We made our first journey into the former Soviet Union in the early 1990’s. Our primary focus quickly became church planting. We saw thousands of people respond in evangelistic crusades, yet often we would be left feeling empty, as there were few churches for the people to attend, enabling them to grow in their new faith.
Our mission became clear: plant churches and put tools in their hands that will help them grow into a healthy, self sustaining, growing Body of Believers. It is not difficult to start a church. The greater challenge is to see it develop to a place where it reaches its own people and others. This is evangelism brought to fruition. Therefore, our church planting efforts focus on:
We have three venues to help equip pastors and church leaders:
Prior to the beginning of a new church a demographic and spiritual study of the community is conducted. The new pastor regularly reports to the church leadership. We commit to give financial support for the new church for one year. After one year we believe for them to be self supporting by teaching and practicing the principles of tithing, giving and alms (giving to the poor). The principles of God’s Word work in any country no matter its condition.
One of the most effective tools in helping a church is through touching their own community with humanitarian relief. You can read more on the humanitarian page.
In addition to serving children through orphan care, we provide resources to feed the needy in Israel, especially new immigrants. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022 we have been providing resources of food, shelter, and transportation for many among the 6 million Ukrainians displaced within their own borders.
We have been ministering in Israel for over 20 years and would love to have you join us on one of these life-changing experiences. These tours are complete tours with a Messianic Israeli guide. The tours are usually 10 days in length.
In 2005, at the request of officials in Ukraine, we opened House of Joy orphanage. Nearly 200 children have been lovingly cared for during these years. The current crisis has presented great hardship, but, as of today, all of the current 49 residents are healthy and well cared for.
As the war in Ukraine continues, we are in constant contact with our team in Ukraine. Relationships built through 30+ years of ministry in the former Soviet Union afford us multiple venues to offer aid directly to many Ukrainians displaced within the borders of their own country. We provide relief and financial aid to people in various parts of the country. Our prayer for the Ukrainian people is Ezekiel 28:26, “They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety … and know that I am the Lord their God.”
As the war in Ukraine continues, we are in constant contact with our team in Ukraine. Relationships built through 30+ years of ministry in the former Soviet Union afford us multiple venues to offer aid directly to many Ukrainians displaced within the borders of their own country. We provide relief and financial aid to people in various parts of the country. Our prayer for the Ukrainian people is Ezekiel 28:26, “They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety … and know that I am the Lord their God.”
Awaking Hope
P.O Box 700209
Tulsa, OK 74170
(918) 494-7772
