Rebuilding The Church
Meet Our Pastoral Leaders in Ukraine
We are honored to introduce you to three incredible pastoral couples—Sergey & Viktoria, Yura & Ira, and Vanya & Nastia—who are faithfully leading churches, discipling believers, and serving war-affected communities in Ukraine.
Despite the devastation around them, they continue to bring hope, practical aid, and the Gospel. Here is how God is working through their ministries.
They work alongside a rebuilding team who is helping to provide housing in communities that have lost so much, their homes and livelihoods. Ira, Aleksey, Lena, Viktor, and Zhenya are doing the practical work of bringing tiny homes along with furniture and food supplies to those in need.
Sergey & Viktoria
Pastors of Father’s House Kyiv & Leaders of GLOW Mission Ukraine
Since founding Father’s House Kyiv in 2009, Sergey & Viktoria have faithfully shepherded their congregation through seasons of growth and hardship. Many members have been displaced by the war, yet they continue to disciple, encourage, and care for them—whether in Kyiv or abroad.
Sergey also serves as GLOW Mission Ukraine’s Operations Director, overseeing projects, finances, and humanitarian initiatives across Ukraine.
Their mission:
- Shepherding displaced and local believers in Kyiv
- Providing humanitarian aid through Father’s House
- Training & equipping new pastors
- Planting and supporting new churches in Hostomel & Moschun
- Overseeing GLOW Mission Ukraine’s operational work
Prayer Needs:
- Wisdom & strength in leadership
- Protection & provision for their family and ministry
- Church growth in Hostomel & Moschun
- Encouragement for dispersed church members
- Effectiveness in humanitarian projects
Yura & Ira
Pastors in Hostomel
Hostomel—one of the hardest-hit regions of the war—is now home to a growing church led by Yura & Ira. They are passionate about discipleship, family ministry, and evangelism, and despite the devastation, they are seeing God move powerfully.
Their Mission:
- Leading worship services, prayer groups & discipleship
- Mentoring youth & counseling families
- Running the Alpha Course for new believers
- Distributing food & clothing, visiting the sick & elderly
- Supporting local military units & hospitals
- Administration, logistics & partner communication
- Leading children’s discipleship & outreach camps
- Caring for widows, orphans & vulnerable families
Prayer Needs:
- Strength & endurance in ministry
- Provision for growing church and outreach needs
- Protection & safety in an active war zone
- Spiritual growth among new leaders and disciples
Vanya & Nastia
Church Planters in Moschun
Vanya & Nastia are the newest pastoral team supported by GLOW Mission. In Moschun—where 80% of homes were destroyed during the invasion—they are planting a church and helping rebuild both lives and community.
Their Mission:
- Leading weekly worship services & Bible studies
- Distributing food, clothing, medicine & household aid
- Helping families rebuild homes
- Providing trauma care & pastoral support
- Discipling new believers
- Constructing a permanent church building (The POP’s Project)
Prayer Needs:
- Strength & encouragement as they serve in a devastated area
- Resources for outreach and church construction
- Healing & hope for traumatized families
- Spiritual growth and new salvations in Moschun
Rebuilding Team
Ira, Aleksey, Lena, Viktor, and Zhenya work alongside the local churches to assemble and install tiny homes on the properties of families and individuals who have lost their homes. This team also provides food and needed supplies to the local community.
