Spring Leadership Team Ministry
For the past several years, MPI has facilitated a leadership seminar for pastors and workers with our partners in Ukraine. One or two experienced Canadian pastors have been invited to lend a hand and to experience first-hand what God is doing in Ukraine, the Bible-belt of the former Soviet Union (the vast majority of missionaries and church planters throughout the Commonwealth of Independent States are Ukrainian). Since the collapse of Communism more than 15 years ago, there has been a church planting frenzy. Under new, young leadership, the church emerged from seventy plus years of oppression and did what it naturally does - grow. These evangelists and churches are passionate about their love and service for God. But, there are few resources and little training.
MPI recognized the need and opportunity to address these needs and to assist the young church in a new way. Because of relationships established in the early years of freedom, MPI is trusted and welcome to provide leadership training and ministry to nation-wide fellowships. Doing so also provides a wonderful way to acquaint Canadian churches and pastors with the Ukrainian church. Without exception, those who have gone with MPI to assist at these conferences have returned home determined to do more to help the Ukrainian church at this strategic time.
This year, about 120 pastors and workers from all over Ukraine will be convening at a resort (in the off-season, so rates are reasonable) in Crimea for several days of teaching and fellowship. We have shipped some humanitarian aid ahead and are carrying with us as much as we can. We anticipate that everyone will get some items of clothing for themselves and/or their families. MPI has also purchased enough copies of a pastors manual for each participant to receive one. Last year there was great excitement as each person sought out the suit jacket that fit him and picked up his books. We anticipate the same response this year.
The Conference takes place April 15-18 and there will be further ministry in Crimea on the following weekend. Please remember us in prayer!
MPI recognized the need and opportunity to address these needs and to assist the young church in a new way. Because of relationships established in the early years of freedom, MPI is trusted and welcome to provide leadership training and ministry to nation-wide fellowships. Doing so also provides a wonderful way to acquaint Canadian churches and pastors with the Ukrainian church. Without exception, those who have gone with MPI to assist at these conferences have returned home determined to do more to help the Ukrainian church at this strategic time.
This year, about 120 pastors and workers from all over Ukraine will be convening at a resort (in the off-season, so rates are reasonable) in Crimea for several days of teaching and fellowship. We have shipped some humanitarian aid ahead and are carrying with us as much as we can. We anticipate that everyone will get some items of clothing for themselves and/or their families. MPI has also purchased enough copies of a pastors manual for each participant to receive one. Last year there was great excitement as each person sought out the suit jacket that fit him and picked up his books. We anticipate the same response this year.
The Conference takes place April 15-18 and there will be further ministry in Crimea on the following weekend. Please remember us in prayer!
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