From June 7–12, 2023, a meeting of literature evangelists from the Volga-Vyatka Union was held at the Road of Life Health Center in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. “Worship, Fellowship and Service” was the slogan of the rally.

The participants of the event attended seminars on book presentations, participated in roleplaying training, studied at the School of Emotional Health, and also took classes on Bible study. All these classes were aimed at preparing for the ministry. The program was tailored to the individual wishes of the participants. The seminars were conducted by Alexander Krutov, director of the Publishing Ministry Department for the union, and literature evangelist Irina Bryzgalova.

Krutov notes, “Literary evangelists received a great blessing during their travels to distribute literature in Konstantinovo, Perevoz, Vad, and Bolshoye Murashkino. The Lord provided for us absolutely unforgettable meetings and experiences! And accommodation in comfortable rooms, delicious food, and the opportunity to admire nature added positive emotions to the event.”

Leaving the rally, the participants were grateful to God and inspired to further serve Him and people. Such meetings are always inspiring and supportive; joint prayers give strength, the study of the Holy Scriptures under the guidance of experienced mentors helps them become closer to God, and practical knowledge and acquired skills provide an opportunity for service.

Here is one of the reviews about the event: “The memory of being at the rally filled my soul with joy. I really liked the seminars on emotional intelligence, as well as a lecture on the correct distribution of financial resources. Trips with books to nearby settlements were also memorable, charged with evangelism. There were many conversations, interesting acquaintances, phone exchanges and communication experiences. Communication with [literature] evangelists enriched with new knowledge. Thank you for such a study that stimulates the work of evangelism.”

The original version of this story was posted on the Euro-Asia Division Russian-language news site.