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The Church
Moscow Bible Church is an Evangelical Free Church with over 30 years of faithful ministry.
Moscow Bible Church seeks to “unite people in fellowship with God and one another,” reaching out to the capital city of Russia with the gospel of Christ for over 30 years. The impact of this church on the broader Christian community in Russia is much larger than its size of 130 members. The Russian Association of Evangelical Free Churches grew out of the ministry of Moscow Bible Church. During its entire existence, Moscow Bible was a trendsetting church pioneering various ministries which then were picked up by other churches across Russia.

Moscow Bible Church was founded in 1991 when a group of American missionaries started gathering for prayer with Russian university students, the small group soon outgrew the apartment in which they met, so Moscow Bible Church was formed and quickly grew to over 500 members. They began renting a meeting hall in a downtown hotel. Initially, pastors were called from the United States, and an affiliation was established with the Evangelical Free Churches of America. Moscow Bible Church was officially registered with the Russian government in 1994. The Russian Evangelical Free Association of Churches grew out of the ministry of Moscow Bible Church. Churches like Free Bible Church in Kazan and Kirov Bible Church were planted while heavily relying on the ministry vision of Moscow Bible Church.

Despite having to change locations four different times in its first three years of existence, Moscow Bible stayed strong and vibrant all through the 1990s. However, the new millennium brought many challenges that shrank the body to under 70 people. From its inception, the church closely partnered and heavily relied on the outreach of Cru Russia (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) and its missionaries. When Cru Russia began to experience difficulties in evangelism and discipleship, the church stopped growing and stagnated for over a decade.

In 2012 Moscow Bible Church was re-planted, relocating to St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Lutheran Cathedral in downtown Moscow. It no longer relied on outside ministries but instead started its own evangelism and discipleship efforts.  Mercy outreach ministries were launched while gatherings for teenagers and college students were re-opened. The church began to experience people coming to know the Lord, started baptizing new converts on a regular basis, and began hosting large evangelistic events that other Christian communities in Moscow also utilize for their evangelistic outreaches (for example, the candlelight Christmas Eve services and the Liturgy of Shadows on Good Friday quickly gained a good reputation among churches in Moscow). Moreover, these outreaches were adopted by other churches across Russia, with similar special services being held in Zelenograd, Kazan, Novosibirsk, and many other places.

Currently Moscow Bible attracts about 90-120 people each Sunday, with over 100 members, four Sunday-School age groups for infants to age thirteen, and a youth ministry for teens, college-age, and young professionals. While it is not yet a very large church, its impact is much greater than its size. It is a kingdom-minded community striving to make all its materials (gospel tracts, pre-marital counseling, small group study guides, Advent and Lent readings, etc.) and strategies (evangelistic events, mercy outreach programs, new member classes, discipleship, etc.) readily available to other churches. The influence of Moscow Bible Church is felt in many different churches across Russia. 

Moscow Bible sees its outreach to youth, college students, and young professionals as potentially benefiting other churches in Moscow who may not be able to put together programs for this demographic.  This also helps to unite young people with a larger group of believers, including potential spouses. 

Similarly, Moscow Bible’s mercy outreach ministry to the cancer ward at a children’s hospital, visitation to a nursing home, and special events like the Christmas Market attract Christians from various churches in Moscow.

The Lord has been greatly blessing Moscow Bible Church recently.  Although the pandemic, war, and military draft have produced huge obstacles in the life of the congregation, God is continuing its ministry and growth, blessing it with faithfulness and perseverance – like the church in Philadelphia, mentioned by John in Revelation. (Cf. Revelation 3:7-13)

However, losing the facilities at St. Peter and Paul’s cathedral was a huge blow to the ministry of the church, just when it had seemingly begun to turn the corner in making evangelism a lifestyle for everyone in the church. It is not easy for a protestant church to find a location to rent in Moscow. It becomes much more difficult when it is a church of over 100 people with a vibrant Sunday School that requires additional rooms. If the church seeks to meet in a somewhat central location, the price for renting a space is extremely high, not to mention that few spaces will rent to a church. 

