The Report serves as a clearinghouse for information relevant to the status of Christianity
and Western ministry in the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe.

East-West Church & Ministry Report 
Vol. 4, No. 1 - Winter 1996

• GARY BRAZ, "Bosnian Conflict and Evangelical Cooperation," 1
• GRIGORI KOMENDANT, "Western Funding for National Workers: Certainly," 2-4
• GEORGE LAW, "Western Funding for National Workers: By All Means," 2-4
• CRAIG OTT, "Western Funding for National Workers: Let the Buyer Beware," 3-5
• DAVE DAVIS, "Western Funding for National Workers: It's a Mistake," 3-5
• EDWARD ROSLOF, "Guidelines for Western Assistance to Russian Orthodoxy: A Mainline Protestant Perspective," 6-7
• MATT MILLER (compiler), "Baptists in the Former Soviet Union and East Central Europe," 7
• IRWIN WEIL, "Russian Christianity As a Possible Basis of Contemporary Morality in Russia," 8-9
• KAREN LORD, "Is Religious Liberty in Peril?", 9
• MARY LU JOHNSON, "Theological Library Planning and Practice From Scratch," 10-11
• DICK SCHEUERMAN, "Christian Classics for Russian Schools," 12

• Letters to the Editors
JOHN MCNEILL
STEVE GODFREY
• Practically Speaking
International Law Group and visas for travel in former Soviet republics, 13
World Wide Printing, 13
MacArthur Foundation's Fund for Foreign Travel, 13
The Breast Cancer Handbook in Russian language, 13
• Resources
Center for Civil Society International's resources, 13
Triad Christian Publishing offers Walk Thru the Bible Ministries series, 13
Evangelical Sectarianism in the Russian Empire and the USSR: A Bibliographic Guide, 13
• News Notes
Romanian Missionary Society's new executive director, 14
POPE JOHN PAUL II to visit Bulgaria, 14
Institute for Bible Translation's Turkmen New Testament, 14
Russian Bible Society's new Chuvash Bible, 14
The Salvation Army's ministry in the former Soviet Union, 14
Roman Catholics in Slovakia, 14
Roman Catholic hierarchy of Poland and the November 1995 presidential election, 14
FATHER ALEKSANDR MEN investigation into murder, 14
METROPOLITAN VLADIMIR of Rostov and Novocherkassk New Metropolitan of St. Petersburg, 14
Russian President BORIS YELTSIN and Cathedral of Christ the Savior, 14
Roman Catholic organizations provide humanitarian aid for the Balkan region, 14
U.S. Agency for International Development awards grant to United Methodist Committee on Relief, 14
Russian Orthodox Church December 1995 conference, 14
• Calendar of Events
March 1996 - November 1996, 15
• Editorial
ALEXANDER SOROKIN, "A Russian Perspective on the Missionary Movement," 16

Articles

• SCHOON, WALLY C., "The Lure of the West," 1-2
• SAIRSINGH, KRISTER, "Missionary Commentary on Russia Today," 2
• HAM, KAARINA, "Reaching Out to Russian Youth in Crisis," 3-4
• BERNSTEIN, JONAS, "Opposition to CIA Proposal to Use Journalists and Missionaries as Cover," 4
• OZERNOY, MARYANNE, "Neo-Communist Multiethnic Fundamentalism," 5
• OLSEN, CAPTAIN MICHAEL F., "A Report on Russian Social Services--Food for Thought for Missions Relief and Development," 6-7
• RICHARDSON, ADAM, "Russian Youth and Moral Frostbite," 7
• IREX, "E-mail and Internet in the NIS and the Baltics," 8-9
• MILLER, MATT (compiler), "Post-Soviet English-Language Newspapers," 10-11

