A new digital outreach initiative in Bucha, Ukraine, is connecting people with Christian volunteers online for prayer, encouragement, and Bible study during difficult moments.
Supported by Adventist World Radio, the Digital Evangelism Center operates through the Hope 365 initiative, which organizers describe as a daily space where messages are met with listening, compassion, and prayer.
The Digital Evangelism Center was launched in fall 2025 on the campus of the Ukrainian Adventist Center of Higher Education in Bucha. Its stated mission is to provide spiritual and emotional support through online communication, particularly for people experiencing crisis, fear, loneliness, or uncertainty.
A team of volunteers remains connected each day to respond to messages received through church social media pages and online platforms. According to project leader Dmytro Kolotylo, the ministry aims to be present when people need support most.
“Most people today are not looking for long explanations — they simply need someone who will listen, understand, and pray with them,” he says.
Kolotylo said volunteers offer prayer for personal needs, engage in conversation, and invite individuals to join online Bible study courses.
“We seek answers to difficult life questions in the pages of God’s Word and invite people to join online Bible study courses,” he said. “It is very important for us not to communicate formally, but to have a living dialogue in which everyone feels heard.”
He added that many people today are asking whether anyone will respond when they reach out. Referring to the book of Job, Kolotylo said the project is shaped by the reality that many people live with deep pain and uncertainty.
“We are convinced that there is One who hears, because God is very close to the brokenhearted,” he said. “And the Lord calls us to be His hands and voice in this world — to show compassion, love, and hope.”
Organizers emphasized that the project is designed to treat each message as more than a digital interaction. Kolotylo said the goal is to communicate care in practical ways, including through prayer and ongoing support.
“We also pray for the needs of everyone who reaches out to us, and we invite people to send their prayer requests,” he said. “We believe the Lord will give us experiences of answered prayers.”
Access to Hope 365 is provided through a link or QR code. Individuals can choose a preferred messaging platform, share a need, or ask a question. Organizers said the approach is intended to remove barriers for people seeking support and create a consistent point of contact for spiritual and emotional care.
This article was provided by the Ukrainian Union Conference.
