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Finding Purpose in Displacement: A Ukrainian's Journey to Missions in Texas
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Rodion shares his powerful journey from Ukrainian dentist to missionary serving Ukrainian refugees in Austin, Texas.
• Grew up in a small Ukrainian village where American missionaries introduced him to Christ as a teenager
• Served as worship leader in his Ukrainian church for 15 years before war forced his family to flee
• Describes the traumatic experience of leaving everything behind with just an hour to pack
• Arrived in the U.S. through the "Uniting for Ukraine" program with his wife and children
• Discovered a community of displaced Ukrainians in Austin needing practical help and spiritual guidance
• Now leads Bible studies in Ukrainian and helps refugees navigate American systems and culture
• Transitioning from dental assistant to full-time missionary work with Reliant
• Sees his displacement as God's way of positioning him to reach fellow Ukrainians with the gospel
• Shares stories of Ukrainians coming to faith through simple, authentic Christianity
You can support Rodion's ministry to Ukrainian refugees by visiting www.reliant.org/rodion to donate or learn more about his work.
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Chapters
1. Introducing Rodion's Journey (00:00:00)
2. From Village to Faith: Missionary Impact (00:03:19)
3. War Breaks Out in Ukraine (00:07:14)
4. Worship and Church Life (00:09:55)
5. Finding Ukrainian Community in Austin (00:18:03)
6. Gospel Taking Root Among Refugees (00:23:08)
7. From Professional to Missionary (00:29:16)
8. Support Needs and Partnership Opportunities (00:34:21)
9. Closing Song and Prayer (00:38:05)
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