WorldVenture has been serving for many years in Ukraine, Poland, and throughout Europe where Ukrainian Refugees have been displaced. Because of these long-standing, deep relationships, WorldVenture global workers and our ministry partners were ready to mobilize and meet the physical and spiritual needs of those impacted by Russia’s attack on Ukraine and they continue to do so each and every day. God is using your support to bring help and hope to countless lives.
Testament – Заповіт
An award-winning film
tells a powerful story
Testament – the Heartland International Film Festival 2024 Documentary Premiere award-winning film – presents a powerful tapestry of stories following Ukrainian people through their myriad experiences in the midst of war. Heart-wrenching and tragic, yet hopeful and inspiring, Testament is the documentary of the year that you need to experience. Learn more at testamentdocumentary.com.
More Testimony from Testament
WorldVenture Testament:
The One I Wanted To Meet
Following the full-scale invasion by Russia, Ukrainian churches and pastors like Vasyl struggled to find enough supplies to support the refugee crisis. WorldVenture Poland global worker Randy Hacker, who ministers near the border of Poland and Ukraine, served on the front-lines of refugee and relief ministry. Watch the moving moment pastor Vasyl gets to meet Randy and thank him in person for the first-time. Watch how the impact of relief goes beyond meeting basic needs to restoring hope at the deepest level!
WorldVenture Testament:
Walking Through The Ruins
Since the 1990’s, Beth and Eric Yodis have lived and served among Ukrainian people, sharing the good news of Jesus, and planting churches. They formed a true partnership between local Christian leaders and global workers to make disciples of the people! Then Russia invaded, again. The war hasn’t stopped ministry, but it has disrupted and displaced so many. And the horrors of war are deeply personal and life-altering in unfathomable ways. Join Eric and Beth for a transparent, painful, and meaningful reflection among the ruins.
WorldVenture Testament:
Making Use Of This Moment
Donna & Mark McDonnel having been serving in Ukraine with WorldVenture for 25 years. They witnessed powerful movements of God among Ukrainian people throughout that time and believe that God is doing something even bigger now. They see Ukrainian followers of Jesus serving, giving, helping, loving, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those around them. “The believers are so determined to make use of this moment.”
Relieve. Rebuild. Restore.
Joshua Tokar – WorldVenture Global Worker in Ukraine – knew that God was at work in a special way when he connected with the filmmaking team behind Testament. Before long, they were in the air with a vision to share the stories of Ukrainians that WorldVenture workers like Josh had been serving alongside, some for many years. The filmmakers captured something special, something that news cameras, politicians, journalists, and podcasters could never adequately describe: the experience of war in Ukraine from Ukrainians themselves. The WorldVenture Ukraine Relief team proudly presents Testament in hopes that you will remember the people of Ukraine and continue to support the effort to bring relief, restoration, and the real hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ!
CAN I HOST A SCREENING AT MY CHURCH OR SCHOOL?
YES! Your church, school, or ministry group can host a screening of Testament. We’d like to help you! Please contact Josh at j.tokar@worldventure.com to get started.
CAN I HOST A SCREENING AT MY LOCAL MOVIE THEATER?
YES! Hosting a screening of Testament at your local movie theater is a powerful experience. Ever since movie theaters converted their projectors from analogue to digital, showing a film like Testament has never been easier! Please contact Josh at j.tokar@worldventure.com to put together a screening.
I CAN'T HOST A SCREENING BUT I STILL WANT TO HELP!
We are so grateful for faithful people just like you that want to help. We know that hosting a screening is not something everyone can do. We are screening the film to raise more support for the ministry needs among our church partners in Ukraine. And anyone can give! Please click here to make a donation to WorldVenture’s Ukraine Relief Fund and help us relieve, rebuild, and restore hope for the sake of the gospel.
Videos of Gospel Impact
God is making an impact through us all
Before our very eyes and in the midst of chaos and war, millions of Ukrainians were displaced from a place they called home. Words can’t describe what our Ukrainian neighbors are experiencing. Violence and destruction. Families separated. Jobs lost. Homes and possessions gone. For many Ukrainians, the day-to-day reality is difficulty, suffering and uncertainty.
But WorldVenture continues to serve with our network of partner ministries to help, heal, and bring the hope that can only be found in Christ. And with many followers of Jesus who faithfully answered the call to pray and give to Ukraine Relief, a difference was made then and the gospel impact continues! But so does the need. Long after the news media forgets, WorldVenture and our colleagues remember, and we are here for the long term. So, we invite you to join us in providing relief and hope for the long term. This is part of what we mean when we say that we are engaging the world for gospel impact. And you can do that, too.
Past Videos of Gospel Impact
Past Images of Gospel Impact
Past Stories of Gospel Impact
Together, we are
engaging the world
for gospel impact!
WorldVenture’s Relief Funds are called “Good Sam Funds”
Jesus paints a picture of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) that goes beyond our cultural definition of “good.” The acts of the Samaritan were courageous, compassionate, generous, and exemplified boundary-breaking solidarity with another. Jesus concludes the story by saying “go and do likewise.” What would our world look like if we acted with courage, compassion, generosity, and solidarity with those in need? WorldVenture’s relief funds fall under a special designation called “Good Sam Funds.” They are created to offer relief to those in immediate need when disaster strikes. Compelled by the love of God, we will love our neighbors as ourselves and offer help and hope to those in need. We will “go and do likewise.”