How does theological education continue its mission amid war? Evan Hunter, Executive VP at ScholarLeaders International, joins us to share his experiences walking alongside seminaries and churches in Ukraine throughout the ongoing conflict. Drawing from more than eight visits to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, Evan reflects on what theological education looks like in a crisis, how seminaries have stepped up to serve as humanitarian hubs, and how the church in Ukraine is enduring deep losses while still growing in unexpected ways. From pastoral shortages to profound spiritual renewal, this episode explores what it means to teach, lead, and lament faithfully during wartime.

Join us as we discuss:

• [2:09] Juxtaposing daily life with a constant wartime threat

• [8:36] The toll the war has taken on Ukrainian pastors and the church

• [17:49] How theological education has adjusted to the conflict

• [23:53] Why the church needs to temper fixing the world’s problems to listen

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Tavriski Christian Institute (Kherson, Ukraine)

• Mesa Global

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