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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.

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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Reaching communities in Europe’s poorest country

What it is like serving in one of Europe’s poorest countries? Maricela Bejan describes the challenges the church faces, and how Innovista supports Christian leaders where they’re needed most.

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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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Hope in a hard place

Many young people ‘vote with their feet’ to leave Central Asia, which is why the creative support of Christian leaders is so important for the future of the church.

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Helping Ukrainian families affected by the war

Lots of families in Ukraine are tired and traumatised. Svetlana is one of many remarkable women helped by the Resilient Families programme to get their lives back on track.

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Building Resilience in Ukraine

Victoria is a psychologist committed to helping Ukrainian families cope with the war. She supported a 6-year-old boy whose trauma affected both his eating and school attendance.

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A new generation of leaders

Even though their country has been ravaged by war, a new generation of Ukrainian church leaders has stepped up to support their communities in a time of immense need.

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Emma, a role model in Moldova

Being a teenager is tough today, which is why young role models are so important in the church. Emma is a Moldovan church leader hoping to inspire the next generation.

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