Our mission is guided by a set of biblical principles and values that shape every area of our ministry:
About Pastor and Senior Chaplain Dmytro Kokhanevych
Dmytro Kokhanevych is the founder and spiritual leader of the “Restoration” Church in Kyiv. A former military man who experienced a miraculous deliverance from death, he repented in adulthood and dedicated his life to ministry. As a pastor, Dmytro not only nurtures his congregation in the spirit of the Gospel, but since the beginning of the war he has also been actively involved in spiritually supporting Ukraine’s defenders as a military chaplain.
Ministry at the Front
From the first days of the invasion, he personally handed out prayers to mobilized soldiers to strengthen their spirit. Later he completed training in the Corps of Military Chaplains and for more than two years has traveled along the front line. There, Dmytro leads prayers, conducts services, and provides pastoral care to soldiers, giving them strength and faith even in the most difficult moments.
Restoring the Soul
The pastor pays special attention to spiritual rehabilitation, encouraging soldiers not to keep pain and anger inside, but to seek comfort in God. He emphasizes the importance of confession and repentance, as a pure heart helps one hear the Lord more clearly. His sacrifice and faith have earned him respect among soldiers and their families, as he is always there to support them and show the way to restoration.
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For it is written: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)