It’s hard to believe it’s been 27 years since the Lord first opened the door for ministry in Ukraine through Reach Out Youth Solutions. What began as a simple desire to serve local churches in youth ministry soon grew into Ruka Dopomogy (“Helping Hand”), a ministry rooted in the heart of Jesus to equip the next generation.
By God’s grace, hundreds of churches across Ukraine have been impacted through youth ministry schools, conferences, seminars, and coaching—each step guided and sustained by His hand.
More than 15 years ago, the leadership of Ruka Dopomogy passed to Igor Minenko, and we praise Jesus for how He continues to use Igor to lead and grow the ministry faithfully. I’ve been blessed to continue serving by coaching youth leaders at Philadelphia Church, where we recently held a parent seminar on one of the most pressing issues in the church today: why young people are leaving and how, with Christ’s help, we can build bridges to bring them home.
Youth are not just the future—they are the lifeblood of the church today. And we believe Jesus is calling them to lead in the mission to Transform Ukraine for His glory.
All praise to Jesus for what He has done, and for what He will do next!