153 episodes
SGA Encountering Hope Slavic Gospel Association
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4.8 • 5 Ratings
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Encountering Hope is brought to you by SGA (Slavic Gospel Association). On each episode, you'll hear inspiring stories of pastors and churches serving in very difficult circumstances in Russia, the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. And you'll be blessed by how God is transforming lives and adding to His Kingdom. We pray these stories of the Lord's life-changing power will enrich your life and that you will be encouraged each time you encounter hope. Founded by Belarusian immigrant to the United States in 1934, SGA is headquartered near Chicago, Illinois.We help reach "forgotten" orphans, widows and families in 10 countries across the former Soviet Union and Russian-speaking immigrants in Israel through an extensive grassroots network of local evangelical missionary pastors and churches. These faithful servants care for physical needs and proclaim the life-transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ.SGA also strengthens indigenous evangelical churches through training for pastors, evangelists, and children's workers. Through Encountering Hope, you will learn how SGA is sharing the Gospel, equipping the church, and helping the forgotten. For more information, please visit SGA.org
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Episode 153 War’s Echo: Good News in the Aftermath
SGA-supported Pastor Andrei spreads the Gospel to give hope amid the turmoil in Ukraine. He shares how believers like Aleksandr are working to renew their spiritual strength after returning from the chaos at the front line. Support the work of SGA »
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Episode 152 Childlike Faith: Nikita’s Triumph
Nikita’s story speaks to our need to trust God when our hearts are broken. SGA-supported pastor Pavel shares how this young boy turned to God for healing as his family was falling apart. Support the work of SGA »
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Episode 151 Here I Am: Sharing Christ Near & Far
Pastor Valery, who serves in Russia’s Tatarstan region, reports on some exciting developments in their SGA-supported youth outreach. With your support, this ministry can continue drawing young people closer to Christ. Support the work of SGA »
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Episode 150 God’s Timely Work: Lena’s Salvation
The Lord moves on His timetable, not ours. He only requires us to remain faithful to do what He’s called us to do. In Belarus, Pastor Sergei is rejoicing over what the Lord has been doing in his church for people like Lena. Support the work of SGA »
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Episode 149 Two Divergent Paths: One Amazing Grace
One person grows up in a godly home. Another is from “the other side of the tracks.” These are two different journeys, but Pastor Boris has seen God take people from many different experiences and make them His own. Support the work of SGA »
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Episode 148 Sowing Seeds: Investing in God’s Harvest
Vyacheslav serves in a former Soviet nation where he has suffered hardship that exists in ministry. He also feels the moments of sweet joy when fruit appears in a person’s life. Here, he shares the harvest he’s seen. Support the work of SGA »