In 2014 God brought together a team to plant a new church in the Luzanivka region of Odesa Ukraine. This is a poor region where alcoholism, drugs and crime are a part of the culture. Crossroads Baptist Church began in a small rented space using a variety of ministries to reach out to the community and there is now a thriving church there. In 2022 they planted a second church in another location in the city and are doing outreach in a third location with the goal of planting a third church.

This church began in a small rented facility. When they outgrew this location they met for awhile in a park and temporarily used other facilities, all the while looking for a larger building to rent in the area of the church plant. In 2022 the largest hall in the region in an excellent location (a former casino) came up for rent and the church moved into this building. The owners have now indicated they would be willing to sell and the church is raising funds to purchase this facility.

How to get involved:

Pray that God would allow Crossroads Church to purchase this facility. Give towards this project via the link provided or send your checks to ABWE with a note designating it for this project. Missionary Holly Friesen is a part of the church planting team at Crossroads Baptist Church. You can sign up to receive her newsletters at the link below. For more information you can e-mail her at [email protected].