Finding Purpose in Displacement: A Ukrainian's Journey to Missions in Texas

Rodion shares his powerful journey from Ukrainian dentist to missionary serving Ukrainian refugees in Austin, Texas.

• Grew up in a small Ukrainian village where American missionaries introduced him to Christ as a teenager
• Served as worship leader in his Ukrainian church for 15 years before war forced his family to flee
• Describes the traumatic experience of leaving everything behind with just an hour to pack
• Arrived in the U.S. through the "Uniting for Ukraine" program with his wife and children
• Discovered a community of displaced Ukrainians in Austin needing practical help and spiritual guidance
• Now leads Bible studies in Ukrainian and helps refugees navigate American systems and culture
• Transitioning from dental assistant to full-time missionary work with Reliant
• Sees his displacement as God's way of positioning him to reach fellow Ukrainians with the gospel
• Shares stories of Ukrainians coming to faith through simple, authentic Christianity

You can support Rodion's ministry to Ukrainian refugees by visiting www.reliant.org/rodion to donate or learn more about his work.

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