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Church

Jun 05, 2026

Before sunrise, smoke filled a small church building in Yakutia. Inside were Pastor Yuriy and his wife, Marina. They never made it out. The fire—caused by an electrical short circuit—destroyed not only the church building, but left a grieving body of believers mourning the loss of a faithful shepherd and his wife. Yet even in heartbreak, the church is clinging to Christ. Read the full story.

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A church’s mission goes beyond its building. Help congregations reach people where they are.

Bible Training

Preparing faithful pastors, teachers, youth leaders and children’s workers for lifetimes of ministry is vital for evangelical churches across Russia and SGA partners are committed to helping them.

Crisis Evangelism Fund

Crisis Evangelism Fund reaches out to meet the special needs of people living in regions or countries ravaged by war, extreme violence, and acts of terror.

Immanuel’s Child

Help SGA bring the hope of the Gospel to “hopeless” girls and boys in Russia and the surrounding countries at Christmastime.

Summer Camps Youth Ministry

Each summer, the gifts of SGA partners help make it possible for hundreds of children to attend church-run Christian camps across the lands of Russia.

Compassion Ministry

The faithful evangelical churches SGA serves strive to follow the example of the Lord Jesus in demonstrating His compassion by word and deed.

Ukraine Relief

Help change young lives of unwanted, broken children and give them hope and a future.

Missionary Pastors

Help change young lives of unwanted, broken children and give them hope and a future.

Orphans Reborn

Help change young lives of unwanted, broken children and give them hope and a future.

Jun 03, 2026

A church building shattered. A husband and father killed instantly. A city grieving yet another heartbreaking loss in Ukraine. SGA Storyteller Karolina shares a powerful firsthand account that will stay with you. Please take a moment to read it now—and pray for struggling families, grieving churches, and the faithful SGA-supported pastors and believers who continue serving in Jesus’ name.

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Jun 01, 2026

In Kyiv, one pastor’s family plans life around air raid alerts, power outages, and moments of light. After nights spent sleeping in the hallway during missile attacks, Viktor’s 12-year-old daughter asked, “Dad, how long do I have to bear this? I want to sleep in my own bed.” Still, this family continues serving others, praying, and sharing the Gospel in the middle of war. Read more.

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