• Practically Speaking
Rise in Computer Thefts in Airports, 12
Assistance for Western missionaries through travel agency, Galateya, 12
High ratings for four travel agencies in Russia ,12
Flight added to Alaska Airlines between Anchorage and the Russian Far East, 12
National Research and Information Center, 12
• Resources
The Society for the Study of Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism, 12
The Social Center for Assistance in Reforming Criminal Justice, 12
Law on Charitable Activities and Organizations: A Preliminary Assessment, 13
OMRI Daily Digest, 13
"Integrity in Business in Postcommunist Central Europe," 13
Hockey Ministries International, 13
DAVIS, NATHANIEL, A Long Walk to Church, and ROWE, MICHAEL, Russian Resurrection, 13
Metaphrasis, 13
• News Notes
Disparity between faith and practice in Russia, 14
Slovak Zion Synod's International Relations Committee, 14
The CoMission, 14
The CoMission statistics, 14
Kyiv, not Kiev, 14
• Calendar of Events
June 3 - November 17, 1996, 15
• Editorial
TRIGGS, WIL: "Fairy Tales and Soul Searching," 16

Articles

• HOMER, LAUREN B., "New Russian Law on Religion," 1-2
• BROUN, JANICE, "The Catholic Church After Communism," 2-4
• KROTOV, JAMES, "Can General Lebed and Freedom of Conscience Coexist?," 4-5
• "Lebed on Religion: A Summer Squall or a Tornado Warning?," 5
• UZZELL, LARRY, "What Makes Lebed Like Buddhists and Dislike Mormons?," 6
• WALMSLEY, TANIS, "Moscow-Based Medical Ministries," 6-9
• GIBSON, DAVID G., "High Public Confidence in the Church," 9
• HARPER, JOHN and JANINE WEDEL, "Western Aid to Eastern and Central Europe: How to Make It Work," 10
• WEDEL, JANINE, "Aid to the East," 10-11
• SLOBODIAN, SAM, "Contextualizing the Gospel for Russians," 11
• ELLIOTT, MARK, "Russian Evangelical Roots," 12

• Practically Speaking
East-West Church and Ministry Report new area code, fax, and e-mail address, 13
Law and Liberty Trust's new address and e-mail, 13
Law and Liberty merger with Christian Renewal Effort for Emerging Democraties (CREED), 13
Slovakia Country Report (overview of Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy), 13
• Resources
Resources available from the Ethics Developement Initiative (EDI) of the British-based CARE Trust, 13
Magyar Missions Link Directory, 13
The Newsletter of the International Council for Central and East European Studies, 14
Campus Crusade for Christ's Four Spiritual Laws, 14
Resources available through the Orthodox Church in America, 14
Directory of Indigenious Christian Organizations of the Former Soviet Union and East Central Europe, 14
• News Notes
Freedom House gives 18 countries lowest rating in 1996 for political and civil rights, 12
New phone, fax and e-mail for the University of Illinois Slavic Reference Service, 12
Ukrainian Church Studies Programme, 13
Peter Deyneka, Jr., received the doctor of divinity degree, 13
• Calendar
September 1996 - April 20 1997, 15
• Editorial
MOYLE, MARSH, "Offering Help Without Diminishing Dignity," 16

Articles

• GRAVES, JACK, "Russian Protestant Theological Textbook Project," 1-5
• GUSTAFSON, CURT L., "Bible Translation in the Former Soviet Union," 5-6
• KOMISSAROV, VAL, "Missionaries: In and Out of Fashion," 6-7
• REIMER, JOHANNES, "Mission in Post-Perestroika Russia," 8-9
• LORD, KAREN, "Religious Liberty Conference in Warsaw," 9
• RICHMOND, YALE, "From Da to Yes:Understanding East Europeans," 10-11
• TRIGGS, WIL, "A Picture Window on Russian and East European Life," 11-12

• Letter to the Editor
BISHOP, ANDY, The CoMission, 12
• Practically Speaking
  "Commonsense Counsel for Missionaries Heading East," Working in Central Europe: Guidelines for Christians (London: Evangelical Missionary Alliance, 1994), 13
  On line course, "History of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Christianity," offered through Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 14
  Trucking companies in the United Kingdom which transport goods to Central and Eastern Europe, 14
• News Notes
  Dedication of ministry center in Moscow, 14
  First-ever Russian Protestant Masters Program, 14
• Resources
  Czech translation of InterVarsity's New Bible Dictionary, 14-15
  Profiles of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan, 15
  The Post-Soviet Handbook, A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet Resources in the Newly Independent States, 15
  Beliefs and Practices of Christians, 15
• Calendar of Events
December 1996 - July 1997, 15
• Editorial
BUYDA, YURY, "Disappointment with Russian Orthodoxy's Response to Freedom," 16

