When did you trust Christ?
I made this decision when I was about 13 years old. I got to know Christians one summer at camp, to which I was invited. The message and the love of the people for me touched me. The Holy Spirit touched my heart, and I committed my life to the Lord. I am still on a journey to get to know Him better, and I have never regretted my decision to follow Him.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
Some of these influential moments include the youth leader at the camp who presented me with the Christian message; reading the book The Cross and the Switchblade; the church that I attended while I was living in Scotland, where the pastor was genuinely preaching the Gospel of grace; and listening to sermons and reading books by Tim Keller, Ravi Zacharias, John Piper, Mike Pilavachi, and Francis Chan.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I want to get help to be rooted as a leader in Scripture, its principles and values, to be reminded of who I am as a child of Christ and where my identity lays. I hope to gain new ideas and input, learning about tools, strategies and ideas that might be useful. I want to learn from the wisdom of Bible characters but also from the mentor of the group and the other peers. I hope to gain some insights into some of the challenges or problems I'm currently facing, having the opportunity to discuss these and to be able to have somebody advise me on that.
What is your ministry?
My husband and I are serving in Operation Mobilisation Ukraine. We are currently in Czechia but are relocating to Ukraine in April 2024 to serve there, mobilising churches across Europe to cooperate on a mission in Ukraine.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I started leading YMCA youth camps when I was about 16 years old. Later on, I became a student and small group leader in my church in Scotland during my studies at the university. Based on this, I became a cluster leader in my church, leading other small group leaders and dedicating my time to them. I have also worked as a foundation director, responsible for leading the organisation in its daily responsibilities and continued development.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
The people here desperately need to hear the Gospel and see that it is still relevant and can transform their lives. Showing the love of Christ by serving the people of Ukraine is much needed now.