As a result of its recent move, Moscow Bible must now conduct various ministries and store equipment in five separate locations across Moscow, rather than gathering the saints together and conducting its ministries from a single church site. In the current Russian atmosphere, due to many uncertainties, potential moves, high rent costs, poor locations, and other factors, it is very difficult to maintain a healthy and a vibrant church without its own building.

Owning property in Moscow greatly increases a church’s evangelistic impact as people come back time and time again.  Russians see the church building as lending credibility to a religious organization and distinguishing it from cults.  Because Russia is a post-secular society, having a church building breaks down barriers and amplifies evangelism for many seeking traditional Christianity.

Ministries of Moscow Bible Church
Moscow Bible Church has a vibrant array of ministries that reach beyond just Sunday worship.
Moscow Bible Church seeks to reach those in all walks and stages of life through its multifaceted ministries. These include evangelism and discipleship, children’s and youth ministries, women’s, deaf, and mercy outreach ministries, and a variety of other ministries and events. Moscow Bible Church has a vibrant array of ministries that reach beyond just Sunday worship.

New members’ and basic discipleship classes

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

(Matthew 28:19)

This is a series of four classes, each approximately four hours in length.  The themes are church membership, spiritual growth, service & spiritual gifts, and evangelism.  There is a separate course on baptism, and Moscow Bible is in the final stage of creating a “Foundations of the Faith” discipleship series. 

Youth ministry

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

(1 Timothy 4:12)

Moscow Bible’s vibrant youth ministry includes teens, college-age, and young professionals, ages 14-30. The regular Sunday youth meetings include a joint worship time, followed by sermon discussion by age group.  There is also a monthly Saturday “Big Gathering,” which draws youth from beyond Moscow Bible, and includes fun, fellowship, worship, and a brief sermon.  In addition, there are weekly early-morning breakfast Bible study/prayer groups for both the young ladies and the young men.

In summer, there is a youth camp intended not only for the growth of Moscow Bible’s own young people, but also as an evangelistic opportunity to invite their friends. Winter holidays bring a more low-key, yet powerful retreat. In the fall, Moscow Bible Church conducts its “All Saints’ Conference,” focusing on the 5 “solae” of the Reformation. Each of these events draws youth from other cities and churches.

Four years ago, Moscow Bible Church’s youth group formed a mission’s trip to the city of Kazan to assist their sister church, Free Bible Church, with an outreach program at a nearby playground for International Children’s Day.  With the help of around 25 youth and leaders from Moscow Bible, they are able to host a slew of fun daytime activities for the children, followed by an invitation to the church for an evening party with prizes, food, games, worship, and a brief message.  Due to this outreach, many children (including Muslims) have now set foot in a church for the first time and heard the gospel.  This outreach has continued for the last 4 years, as a result of which, MBC’s youth have created close ties with many local children who look forward to this event each year.  

Nearly 100% of Moscow Bible’s youth serve in the church in some capacity, providing a backbone of support for the church’s ministries.

Children’s ministry

These words that I command you today shall be on your heart.  You shall teach them diligently to your children…

(Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

There are plenty of children at Moscow Bible Church and more on the way! The church is grateful to God for its thriving children’s ministry. The Sunday school program has four age groups – nursery, preschool, younger elementary, and older elementary/middle school. Sunday School provides strong, engaging curricula, as well as plenty of fun and fellowship for the little ones.  Additionally, the Sunday School provides special programs at Christmas and Easter, usually with a Passover Seder before Easter, and a Christmas program to which it is easy to invite non-Christian friends.

Furthermore, Moscow Bible hosts a week-long summer camp each year, built around a fun theme. Children not only have games, crafts, hikes, theater, and sports, but also solid teaching from God’s word. The kids develop close relationships both with one another and with their godly counselors and other adults at the camp. Children’s camp also serves as an outreach for unbelieving friends. Christian children grow in their faith, and sometimes non-Christian children are saved.

