Lead Church Planter
Sacramento California
Spring of Life Church American-Ukrainian
April 3
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About My Family
My name is Dmitry Lunichkin. I am a husband and the father of six daughters. God has entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of raising six young girls in faith, strength, and purpose. For me, fatherhood is a daily ministry. I strive to lead not only with words but by example, living with integrity, discipline, and love. Two of our daughters live with Type 1 diabetes, which has deepened our faith and taught us perseverance through daily care and trust in God.
Pastoral ministry is not just our work — it is our calling.
Alongside serving the church, I work as a beekeeper. This honest labor reflects what I preach: faith must be supported by diligence and responsibility. I want my daughters and our community to see that true leadership is built on humility, sacrifice, and perseverance.
Pastoral ministry is not just our work — it is our calling.
Alongside serving the church, I work as a beekeeper. This honest labor reflects what I preach: faith must be supported by diligence and responsibility. I want my daughters and our community to see that true leadership is built on humility, sacrifice, and perseverance.
About My Church Plant
For the past two years, we have been building and leading a growing church in Sacramento. Our church began inside a Ukrainian church community, where we serve as a Russian-speaking ministry. When we first started, many people said it would be impossible—but what seemed impossible to people, God made possible.
Today, around 200 people gather every Sunday—families, youth, and those who once felt far from God.
Lives are changing.
Marriages are healing.
Faith is being renewed.
Our leadership team includes 33 men and 15 women, and nine people are preparing for baptism. We stand for peace, we are against war, and we carry a bold vision to plant new churches and reach those who do not yet know Christ.
Today, around 200 people gather every Sunday—families, youth, and those who once felt far from God.
Lives are changing.
Marriages are healing.
Faith is being renewed.
Our leadership team includes 33 men and 15 women, and nine people are preparing for baptism. We stand for peace, we are against war, and we carry a bold vision to plant new churches and reach those who do not yet know Christ.
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