Articles

• KRAMER, GENE, "Russian Religious Rights in Decline," 1-2
• ELLIOTT, MARK, "New Internet Source on Religion in Russia," 2
• JOHNSON, HAROLD J., "U.S. Congressional Watchdog Agency Evaluates Aid to Russia: Lessons for Ministry," 3-4
• SERIO, JOSEPH D., "On Crime and Culture Shock," 4
• BABIUCH, JOLANTA, "The East European Church After Communism: Seeking New Ways to Serve--Or New Enemies to Fight?," 5-6
• MOLDOVAN, JOHN, "Obstacles to Evangelism," 6
• ZOLOTOV, ANDREI, "Orthodoxy, Oil, Tobacco, and Wine: Do They Mix?," 7
• NICHOLS, GREGORY, "A Case for Bribery: Giving Versus Taking," 8-10
• THORNBERG, CATHY, Interview with CLIFF HARDER, "Bribery: Coming to Terms With a Moral Dilemma," 8, 10-11
• ELLIOTT, MARK, Interview with JOHN WILLIAMS, "Bribery: Out of the Question," 9

• Practically Speaking
LYNES, ROBERT, "Tips on Teaching English in Eastern and Central Europe," 12
• News Notes
"Hope for the Balkans" gathering of evangelical Christians, 12
Pilot showing of the "Jesus" film in Polish Catholic diocese, 12
• Metaphrasis, a Russian religious news service, 12
  Roman Catholic Community of St. Egidio conflict resolution projects, 12
  Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies donation of million-dollar endowment for a chair in Eastern Liturgy, 12
• Brother Andrew receives Religious Liberty Award, 13
  Compass Direct, begun April 1996, focuses on persecutions of Christians, 13
• Resources
• KRIVOHLAVY, Dr. JARO, Mit pro co Zit (Having Something to Live For), 13
  Pastoral Training Under Fire, A Review of WAYNE KENNEY, 'A Conspiracy of Learning': Self-Directed Learning Among Protestant Russian Clergy Before 1987, 13
  Handbook for Christian EFL Teachers, 14
  The Russian Orthodox Church: Triumphalism and Defensiveness, by JANE ELLIS, 14
• Critique
DONALD DAYTON critiques Theological Textbook Project, 14
• Letter to the Editor
PETER DEYNEKA, Russian Ministries, 14
• Calendar of Events
March 1997 - November 1997, 15
• Editorial
ELLIOTT, MARK, "How Much Land Does a Man Need?," 16

Articles

• BROUN, JANICE, "Divisions in Eastern Orthodoxy Today," 1-3
• AKIMOFF, AL, "Post-Soviet Soil: Harvesting or Sowing," 4-5
• LEHMANN, SUSAN GOODRICH, chart: "Religious Revival in Russia: Significant or Superficial?," 5
• ELLIOTT, MARK, "Adventist Couple Murdered in Russian Caucasus," 6-7
• BUNACIU, OTNIEL, "Nine Baptists Beaten by Orthodox in Romania," 7
• NEGROV, ALEXANDER, "Why is There No Russian Protestant Theology in Russia? A Personal Outcry," 8-9
• "A Success Story in Orthodox-Evangelical Relations," A Report from a Western Ministry in Russia," 9
• ELLIOTT, MARK, "Updated Statistics on the Protestant Missionary Presence in the Former Soviet Union," 10
• "Religion and Reconciliation in the Balkans," 11
• ELLIOTT, MARK, "Violations of Religious Liberty in Uzbekistan," 12

• Letter to the Editor
WILLIS, JEFF, "In Response to Three Views on Bribery," 13
• News Notes
Actions of the Russian Orthodox Church Council, 18-22 February 1997, 13
• "How Christian is Estonia?", 13
  
