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The war in Ukraine grinds on, but despite the sorrow and tragedy, we continue to be amazed at God’s faithfulness and the doors He is opening for our family to share the Gospel. In this special issue of Overseas Field Report, we’d like to show you some of what God has been doing in Ukraine — and some of the exciting opportunities we see on the horizon.

Teaching, Serving, Standing

Joshua Steele · May 27, 2026

January 16, 2026 — 8:50 am. We were seated in our blue Ford van, headed once again to the Polish border. Rebekah would soon turn 18, and so it was time to visit the Ukrainian consulate in Krakow to get her a visa. Anya, a Ukrainian friend, had come along for the ride. The morning was crisp; the roads, thankfully, clear. As the three of us sped toward the border, conversation lulled, and my mind began to wander. I’d driven this route so often I could almost do it in my sleep. Almost. No sleep now, though — stay awake. Eyes on the road. We clipped along at a comfortable 100 kph (62 mph). Suddenly, I snapped alert: 8:56 am. Four minutes left...

Late in 2024, our team had the incredible privilege of traveling to some of the areas in Ukraine hardest hit by the war. Amidst minefields and bombed-out homes, we spoke with people who have endured unimaginable loss. The image above was taken on the final day of our trip when we had the opportunity to preach the Gospel and distribute aid to a large group of Ukrainians in the city of Zhytomyr.

The November Project

Joshua Steele · February 24, 2025

It all began with a phone call from Ben Sargent. Ben serves on our board of directors with Euro Team Outreach, and for some time, we’d been planning for him to visit Ukraine. The goal had been to brainstorm and plan future ministry projects. But now Ben had a new idea. “Josh, when I get there, I want you to find me an interpreter and a vehicle to take me close to the front so I can preach the Gospel. I don’t care if something happens to me; I’m ready to go!” That’s one reason we’re so blessed to have Ben on our team. His enthusiasm and vision keep us going! As we spoke on the phone, I thought fast and made a few suggestions. After our conversation ended, I knew who I needed to call: Oleksandr Ilchenko.

The Steele family, fall 2024: Joshua, Kelsie, Abigail, Rebekah, Hosanna, Kathryn, David, Mia

Fall Family Photos

Joshua Steele · November 21, 2024

If you’ve been following my Facebook updates this month, you know we’ve had some exciting days of ministry in central and southern Ukraine. I’m working on a more detailed report about all that, but in the meantime, I thought I’d share something a bit lighter: our latest family photos!

2024 has been a year of sorrow. Yet, in the midst of our trials, God has brought joy and new life.

Of Books, Baptisms, and Blessings

Joshua Steele · September 24, 2024

One of my most frequent prayers in times of trial is that God would use me up to bless my family, to bring souls to Christ, to glorify His name on the earth, and that He would take me home as soon as my work is done. I don’t say this lightly: 2024 has been a year of sorrow for me, and yet God has given peace and joy despite the fires. Our family is still in Ukraine, we’re still serving Christ, and we are excited to finally be sharing with you an update about what God is doing in our lives!

I recently made a two-week solo trip to the US to visit and support my family as my Mom is treated for multiple myloma cancer. We enjoyed many sweet moments together, including this Sunday morning hymn sing.

Circling the Wagons

Joshua Steele · April 26, 2024

Mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer in 2020, and since that time our lives have been different. There are days when things seem normal, and there are battles that are dark and scary. Mom is a courageous fighter, and Dad, along with our siblings and their spouses, have worked tirelessly to support her. Now, Mom is facing new challenges with her health that represent a much steeper decline than we have previously seen. Treatments that once seemed promising are no longer effective. There is an urgency now that we have not felt before. We are circling the wagons, as it were, to support her in every way we can.

We recently had the wonderful privilege of leading a marriage retreat for couples from our church in Lviv.

Ministry and Family in Time of War

Joshua Steele · January 19, 2024

There are days when things appear almost peaceful. We move about the city, living what seems a normal life, and we almost forget that there’s a war on. Then the sirens go off again, reminding us why we pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. Thankfully, Lviv remains one of the safer areas of Ukraine right now, and God has been faithful to protect our lives and property. We have lost so little compared to many, and the Lord continues to guide and bless us. In this (admittedly overdue) report, we’d like to share with you a glimpse into our family and ministry in this difficult time of war.

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name…” God has opened the door for us to begin a small fellowship of Ukrainian families in cooperation with a local church in Žilina.

The Body of Christ

Joshua Steele · December 8, 2022

It was late March — less than one month since our evacuation from Ukraine — and God had provided us an apartment. We were finally leaving the horse ranch and moving to Žilina! This was largely possible due to the generous help of an American missionary family: Zac and Kim Shepperson.

Our roster of Good and Evil distributors is growing, and books are making their way to Ukrainians across the country! We are so grateful for Tanya, Pastor Vladyslav, Yura, and others who are partnering with us to get the Gospel out!

Good and Evil Books Shipping!

Joshua Steele · November 10, 2022

In today’s episode, we share new details about the Good and Evil book ministry in Ukraine. We talk about our new distributor program, update you with the latest stats, and introduce you to the Ukrainians who are making this operation possible. You’ll learn some Ukrainian geography along the way as we break out the map and show you exactly where in the country these books are going.