Spring 2011
Millers’
Kyiv Theological Seminary
Equipping Christian Leaders for World Ministry
Seventy years under Soviet rule did
little to spread Christianity throughout Ukraine.
Expressions of faith were stifled, and churches
nearly ceased to exist. Without the presence of
church influence for so many years, Ukrainians
lacked the training necessary to be pastors and
church leaders. In 1995, Kyiv Theological
Seminary was founded with a vision to provide
strong theological education. Since classes began
in early 1996, God has provided finances for
various building projects and tripled the number
of applicants than were originally anticipated.
Kyiv Theological Seminary has
graduated over 330 students from its programs,
and hundreds of additional students have received
training through the institution. These students
and graduates are serving throughout Ukraine and
the former Soviet Union as pastors, elders,
Sunday school teachers, youth ministers, and
missionaries. Over 100 churches have been
planted by former KTS graduates.
I (Andy) am excited about the ministry
opportunities available at KTS. While on the
field, we know that I will be involved at KTS in
some capacity, but there are several options to
consider. I would like to get involved with
mentoring graduates from the youth ministries
!Andy & Cassie Miller
735 North Street
Huntington, IN 46750
260.316.9290—Andy
260.224.0578—Cassie
andyandcassiemiller@gmail.com
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program. Youth ministry is a fairly new idea for
Ukrainians, so I would be there to encourage them
as they plant churches and minister to youth. I
hope to be involved in church planting as well. At
this point, the vision is that I would be working
with a pastoral studies graduate from KTS to plant
a church.
One thing that gets me really excited is
training Ukrainians to be missionaries. Many
areas of the world are closed to Western
missionaries, but Ukrainians are welcomed. When
we look at it this way, the “unreached” are not
unreachable. SEND International’s vision is to
“mobilize God’s people to engage the unreached in
order to establish reproducing churches.”
As we look toward future service at
KTS with eager anticipation, it is our prayer to
help mobilize Ukrainians for work in the
Kingdom. Please pray for our roles in ministry
and for the students at Kyiv Theological Seminary,
that they would be equipped to share the gospel
with the unreached in all corners of the world.
Also pray about how God might be leading you to
partner in this exciting opportunity. TOP LEFT: Walking on the docks in Saugatuck, Michigan
For more information about KTS, visit during a weekend getaway in April.
www.kts.org. TOP RIGHT: Front entrance of Kyiv Theological Seminary.
BOTTOM: Standing outside KTS during our visit to Kiev in
October 2009.
SEND International
PO Box 513
Farmington, MI 48332
248.477.4210
E-mail: info@send.org
www.send.org
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! PRAISES & PRAYER
! You’re Still Here?... REQUESTS !

! Seeing God at Work Along the Way • Praise the Lord for blessing our time in the
“waiting” stage. We have had many great
! ! The situation is all too common—we see someone around town that opportunities to spend with family, friends, and
we haven’t seen in a while, and we get a puzzled look, often followed by each other.
! questions, such as, “You’re still here?” Yes, we are still living in Huntington!
Some people ask, “Did you leave and come back?” No, we haven’t left yet. • Praise the Lord for allowing us time to be here
! The million-dollar question is, “Are you still going?” The answer is: YES!! with family, especially through the passing of
Andy’s grandma in April. We were able to spend
! God has been working in mighty ways the past several months. He two weeks with her while she was in hospice
continues to call people to partner with us and has blessed us immensely care.
! through our partners, both financially and in prayer. These partnerships have
been an amazing testimony of God’s faithfulness! Through the news of each • Praise the Lord for His faithful provision of
! new partnership, we are reminded of God’s call to ministry for us in Ukraine, partners—we currently have over 80 families and
as well as those back home who make it possible for us to go. We know that 4 churches supporting us monthly.
! the Lord already has our journey planned out, so we are learning to wait
patiently and trust in Him to arrange all the details in His perfect timing. • Pray for new partners to join the ministry.
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God has also been very gracious in providing opportunities for us • Pray for the people who are currently serving in
! “while we are waiting.” In our Winter 2010-2011 issue, Cassie wrote about a Ukraine to reach the world for Christ, and for us
song she heard on the radio, “While I’m Waiting” by John Waller. We are as we prepare to join them in ministry.
! amazed by how much God has blessed us while we are waiting to go to
Ukraine! Sometimes, it is easy to think that life will begin when we get there, • Pray for us and the students from our youth group
! but it is also in those moments that we forget about God’s teachings and who will be going to Charleston, WV on June 5-10
blessings along the way. Each new opportunity is a way for us to glorify God for a mission trip.
! and praise Him for His sovereignty.
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Partner Development Update

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Please prayerfully consider how you can join us in this ministry!
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We will be on our way to Ukraine if…
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26 people promise to give $75 per month or $900 per year %&1!)%&12#3E!
20 people promise to give $100 per month or $1,200 per year In His Love,
See the attached promise form for details.
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