Deaf ministry

In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll… 

(Isaiah 29:18)

In nearly all nations, the deaf have limited access to the word of God and the Good News of salvation.  This is especially true in Russia, where the deaf are often poorly educated and have a low reading level, such that in addition to their inability to hear, reading the Bible or Christian literature is also very difficult.  However, Moscow Bible is bringing the good news to the deaf through its Deaf Ministry, which comprises nearly 20% of the total church membership.  The deaf meet with the full congregation monthly on communion Sunday, where an interpreter signs the entire service. They are welcomed with smiles, hugs, waves, and sometimes texted conversations.  Because it is easy to lose some meaning during live translation, the deaf meet separately on the remaining weeks to study the sermon and the Bible with the help of interpreters.  The hearing children of deaf parents come to Sunday school and have friends among the hearing children of the church.  People are coming to Christ, and Moscow Bible baptizes several deaf members each year. 

Women’s prayer ministry

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.

(Colossians 4:2)

On the first Sunday of each month, the women of Moscow Bible Church gather before the service for a special hour (or more) of prayer.  This prayer time has spread beyond the walls of the church, as the women also communicate through a chat and uphold one another in prayer during the week.  Furthermore, nearly all the women attending the prayer group have begun keeping a “Thankfulness Journal” during the year.  Much spiritual growth has been seen as a result of this prayer ministry.

Ladies’ book club

Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

(Colossians 3:17)

Another outreach at Moscow Bible Church is a ladies’ book club which meets monthly at the church before the Sunday service.  The ladies invite their non-believing friends to read a book together and then discuss it.  Although the book itself may be secular, bringing the women to the church for the club meeting and then inviting them to stay for the service is a powerful way to start these women on a journey to Christ.

Mercy outreach ministry

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. 

(Matthew 5:16)

The mercy outreach ministry at Moscow Bible Church focuses on reaching “the least of these” through several avenues.

Monthly visitation to the cancer ward of a children’s hospital brings together a team of both believers and non-believers to provide an interesting and engaging program “Around the World” for the children and their parents, most of whom have long-term stays at the hospital with little to distract or entertain them.  Although government laws prohibit proselytizing, the gospel still comes through in some events, especially when discussing Christmas or Easter traditions in other countries.  Also, friends and colleagues are intrigued by this sacrificial use of believers’ time, easily opening doors for gospel conversations and invitations to join the hospital team and to visit Moscow Bible Church.

Moscow Bible’s monthly visitation to a nursing home in an impoverished district about 2 hours outside of Moscow provides staff and residents with much-needed company, love, and encouragement, along with supplies of adult diapers, cleaning supplies, OTC medicines, favorite foods, etc.  Without contributions like MBC’s, the home lacks basic needs and supplies, while the residents lack interaction, love, and care. This ministry again opens doors for gospel conversations with others as they see the light of Christ shining through the work of church members.

Partnering with local nonprofits through Moscow Bible’s “Deeper than Words” foundation is another avenue by which the church expands its reach into the community.  There are many good organizations in Moscow providing help and services to orphans, people with severe medical needs, the handicapped, and more.  Moscow Bible’s Christmas and Easter Markets and other special fundraising events arranged by “Deeper than Words” bring in finances to support the practical needs of the downtrodden through partnership with the nonprofits which are already serving them.  The events attract Christians from other churches as well.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Donbass region has been ravaged by bombs and bullets. Many areas have been largely destroyed, leaving people with nothing -- no transport, no income, no basic necessities, and no job. Moscow Bible partners with believers in Kazan to take aid into the Donbass region, providing food, toiletries, medicines, clothes, and other supplies. MBC collects the most-needed items according to an exact list, packages them in the necessary way, and loads up the trailer when the team from Kazan comes to Moscow. 

