Evangelism Lessons from Ukraine - a podcast by Evangelism In Australia

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Tina Waldrom speaks with Pastor Nataliya Osipova about Evangelism Lessons from Ukraine. Australian television has also reported on this unique story. Through a new initiative, Evolve Help Ukraine, Nataliya and her husband have helped hundreds of Ukrainians fleeing the war. Nataliya’s views on evangelism and people coming to faith have changed significantly. She shares her new insights for church leaders and believers alike.

Shutting down their weekend service at Evolve Church has been a wise decision. Diverting time and resource to meet the needs of people fleeing war has bought many delightful outcomes. Desperate people have received the practical help they need, and an opportunity to explore Christ has flowed naturally. There has been no pressure to pursue Christianity, yet the light of Christ has been seen and experienced by hundreds. The Kingdom of God has expanded in organic ways.

Nataliya, also the National Director of Missions Interlink, had often wondered what compelled people to work among refugees. Now she knows. Her pure-hearted attempts to gather people and meet the needs of Ukrainians, has led to many exploring and experiencing Christ. From Welcome Hubs to Bible studies, Nataliya’s is experiencing the ingredients that are helping people practically and spiritually. Raised as a Pentecostal, her deeply embedded thoughts on evangelism have been challenged and now reformed, to be more effective.

In this episode, Nataliya shares the story of why and how she became involved with Ukrainians fleeing to Australia. She didn’t have the resources to help but was willing to step out in faith. Outside of their regular full-time employment, Nataliya and her husband Andrey have added this extra work to their busy schedules. The stories of provision, dignity being restored and hope offered are extraordinary. This story is a modern day, Mother Teresa type work, in our own backyard.

In this podcast episode, you will discover…

What the Australian TV show, The Project reported on this.

Why Nataliya decided to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.

What EvolveHelpUkraine is what they do.

How God is providing supernaturally for war torn families.

Examples of miraculous provision and people meeting Jesus.

Why old forms of evangelism need to be reconsidered.

How a Welcome Hub has helped the discipleship journey.

Why superficial relationships with people are not enough.

How to connect more deeply with people and meet needs.

Why meeting the needs of others needs to be open ended?

What Evolve Church is doing to disciple Ukrainians naturally.

How to meet people’s needs when it’s beyond your capacity.

And so much more…

*Watch a challenging video with Nataliya Osipova and Tina Waldrom

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