Dear Pastors and Friends,

In 3 John, verse 4, the Apostle writes, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” John wasn’t speaking of his kids but of younger Christians who were living consistent, God-glorifying lives. Here in Ukraine, I can echo the Apostle’s feelings: I rejoice to see the young believers (and a few not so young ones) attending our May session of the Seminary. The men are studying to become more knowledgeable preachers while the ladies study to teach in Sunday school teachers and to engage in musical ministries.

By God’s grace and with His help, we currently have 51 students in the Seminary. No doubt, the military would love to give these men a rifle and send them to the front lines. However, these students are already engaged in spiritual warfare, the one Paul refers to in Ephesians 6: 12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Praise God, He is using the Seminary to prepare more laborers for the cause of Christ.

During Soviet times, when believers were harshly persecuted for their faith, we could only dream of having such a training ground for Christian workers. But God answered our prayers and continues to make those dreams a reality. We don’t want to take this opportunity for granted.

In our video for May 2025, you will hear an introduction by Vitaly Yurchenko, the Rector of the Seminary, followed by some thoughts from the American pastors teaching this session, Dr. Troy Lohmeyer and Kevin Gaugler. Please watch and join us in thanking the Lord for both the Seminary and for eager students of the Word!

https://vimeo.com/user37287229/seminarymay2025

Blessings to you!
Sam & Amy Slobodian