Nikolay Artemov is a pastor in Poland leading an international church.
When did you trust Christ?
At the age of 13, my cousin invited me to church for a New Year’s celebration. I liked it there, and after some time, I decided to dedicate my life to God.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
In recent years, after the full-scale war began in Ukraine, I sensed God calling me to serve in Poland. This new direction in my life meant learning both Polish and English, which opened doors for me to connect with missionaries from across Europe and America. The dedication and faith of many of these devoted people have greatly shaped my journey with God. Through their example, I continue to learn what modern, practical leadership and mission work look like, gaining inspiration and wisdom for my walk with the Lord.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
One of the main values in my life is building new, effective relationships, which I believe can be learned from the Forum. Additionally, learning from the experience of seasoned people from different countries will help me become more objective and effective in my ministry. I also expect that new connections will contribute to the opening of new ministry directions.
What is your ministry?
Recently, my wife and I planted a new international church. This church serves as a spiritual home for immigrants from various countries. I am involved in mentoring young leaders and have begun developing a youth club and a mission hub for young missionaries. I have a dream that as many young people as possible will fully dedicate their lives to serving in God’s ministry.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
In the past, I served as a youth leader. Next, I helped to establish a new church, where I was also a deacon and the associate pastor. Currently, I am the pastor of an international church in Poland.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
Though I am serving outside my homeland and have only recently begun this ministry, I carry a deep passion and a clear vision for expanding God’s kingdom and supporting those who desire to fully dedicate their lives to His service. I also feel that I have great potential to grow and make a significant impact in this calling.
