Mission Eurasia trains, equips, and mobilizes national Christian leaders throughout Eurasia and Israel who are engaging in evangelism, church-planting, holistic ministries, and church growth to transform their countries for Christ.
Our History
Mission Eurasia (formerly Peter Deyneka Russian Ministries or PDRM) was founded in 1991 just after the collapse of the Soviet Union by Reverend Peter and Anita Deyneka to react quickly and decisively to new opportunities for evangelism and church-planting in this former communist empire. PDRM expanded to Canada in 1992 when Andrew Semenchuk, a close colleague of the Deynekas, recruited some friends from the Niagara area, many who were of Slavic origin, to help mobilize resources for ministry in Canada.
In 2014, under the leadership of President Sergey Rakhuba, PDRM changed its name to Mission Eurasia to better reflect its expanded ministry impact throughout the entire Eurasian region. During this time of transition, Alex and Carrie Kaye played a pivotal role in providing leadership to Mission Eurasia Canada through their tireless efforts and sacrificial commitment.
Over the past 25 years, the dedicated board members, supporters, and partners of Mission Eurasia Canada have made significant contributions to the work of Mission Eurasia in the former Soviet Union, helping spread the transformational message of the gospel to the land of their forefathers.
Today, Dr. Gord Balfour serves as the executive director of Mission Eurasia Canada, and under his leadership, we are expanding the work and support base of Mission Eurasia across Canada.
Paul Mercer, Board Chair of Mission Eurasia Canada, distributes copies of Scriptures in Ukraine.
What We Believe
Mission
Mission Eurasia’s mission is to train, equip, and mobilize Christian leadership throughout Eurasia, who will engage in indigenous evangelism, church-planting, holistic ministries, and church growth by developing creative and strategic ministries and by facilitating partnerships between nationals and Western Christians.
Vision
Our vision is to evangelize, train, equip, and mobilize the Next Generation in the countries of Eurasia and Israel to lead the church in transforming their nations for Christ.
Core Values
- Centrality of the church
- Bible-centered
- Stewardship
- Field-driven
- Accountability
- Purpose-driven
- Networking and partnerships
Our Leadership
Paul Mercer
Board Chair of Mission Eurasia Canada
Gordon Balfour
Executive Director of Mission Eurasia Canada
Field Ministries Leadership
Alexandr Belev
International Director for School Without Walls (SWW)
Denis Gorenkov
Executive Field Director
Rev. Mykhailo Brytsyn
Director of ME Religious Freedom Initiative
Pavel Tokarchuk
Director of School Without Walls (SWW) and Mission Eurasia Office in Russia
Radion Velchev
Director of Next Generation Professional Leadership Initiative
Roman Sukhar
Director of School Without Walls in Ukraine
Board of Directors
Mission Eurasia Canada
Mr. Russell Burmatoff
Richmond, BC
Hamilton, ON
Cambridge ON
Mr. Sergey Rakhuba
President, Mission Eurasia US
Spring Hill, TN USA
Mrs. Diane Knopp
Chief Financial Officer, Mission Eurasia US
Elmhurst, IL USA