English Club Outreach

‘Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the very ends of the earth as Your possession.’ 

(Psalm 2:8)

It is very common for Russians to need English in professional, college, and personal life.  Thus, many Russians are eager for the chance to practice English, especially with a native speaker. Moscow Bible hosts a monthly English club for college and young professionals, ages 18-35, which meets people’s practical needs and desires, while drawing a mix of church members and non-Christians.  Church members use the club as a chance to invite unbelieving friends and colleagues.  Hosted by a native English-speaker in her home, the English Club provides lots of fun and laughter, while giving all participants the chance to practice speaking.  Some months the themes or discussions are clearly Christian, while other times they are not particularly spiritual topics.  This gives attendees the chance to relax and realize that protestant Christians are normal, intelligent, and fun people, paving the way for greater reception of the gospel message and invitations to church.

Small group Bible studies

Study to show yourself approved by God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

(2 Timothy 2:15)

Moscow Bible conducts a number of small-group Bible studies hosted in members’ homes and lead by trained church leaders. These normally focus on sermon discussion, in which members read scripture passages and discuss topics and questions in light of that week’s sermon.  It is the church’s desire that every member and attendee would be involved in such a small group.  In fact, nearly all new members at MBC already participate in such groups before joining the church. 

Social Media Presence 

We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. 

(Colossians 1:28)

Russians use social media as much or more than Americans do and are constantly online.  Why shouldn’t they encounter Christ and Moscow Bible Church this way?  Moscow Bible broadly proclaims the gospel by streaming Sunday services and also posting sermons and worship services on YouTube and the Russian alternative, RuTube.  The church has a Telegram channel (very popular app in Russia) with new content daily, particularly morning and evening Scripture readings and reflections.  The youth also use such a channel of their own.  Each week, the sermon outline is posted on the widespread Bible app, YouVersion, as are reflective readings during Advent and Lent.  And, of course, Moscow Bible has a website with updated church information, registrations, videos, audios, and interesting articles.  On many occasions, visitors have said that they found out about the church online.

Special Services

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

(Psalm 122:1)

Over the years, Moscow Bible Church has developed two major evening events which provide easy opportunities for members to bring friends to the church and draw believers from other churches.  Moscow Bible has encouraged other churches both in Moscow and throughout Russia to develop similar services as well. The beautiful candlelight Christmas Eve service has high attendance as friends and colleagues are interested to see what this is about.  In fact, in 2024, there were 333 people in attendance as members brought guests, many of whom heard the gospel for the first time.  Similarly, the solemn yet beautiful Liturgy of Shadows service on Good Friday also draws a large group.  In addition, Moscow Bible hosts other special services, such as a Sunday of Thanksgiving (in October) and Benevolence Sunday in support of mercy outreach ministries.  Just recently, to help prepare members’ hearts for Easter, the church has added annual Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday services.

Having its own building will enable Moscow Bible Church to continue these ministries and take them to the next level.

The Need
It is very difficult for a church to thrive or grow without a permanent location in Moscow. Owning a building will provide stability for the church's operations and allow for long-term planning.

Any rented location may become unavailable with little notice, rent costs may be raised beyond the church’s means, few premises are available or suitable for full church activities including worship and Sunday school, most offer no storage area for equipment, and many landlords will not rent to churches.  Russians are wary of cults and suspect that any religious group lacking its own premises is, in fact, a cult or illegal gathering. Changing locations destabilizes the local body, its witness to outsiders, and its ability to attract seekers.
The required recent move from a stable location for over 12 years and lack of a permanent meeting place is hindering the vibrant work of Moscow Bible Church. Currently the church is using 5 different locations in different parts of the city for its ministry. These locations include 
•    Sunday sanctuary space rented for 5 hours, 
•    Church office, 
•    Youth & Deaf meeting space rented on weekends, which also serves as a fellowship hall for baptisms,
•    Church storage unit,
•    Private apartment for classes and printing.