• Resources
East European and CIS Video and Film Directory, 14
Russian- and English-language Internet web site (http://www.russian-orthodox-church.org.ru)
"Western Saints in Holy Russia: Perceptions of Conversion and of Westerners Among Western Influenced Converts, Russian Church Converts, and Members of the Public in the Former USSR," dissertation by JOHN WILLIAM McNEILL, 14
• Calendar of Events
May 29, 1997 - July 3, 1998, 15
• Editorial
MATHEWES-GREEN, FREDERICA, "Albania's Crisis: More Spiritual Than Economic," 16

Articles

• ELLIOTT, MARK, "New Restrictive Law on Religion in Russia," 1-2
• HOMER, LAUREN, "Human Rights Lawyer Criticizes New Russian Religion Law," 2-3
• "Commentary on the New Russian Law on Religion," 3-5
• ELLIOTT, MARK, "What Percentage of Russians Are Practicing Christians?," 5-6
• BROUN, JANICE, "Jurisdictional Conflicts Among Orthodox and Eastern-Rite Catholics in Russia and Ukraine," 7-9
• MUMPER, SHARON, "Publishing Without Perishing," 10-11
• "Christian Magazines in the Post-Soviet Era, Selected Promising Titles," 12

• Practically Speaking
The Orthodox Church in America website, 6
"The Gathering," 6
The World Evangelical Fellowship Religious Liberty E-mail Conference and website, 6
Perry International Newsletter, Russian business visa permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 6
• Resources
Multi-Language Media; Foreign Language Christian Resources print and audio-visual materials in East Central Europe and former Soviet Union, 13
Audiocassettes of 4-5 October 1996 meeting of the Society for the Study of Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism, 13
New publication titles in East European languages published by Operation Mobilization's Greater Europe team, 13
• News Notes
  
Withdrawal of membership by the Georgian Orthodox Church from the World Council of Churches, 14
RFE/RL Newsline published electronically by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 14
"The Gatherer of Stones," production on life of Paul prepared by Moldavian Orthodox group, 14
Romanian list of recognized religions authorized to build houses of worship and non-acceptance of Romania as a member of the European Union, 14
• Calendar of Events
October 1997 - June 1998, 15
• Editorial
ELLIOTT, MARK, "Clinically Depressed Nations and the Misuse of Memory," 16

Articles

• MARSH MOYLE, GERRY DAVEY, and BRENTON MILNE, "Post-Soviet Christian Publishing: Aiming for Self-Sufficiency," 1-3
• MARK ELLIOTT, "The New Russian Law on Religion: What is the Fallout for Evangelicals?" 4-5
• MARK ELLIOTT, compiler, "The Impact of the 1997 Russian Law on Religion," 6
• "Orthodox Church in America Calls for Moderation in Applying Russia's New Religion Law," 7
• DAN DRAPAL, "Will We Survive Western Missionaries? Reflections of a Czech Pastor" 7-8
• JURIS RUBENIS, "Rebirth and Renewal in the Latvian Evangelical Church," 9-10

• News Notes
Donetsk Christian University/Russian-American Christian University, 3
Omsk conference addressing aid to refugees, 3
Russia's Committee for Rescuing Youth from False Religions, 14
Lutheran sworn in as prime minister of Poland, 14
Boris Arapovich, 14
Ruginoasa, Romania, 14
"Jesus" film banned in Serbian towns, 14
Gunmen abducted Christian relief workers in the Caucusus, 14
• Resources
Keston News Service and Religion, State and Society, 11
Christianity and Islam in Southeastern Asia, 11
"The History of Orthodox Christianity," 11
Lumina Lina/Gracious Light, 11
LEO TOLSTOY, "How Much Land Does a Man Need," 11
JOSEPH TON, Suffering, Martyrdom, and Rewards in Heaven, 11
GENEVRA GERHART, The Russian World: Life and Language, 12
NIS Health Promotion Bulletin, 12
Central European Health and Environmental Monitor, 12
• Practically Speaking
• The Boeing Relief Program, 12
  Consultation on Christian Medical, Dental, and Health Ministries in the Former Soviet Union and East Central Europe, 12-13
  Russian Christian Satellite Network Proposed, 13
  Focus on the Family gratis subscriptions, 13
  "Missions Coalition Joint Meeting," Budapest, 13
• Letters to the Editor
GARY W. TAYLOR, 13
A missionary in Russia, 13
• Calendar of Events
January 1998 - November 1999, 15
• Editorial
MARK ELLIOTT, "The New Russian Law on Religion: Will E-mail Undermine Draconian Enforcement?" 16

