Olha Dutchak is a core team member with Steiger and co-leads a Bible study for non-believers in Poland.
When did you trust Christ?
My journey with God began in the summer of 2020. Everything happened very quickly, but after a personal encounter with Jesus, when I clearly saw in my mind that I had only two paths: to choose Jesus, and surrender my life to Him, or to stay in the short-term satisfaction the world offers and end up in Hell. It might sound intense, but that’s exactly how I felt. After that moment, I couldn’t go back to my old life pretending I wasn’t aware. That same day, I prayed a prayer of repentance and gave my life to Jesus. When I woke up the next morning, my thoughts were completely different—God had done such a deep and fast transformation in me, something that would’ve taken years if I had tried to do it on my own. A few weeks later, I got baptised, which for me meant completely surrendering to God and His will, and starting a new life built on a solid foundation. The more I got to know God, the more I realised it’s not just about the fear of where you’ll end up after you die. It’s also about His love—a love that draws you in, fills your heart, and brings joy no matter what your life circumstances look like.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
My first year with God was very intense and full of growth. God placed me in a healthy church and gave me two close friends who supported me with prayer and deep conversations, helping me grow spiritually. When I prayed about my calling, I received many signs about street evangelism, and during prayer, I saw a vision that showed me what to do. I followed it the next day. On the street, I shared the Gospel with two women who listened with open hearts, and one of them asked how she could accept Jesus into her life. It felt like a miracle, because I did everything only by trusting the Holy Spirit. After this, I felt a new kind of joy in my heart, and I knew I wanted to keep doing this.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I believe that taking part in the European Leadership Forum will help me grow in both knowledge and character. I hope to learn from experienced leaders who can share practical wisdom and real-life lessons from ministry and be encouraged in my own faith.
What is your ministry?
I currently co-lead a Bible study for unbelievers with Stegier. We are building a community where people can get to know Jesus through reading the Bible together and through relationships. I also go with my team to the streets of Kraków to share the Gospel with young people. At my church, I serve on the Connect Team.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
Leading Bible studies for unbelievers, organising outreach events, and teaching evangelism workshops.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I believe my ministry is valuable because it helps people encounter the Gospel in places where they rarely have the opportunity to hear it. Through conversations and prayers on the streets, I see hearts opening and how these experiences lead some people to further growth within a community. Ministry teaches me humility, trust, and how to live in practical dependence on God’s grace, rather than relying solely on my own strength. By supporting me, others contribute to real change in people’s lives and to creating environments where they can discover hope and new beginnings.
