Summer Camp
Just 30 miles from the front lines, we are preparing to host a summer camp for around 60 children—many of whom have lived through occupation and, in some cases, have been taken from their parents. For these children, camp is more than an activity—it is a chance to feel safe, to laugh, and to begin healing. Please pray for their protection and for the resources needed to make this camp a reality. It costs about 150.00 per child to do camp.
In March 2026 over 3000 drones, missiles, and glide bombs were sent into Ukraine.
God is Moving
Vadim is a pastor in Ukraine who serves refugees and regularly travels into front line areas to deliver food and share the gospel. Every trip requires passing military checkpoints, where there are no guarantees—even for those legally exempt.
In December Vadim was taken into forced military service and held in a military tent camp. All we could do was pray.
On Christmas Eve, Vadim was asked to share at a small meal the men had put together. He shared the Christmas story and the message of salvation. All 39 men present gave their lives to Christ.
Vadim later wrote, “I now understand why I am here. God used me, even in this hard time.”
After nearly two weeks, Vadim was released and returned to his family—and to the ongoing risks of following God’s call.
Summer in Ukraine does not bring peace—it brings a new Russian offensive. Missiles and drones strike targets daily as small sabotage groups slip across lines to spread fear, destruction, and death. Electricity remains sporadic, making even basic necessities like refrigeration uncertain. Nights offer little rest as families lie awake listening to the sounds of war overhead, and the exhaustion of constant fear wears heavily on the people. As the weeks drag on, patience grows thin, and the emotional toll of simply enduring another day becomes harder to bear.
From 3:00 AM logistics to close calls with drones, our latest newsletter shares the real stories behind this quarter’s mission to keep churches in Ukraine serving through war and blackouts.
Pastors in a War Zone
Living in a war zone is something most of us can never fully understand.
Many of the pastors we work with never planned to lead in these conditions. When the invasion began, millions fled—including many church leaders. Assistant pastors stepped forward. Others answered God’s call in the middle of crisis and chose to stay.
These men did not leave.
They stayed to serve.
They risk their lives—and often the safety of their families—every day to follow God’s calling. Most work regular jobs just to support themselves while also paying to keep their church buildings open.
Their ministries meet urgent needs every day:
Reaching children traumatized by war
Serving refugees fleeing the front lines
Going door-to-door to care for the elderly and disabled
They drive toward danger, not away from it—bringing food, clothing, and hope into places many will not go.
All of this happens under the constant reality of war, with hundreds of missiles and drones entering the country night after night.
And it is taking a toll.
The mental and emotional weight of living this way is heavy. Psychologists warn that without intentional rest, even the strongest will eventually break down. Many times when I speak with these pastors, they are overwhelmed—but they continue to serve anyway.
They are carrying more than anyone should have to carry alone.