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Institute for Leadership & Coaching

Developing leaders who serve with wisdom and integrity.

Practical training and coaching for Ukrainians leading in nonprofits and communities.
The Institute for Leadership & Coaching (ILC) equips local pastors, nonprofit directors, and civic champions to build resilient organizations, foster deep local ownership, and lead with integrity for the long-term flourishing of Ukraine.

Through practical training in organizational leadership, team development and coaching, and accounting/financial record-keeping, participants gain the skills and confidence to strengthen the organizations and communities they serve.
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Biblical values. Practical skills. Stronger leaders and communities.

Why Leadership Matters

Ukraine needs effective leaders at every level of society.

Russia’s war on Ukraine has intensified the responsibilities carried by pastors, nonprofit directors, and community organizers.

Many are leading teams through trauma, displacement, limited resources, and constant change. The ILC helps them develop practical skills, examine their leadership through a biblical lens, and learn alongside others carrying similar responsibilities.

The goal is leadership that helps people and organizations serve with greater competence, integrity, compassion, and resilience.

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Institute for Leadership & Coaching

Formation for leaders who build people and strengthen communities.

ILC equips local leaders to unleash the potential of others, cultivate a culture of service, and take ownership of Ukraine’s future.
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Hero-Makers

Leaders learn to measure success not by personal achievements, but by the potential they unlock in others to multiply impact across society.
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Other-Centered Impact

Leaders focus on creating positive systemic change for their communities rather than simply expanding their own organizations or activity.
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Local Ownership

Leaders develop the mindset and skills to take responsibility, proactively solve problems, and become active authors of their community’s future.
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Healthy Organizational Culture

Leaders strengthen their ability to build high-trust teams, foster emotional safety, navigate conflict, and serve with deep humanity and integrity.

Leadership development that reaches across society.

ILC serves people from a wide range of professional and ministry backgrounds who share a desire to lead with wisdom and integrity.

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Ministry Leaders

Pastors, ministry directors, church planters, and volunteers strengthen their ability to develop teams, navigate change, and serve their communities.
  • Church and community engagement
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team development
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WeCare Center Leaders

Directors and team members receive training that helps them manage staff, collaborate with partners, develop volunteers, and serve people with excellence and accountability.
  • Nonprofit team management
  • Staff and volunteer development
  • Community collaboration
  • Ethical operations
  • Effective communications
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Civic and Profesional

Nonprofit Leaders

Nonprofit leaders learn to apply biblical values and practical leadership skills in their own organizations and communities.
  • Organizational development
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Community-focused leadership
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Leadership in a Time of War

Equipping people to carry new and difficult responsibilities.

Russia’s war on Ukraine has created profound leadership challenges throughout Ukrainian society. Leaders are caring for displaced families, guiding teams through trauma, supporting veterans, rebuilding organizations, and responding to needs that can change without warning.

ILC continues adapting its programs to these realities. Current training includes psychological support for soldiers, veterans and their families, and families who have lost loved ones. Participants include people seeking healing as well as those preparing to help others carry the burdens of war.

This training helps leaders combine practical competence with empathy, spiritual maturity, and a commitment to human dignity.

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Leadership training reaching Ukraine and beyond.

3,500+
Leaders and teams trained
21
Leadership-development programs
4
Sites in Ukraine

From Vision to Action

Led by people developing leaders from within Ukraine.

ILC is part of the ministry led by Yaroslav “Slavik” Pyzh, President of UBTS, ILC, and WeCare Centers. Slavik’s vision helps connect theological education, leadership development, and community-based ministry for the transformation of Ukraine.

Oleksandr Oryshchyn serves as Director of the Institute, along with his team, who develop the Institute’s programs and training experiences.

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Connected Ministry

Leadership development strengthens every part of the mission.

ILC helps connect the work of UBTS and WeCare Centers.

UBTS prepares pastors, church planters, counselors, and ministry leaders through theological education and formation.

ILC adds practical skills training in coaching, communications, financial accountability, team building, and organizational development.

WeCare Centers provide a community setting where leaders can apply those abilities to provide care, outreach, collaboration, and local ministry.

Together, the education and ministries develop people who can lead faithfully and help others flourish.

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Meet people turning learning into action.

See how Ukrainian leaders are applying ILC training.

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Help equip leaders who will strengthen others.

By supporting the coordinated education and ministries, you help pastors lead healthier churches, WeCare directors guide stronger teams, counselors care for people affected by war, and community leaders turn meaningful ideas into sustainable solutions.

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