There are five main reasons why Moscow Bible Church seeks to raise money to buy its own building:

STABILITY AND GROWTH

Owning a building will provide stability for the church's operations and allow for long-term planning. It also supports growth by providing a consistent place for members to gather. Besides the high cost of renting a facility, one of the major downsides to renting property in Moscow is that one can never count on the meeting space continuing to be available in the long run.

For example, in the 12 years that Moscow Bible Church enjoyed the stability of meeting at St. Peter and Paul’s Lutheran Cathedral, the church conducted a special Good Friday service each year. People came to expect this special service and showed up for it even when they did not receive an invitation.  However, with the church’s recent move, it cannot be certain where, if, or at what time it will be able to conduct this service in the future.

SPACE FOR WORSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Having a dedicated building provides adequate space for worship services, Sunday school, Bible studies, fellowship times, community events, and other church activities. This enhances the church's ability to serve both its congregation and the wider community.

A permanent location provides greater opportunities for evangelism. It offers a chance to host not only evangelistic, but also pre-evangelistic events that over time build a positive reputation in the community.

Christmas and Easter offer vast opportunities to share the gospel. For example, there is a Russian tradition of presenting special New Year’s Pageants to which parents regularly take their children. Having its own building would offer MBC the opportunity to conduct such pageants at the church, reaching families who would never come to church otherwise.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

A dedicated space will be used for various ministries, including youth programs, counseling services, and discipleship classes which further the church's mission. 

For example, Moscow Bible Church’s youth ministry puts together an annual “All Saints” conference in November. This conference attracts high school and college students from across Russia. Having its own building would allow Moscow Bible to make events like these both more stable and far-reaching.

OUTREACH AND ACCESIBILITY

A central location will make the church more visible and accessible to the community, allowing it to reach more people and serve as a hub for outreach activities.

While protestants have been an integral part of Russia’s history for over 500 years, they are still seen as strangers and aliens in their own land. Architectural landmarks help to combat this stigma and further legitimize the gospel message. Simply put, it is easier for Russians to consider coming to church when they know that they are coming to a specific church building and not just to a rented hall.  Such a building also serves to distinguish a Christian church from a cult.

In addition, having its own building fosters a sense of identity and belonging among members, contributing to the church's heritage and legacy in the community.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

While there are costs associated with owning property, in the long run, owning a church building is much more financially sustainable than renting or leasing space.

These five factors combined significantly enhance the church's ability to fulfill its mission and serve its congregation effectively. Also given the track record of Moscow Bible Church this building will not only fulfill the needs of this congregation but will also become a self-sustaining model of ministry to be emulated by other churches across Russia.

The Vision
To glorify God and expand His kingdom through the purchase of a building to house Moscow Bible Church and to increase impact and outreach
This center would be a church building that would also include cultural and commercial space, while serving as a catalyst for mercy outreach. As a Christian facility, this building will be the headquarters for Evangelical Free Association of Russia and will serve as the training ground for City to City Russia.

A suitable building with grounds is currently available for purchase at a reasonable price near downtown Moscow.  This building would suffice for all of Moscow Bible’s current ministry needs, allow for growth in a variety of ministry areas, and afford multiple avenues for both outreach and revenue generation. 

Moscow Bible’s vision for its church building can be summed up with four C’s (Christian, cultural, commercial, catalyst) that would allow the church to reach as many people as possible with the Good News of Christ. The desire is for the church building to be a center of attraction for the area around the church, and in due time, for the entire city of Moscow.

CHRISTIAN SPACE

First and foremost, this building is to be the church. Its primary use is for ministry that takes place not only on Sundays, but also throughout the week including its small groups, Ladies’ Book Club, Youth Group meetings, various trainings, seminars, catechism classes, special events, summer city camps, and conferences.

Moreover this building will serve as the training ground for City to City Russia and the headquarters of Evangelical Free Association of Russia.

