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As you probably know, Ukraine is suffering an incomprehensible tragedy. While the world watches, their people are being tortured by the incredible assault instigated by Vladimir Putin. You may know that we have worked in Russia and Ukraine for over 30 years!  We have many ministry partners and friends in both countries.  Jonathan Burnham travels…

BMI has developed a special curriculum for women focused on mentorship.  Women are included in all of our training as well as special courses designed for women.  In Turkey this year, we brought together women from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia to introduce this curriculum. South Asia:  The pandemic has increased the scope of Rita Kabo’s…

BMI has a new Regional Director for Africa!  Medical doctor, Dr. Lincoln Chirochierwa, will be introduced further as the year goes on, but he will begin his new role in January. Lincoln was trained as a medical doctor in Kharkov, Ukraine, and attended Vitaly Sorokun’s church while there. Vitaly mentored him, and they are special…

September 2021 EASTERN NEPAL: Rev. Sonam Kabo is beginning the BMI Biblical Training and Mentoring Program (BTMP). Twenty leaders from twenty different regions of Eastern Nepal will participate! Nepal is beginning to open up from COVID-19; however, online training is still the safest method of teaching as the country is still seeing much illness.

KHARKOV, UKRAINE: A new group of the BMI Biblical Training and Mentoring Program (BTMP) has begun! Dr. Vitaly Sorokun is facilitating a group of key leaders from his region. When they are finished with the course, Irpin Biblical Seminary will provide them with a special certificate of completion!

July 2021 Dr. Vitaly Sorokun, BMI Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Pastor of New Hope Church in Kharkiv, Ukraine, had the privilege of baptizing 5 people from 5 different countries!!  Ukraine, Nigeria, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, and Ghana!!

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA: Dr. Joshua Nguyen and his wife Linh had a wonderful planning and fellowship time with Pastor Paul and Pastor Heng Cheng of Cambodia. Always discussing discipleship and mentorship ideas! We are so thankful for all of them! Pastor Cheng and his associate, Paul, are prominent Christian leaders known throughout Cambodia for their…

KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Update Newsletter from Elim Kids Academy on the situation in Nepal and how the school is doing. We are thankful for the hard work of all the teachers, parents and children! Especially thankful for Rita Kabo, the school leader and principal. Click the link to see the update and pray for them! Elim…

AROUND THE WORLD In this time of pandemic life, it is a great blessing when friends and co-laborers in Christ get together! We are thankful for the virtual meetings that each BMI Director holds and uses as a medium for training. Last week, all the BMI National Directors were able to meet in all different…