NOVOKUZNETSK – On June 14, a special worship service marking the 95th anniversary of Church on the Rock was held in Novokuznetsk. More than 1,300 people attended the celebration, including church members, missionaries, pastors of daughter churches, ministers, and guests from various regions of Russia.

ORENBURG – “If you love your ministry more than the One you serve, that is a problem. We need to examine our hearts and our motives.”

UFA – On May 15–16, a conference dedicated to the 15th anniversary of New Covenant Church took place in Ufa. Guests from different cities of Bashkortostan, as well as the Orenburg and Chelyabinsk regions, came to congratulate the church community.

BARNAUL – In early April, a roundtable discussion titled “The Bible and Traditional Values of Russia: Challenges of Public Education” was held in Barnaul, marking the anniversary of the Synodal translation of the Holy Scriptures. The event took place at the Barnaul Theological Seminary.

VOLGOGRAD – On March 27–28, a meeting of pastors of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith in the Southern Federal District took place in Volgograd. Ministers and pastors from churches of the Astrakhan, Volgograd, Voronezh, Saratov, and Penza regions, as well as Kalmykia, attended the gathering.

PERM – How to combine business and ministry, where to find a source of strength, and what the true calling of an entrepreneur is—these were the key questions at the “Business for the Kingdom of God” conference held last week in Perm.

PERM – On the final day of the ‘Business for God’s Kingdom’ Conference, Bishop Eduard Grabovenko, Head Bishop of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith, addressed participants with a message outlining the key principles of success for a believing businessperson: a balance between professional growth, obedience to God, and faith.

PERM – “Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life” (Proverbs 22:4), — with this Scripture verse, Bishop Andrey Khoroshchenko began his message on three types of mindset that determine a person’s attitude toward resources, responsibility, and service.

PERM – “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst,” — with these words from the Gospel of John, Bishop Vasily Evchik opened his sermon “The Unfailing Source,” delivered during the conference’s evening service.

PERM – “There is no money in heaven, but there are ideas, power, and glory,” — with these words, Anatoly Moklyak, pastor of the Harvest Church in Kostanay, opened his sermon at the first session of the “Business for God’s Kingdom” conference, calling on Christian entrepreneurs to rethink the purpose of their work and its spiritual meaning. According to him, the true value of labor is measured not by profit, but by service to people.

IRKUTSK REGION – A team of four representatives from the Irkutsk association of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith (Pentecostals) visited the town of Bodaybo. The visit took place at the invitation of Pastor Andrey Primak of the On The Rock Pentecostal church, who has been serving in the city for more than 20 years.

From March 6 to 13, Head Bishop of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith (RCCEF), Eduard Grabovenko, together with a team, visited the northern regions of Russia—the Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Komi Republic. This trip was not only about ministry but also became a deep spiritual experience, giving insight into the lives of churches and ministers serving in the harsh conditions of the North.

OMSK – On December 12 and 13, the regional conference was held in the Siberian Federal District, bringing together pastors and ministers from the Omsk region and other regions of Russia. Participants united in prayer, worship, and discussion of key issues of spiritual leadership, paying special attention to the theme of God's peace and trust in Him in ministry.

IZHEVSK – On December 14, 2025, a significant event took place at Philadelphia Church in Izhevsk—the ordination of a new senior pastor.

KRASNOYARSK – “There is no greater honor in life than to serve God,” said Bishop Andrei Panasovets, emphasizing the theme of the regional conference “In the Beginning Was the Word,” held on December 4 and 5 in Krasnoyarsk.

BARNAUL – On November 4, Barnaul hosted its traditional Christian Unity Day, which has been bringing together believers of different denominations for over 15 years. This time, more than 350 people gathered in the hall to pray together, reflect on spiritual values, and help their neighbors.

PERM – “God seeks worshippers who worship Him in spirit and truth,” — with these words, Sergey Yastrzhembsky, rector of the Moscow Theological Institute and pastor of the Christ the Risen Church of Moscow, began his sermon at the opening of the Worship Conference, which took place from October 23 to 25 at the New Testament Church of Perm.

BARNAUL – At the Altai regional conference of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith, participants shared their experiences of evangelism and were inspired to action.