CULTURAL SPACE

Throughout the centuries, the Christian Church has been the driving force of Western culture. The Church was its foundation. Everything grew out of it.  For example, it is impossible to think of any major composers and not consider their music that was written specifically for church worship. It is true of Bach, it is true of Mozart, it is true of Handel, and just about every other major composer. 

One cannot attend a major museum and not be confronted with various Biblical scenes depicted by the great artists of the past. Christian themes dominate the art of Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Leonardo DaVinci, and many others. 

Moscow has a very strong arts culture, with Muscovites frequently attending concerts, theatres, ballets, and museums.  Therefore, Moscow Bible envisions the church building hosting classical music concerts and special events on evenings when it is not in use for church activities.  Similarly, art installations with explanations which tell an evangelistic story will adorn the hallways, providing additional inroads to the gospel through culture. The church building will be a cultural center, providing an opportunity to share the gospel with those who may not be open to it otherwise.

COMMERCIAL

Limited commercial use of the building will not only help to off-set the maintenance costs but will also further the church’s goal of attracting as many people to this building as possible to share the gospel with them.

Moscow Bible envisions running a small coffee shop on the ground floor, as well as offering a co-working space and renting out halls to different organizations for their seminars and events. The church’s Sunday School facilities will be used by a preschool for approximately 16 children.

The church wants people in Moscow to become familiar with the building so that when they do attend the church services, they already feel at home in it.

CATALYST FOR MERCY OUTREACH

This church building will become a home for mercy outreach ministries in Moscow. Our partner foundations will be given a discount for their use of our co-working space or when hosting their events. Not only the church building but also the surrounding territory will be used for hosting nonprofit Christmas or Easter markets as well as other special events.

The Goal

Moscow Bible Church is seeking to raise $4.9 million (USD) to purchase its own building and plot of land near downtown Moscow, Russia

The church itself has saved up over $260,000, which will be used toward this goal. With that sum, the church will continue to raise funds internally to reach 10% of the $4.9 million ($490,000) from its own resources.

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Below you will find a simple example of a letter that you may copy and send to your friends thus sharing wtih them about our vision and goals. Needless to say, you may personalize it however you see fit. Or you may simply click here and send an e-mail to one of your friends.

How are you doing? I want to share something exciting that I recently learned about. I and my church are always eager to learn what God is doing throughout the world and ways we can be involved, as you also are.

There’s a great opportunity in Russia, a very challenging field for the gospel. Moscow Bible Church, an Evangelical Free church, has been faithfully sharing the gospel for over 30 years. In fact, the Evangelical Free denomination in Russia was essentially born out of this church. Now they are embarking on a very exciting venture; they have begun a capital campaign to purchase their own building, but their vision is greater than just a home for their church. It inspired me! 

While they themselves are in a very challenging position, having their ministries scattered throughout the city in 5 different locations due to the inability to rent or purchase a suitable building, they are faithfully praying about a building that would be a multipurpose site. They envision a place that would become a center of attraction for the whole city. Moreover, Moscow Bible has a rich history of impacting other churches with innovative ways of reaching this vast country for Christ. They believe the building in Moscow may be a replicating and self-sustaining model to be emulated by other churches across Russia. Given their track record with the Evangelical Free association of churches and the fact that their lead pastor is a key trainer with City-to-City Russia, this plan does not seem far-fetched.

I myself am familiar with this church, its leadership, the need, and their plans. Moscow Bible is seeking to raise $4.9 million to purchase its own building and plot of land near downtown Moscow, Russia, with the church raising 10% of that internally.  Moscow’s exorbitant property prices have recently dropped, creating a brief window of opportunity for purchasing a church building.

Not only is it very difficult for a church to rent a suitable space in Moscow, but Russians suspect that any religious group lacking its own premises is a cult or illegal gathering.  Recently Moscow Bible Church had to move to a new location, which they have already outgrown. The lack of a permanent meeting place is hindering the vibrant work of this congregation in the long run.

