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SGA Encountering Hope

SGA Encountering Hope

Written by: Slavic Gospel Association
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Encountering Hope is brought to you by SGA (Slavic Gospel Association). On each episode, you'll hear inspiring stories of pastors and churches serving in very difficult circumstances in Russia, the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. And you'll be blessed by how God is transforming lives and adding to His Kingdom. We pray these stories of the Lord's life-changing power will enrich your life and that you will be encouraged each time you encounter hope.

Founded by Belarusian immigrant to the United States in 1934, SGA is headquartered near Chicago, Illinois.We help reach "forgotten" orphans, widows and families in 10 countries across the former Soviet Union and Russian-speaking immigrants in Israel through an extensive grassroots network of local evangelical missionary pastors and churches. These faithful servants care for physical needs and proclaim the life-transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ.SGA also strengthens indigenous evangelical churches through training for pastors, evangelists, and children's workers.

Through Encountering Hope, you will learn how SGA is sharing the Gospel, equipping the church, and helping the forgotten. For more information, please visit SGA.org

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Episodes
  • Episode 180 Sowing Tiny Seeds: Reaping Huge Growth

    Episode 180 Sowing Tiny Seeds: Reaping Huge Growth
    Jul 4 2024

    It’s a surprising truth that often the largest plants spring from the tiniest seeds. That’s what Dima discovered. Listen how a SGA-supported Belarus summer camp had a profound effect on three young, unbelieving girls. Support the work of SGA »

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    8 mins
  • Episode 179 Rescued: Dmitri’s Story of Hope

    Episode 179 Rescued: Dmitri’s Story of Hope
    Jul 2 2024

    Loneliness can be one of the most difficult trials to endure. Vyacheslav is an SGA-supported pastor who heard of a trapped young man, who felt entirely alone. Alone, but not forgotten … Support the work of SGA »

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    9 mins
  • Episode 178 Compassion in Action: SGA’s Mission

    Episode 178 Compassion in Action: SGA’s Mission
    Jun 30 2024

    Jesus was often moved by empathy to help the distressed and dispirited. So how do we model compassion in action? Nikolai, an SGA-supported missionary pastor, shares how he and his church are putting Christ’s principles into practice. Support the work of SGA »

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    7 mins
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