Mission Trip June-July 2025
Update
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world:he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life." John 8:12
The Light. Jeff's wife Daniella thoughtfully had mugs made bearing the verse John 8:12, which were shared with everyone in attendance. Throughout the week, conversations, devotions, and prayers all centered around one powerful them: being The Light of God.
As the days unfolded, it was remarkable to witness how that Light sparked new ministries, gave hope to those wrestling with pain and desperation, and offered guidance in our shared mission. God's presence brought solace and strength to each attendee, these individuals who will go on to shape the future of this nation. His Light is shining brightly across Ukraine, growing with every heart it touches.
We began our journey June 13th in Zhytomyr with a moving conference for 151 gathered souls—a safe space to confront and start healing from the heartache of war and the weight of PTSD. In this intimate setting, the stirring words of our featured speakers, Jeff Bergmann (a retired professor from West Point Academy) and Susan Habegger (the inspiring Founder of Thrive Life Skills), helped the attendees toward recovery and resilience.
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In parallel to the conference, a compassionate food trailer made its way to three local hospitals caring for Ukraine’s wounded soldiers. This humble yet heartfelt gesture was our way of saying, “You are not forgotten. Your pain is shared, and your life is cherished.” Serving nourishing meals became an act of gentle kindness during adversity. We were able to serve and minister to over 600 wounded veterans and staff.
Guiding this outreach with part of the team was Ohio Pastor David Williams—a nurturing minister whose wisdom and empathetic heart speak directly to those battling the invisible scars of trauma along with Mike Guinn who has church planted several churches in Ukraine; both are retired military. Their ministry is devoted to soothing the harrowing effects of PTSD and the lingering horror of war, offering comfort and the promise of a new beginning to every soul in need.
Once the Zhytomyr conference has ignited hope, Susan continued her journey to Lviv with three intimate seminars. You are Seen. You are Known. You are Loved: Two 2-day seminars with Save A Life Ministry, ministers to women in challenging situations of pregnancy. Many of these young women may feel shame, feel unseen, and feel unloved—even unworthy of love. Soul to Soul When The Soldier Comes Home: A 3-day seminar as requested by Clear Vision (a partner nonprofit in Ukraine), beginning a series based on our call to mentor one another for spiritual and emotional health.
This series will center on the unique challenge for the soldier, the family, and the community to find peace, individually and with each other.
At the same time, Jeff Bergmann took his message of healing to Mykolaiv, leading a conference of 120 pastors, church leaders, and lay ministers. He was able to equip these spiritual leaders with the empathy, understanding, and practical tools needed to minister to a community struggling with identity loss and the profound tragedy of shattered lives. Our hope is that, through dedicated prayer and shared wisdom, every participant will become a beacon of light in the darkness left by conflict.
Our mission was more than an event—it is a heartfelt call to restore dignity, to mend broken spirits, and to stand together in the face of overwhelming sorrow. Each moment and every act of kindness is infused with the belief that healing is possible, even after the deepest pain.
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