Moscow Bible has been growing, seeing people come to Christ, and baptizing new believers.  Its ministries include discipleship, children’s, youth, women’s, deaf, English, and mercy outreach ministries, among others. You can download their executive summary here or their full brochure about their campaign. Would you commit to praying about daily this for one week or more?

Also, would you pass this opportunity on to other churches, individuals, and organizations with which you are connected? And, of course, if the Lord leads you to contribute financially, you can follow this link to give online. More information on how to give is listed on their campaign site at moscow.church.  All donations are tax-deductible.  

Thank you for considering and praying about this opportunity and for praying with me about it.

Yours in Christ,

Pray

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.

(Psalm 127:1, NIV)

Please join us in praying regularly for our vision and capital campaign. The task is great, the need is urgent, and we long to glorify God and see His Spirit transform the city of Moscow with the Gospel of Christ through a permanent church home after 30 years of renting various facilities. Here are five specific things you can join us in praying:

  • For God’s will to be done;
  • For God to be glorified every step of the way;
  • For God to the raise necessary funds in a timely fashion;
  • For God to grant us wisdom as we navigate fundraising and finding the right home for our church;
  • For God to show you whom you can share this vision with or how you can partner with us in this new chapter of our ministry.

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There are a variety of ways you can give towards this project.

You can give online. Or you can write a check made out to Eurasia Partners and include the designation: Moscow Bible Church Building Fund #5112 on the memo line. Mail donations to the following address: 

Eurasia Partners Network
12472 Lake Underhill Road, #242
Orlando, FL  32828-7144.

In order to reduce your taxes, you can also donate appreciated stocks. Or if your financial planner recommends Charitable Trusts, Annuities or Insurance policies, we can facilitate any charitable strategy that way. Additionally, you can leave a legacy by contributing to our long-term endowment. Please contact us if you would like to find out more about any of these options.

All donations are tax deductible.

The City
As the heart and capital of Russia, Moscow impacts and sets direction for the entire nation. Ministries in Moscow have the potential for far-reaching influence throughout the country.

The City

Moscow is the heart of Russia. It is not only the political capital of Russia, but it is the financial, educational, and cultural capital of the country. About 10% of the population of Russia, or about 15 million people, live in Moscow. If one counts the suburbs of Moscow, that number grows to over 25% of the population of Russia, or close to 40 million people, residing in Moscow and its environs. This dense population provides a vast mission field for Christian ministries to reach individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. At the same time, only 0.5% of this dense population is evangelical Christian, making it one of the most strategic and one of the least reached regions in the world today.

All of Russia watches very carefully what happens in Moscow. It makes ministry in this strategic city tremendously important if one hopes to reach Russia with the gospel of Christ. As the political and economic center of Russia, decisions made in Moscow often have far-reaching implications across the country. Establishing a strong Christian presence in the capital can influence broader societal values and policies. Historically, major cities have often been centers for spiritual revival movements. A thriving Christian presence in Moscow will contribute to broader movements of renewal across Russia.

In summary, Moscow's unique position as a cultural, political, and economic center makes it an essential location for Christian ministry efforts aimed at reaching diverse populations while addressing mercy needs and fostering spiritual growth throughout Russia.

Window of Opportunity
Moscow’s exorbitant property prices have recently dropped.
It created a brief window of opportunity to purchase a church building in the downtown area of Moscow which was next to impossible previously.

Window of Opportunity

Moscow’s exorbitant property prices have recently dropped, creating a brief window of opportunity to purchase a church building.

Real estate in Moscow is incredibly expensive, making purchasing a building next to impossible for any protestant church in the city.  Nearly all the church buildings that are currently owned by churches were either purchased in the early 1990s, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, or were built back at the turn of the century.

