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Read how lives are being transformed in challenging contexts around the world from as far afield as Great Britain and Moldova, to Ukraine and Central Asia

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A Welsh revival: coaching and church-planting

Wales is now one of the least religious countries on earth. Ben and a team of pioneering church leaders have a bold vision to reengage the culture with Christianity.

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From personal pain to parliamentary power

Florica suffered great heartache and loss, but God lifted her up from ‘the deepest valley of her life’ to positions of great influence in Romania.

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Bearing the battles in Ukraine

As the war rages on, Ukrainians face an ‘inner battle’ caused by the destruction and disruption. Innovista’s Ira Sluchak describes what it is like living with ‘conflict, mess and tiredness’.

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Bottles and Bibles: a mission to the margins

God has been working a miracle through a mission to one of the poorest ethnic groups in Central Asia. It seeks to lift the community out of generational poverty.

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Finding your place in Ireland

What is God’s call on your life? Jenny describes how Innovista Ireland’s ‘Find Your Place’ course helped her gain practical skills, as well as guidance over her next steps.

Growing Leaders in Latvia

Will you multiply leaders for God’s mission?

Can you help leaders like Tomas reach new people with the gospel in challenging contexts? With your assistance, 50 key trainers will be equipped to grow 500 new Christian leaders.

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Faith after the flood

The breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam caused lasting destruction in Ukraine, but a group of Christian leaders quickly set out to help those in their time of greatest need.

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Turning 50 leaders into 500

Innovista's new global Trainers' Network is being created to grow, support and multiply the next generation of Christian leaders, as they serve in challenging contexts around the world.

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Recommended reading: mission

Many of us would like to be better at living a missional life, but don’t know where to start. Sam Moore recommends books for those wanting to explore what mission […]

Reading a book on leadership

Recommended reading: leadership

Is a ‘good’ Christian leader the same as a successful business leader or are there fundamental differences between the two? Sam Moore recommends some reading if you want to explore […]

Ukraine: One Year On

The Ukrainian war has cast a long shadow over Ukraine, but find out how local Christian leaders have been supporting their communities at this time of great hardship and distress.

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Community building in the heart of Moldova's capital

Unlocking young people’s potential is at the heart of what Innovista does. One church in Moldova asked for help in shaping their vision and seeing God moving in their community.

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