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New Classrooms Ready – Just in Time!

It would have been nearly impossible for UBTS to meet the social distancing requirements for in-person classes if the new Academic Building had not been available. Praise God for His perfect timing! UBTS first envisioned expanding its academic facilities in 2016. God led them to the current location for a new campus and inspired a […]

Learning & Fellowship in the Pandemic

For the Spring 2020 semester, all UBTS students attended classes online. No in-person instruction was allowed. While this format allowed more time for virtual mentoring, the loss of personal contact with the UBTS faculty, mentors, classmates and friends was acutely felt. With the return of in-person classes in the Fall semester – conducted in “bubble” […]

Progress on the New Academic Building Continues

Amazing! That’s the word UBTS supporters are using to describe the progress that’s been made in recent months on the new academic building. Improvements to date include: • Addition of two floors and a full basement to the original two-story building • Restored and expanded interior rooms • Utility upgrades • Replacement of all windows and […]

UBTS Prepares for In-Person Classes

The Ukrainian government has instituted a Color-Code Program for cities and regions to indicate specific protocols for Covid-19 prevention. Codes vary from Red (most restrictive), to Orange, Yellow, and Green (least restrictive). The government monitors infection rates and implements more restrictive measures if the infection rate rises in a specific city or region. Approximately 70% […]

How the COVID-19 Quarantine Has Impacted UBTS Students

As a result of the COVID-19 and quarantine measures instituted by the government of Ukraine, UBTS moved all of its classes and mentoring programs to an online format for Spring 2020. In this video, two students share how they have adapted to this new learning platform and the blessings they have found within the new […]

UBTS Choir Celebrates Easter!

The UBTS Choir – including current students, graduates, and teachers – collaborated to create an inspiring performance that celebrates the joy of Easter in the midst of a global pandemic. The goal of the project was to share best wishes for a Happy Easter, unite different generations of students, and encourage participants and viewers to […]

UPF Board President Reflects on Recent Trip to UBTS

UPF Board President Joe Privott recently returned from a trip to Ukraine where he visited the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary (UBTS) and conferred with educators and leaders there. “I am truly in awe of what God is doing at UBTS,” noted Joe. “Growth and opportunity abound everywhere you look.” In particular, Joe noted the record […]

UPF Welcomes Two New Board Members

As UPF expands its efforts to reach and cultivate broader support for UBTS, we are pleased to welcome two new board members. Scott E. Reed is the former Senior Executive Vice President and CFO of BB&T Corporation, one of nation’s premier commercial lending banks. Scott has more than 40 years of front-line and leadership experience […]