The Western region of Ukraine has a special cultural and religious character. The reason for that is a lack of desire to take time for studying Scripture. Working with such souls demands much time and effort. There is a great need for simple fundamental, spiritual literature. Hundreds of people write to the program every month, and the radio people answer and this creates a fruitful dialogue.
Evangelism is still effective in health spas attended by people from all over Ukraine and Russia.
Churches have been established in the Lvov, Chernovtsi and Chernigiv regions during systematic evangelism and follow-up discussions. The churches of the Union of Evangelical Christians held a number of Bible seminars, but realized the need for more formal pastoral training. In August of 1992 a one-year curriculum for a school of theology was ratified. At the end of the academic year it became clear that the students needed to receive not only general theological education but more specialized musical and pedagogical education as well. Responding to that need, we organized a three year education program for minister-evangelists, musicians and teachers.