Ruslan and Zhanna

Young Life and Capernaum Ministry

Children: Rostik, Danislav, Odelia, Gloria 

Ruslan and Zhanna work with Young Life as regional directors, overseeing the work in Central Asia and beyond, into countries formerly part of the Soviet Union. Ruslan recruits and develops current YL staff while also initiating relationships with churches throughout Central Asia who want to start clubs of their own. Zhanna started the Capernaum 8 ministry to support families with special needs children. She teaches and trains its leaders and volunteers while networking to multiply their work. Several moms have come to faith and now bring their children to Bible studies and church. She is also overseeing YL staff in the five clubs in their own city. Last year, both helped launch the Rock, a new church plant in their city. Ruslan has been preaching, training, and organizing its growing leadership with much time and energy provided by Zhanna. 

Prayer Requests (Updated 7/31/24):

• Pray for them as they balance their Young Life Central Asia ministry with local and regional duties, as well as overseeing Skala/The Rock church. Pray for wisdom as they minister to members and visitors, while also keeping an outward focus on the community.
• Praise the Lord for a season of sabbatical and reflection. Pray for the Lord to give them personal renewal, joy in Him, and deep roots in His sovereign grace.
• Pray as they navigate the complex geopolitical realities of their broad region working alongside of and in some cases supervising people from eight different countries.