Russian Leadership Ministries

05/25/2026

We Remember 🤍

05/21/2026

"We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28

New post today details how an MTS graduate/couple turned a trial into a ministry, effectively creating good for the kingdom.

In 2018, the Lord brought Kesenia and Denis Vasilyeva a treasure - their son, Seva.In the midst of their joy, they were also given a trial: Seva would have to work his way through life with spina bifida, a condition of the spine, and would soon be relegated to a wheelchair. The Vasilyevas were equal...

05/02/2026

In the 1930's, banners hung in the Museum of Religion and Atheism in Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Russia, reflecting Lenin's sweeping mandates in his campaign to kill religion and "reform" his country. One read: "The most important phase of eliminating religion lies in the education of children".

And educate they did.
Thousands of books were published covering every aspect of atheistic philosophy and taught in Russia's schools.

The impact is evident. Today, with fewer than 1% of evangelical Christians in the country's vast 11-timezones, Marxist/Leninist ideology clearly has made a dent.

RLM has been working to repair the ruins of 70 years of this atheistic indoctrination.
Through its flagship seminary in Moscow, the Moscow Theological Seminary, and its 8 regional training centers throughout Russia, we are working to train Christian leaders so they, in turn, can train their churches and communities.
Change a life, change a village, change a nation for God!

We have work to do. Join us!
www.russianleadership.org

04/09/2026

What is RLM's ministry?

We serve Russian Christian ministry leaders who need help with biblical and theological training. Courses are held in Russian training centers for Russian students, and taught by Russian professors in the Russian language.

Learn how to partner with us at www.russianleadership.org

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Moscow Theological Seminary's Academic Dean, Aleksandr Spichak, offers a description today of how Russian Christians observe Easter Sunday. While Americans may not be familiar with the terms "Willow Sunday" or "Clean Thursday", we do both share the same love and eternal thankfulness for what the risen Christ has done for all of us!

As Aleksandr says, "Life in Russia has never been easy, which makes us eagerly await the coming Christ..." and so we all await and worship the Savior who has conquered death and suffering and sin!
Hallelujah! What a Savior!

03/28/2026

One of Moscow Theological Seminary's 9 regional training centers is located near the border of Kazakhstan in the city of Chelyabinsk. Pastor Vyacheslav, an alumnus of the Seminary, has recently returned to the training center to complete additional certification in biblical counseling. He pastors a small church and travels 80 miles from his home town to work on his certification because he finds the subject material to be so helpful for his congregation.

"Pastoral care is the essence of my ministry and I want to become as skilled and effective in it as I can. I am very thankful for the opportunity I have been given to study and for the blessings this training will bring my congregation!"

Your faithful support in helping train ministry leaders like Vyacheslav makes an eternal difference!

To read more impact stories from students and alumni, please visit www.russianleadership.org

02/23/2026

New church, new life!

Moscow Theological Seminary 5th-year student, Viktor Mashinin, is already using his training and his gifts to bring new life in Christ to his community where there was no Evangelical church before! Already 8 people in the young adult ministry have repented of their sins, devoting their lives to Jesus Christ in baptism. The church has only been established for 18 months.

Read more about their story at www.russianleadership.org