Speaking at the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany, Ukrainian evangelist David Karcha described how churches across Ukraine have become beacons of hope, drawing thousands to Christ even as the country endures deep physical and emotional suffering.
His address came just a day after Franklin Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin to pray for peace, underscoring the Congress’ message of gospel resilience in the face of crisis.
Karcha said, “In a time of peace, the Gospel is powerful. But in a time of war, it is unstoppable.”
After Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Karcha said Ukrainian Evangelicals faced a critical choice: to fracture and flee, or to remain and share in the suffering of their fellow countrymen. He decided to stay.
Karcha wanted to set the record straight about religious persecution, often dominating news about Christians in Ukrain. He pointed out that the main headline is about evangelicalism with masses of people turning to Christ. As an example, the church minister said that in 2023 “alone,” Baptist churches witnessed “thousands of people publicly profess their faith through baptism.”
In the last three years, Karcha testified that “hundreds of thousands of people have walked through the doors of Ukrainian churches and encountered the love and care of God.”