But recently real estate in Moscow has become more affordable once again. Buildings that cost upward of 6 million dollars ten years ago can be purchased for the fraction of that cost today. It is a unique window of opportunity that Moscow Bible Church would like to take advantage of right now.

At the same time, Russian mortgage rates of close to 25% make it increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to take out a loan for purchasing a building, leaving the capital campaign as the only viable option.

Potential Building
There is an opportunity to move forward with our mission and vision.
This mansion and the plot of land that it sits on is for sale for 3.4 million US dollars (275 million rubles). It is located in the south-central part of Moscow near metro station “Tulskaya” (Varshavskoe shosse 13k1). The plot of land is 0.75 acres and it can be increased by approximately 10% due to “clarification of cadastral boundaries of ownership.”

 

Potential Building

While it is by no means certain that this particular building will be for sale once we raise the necessary funds, it provides a picture of the type of building we are looking for right now. If we had the money we would purchase this very building.

  • Currently, the former mansion of the manager of the “Danilov Factory” is for sale. This mansion and the plot of land that it sits on is for sale for 3.4 million US dollars (275 million rubles). It is located in the south-central part of Moscow near metro station “Tulskaya” (Varshavskoe shosse 13k1). The plot of land is 0.75 acres and it can be increased by approximately 10% due to “clarification of cadastral boundaries of ownership.”
  • Despite this being a historical building, it is not included in the register of cultural heritage sites, which means remodeling, renovations, and upgrades can be done without any problems or delays. Also the land allows for construction of a separate sanctuary as the church grows in the future.
  • The building has 150 kW of electrical power, sewer lines, cold water supply, and gas.
  • The necessary repairs to the building are estimated at approximately $500,000 (USD) (40 million rubles).

 

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AUGUST '26 PART 1: There is something special about baptism

JULY '26: Meet Sophia

JUNE '26 PART 3: Big Celebration at a Children’s Hospital

JUNE '26 PART 2: A Special Time and a Surprisingly Special Place

JUNE '26 PART 1: The Vision for the Building

MAY ’26 PART 3: Growing Evangelical Free Church of Russia

MAY '26 PART 2: Surprised by Christmas Eve... Yes, I am Aware That It's May

MAY '26 PART 1: Training the Trainers

APRIL '26: Very Personal Easter

MARCH '26 PART 2: Stress Test of Faith

MARCH '26 PART 1: Incubator for Church Planters

FEBRUARY '26 PART 3: Meet Jake!

Our team

Constantin V. Lysakov

Constantin V. Lysakov

Constantin V. Lysakov is the Lead Pastor at Moscow Bible Church.

Alexey Obrovets

Alexey Obrovets

Alexey Obrovets serves part-time as the Worship Pastor at Moscow Bible Church, while also hosting professional conferences in the IT sphere and working as a public speaking trainer.

Victor Ivanov

Victor Ivanov

Victor Ivanov serves both as the Youth Director and as a Ruling Elder at Moscow Bible Church. 

Alexander Krasnopeyrov

Alexander Krasnopeyrov

Alexander Krasnoperov is an elder and Director of Children’s Ministry at Moscow Bible Church.

Alexandra Lysakov

Alexandra Lysakov

Alexandra Lysakov is the director of Mercy Outreach at Moscow Bible Church. She is also the director of the"Dentskiy Mir" charitable foundation which is one of the five largest corporate charitable foundations in Russia.

Filipp Cheveleov

Filipp Cheveleov

Filipp Cheveleov is a deacon and the part-time Manager at Moscow Bible Church.

Jan Kral

Jan Kral

Jan Kral is the Administrator at Moscow Bible Church. 

Thank you

Thank you very much for considering this presentation and dreaming with Moscow Bible about a permanent home in Moscow. Please pray to determine if God would lead you to give to this great endeavor. Consider sharing this presentation with the mission’s board of your church and please do pray for Moscow Bible Church. 

If you have any questions, you can write to us at campaign@biblechurch.ru

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