SGA Encountering Hope

Though people may disappoint us, God never will. Dealing with her husband’s unfaithfulness, Makha sought counsel from Pastor Garnik. Learn more about how she turned to Christ to find peace in a difficult situation. Support the work of SGA »

Tested faith is no stranger to Igor. He’s a missionary pastor in Ukraine. And like many of the faithful there, he is tested on a daily basis. But Igor shares of one new believer who has truly been in the refiner’s fire. Support the work of SGA »  

How did God share the Gospel with an orphan girl named Kristina in Russia? Through the faithful witness of Olya. Because of her, Kristina discovered her heavenly daddy and introduced him to her terminally-ill mom. Support the work of SGA »

In the early church, believers’ safe place was the family of God. Elena has witnessed the difference the body of Christ makes today for orphan children through the SGA-supported Orphans Reborn ministry in eastern Russia. Support the work of SGA »  

Often, God brings us unexpected opportunities to share the Gospel. At other times, we might plan a specific outreach, then the Lord prompts us to go further. Pastor Ivan in Belarus shared one such opportunity. Support the work of SGA »

Vasily and Lena have been rocked by the war in Ukraine. They ended up at a shelter in central Ukraine where they met Andrei—an SGA-supported pastor. But even before this, God was leading them to faith in His Son Jesus. Support the work of SGA »  

In Christ, we can let go of past hurts. That’s what Pastor Eugene does in Ukraine, where his faith has been tested. And he’s seen that those who count their lives as loss for the sake of Christ are shining most brightly.  Support the work of SGA »

In a predominately Muslim nation, a faithful servant has given his life to taking the Gospel to the broken and forgotten. Once he was lost to this world and bullied others. But now he’s a powerful ambassador of Christ. Support the work of SGA »

Often in the war in Ukraine, strangers in need show up at all hours, asking for food and shelter. Pastor Vyacheslav has seen a steady stream come to his church. Recently, he received a call in the middle of the night. Support the work of SGA »

It took almost 17 years before an unnamed man in Pastor Alexander’s church repented. The brother had been homeless and an alcoholic. Yet, God in His timing, called the man to be a writer of poetry and a preacher of His Word. Support the work of SGA »

Pastor Viktor and his church in Siberia give time and resources to minister to those with nothing. Single mothers and widows are those most often in need. Viktor shared of one widow who was overwhelmed by their visit. Support the work of SGA »

Mykhailo is a deacon at a church in Ukraine. His congregation has seen much destruction in the war. But with aid shipped by SGA from Poland, these believers provide for those in need and help hopeless people find hope. Support the work of SGA »

In Central Asia, Pastor Volodya saw the physical and financial needs of little Oysha and her grandmother. He helped with both, but he didn’t rest there. Volodya, along with his church family, ministered to their souls. Support the work of SGA »

Pastor Pavel frequently endures difficulties to serve Christ in Belarus, where he ministers to many with disabilities. This is often a forgotten and disregarded population of every country. But God has burdened Pavel’s heart for the disabled. Support the work of SGA.   

Rather than dwelling on the hardship and trials of ongoing war in Ukraine, Pastor Oleg is focused on the mission to make Christ known. He sees God building His church, and everything else fades from worry. Support the work of SGA.

For Pastor Nikolai, the difficult news of terminal cancer was taken with peace. As he processed this diagnosis, he made sure all is in order for his church and family. Then, Nikolai started “packing his bags for heaven.” Support the work of SGA  

Many refugees from eastern Ukraine are in Pastor Viktor’s region of Russia. Their grief is overwhelming. But Viktor and his church are serving Christ by ministering to their needs through the goodness and compassion of God. Support the work of SGA »

Often in our trials, we see Jesus as the steady anchor for our souls. That’s been Pastor Vladimir’s experience in Ukraine, where he’s seen people seeking answers from God and praising Him when all else is falling apart. Support the work of SGA »

A city in eastern Ukraine has been under constant bombardment during the war. But through Pastor Alexander’s faithful service, many are hearing of the hope they have in Jesus—a hope that transcends the heartbreak of war. Support the work of SGA »

What would you do if missiles began flying and bombs started exploding? Would you keep your eyes on Christ? Many of us wouldn’t know what we’d do. But in the midst of war in Ukraine, there were youth who didn’t miss a beat. Support the work of SGA »

In western Russia, tuberculosis patients and physically challenged children are beloved objects of Pastor Dmitri’s ministry. Dmitri and his church are praying that God brings a great harvest among these ostracized people. Support the work of SGA »

Vasily is an SGA-supported missionary pastor in Belarus. He has seen God’s hand at work in the young lives of Andrei, Volodya, and Daniel. And he is eager to share the joy of seeing God turn them to faith in His Son. Support the work of SGA »

Prayer knows no boundaries of time or depth. In Russia, Pastor Alexander has seen answered prayers in unexpected times. Hear more about the power of prayer and how faithful servants, like Alexander, are making a difference. Support the work of SGA »

Pastor Vladimir, in Ukraine, is sharing God’s Word while meeting the urgent needs of the community. Hear more about how Vladimir is planting the seeds of the Gospel and waiting patiently for them to take hold. Support the work of SGA »

Pastor Alexander ministers to people in Belarus, like Vasily, whose lives have been consumed by their sin. After living a broken and empty life, Vasily came back to his faith. Hear about Vasily’s path to redemption. Support the work of SGA »