Ukraine Ministry

Your donation to this project supports relief efforts through MB churches in Ukraine as well as their ongoing discipleship, church-planting and youth ministries.

Although Ukraine has faced years of political instability, and now full-scale war, the 25 Mennonite Brethren (MB) churches continue to embrace the challenge of reaching the lost with the Gospel, and discipling believers in the Word and ways of Jesus. This is their spiritual DNA, and ours.

History: The Mennonite Brethren denomination of churches had its genesis in Ukraine. Birthed in 1860 out of a revival movement among German speaking communities, a newly energized expression of faith blossomed and was later refined. When groups of leaders were killed during the Russian Communist Revolution, and military conscription was mandated, a diaspora occurred. Many chose to immigrate to both South and North America, and some settled here in Canada. As new communities were established, churches were planted, Bible Schools founded, and a mission and church planting impetus birthed the first stages of what is now Multiply.

Crisis Relief: For years, Ukraine MB churches have organized relief for people in the Donetsk war zone, providing food, medicine, counsel, and the Good News. This relief is now needed on an even greater scale, as our churches strive to provide people with food, fuel, medicine, and aid in the relocation of women and children. These efforts will continue long-term, and Multiply is committed to serving these churches and to sharing reports with all who support this project.

Ministries: Through the local MB churches, Multiply supports many vital ministries, including pastoral training, vocational training of at-risk youth, a care center for the elderly, summer camp outreach, and the New Hope Training Center which cares for orphans and the ever-increasing number of families in crisis experiencing the trauma of poverty and war. The churches in Ukraine are especially focused on the marginalized, those who are overlooked by society and traditional churches. A holistic Gospel in this context is essential, and multiplication occurs through tangible expressions of love that transform local communities.

Thank you for supporting the MB churches in Ukraine in this critical season!