To God be the Glory For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36   Last month Valentyn Korenevych attended a meeting at Kyiv Theological seminary but instead of having the discussion about the chaplain’s degree program, he received an honorary award for his assistance of the military.  This award was signed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine , Alexander Sirsky.  Commander-in-Chief, Armed Forces of Ukr

Peace on Earth - Merry Christmas 2025 was an amazing year for Olive Branch International, thanks to you, our donors.    We want to share with you the projects in the works so you can pray and continue financial support as we close out this year and prepare for 2026.  It is our desire to bring peace and light to our various efforts. OBI has been coordinating virtually to develop a national team to assist in training pastors, military chaplains, and others in post-traumatic gro

Hello Friends,   Welcome to the Christmas Season! With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just ahead, it is a time to be grateful for so much! We are grateful for the many victories in our work YOU have made possible. MOHI Founders Mary and Wallace Kamau, CCV and OBI Team We have measurably raised the standard of medical and mental wellness care across 35 communities serving 33,000 school children and their families in Kenya. This includes an annual conferen

Olive Branch Ukraine Team has found renewal across the US as Fall Colors peak and friends gather. The Olive Branch Ukraine team has been in the US for several weeks. We planned this trip to provide times of refreshment, renewal, and training. Many opportunities have come together even better than what we originally planned. We know that the Lord has been directing our paths.  While traveling with the team, I have seen how experiencing the beauty of God’s creation has brought

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Dear Friends, Every student learned the “Parable of the Pencil” and how we can leave our best mark on the world when we put our lives into God’s hands. “Shujaa” is Swahili for “HERO” The 2025 “ Trauma Healing Camp ” proved to be a tremendous positive experience for the selected students as they were given experiential

They all love the Lord, their country, and their military.   The OBI US Team, Along With The Ukrainian Ministry Team. 2 Corinthians 9:8...

Coming soon – reconnect with members of the Olive Branch Ukraine (OBU) team. Olive Branch International has a lot going on right now! A...

Dear Friends   We are almost ready to leave for Kenya again.  For the third year, Olive Branch International has been requested to teach,...

An OBI team of four women will travel to Ukraine to join about 60 Ukrainian sisters for a training retreat in late July. Careful,...

"At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen" Isaiah 60:22 OBI was represented at the "Church and Army" Conference at Dragomanov...

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will...

OBI has been requested to teach, train, and serve the medical and mental wellness needs of adults, children and their families in Kenya,...

Greetings to my new OBI family,   My name is Sven Olson, and in this month’s newsletter I have the honor of introducing myself as a new...

Romans 15:13 …”May the God of Hope  fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of...

Borscht Last month Volodomyr, Assistant Training Director, Olive Branch Ukraine, coordinated and conducted a Combat Kitchen for Ukrainian...

We are ending 2024 with our world in greater conflict and discord than when we began. OBI has plans for expanded projects for 2025 with...

Many of you have given us Christmas gifts throughout the year through your encouragement, prayers, and financial support. We would need a...

Christian Association of Military Christian Fellowship (WCON AMCF) Just imagine 120 women sitting and standing in a room to hear about...

In Nehemiah 8:10 , the Israelites have just finished rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. Following the reading of the law, Nehemiah...

"Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matthew 6:8 God knew our need for two unplanned...