FEATURE

In this episode, guest host Brad Hertzog sits down with OPC CDM Administrator, David Nakhla, Pastor of Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, Chris Cashen, Grace Fellowship, Zeeland, Michigan member and deacon-in-training, Stephen Majauskas, and OPC missionary, Heero Hacquebord following their recent visit to Kharkiv, Ukraine—just miles from the Russian border. There they witnessed firsthand how one small Reformed congregation continues to proclaim Christ and care for its community despite the daily realities of missile attacks, displacement, and uncertainty.

You'll hear how acts of mercy are opening doors for the gospel, why the ministry of presence is often one of the greatest gifts deacons can offer, and how the courage and perseverance of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters challenges us to think about our own service to Christ.

Whether you serve as a deacon, elder, pastor, or church member, this episode serves to encourage you to embrace difficult ministry opportunities, trust God's providence, and remember that faithful service often begins simply by being present. It also reminds us that we have the privilege of standing alongside our brothers and sisters in Ukraine through the OPC's Ukraine Crisis Fund, where our prayers, giving, and encouragement continue to strengthen this vital work.

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