Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy. Mt. 28:19
Most people have heard about the Revolution of 1917, which took place in Russia. It not only affected the lives of people living in Russia, disrupting their lives and resulting in the destruction of over 100 million lives in Russia alone, but it also divided the world into two hostile camps. Indeed, the tragedy that godless communism brought to the world is impossible to fathom.
Two years later, in 1919, a much less known event took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Delegates from twenty Russian-speaking Baptist churches in the USA met in Philadelphia to form the Russian-Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Union (RUEBU) in order to strengthen their ministry.
As a result, during its 90 years of ministry RUEBU – led by the Spirit of God - touched millions of lives worldwide and brought many into the kingdom of God. It continues to play a vital role in ministering to Slavic immigrant families in the USA. Its churches are also reaching their communities. More information.
RUEBU is not a convention but a “missionary society.” RUEBU churches have always been missionary-minded. We have always been obedient to Jesus’ commission to proclaim Christ to the nations.
RUEBU’s many ministries were made possible thanks to the participation of many unsung heroes whose names may not be known to all but are well known to God. In due time He will acknowledge their faithfulness and make their names known. Until that day there is still much work to be done.
