He was dramatically saved from his past alcoholic way of life. God called him to plant a church and, and he received training through the Ministry Developers Network (MDN) Baltic Church Planting. Sergei and his wife, with five young boys, committed to planting a church in the Karosta region of Liepaja, Latvia. This is the poorest region of a city of 80,000. The church plant has prospered and is now in the process of planting another church in the region. In spite of many hardships and sacrifices, they serve the Lord in this ministry with great joy.