The Russia Initiative

by Lesley Crosson, GBGM

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   Russians are coming to Christ though the ministry of the General Board of Global Ministries' Russia Initiative. In addition to establishing new churches throughout the country, a new generation of church leaders is being trained at the Russia United Methodist Theological Seminary.

   Following are links to excerpts from a recent issue of the Russia Initiative Newsletter, in which participants in the Russia Initiative share their experiences and their excitement over proclamation of the gospel in Russia.

• Exciting Growth in Russia United Methodist Church
• Russia Offers Real Example of Church Growth
• Bishop Minor Says 'Unique Mix' Attracts Russians to UMC

   Donations to assist in the ministries of the Russia Initiative may be designated for Advance # 011510-RA and placed in United Methodist Church offering plates or sent to Advance GCFA, P.O. Box 9068 GPO, New York, NY 10087-9068. For more information about the Russia Initiative contact Dr. Bruce Weaver, executive director, at (214) 826-3797 or through E-mail to rbw101@aol.com.

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On this site:
• Global Connections: Russia
• Russia Initiative Makes Impact, but More Help Needed
• Russia Seminary to Open New Building in 2000
• Russia Initiative web page
• Seminar on Russia Initiative Set for February 22
  Details and links to registration and reservation forms.