

Hello! I am a refugee from Ukraine who moved to Transnistria because of the war. Many of the other refugees I have met in Transnistria come mostly from the cities of Odesa, Nikolaev, and Kherson, Ukraine. The war drove each of us out into the ...read more

Over the summer, Church Without Walls celebrated baptisms. Among them was 17-year-old Max. Two years ago, Max attended a teen summer camp hosted by Church Without Walls, where he heard of Jesus for the first time. Over the following two years, ...read more

“Thank you so much for inviting me and my wife to the leadership retreat! It was a valuable time to learn together and hear important topics regarding the goals and vision for the development of ministry according to God's mission. It ...read more

"My name is Lera. I have been going to Bible Club for over two years. I like spending time there and learning more about God. Because of the things I have learned at Bible Club, my character has changed for the better—I have started ...read more

“Thank you to all the organizers for the invitation. The retreat was especially helpful for me and my family. First, I would like to mention the great format, namely, that it was for families of pastors and ministers. For me personally, such ...read more

My name is Avery Windham, and I’m currently studying nursing at The University of Akron. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Germany to help run a soccer camp. Soccer has been a big part of my life. I played all through high school and ...read more

My name is Elle Windham. I started playing soccer at 5 years old and continued playing through high school. In my freshman year at Lake High School (Ohio), I started playing lacrosse and coaching at youth camps for both sports throughout my high ...read more

My name is Mackenzie White, and I am currently a senior at Walsh University (Ohio), pursuing a degree in nursing. I am also a proud member of the women’s soccer team, continuing a passion I’ve had for the sport for the past 17 years. ...read more

Varya came to Transnistria from Kherson, Ukraine. When the war began, her husband went to war to defend Ukraine. After eight months of war, Varya received a letter saying that her husband was dead. A year later, her son was taken to war. ...read more

We are grateful for your support! It has been almost a year since we moved from Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, to western Ukraine to begin organizing a new church. God has blessed us, and many people, most of them IDPs (Internally Displaced ...read more

War Weary Pastors in Ukraine The Generations Mission Association (GMA) continues to train pastors, plant churches, and evangelize Ukrainians during the war. Ukrainian pastors battle fatigue and loss which is taking a toll on their ...read more

My name is Vadim. I was born in 1967. At first, my life was going well. I studied, played sports, and served in the Special Forces. But in the nineties, after time in the Service, I was invited to serve criminal structures as a racketeer. It was ...read more

While our church [God’s Love Church, Kyiv] was distributing aid and sharing about Jesus, we met Vyacheslav and his parents. After hearing the Gospel, he repented, was baptized, and joined a discipleship group immediately. Today, ...read more

Adventure Camp Recipe: Sergey’s Campfire Roasted Apples Cook Time: 20-30 minutes Ingredients: • Medium-sized apples (your choice of kind and quantity) • Raisins, dates, and/or prunes • Caramel candies (hard or ...read more

Ukrainian Refugee Students in Germany Ukrainian students are struggling to assimilate into their new context in Germany. Europeans have limited access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.   Our Partnership: Assimilation Through ...read more

My name is Vladimir. My family came from Ukraine as refugees. When the war in Ukraine began, we moved to Transnistria because our friends were here. For the past two years, we have lived in Tiraspol, Transnistria. Starting life in a new place is ...read more

Snizhana is 15 years old. Her home was destroyed by war in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. She was in the room beside where the damage happened and miraculously survived. Volunteers from our church (part of the Generations Missions Association ...read more

My name is Stas, and I want to say "thank you" for the gift. We were given an electric fireplace, an unexpected gift for my family. During the energy crisis, my friends told me that a church [Church Without Walls] was providing ...read more

Our partners at Help the Children International (HTCI) say: “HTCI offers support to help impoverished and at-risk families and children stay together. Of the many highlights of our work (mentoring, life-skills training, community center ...read more

Our partners at Church Without Walls say: “The war in Ukraine, instability in Moldova, and the emigration of people have strongly influenced our ministry. As a church, we are active in evangelizing and discipling people from various ...read more

Pavel, our partner in sports ministry, says: “We are working with coaches and athletes to reach them for Christ. There are millions of coaches, athletes, parents, and fans—all who need God. Last year, one Ukrainian refugee, now living ...read more