Slavic Gospel Association

SGA Encountering Hope

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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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Episode 005 Hard Ground: Fatima’s Transformation 22.05.2023 7:04

A faithful pastor, Sergei has scattered the seed of the Gospel for some time. He’s seen faith produce spiritual fruit in many lives. But in others, it hasn’t happened until much later. Here’s the story of Fatima who at first gave no regard to God.

Episode 004 The Silky Way Gospel: Joy in Heaven! 21.05.2023 6:10

Pastor Sergei’s “Silky Way Gospel Project” is no gimmick. It was the historic “Silk Road” trade route in Asia that inspired his team’s evangelism strategy! Hear how they have already seen a response to the Gospel—starting with Oleg and Yanush.

Episode 003 The God Who Sees: Sharing His Love 11.05.2023 8:15

Who we exalt and who we don’t says much about our world. But God uses His church to tell the forgotten ones about His love. Hear how faithful servants like Ivan are reaching those the world has passed by—including an orphan named Leonid.

Episode 002 Hope Amid Chaos: The War in Ukraine 10.05.2023 7:51

Despite bombs exploding close to a church’s building, the people of God keep gathering for worship and serving Him and their community every day. Hear from Pastor Yaroslav about what it’s really like in the war zone and why hope is shining through.

Episode 001 Fearless Love: A Child's Testimony 08.05.2023 8:22

Some Scripture can seem difficult to apply. But when we see an ordinary person live out the same teaching in an extraordinary way, we realize God can enable us to live out our faith, too. Be inspired by the example of seven-year-old Danik in Belarus.