Vadym Proshak is a pastor and a board member for a regional Baptist Union in Ukraine.
When did you trust Christ?
I grew up in a Christian family. At the age of 20, I made my commitment to Jesus. Before making my decision, I decided to read the Bible. Through my reading, I realised I needed to submit myself to the Lordship of God. I confessed my sins, and God made me a new person.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
In 1994, I entered Zaporizhzhia Bible College (ZBCS). My education there gave me a sound theological foundation for my faith. After I graduated, I became involved in church planting. I was later a youth pastor and worked as a part-time teacher at ZBCS. Later, I studied theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary in Amsterdam. This was a time of significant growth in my teaching skills, knowledge, and obedience to God. At the same time, I pastored a church for five years. As a result, I have always had good examples around me that have helped me to grow spiritually and personally.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I am pastoring a church of about 300 members. We are active in evangelism and social work in our city. We want to influence our society with God's Word and work on changing our surroundings. We run different programs to prevent recurrent crime and the spread of AIDS. We work with orphans and ex-prisoners. The Forum provides fresh experiences, ideas, and new contacts with other believers that help my ministry.
What is your ministry?
The church I pastor is in southeast Ukraine. I am a board member of the regional pastor council and the regional Baptist Union of churches, where I supervise part of our union's humanitarian efforts. I also serve as the Deputy Senior Presbyter for my region.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I was a teacher at the theological seminary. For seven years, I served as Dean of Students, where I helped students with spiritual formation and outreach activities. I also pastored another church for five years before returning to my current congregation.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I love the Lord and want to minister to Him to the fullest of my abilities. Therefore, I will appreciate any financial help in participating in the Forum.
