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News and Opportunity & Impact Reports
News about UBTS and WeCare Centers is posted here as it becomes available. The Opportunity & Impact Report, launched in 2018, is UPF’s periodic newsletter. As new issues are produced, they also are posted here.
July 2023
Print Interview
The July 7 missile attack on L’viv – where UBTS is located – was the most devastating in that city since the beginning of the war. In this print interview with the Baptist Press, UBTS President Slavik Pyzh discusses the attack on L’viv and the openness to the Gospel they are seeing among Ukrainians as the war rages on.
June 2023
Video
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in the Kherson region of Ukraine on June 6 caused an incalculable human, economic, and agricultural impact that will last for years. In response, several WeCare Centers have increased emergency aid. In this video, WeCare leaders describe their immediate and long-term efforts to assist the people in the flooded Kherson region.
May 2023
Podcast
In this podcast from Three Men for Thee, UBTS President Slavik Pyzh describes his faith journey, and the work and mission of UBTS and WeCare Centers.
May 2023
News
On May 13, 2023, a Russian missile destroyed the warehouse for the Ternopil WeCare Center. Information about the impact of the attack is available in the electronic newsletters below.
January 2023
Contents:
In 2022, when war came to Ukraine, thousands of gifts to UPF from generous and caring individuals, churches, and foundations enabled UBTS to bless and serve people throughout Ukraine. This report shows the impact of those gifts.
December 2022
Contents:
- An update about how UBTS is responding to the war in Ukraine
July 2022
Contents:
- A special report about how UBTS is responding to the war in Ukraine
December 2021
Contents:
- Multipurpose Chapel Nears Completion
- Recap: The UBTS Construction Plan
- Help UBTS Complete the Campus Building!
- Students Describe the UBTS Experience
- Reflection from a UBTS Guest Lecturer
- A Message from the UPF Board of Directors
- How You Can Help
May 2021
Contents:
- UBTS Develops Young Leaders for Ukraine’s Churches & Communities
- The Inspiring History of God’s Providence at UBTS
- Help UBTS Complete the Campus Building!
- A Message from the UPF Board of Directors
- Your Support has Impact – See the Proof!
- News from UPF
- How You Can Help
December 2020
Contents:
- Thank You from the UPF Board of Directors
- Adapting & Thriving: A Thank You from the UBTS President
- New Classrooms were Ready – Just in Time!
- Learning & Fellowship: UBTS Students’ Report
August 2020
Contents:
- A Message from the UPF Board of Directors
- UBTS Prepares for In-Person Classes
- Progress on the New Academic Building Continues
- How You Can Help
April 2020 – Special Edition
Contents:
- A Message from the UPF Board of Directors
- UBTS Perspectives: the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in Lviv, Ukraine and four principles that have guided UBTS during this time
- COVID-19 Restrictions in Ukraine
- How UBTS has Adapted its Teaching and Mentoring Programs
- How You Can Help
December 2019
Contents:
- A Message from UPF President
- UBTS Enrollment Continues to Surge
- Prayerful Planning Drives New Initiatives
- How You Can Help
- UPF News
July 2019
Contents:
- Message from UPF Board of Directors
- Enrollment Growth Fuels UBTS Expansion
- The Three-Year Transition Plan
- Help Us Close the Gap
- UPF News
December 2018
Contents:
- A Message from the UPF Board of DIrectors
- Students Flee Ukraine War Zone
- Ukraine Women Encouraged by UBTS Women’s Ministry
- A Shared Vision for UBTS