OUR STAFF
TIMOTHY & VITA VASHCHYSHYN
Tim Vashchyshyn is the lead pastor of ICA Kyiv. His passion to serve began with youth ministry as he was finishing his graduate studies in missions and theology at Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium. Along with his wife Vita, they continue building relationships both in suburbs and the city. Pastor Tim has been on staff since 2020 and became lead pastor of the church in 2022.
TETIANA SOZNASHVILI
Tanya has been working as Administrator since 2014 and currently as Office Manager of ICA Kyiv. She is from Kyiv, Ukraine. She has a heart for Ukraine and its people. Tanya loves to organize outreaches and projects to show God’s love to people through the practical help from the church. Loves food and coffee.
ARTHUR & KATIE SOKOLOVSKYI
Arthur and Katie have been attending ICA since 2017. They joined ICA staff as worship leaders shortly after getting married in 2018. They met after Katie moved to Kyiv to join YWAM and Arthur returned from studying in YWAM Kona. They both have a heart for music and worship and developing that in Ukraine. Arthur enjoys reading and creating music, Katie loves cooking good food and sewing. They both enjoy eating and watching movies together.
MARKUS & HELEN WOLF
Markus and Helen have been pastoring the children of ICA since 2008. They love to help kids meet Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him. They have a passion for reaching orphans and evangelizing the lost. Markus is from Bridgman, Michigan and Helen is from Kyiv, Ukraine. They have a beautiful daughter, Olivia, who really likes fuzzy animals, especially dogs.
LINDA & EDMUND SCHLAK
Linda Schlak joined the ICA staff in 2017, serving ICA Connections and Small Groups. She loves her husband Edmund and their 6 sons and their families. The Schlaks came from Iowa to Ukraine to work as Assemblies God Missionaries in 2014. Ed teaches at Evangel Theological University. He also enjoys greeting at the front door by the posters. Linda enjoys various ministry projects. She loves being on the front row to see God's hand in many lives in Ukraine. She loves working with people from Ukraine and all over the world whom God sends to Kyiv for their growth and His glory. She loves walking in Kyiv, coffee meetings, riding bike trails in Iowa and family vacations.
RAFI & TANYA ISSA
Rafi & Tanya have been leading our Arabic congregation since 2012. Rafi is originally from Syria and Tanya is from Ukraine. They have two beautiful daughters. Rafi studies for a postgraduate degree in oboe (music) and has a master's degree in Christian leadership. Rafi teaches in different seminaries and mission schools in Ukraine. Tania has a postgraduate degree in history, enjoys writing and reading. They both like tasty food, fellowship with friends, and evangelizing people around.
OUR ELDERS
Sergey & Galina Molnar
Sergey and Galina have been Christians since the 90s. They have been a part of ICA since 2018. During this time they have always been taking active part in the church life, including serving the church in leadership positions.
They have a solid knowledge of the Bible and have led different small groups and classes.
Sergey and Galina have been married for 23 years. They have an adult son.
Galina works as an accountant. Sergey works in Data Management.
They want for ICA to be always a place where people can meet Jesus Christ, grow in their relationship with God, get encouragement and be corrected by the Holy Spirit.
Pavlo & Vira Vashchyshyn
Pavlo and Vira Vashchyshyn attended ICA since the very beginning. Both have been integral part to the growth of our community. In 2016 they felt called to help develop one of our church cites in Kolentsi and begin a bible study. Along with the team, they continue ministering through sermons and spiritual growth.
As they begin to serve in the elders capacity, Vira took on a role of leading our prayer team on Wednesdays. Both Pavel and his wife are a blessing to ICA Kyiv.