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Rick Arrowood and the Slavic Baptist Mission team are preparing for an important ministry trip to Ukraine (May 10–19), during a time of ongoing conflict. This trip will include preaching, teaching, evangelistic meetings, and encouragement to pastors and believers serving faithfully in a difficult environment. 

A major highlight of this visit is the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Slavic Baptist Institute, which has been used by God to train over 250 graduates and help plant more than 110 churches across the region. The team will also participate in graduation services and minister alongside long-time faithful leaders who have served in Ukraine for decades. 

Throughout the trip, they will be ministering in Kyiv and surrounding areas, preaching in churches pastored by institute graduates and working to strengthen believers and reach others with the Gospel. In a war-torn region, their desire is that God would use this time to bring encouragement, spiritual growth, and salvation.