Khatuna Liluashvili is a Bible translator and board member of Youth for Christ Georgia, living in the Netherlands.
When did you trust Christ?
I can’t point to an exact day or a sudden lightbulb moment; it was more of a gradual process that unfolded during my teenage years. Step by step, I just found myself coming to trust Jesus and wanting to know more about him.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
There were several profound turning points in my Christian walk. When I was seventeen, I lost my mother to cancer, an agonizing loss that completely shattered and reshaped my world. It forced me to rethink and relearn everything I thought I knew. Ten years later, it happened again: both my husband and my father passed away within a bit more than a year, leaving me alone with our 3-year-old daughter. During those dark days, it was my faith that kept me on my feet. God showed His faithfulness throughout that entire season, strengthening me and walking with me day by day. Those painful occasions ultimately became the most defining moments of my journey, proving that He is present even in the deepest sorrow.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I expect to learn and develop the skills I need to communicate better and master the art of fundraising. I also want to learn from the experiences of others during the sessions and connect with like-minded people. Ultimately, my goal is to feel completely confident reaching out to my network for support, so I can invite them into our vision without hesitation. By combining better communication with these new skills, I hope to become a strong advocate who can successfully secure the funds and resources our organization needs to thrive. I am truly excited to grow alongside everyone else in the program.
What is your ministry?
I work as a Bible translator and am on the board of Youth for Christ Georgia, and I am very happy to have this organisation in my country that works for the upcoming generation. My role is to support the director, brainstorm ideas for our new projects, and, as I am currently in the Netherlands, build a network of people and organisations that will contribute to our ministry in my home country.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I have led a student Bible study group, been an active member of IFES Georgia, participated in organising student conferences and camps, organised a monthly get-together for Ukrainian seniors, and organised a weekly sport – mainly football – for Ukrainian kids.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
This is a complicated and personal question. The world needs more Christian leaders and Christians who live their faith and share their knowledge, love, and wisdom with the rest of the world. I strive to be such a person, and I think it is a privilege to carry that light.
