Volodymyr Fomin serves as the Technical Director at his local church in Ukraine.
When did you trust Christ?
The war in Ukraine destroyed my worldview, hopes, and dreams. I didn't know whether I'd see the next day. Before the war, I dabbled in the occult and the New Age teachings. I thought I was getting the truth, but in reality, I was moving into darkness. The war made me realise that there is no truth behind these teachings, so fear and hopelessness started ruling over me. One day, I spoke with my friend, Alla. I told her how frustrated I was, and she told me about God's love and why she believes in Him. After some time, I met another friend of Alla's, and he also told me about what Jesus did, how He loves me, and who He is. After this, I repented and was born again. I will never be the same. I will praise Him forever!
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
Before I became a Christian, I was an atheist, then an agnostic, then an occultist. All my youth, I wrestled with God, and He won. Now, I cannot turn back. Whenever I have doubts, I remember how God rescued me, was patient with me, and led me through life with His hand. His love overcomes everything. He cared and loved me even when I hated Him. There have been many other instances in which God taught me to be humble and not rely on my understanding. He taught me that His ways, wisdom, and decisions are always the best.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
By attending the Forum, I've become better at preparing sermons, studying the Bible, and preaching. I have built connections with ministers from other countries and cities so we can do something together. I have faith that God will use the ELF to continue making me someone who He says I am. I now know my calling clearly, and I am fulfilling it with God's help. I want to return to ELF to build more connections, improve existing connections, get the training needed for my ministry and calling, and, of course, buy more great books!
What is your ministry?
I preach during the Sunday service for new converts in a rural area. Additionally, I livestream our Sunday services and am involved with biblical studies, apologetics, evangelism, and helping the poor (finances, prayer, and soul care).
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I have only been a believer for three years and have served in any needed capacity.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
My country is going through a great storm, so many people seek God and need to hear the Gospel. They need hope. They need Christ who can stop the storm. As a servant of Christ, I want to become a better minister so God can use me to serve many people and plant His holy seeds in their hearts. When He comes, I want to hear Him say, 'Well done, good and faithful servant'. I want to share the Gospel with the world and am ready to do something for it.