Focusing on Women in Ministry

• Women in Ministry: From All Angles
MARK ELLIOTT, "A Conference That Was a Longtime Dream Come True", 1-2
Women's Conference Papers Published, 1
Participation by Denomination and Republic, 2
MARK ELLIOTT, "Women's Ministry and a Tale of Two Barbaras", 2-3
BARBARA EVANS CLEMENTS, "Difficulties for Women in Russia Are On the Increase", 3-4


• Women in Ministry: Caring for Body and Soul
MIROSLAVA SHLYAZHKO, "The Christian Women's Association 'Life' in Belarus", 5
NADEZHDA SHELYUDAKOVA, "Witnessing to Prisoners Through Letter Writing", 6
ELIZABETH CARLSON, "Marina Karetnikova: Making Faith a Reasonable Choice", 6
NINA BELYAKOVA, "Supporting Families of Alcoholics", 7
YELENA TISHCHENKO, "A Witness for Christ Through Compassionate Ministries", 8


• Women in Ministry: In Keeping with Tradition
IRINA YAKOBOVA, "The Woman's Proper Place", 9
MARIA GEVORKIAN, "Creativity and Compassion in Women's Ministries", 10-11


• Women in Ministry: New Paths
LARISA MAKAROVA, "The Work of a Christian Woman in the Salvation Army", 11
KHAMIRA SAKHIBOVA, "Evangelism and Women's Ministry in Uzbekistan", 11
OLGA AVETISOVA, "The Role of Women in Central Asian Churches", 12-13
KAARINA HAM, Letter to the Editor, 13
SHIRINAY DOSOVA, "Proclaiming Christ Boldly From Moscow to Yalta", 14


• MARK ELLIOTT, "Electronic Resources for Post-Soviet Women's Studies", 15
• TATYANA POPOVA, "A Christian Editor's Report on a Women's Conference: A Series of Surprises", 16

Articles

• DANUT MANASTIREANU, "Evangelical Denominations in Post-Communist Romania," 1-3
• SHARYL CORRADO and MARK ELLIOTT, "Websites Well Worth the Time", 3-6
• JIM and LAURIE BARNES, "The Czech Spiritual Landscape in the Post-Communist Era," 6-8
• DAN DRAPAL, "Will We Survive Western Missionaries? Reflections of a Czech Pastor," 8-10
• VALENTINA A. KARCHAZHKINA, "Western Missionaries Spreading the Gospel in Russia," 8-10
• DENNIS BOWEN, "Christian Psychology in Russia," 11-12

• News Notes
International "Orthodox-Evangelical Consultation," 12
Crisis Children Coalition--Russia Project, 12
• Calendar of Events
June 1998 - November 1999, 13
• Practically Speaking
Eastern European Language and Leadership Training Project, 14
Russian Language Courses for Missionary Candidates, 14
World Wide Printing, 14
• Resources
Association for Spiritual Renewal, 14
JOHN VAROLI, "Homelessness in Russia," 14
United Bible Societies Special Report, 14
VITALIJ IVANOVICH PETRENKO, "Theology of Icons: A Protestant Perspective," 14
Directory of Russian-language Christian literature producation/distribution, 15
DUSAN JAURA, Young People in Postmodern Society--A Central European Perspective, 15
GEOFF ELLIS and WESLEY JONES, The Other Revolution: Russian Evangelical Awakenings, 15
• Editorial
MARK ELLIOTT, "Reporting on Religion at Its Best," 15-16

