

Jessica Bantseev – Eurasia
Ministry Focus
Jessica is the daughter of Ilya and Janet Bantseev, who have been serving in Novokuznetsk, Russia, for 27 years. Jessica grew up on the mission field but later moved to North America to receive her B.S. in Digital Media, and in May 2019, after her graduation, she moved back to Novokuznetsk to do media ministry. She currently runs the media department in her church and is helping oversee the media ministry for Teen Challenge Russia. Most of her team consists of youth ages 13-25.
Prayer Requests:
- For many Russian-speaking people to come to salvation through the online platforms such as YouTube, Vk, and Instagram.
- To help young people develop a love for God and a desire to serve Him using their gifts and talents through media.
- For God to provide the necessary media equipment to propel the Gospel and expand the ministry.



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Ilya & Jessica Batrakov
Eurasia
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Ministry Focus:
Ilya and Jessica Batrakov’s vision is to reach this generation of young Russian-speaking people, to see them saved and inspired to fulfill God’s call on their lives. One of the greatest needs in the eastern part of the world is that thousands of young people have never heard the phrase “God loves you.”
Ilya and Jessica’s desire is to reach young people and help them:
• Receive salvation & discover who they are in God’s eyes
• Build healthy friendships that will lead into strong marriages
• Restore their relationship with their parents
Ilya and Jessica Batrakov served as Global Workers in Novokuznetsk, Siberia under the leadership of Jessica's parents, Ilya and Janet Bantseev, founders and senior pastors of My Church Novokuznetsk. Ilya and Jessica met at kids camp when they were 12 years old. At a young age, they both sensed the call into full time ministry. Ilya served as the youth leader in My Church downtown campus, organizing weekly youth services, regional youth camps, and conferences; while Jessica served as the media coordinator for both the church and youth ministry, as well as the youth worship leader for the downtown campus. They never imagined that 15 years later God would bring them together and use them as a family. They were married on July 24, 2021 and continue to serve in youth, media, Jr. high, and worship ministry together.
• That God would end the war between Russia and Ukraine and bring peace and healing between the countries
• That He would direct our steps as we reach this generation of Russian-speaking youth, no matter where they are from in the world
• That He would provide the resources and finances to accomplish His vision
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