CRM - Empowering Leaders

Ukraine is positioned geographically and politically between western Europe and Russia. It became independent of the USSR in 1991, but struggled to break out of its communist heritage. The Orange Revolution in 2004 raised the hopes of the nation, but much needed (and painful) economic and social reforms are still required before life for the average Ukrainian will improve.

CRM Enterprise is working in Cherkassy, a town located in central Ukraine, two hours south of the capital Kiev and four hours south of Chernobyl, the site of the world's largest nuclear accident. Business projects include Kafe Kreative, a cool place to eat and hang out; eKreative, a website technology design business; and Spohad, a contemporary portrait studio. These Kingdom enterprises employ over 20 people and each month generate profits which support local ministry.

One of the ministry projects funded by these businesses is Mission Impossible, a project giving young Ukranian people the opportunity to get involved in short-term mission trips. Teams of young people have served in Ukraine and have also been sent out to Siberia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Central Asia. The aim is for a new generation of young people to get excited and passionate about their faith, and to develop their leadership skills in the Church and society.