Our desire is to help the church in Russia spread the gospel and plant new churches
Russia is as diverse as it is massive. Stretching almost halfway around the world, it straddles two continents, serving as a bridge between East and West. A country whose history dates back over a thousand years, it has seen both triumph and tragedy.
For 70 years under Communist rule Christianity was severely repressed. But when the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 90’s, Russian Christians who had long lived in secrecy began working along side foreign missionaries to openly and freely proclaim the gospel. Many Russians professed faith in Christ and many new churches were planted.
Over the past two decades much has changed. While God has raised up indigenous leaders throughout the country, many churches are still struggling to grow and spread the gospel into unreached areas. Less than 1% of the population professes Biblical Christianity, and most communities are still without a Bible Believing church nearby.
InterAct missionaries in Russia partner with local churches in order to assist in the work of church planting. We do this in three ways: facilitating ministry of the word, promoting good works, and developing local resources.
Thomas serves as the Russia Field Director for InterAct Ministries. His duties include overseeing and directing all field ministries, helping coordinate ministry projects, fundraising, recruitment and training. The family currently divides their time between Russia and the United States. When in Russia they spend most of their time in St. Petersburg and are currently working to help develop a ministry partnership to reach out to muslim immigrants. As of July 2012 their U.S. residence will be in Portland, Oregon.
Cristy works as a stay-at-home mom caring for their two children Isaiah (6) and Nadia (2). Isaiah’s special needs have provided numerous ways for Cristy to minister through personal relationships with other Russian mothers (and future mothers). She assists Thomas in his work as Field Director.
