In some cases modern missions work can be like comparing a sandcastle to a towering skyscraper. Often, not always, short-term mission trips, if they are not planned well, can be a lot like building a sand castle. It’s fun for a short time and the work is enjoyable, but what

“…and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 Have you ever watched a champion athlete train? It takes considerable sacrifice and dedication. Without adequate training they will not reach their goals. When God calls us to missions He has

The founders of MIA have done work with the homeless of Odessa in the past. In the summer of 2016 we are planning a three day outreach to those living on the streets of Odessa. We hope to offer them free showers, haircuts, checkups, food, clothes, and do their laundry.

In February of 2015 we had our first annual week long EnglishUp! Event. The response was phenomenal and we’re planning another one for the coming summer. You do NOT have to be an English teacher to get involved with this! We need English speakers to lead presentations, activities, discussion groups,

Much of our ministry throughout the year is building up to this climactic event. The time and investments we have made in people help us build enough trust that they are excited about spending a week with us at camp. English Camp creates an atmosphere and a dynamic where relationships

In Ukraine missions presents its own set of challenges. The culture here is pretty distrusting. Protestant Evangelicalism can be viewed as a “western thing”. If you don’t have a large beautiful historic church building you can be viewed as a cult. The combination of post-Soviet culture, Eastern Orthodox mystical thought