Thanks for the links, Cindy. I returned home last night: -)It was -20 Celsius last week in Moscow and now I am enjoying sunny 68 degree weather!
Protestants are historically not well excepted in Russian society and are seen as being a cult. During my travels I had some interesting conversations with an evangelical bishop about whether times were better now or during Soviet times. I was shocked by his answer.
Another interesting development in ministry life in Russia is decreasing American involvement. Over the past 15 years the American churches have generously poured resources into Russia's evangelical community. However, at this point in the relationship Russian and American tensions are high even in the church. Already the funds that once flowed to the church leaders are now only trickling. Many missionaries are moving to other countries or back to the States and fewer teams are going to assist the local ministry efforts.
Glad you’re back jer33 3.
I guess you don’t want me to send you some of our snow.
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OPINION:
It is hard to be a missionary and/or in a care ministry in Russia today.
I suppose the Nashis’ prefer it that way.
If the Nashis like it; I guess Putin likes it that way.
And as we all know, Putin, like the Saudis, are our friends.