Lead Church Planter
Sarasota Florida
Kairos Church Sarasota
May 20
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About My Family
I grew up in Ukraine and later moved to the United States, where God shaped my life through both challenges and blessings. I love the outdoors, spending time with people and seeing how the gospel transforms ordinary moments.
I am blessed to be married to my wife, Tanya, and together we are raising our four children. Our journey as a family has been marked by God’s faithfulness through seasons of transition, including a move to Florida to follow His call. We desire that our home would be a place where Christ is honored and where others feel welcomed with gospel-shaped love. Whether serving together in the church, sharing meals with neighbors, or teaching our kids to walk with Jesus, our goal is to live as a family on mission—shining the light of Christ in everyday life.
I am blessed to be married to my wife, Tanya, and together we are raising our four children. Our journey as a family has been marked by God’s faithfulness through seasons of transition, including a move to Florida to follow His call. We desire that our home would be a place where Christ is honored and where others feel welcomed with gospel-shaped love. Whether serving together in the church, sharing meals with neighbors, or teaching our kids to walk with Jesus, our goal is to live as a family on mission—shining the light of Christ in everyday life.
About My Church Plant
From a young age, I felt God stirring my heart for ministry, but it wasn’t until years later—through both struggles and God’s grace—that I clearly sensed His call to preach the gospel and shepherd His people. Moving to Florida was a step of faith, but it confirmed that God was leading me to plant a new church.
Today, we are planting Kairos Church in Venice, a young and growing congregation centered on Jesus. Our heart is to reach second-generation Slavic families, immigrants and our neighbors with the hope of Christ. At Kairos, we want people not just to hear about Jesus but to experience His love through relationships, discipleship and community. Our prayer is that God would use this church to bring lasting change in our city and raise up a new generation of believers who live boldly for Him.
Today, we are planting Kairos Church in Venice, a young and growing congregation centered on Jesus. Our heart is to reach second-generation Slavic families, immigrants and our neighbors with the hope of Christ. At Kairos, we want people not just to hear about Jesus but to experience His love through relationships, discipleship and community. Our prayer is that God would use this church to bring lasting change in our city and raise up a new generation of believers who live boldly for Him.
NAMB Church Planting
Millions in North America are in desperate need of hope. Ultimately, the only hope that’s going to last - in this life and the next - is the hope of the gospel. North American missionaries build relationships and share this hope in their communities and beyond.
