Slavic Gospel Association
SGA Encountering Hope
Encountering Hope is brought to you by SGA (Slavic Gospel Association). On each episode, you'll hear inspiring stories of pastors and churches serving in very difficult circumstances in Russia, the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. And you'll be blessed by how God is transforming lives and adding to His Kingdom. We pray these stories of the Lord's life-changing power will enrich your life and that you will be encouraged each time you encounter hope. Founded by Belarusian immigrant to the United States in 1934, SGA is headquartered near Chicago, Illinois. We help re...
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Jul 4, 2024
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Episodes
Episode 155 Simple Faith—Profound Impact 07.05.2024 7:48
Children simply see Jesus for who He is. And many times it is from the mouths of little ones that parents first hear the clear Gospel message and seek the Lord. Pastor Viktor has seen this firsthand in a Belarus village. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 154 Transformed Hearts: Maxim’s Mission 05.05.2024 8:19
As an SGA-supported pastor in Far East Russia, Maxim reaches young adults with the Gospel. Time and again, he sees God at work in extraordinary ways. And Maxim’s role? It’s faithfulness as he continues to invest in lives. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 153 War’s Echo: Good News in the Aftermath 02.05.2024 7:39
SGA-supported Pastor Andrei spreads the Gospel to give hope amid the turmoil in Ukraine. He shares how believers like Aleksandr are working to renew their spiritual strength after returning from the chaos at the front line. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 152 Childlike Faith: Nikita’s Triumph 30.04.2024 8:15
Nikita’s story speaks to our need to trust God when our hearts are broken. SGA-supported pastor Pavel shares how this young boy turned to God for healing as his family was falling apart. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 151 Here I Am: Sharing Christ Near & Far 28.04.2024 5:10
Pastor Valery, who serves in central Russia, reports on some exciting developments in their SGA-supported youth outreach. With your support, this ministry can continue drawing young people closer to Christ. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 150 God’s Timely Work: Lena’s Salvation 25.04.2024 8:06
The Lord moves on His timetable, not ours. He only requires us to remain faithful to do what He’s called us to do. In Belarus, Pastor Sergei is rejoicing over what the Lord has been doing in his church for people like Lena. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 149 Two Divergent Paths: One Amazing Grace 23.04.2024 7:24
One person grows up in a godly home. Another is from “the other side of the tracks.” These are two different journeys, but Pastor Boris has seen God take people from many different experiences and make them His own. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 148 Sowing Seeds: Investing in God’s Harvest 21.04.2024 8:51
Vyacheslav serves in a former Soviet nation where he has suffered hardship that exists in ministry. He also feels the moments of sweet joy when fruit appears in a person’s life. Here, he shares the harvest he’s seen. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 147 Mission of Comfort: Ukraine’s Children 18.04.2024 6:13
Children are resilient; however, they can still carry the scars of post-traumatic stress. Vasily, an SGA-supported pastor and his church members in Ukraine, are working to bring comfort to kids who have endured so much. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 146 Out of the Water: New Life in Christ 16.04.2024 8:38
For those who live in an environment of heartache, it can be difficult to find hope. By helping introduce kids to God’s grace, they can truly leave their old lives behind and begin to see life through God’s lens. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 145 Intentional Service: Choose the Eternal 14.04.2024 8:55
In north-central Ukraine, Vasily and his team are ministering to orphans, local children and those in poverty through Summer Camps. By sharing the Gospel, the team is planting seeds of faith — even in the midst of chaos. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 144 Mundane Days: Miracles in the Ordinary 11.04.2024 7:38
Even when it looks like nothing is happening, God is at work! Pastor Alexander labors for Christ in a village in Belarus. He is working to ensure that the truth of Christ is heard on all of those “regular” days. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 143 Victory in Adversity: A Missionary Story 09.04.2024 7:12
God is greater than anything Satan can do to hinder our progress. In Ukraine, SGA-supported pastors like Vadim are working hard to serve internally displaced people in spite of facing almost insurmountable challenges. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 142 Orphans Redeemed: Ambassadors of Hope 07.04.2024 8:16
No greater example of the transforming love of Christ exists than in the lives of orphan children. In this story from a former Soviet nation, witness how the church is ministering to abandoned children through Orphans Reborn . Support the work of SGA »
Episode 141 Foolishness to Some: Hope for Us All 04.04.2024 6:33
The Gospel is so extraordinary that a dear brother risks his life to take this message to a village at the border of a Muslim country. He shares the Good News with children during an SGA-supported Summer Camp ministry. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 140 Praise: God’s Gift & Design 02.04.2024 8:02
When the Holy Spirit fuels us, we’ll even praise God in the darkest of times! Pastor Oleg wanted to fill his service with that kind of praise this past Easter. And one young girl stood out for her desire to lift her voice. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 139 Easter Revival: Hope for Belarus 31.03.2024 5:59
Easter has passed and SGA-supported missionary Pastor Sergei and his church are rejoicing for the way God moved in their outreaches. Sergei wants to share his thanks with you—our partners—who helped make it possible. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 138 Melting Idols: Crucible of Affliction 28.03.2024 7:59
Pastor Alexander has witnessed the crucible of affliction being used by God. As He melts away idols, He turns hearts to worship the one true God—Himself. Alexander tells of one man who had been rejecting God and His people. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 137 Beyond Comfortable: A Cemetery Encounter 26.03.2024 8:53
Sometimes, God so burdens your heart that you have to venture outside your comfort zone and trust Him. Recently Pastor Serik experienced this in Central Asia where God placed a man in Serik’s life who he struggled to reach. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 136 Prayerful Courage: The Church in Wartime 24.03.2024 9:38
Israeli law forbids Pastor Sasha and his church from evangelizing Jewish people with the Gospel. Still, they find ways while distributing food aid to the war-afflicted. But it’s not an easy task, and they need our prayers. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 135 Divine Encounters: The Flat Tire Gospel 21.03.2024 7:20
Pastor Viktor and his team have traveled over 7,000 miles, visited 38 villages, and held 93 worship services across Russia. Viktor shares how God created opportunities to share His word with people in need along the way. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 134 Peace in Chaos: Serving Christ in Crisis 19.03.2024 6:43
SGA-Supported pastor, Vasily reports on conditions in Ukraine as he ministers the Gospel to those who need Christ. His efforts are helping people cope with the stress and uncertainty of war. Learn more about Vasily’s example of faithfulness. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 133 Good News in Chaos: Stories from Ukraine 17.03.2024 7:00
Peter, an SGA-Supported missionary pastor in Ukraine is working to share the Gospel and much-needed aid with those in that region who were affected by the war. Learn more about how under God’s protection, Peter is bringing hope to people in need. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 132 Seeing Jesus: Sight Beyond Sight 14.03.2024 8:28
There is only one cure for spiritual blindness—repentance and faith in Christ. Pastor Andrei shares Oksana’s story, who was both spiritually and physically blind. Learn how God brought her out of her spiritual blindness. Support the work of SGA »
Episode 131 Faith in Action: Reflecting Christ 12.03.2024 7:12
As believers, it’s important to show God’s transformational power to others in everything we do. Pastor Vladimir shares how a negative witness can profoundly impact others as they seek God’s healing. Support the work of SGA »
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