by J.S. | VP Global Operations | May 28, 2022 | Newsletter, Ukraine
Ukraine War Disrupts iBAM’s Partnerships and Mission Work iBAM began engaging with the nation of Ukraine in 2016. We formed several partnerships with pastors in the Donbas region, the highlighted portion on the map below in the eastern part of the country. Later, we...
by J.S. | VP Global Operations | Nov 30, 2018 | Newsletter, Ukraine
One of the biggest problems faced by families in the Ukraine is a lack of jobs. In the East where we live, the military conflict has caused massive pain and loss on the believers. Often, fathers and husbands leave for a long time and leave the city or even the country...
by J.S. | VP Global Operations | Apr 12, 2018 | Newsletter, Ukraine
Every spring, in Ukraine, families gather to dye and decorate eggs, creating beautiful and often elaborate designs with bright colors. This might sound similar to how we celebrate Easter in the United States, but instead of searching for the hidden eggs, Ukrainians...
by J.S. | VP Global Operations | Nov 1, 2017 | Field Stories, Newsletter, Ukraine
For three years, the people of Ukraine have lived with uncertainty. Since the country’s invasion in 2014, over 10,000 people have been killed in the conflict. Can you imagine what it would be like to live, much less to worship, in this environment? And yet that’s...
by J.S. | VP Global Operations | Nov 1, 2017 | Field Stories, Newsletter, Ukraine
Sometimes, you meet a person with so much passion for their work that it’s felt by everyone they encounter. There’s a light in their eyes as they tell you about their faith. That’s Sadiq. Sadiq became a believer four years ago. At the time, devoting his life to Christ...
by J.S. | VP Global Operations | Nov 1, 2017 | Field Stories, Newsletter, Ukraine
On another blog post, we share the story of Sadiq, a refugee we mentored and supported. He went from surviving to thriving, and now he’s a successful business owner. Sadiq’s story came to life because of the teachings of our missionaries and because everything he does...