May 6, 2022
The Story of Yuri, a Ukrainian Pastor
Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, I asked my good friend Yuri if he was still in Kramatorsk. His strong reply was, “Of course, Michael, I am a pastor.” . . .
Mission & Evangelism
Mission & Evangelism equips Christians and churches to share the gospel and make disciples locally and globally. Explore Bible-based articles on evangelism, outreach, disciple-making, missions strategy, church planting partnerships, and engaging your community with compassion and clarity. You’ll find practical guidance for building a missional culture, telling the story of Jesus well, and reaching people across cultures and generations. Whether you’re serving in your neighborhood, supporting missionaries, or leading a church on mission, these resources help you live sent and invite others to follow Christ.
May 4, 2022
Roma People Surviving the War in Ukraine
The war has affected all citizens of Ukraine, even those on the fringes of society, such as the Roma people. Christians in southeastern Ukraine have been working to create a Bible translation in several of the Romani languages . . .
May 1, 2022
Healing Destruction from the Inside
By Laura McKillip Wood Natasha Reimer watched the video flash across her screen, horrified at the view of devastation and death in Ukraine. Lives lost, homes destroyed, orphans created.* She closed her laptop and dropped to her knees. “God, what will become of my people?” she cried. “What can I do to help them?” She prayed this same prayer every night for weeks. Years before, Natasha had attended Kentucky Christian University and eventually earned a master’s degree in diplomacy and international development at University of Kentucky. Although she made her home in the United States, her heart was in Crimea,
May 1, 2022
‘How Will They Hear without a Chaplain?’
The Life-Changing Ministry of the Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
May 1, 2022
Military Chaplaincy (It May Not Be What You Think)
By Lt. Jamin M. Bailey “What the [blank] is this?” The sergeant exploded into the barracks room, crossed it with long strides, and cornered two Marines against a wall. The young Marines, their thin frames fresh from the Crucible of boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, snapped to attention, fear in their eyes. The angry sergeant unleashed a steady stream of loud profanity as two terrified female Marines came out of the “head” (restroom) and the four young people were hustled outside. On the concrete outside the barracks, three more sergeants joined the fray and the tension skyrocketed. Knife
May 1, 2022
Hindi Church Online Reaching Millions in India and Beyond
When COVID-19 caused lockdowns, Central India Christian Mission responded quickly by creating Hindi Church Online. The ministry has grown quickly and is now reaching 7.5 million weekly viewers. "What is happening now, only God can do," says CICM's Ajai Lall.
April 27, 2022
Medical Missionary Follows Patients from Ukraine to Germany
June Johnson, who served in Ukraine as a medical missionary with CMF International for 24 years, until the war started, has found a way to continue serving many of the Ukrainians she cared for previously, but now in a different country.
April 26, 2022
Cycling Group Raises $1 Million for Global Youth Ministry
Ends of the Earth Cycling, a ministry that has hosted multiday cycling rides in 35 states, reached a goal of raising $1 million for youth ministries around the world earlier this month. The 10-year-old ministry, part of New International, . . .
April 25, 2022
UKRAINE: Fighting for Their Faith and Culture
Ukrainian Christian leaders take a stand against 'Russian worldview' and other Russian propaganda.
April 17, 2022
UKRAINE: Escaping an Embattled Village after 40 Days
Marina’s convoy went through 12 Russian checkpoints. At each one, soldiers checked cell phones for pictures of Ukrainian flags or other signs of patriotism, so people in the convoy deleted everything on their phones. . . .
April 15, 2022
UKRAINE: The Stories of Two Women Who Fled Hostomel
Both Sonya (a teacher) and Marina (an airport worker), along with their children, fled Hostomel—a suburb of Kyiv—not long after Russians began bombing their town. They both have now joined the humanitarian effort to help their fellow Ukrainians.
April 10, 2022
A Story of Love Made Visible in War-Torn Ukraine
Ina never believed in God. She thought faith was for weak people and the elderly. In the course of being rescued (with her daughter) from embattled Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, she came to learn the truth. . . .
April 7, 2022
UKRAINE: Terror, Trauma in Kyiv’s Suburbs
As stories of atrocities committed on innocent civilians by Russian soldiers continue to emerge from Kyiv’s suburbs—including Bucha, Gostomel, and Irpin—people around the world are outraged. Ukrainians and westerners have mobilized to care for traumatized people . . .
April 3, 2022
UKRAINE: Kentucky Organizations Provide Relief
Several Kentucky ministries have organized relief efforts for Ukrainians affected by war. They include ScatterJOY Inc., Team Expansion, Mulberry International, and Master Provisions.
March 30, 2022
CMF Working Through Church Partners in Ukraine (Plus News Briefs)
News briefs about CMF International, Great Lakes Christian College, Sunnybrook Christian Church, the 2022 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, and more.
March 29, 2022
UKRAINE: Two U.S. Churches that Are Providing Support
Pantano Christian Church in Tucson, Ariz., and Fayetteville (N.C.) Christian Church are among the many congregations in the U.S. that are actively supporting Christian ministries, organizations, and individuals inside Ukraine.
March 27, 2022
Kherson Fights Back; Uman Church Provides Aid
Despite being the first metropolitan region of Ukraine to fall to Russian forces after the invasion, residents continue to protest the occupation. Meanwhile, a church in Uman has worked tirelessly to feed and support their fellow Ukrainians.
March 24, 2022
UKRAINE: How Do the People Survive?
Since the Russian invasion a month ago, Americans have heard many stories of Ukrainian refugees flooding Europe, but what has happened to those who remain in cities under siege?
March 20, 2022
UKRAINE: Christian Ministries in Poland Organize Relief
Ministries across Poland are opening their doors to the flood of refugees fleeing the fighting in Ukraine. Said one, “We want to create a space where all our refugees can come [and] take whatever they need, so they don’t have to worry about it.”
March 18, 2022
‘How Can We Help?’ The Calling of TCM
Throughout its history, TCM has been asking 'How Can We Help?'—and responding. That scenario is playing out again in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. TCM is praying, providing aid stations, ministering to refugees, and hosting them at Haus Edelweiss.
