Stories from the Field

“Thank you to all the organizers for the invitation. The retreat was especially helpful for me and my family. First, I would like to mention the great format, namely, that it was for families of pastors and ministers. For me personally, such communication was very necessary because in our church circle there are very few people who understand the challenges faced in ministry. It was also valuable to spend time with my family. These dates coincided with our 9th wedding anniversary—it was a double joy and blessing for my wife and me.

In answering this question: ‘How did the retreat help you in your ministry and leadership?’ I want to mention the speakers who ministered to us with the Word. These are brothers from America who explained the vision, mission, and values of the church multiplication movement in a broader and more accessible way. Personally, I understood one simple thing: that a new church is not the goal. The goal is the Great Commission of Christ, and everything else should contribute to achieving this goal. A new church must also work toward this goal. This is probably the most valuable truth I took away from this retreat.” – Andriy, Church Planter in Ukraine

More About Generations Mission Association

Generations Mission Association for Pastoral Training and Church Planting is based in Ukraine. This ministry has prepared numerous mission teams since its inception in 2015, including Ukraine, Moldova, Russia, Central Asia, and Europe.

The Generations team coaches Christian leaders as they develop strategies and methods for creative approaches to practical and meaningful ministry. This is done so that solid leadership is developed within churches, and groups of believers are discipled and mobilized to express the love of Christ to their surrounding communities.

Generations Mission Association has a network of over 200 churches throughout Ukraine. They have trained hundreds of leaders in church planting.

When the war began on February 24, 2022, several churches part of this network were prepared and ready to respond. These churches have provided evacuation, shelter, food, emotional support, and spiritual hope. Generations Mission Association continues to support churches throughout Ukraine in their ministry to the needy, in relief efforts, and witness to Jesus through word and deed. 

Summit Missions International is involved in the work of the Generations Mission Association through funding, sponsorship of church planters, and providing resources for training conferences and workshops.