Today, February 24, 2026, marks the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine. What has brought trauma, displacement, grief, and ongoing hardship has also opened doors for local churches to share the hope and comfort of Christ with their neighbors. In the midst of crisis, congregations across Ukraine have become places of refuge, prayer, and practical care strengthened by the generosity of the global Church.

“Addiction is not just a habit—it’s a wound. We use God’s Word to heal those wounds.”

Pastor Puje has years of experience that prove the truth of his statement. Since coming to faith in 1993, Puje has served the most marginalized in his community of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

For ten years, he ministered in prisons, bringing the gospel, counseling inmates, and advocating for those society had discarded. After two years of theological study in the United States, he returned home with a renewed vision.

Myanmar has faced near-constant conflicts since 1948, when it achieved independence from Great Britain. The country has alternated between civilian and military rule, with the most recent coup in 2021 cementing the current regime’s control. Christians, along with other religious minorities, face discrimination, while ethnic groups like the Rohingya continue to suffer violent persecution.