Articles

• PAUL CARDEN, "Cults and New Religious Movements in the Former Soviet Union," 1-5
• Christian Resources on Cults in Russian, 5
• "Missions in the Post-Communist Context: Hampered by the Handicapped Child Mentality," 6-7
• DANUT MANASTIREANU, "Evangelical Denominations in Post-Communist Romania," 7-10

• News Notes
  
"Centralized Religious Organizations" (CROs) Registered Under the 1997 Russian Law on Religion, 10
GARETH JONES, "Russian Religion Law Faces Court Challenge", 10
Jaroslav Pelikan received into the Eastern Orthodox Church, 11
Russian Orthodox Church conservatives burn "heretical" books in Yekaterinburg, 11
Bulgarian Orthodox Church will withdraw from the World Council of Churches, 11
Hungarian church workers released, 11
Death of a Leading Scholar of the Russian Church, 11
Announcing the Web Site of the Institute for East-West Christian Studies, 11
• Calendar of Events
  
September 1998 - November 1999, 12
• Practically Speaking
  
SHARYL CORRADO (compiler), Internet Visa Instructions, 13-14
• Resources
  
"Soul Wars: The Problem of Proslytism in Russia," Emory International Law Review, 14
Firebird Audio/Video Productions, Publishers, & Tours, 14-15
Panorama of Russia, 15
• Editorial
  
KAREN S. LORD,"What, Exacly, IS Religious Freedom?" 15-16

Theme issue on Medical Ministries

• HENRYK WIEJA, "A Holistic Approach to Medical Ministry," 1-2
• DAVID S. BARNES, "Health, Ethics, and Religion:  Perceptions of Russian and American Medical Personnel," 2-4
• DAVID S. BARNES, "Russian Medical Missions:  Breadth and Depth," 4-6
• Medical Ministry Contacts, 6-7
• BARBARA KERTAI, "Models for Medical Ministry in East Central Europe," 8-9
• Contact Information, 9
• BARBARA KERTAI, "Humanitarian Aid and Customs Regulations:  A Hungarian Case Study," 10
• BARBARA KERTAI, "Sending Humanitarian Aid to Eastern Europe:  Guidelines for Clearing Customs," 10
• SHARYL CORRADO, compiler, "Internet Resources on Medical, Dental, and Health Issues," 11

• STEVEN R. CHAPMAN, "Collectivism in the Russian World View and Its Implications for Christian Ministry," 12-14
• STEPHEN HOLMES, "Church-State Entanglements in the Post-Soviet Era," 14-15
• KEVIN QUIGLEY, "Lessons Foundations Have Learned in Eastern Europe," 17

• Letter to the Editor
  
PAUL CARDEN, 15
• Resources
  
ROEDER, NORIE, MERIKE UUDAM, and ALLAND PARMAN.  "How Christian is Estonia?" 16
Slavic Bible 1.5, 16
• MANASTIREANU, DANUT, "The Place of Scripture in the Orthodox Tradition," 16
  DOWNES, STAN, ed., Ghidul Retelei Organizatiilor Crestine din Romania [Directory of Christian Ministries in Romania], 16
  EastWest Institute Russian Regional Report, 16
  RUTLAND, PETER, ed., The Challenge of Integration:  Annual Survey of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union, 17
  English-Russian Dictionary for a Christian Translator, 17
  Religiya i pravo:  informatsionno-analiticheskiy zhurnal [Religion and the Law:  A Journal of Information and Analysis], 17
  Svoboda sovesti i zloupotreblenie svobodoy massovoy informatsiey:  zashchita chesti, dostoinstva i delovoy reputatsii [Freedom of Conscience and the Misuse of Freedom of the Press:  Defense of Honor, Dignity, and Business Reputation], 17
• News Notes
  
JULIE MOFFETT, "Russia:  Secret Police Lowering Iron Curtain on Internet," 18
Correction, 19
• Internet Resources
  
SHARYL CORRADO, compiler, 18-19
• Editorial
  
OLGA LOUKMANOVA, "'Successful' Christian Ministry:  Confusing the Appearance and the Substance," 19-20