During the seminar, Stas heard about the principles, practices and planning of Biblical Entrepreneurship. After understanding the principle of business that based on the biblical principles, his attitude towards entrepreneurship and life changed.

We have not had any connection with him for two years. When we were doing the seminar in Kishinev on February 25-26 of 2014 he heard about it and came to see us. Stas told us about the amazing changes that happened in his life because of the principles that he heard two years ago during the seminar. He started and successfully developing his business.

Stas was saying:

“I have understood that the main goal of biblical business are people. I have to serve people, answering to their needs and not worry about the profit. I realized that profit is the result of my responsible stewardship of the business. God will take care of my profit.”

Today Stas’s business bringing good finances for his family and to the ministry to sick children.

We have asked Stas to share his testimony for the students in our class in Kishinev. That testimony motivated and inspired people to use those principles on practice and start Kingdom Businesses.

Krivitsky Aleksander, minister at the rehabilitation Center:

“Now I am convinced that debt is a curse. Christ has paid the price and purchased us from this curse. As the result, we can stay with the consequences of that curse or make a decision to get rid of them. Very important is our attitude towards depts. In the future, it will show our attitude towards God and characterizes us as faithful stewards.

In order to look for advice about depts I am usually lacking time and patience. Often pride and self-confidence stands on the way. I do need to work on myself and pray more.

I was very touched with the topic of Honesty. As the result of what now, I am thinking more of what I do, say, and make sure that it is out of the obedience before the Lord.

We are learning to give more and we are praying about it more.

After finishing the topic of Work I gone through hard time of circumcision. Because I had to get reed of the old habits and change attitude towards my old employers. I understood that I am working for the Lord!

The subject of Savings gave me understanding why I should save. I need to live something to my children as an inheritance and for unexpected expenses. ”

Tsiruk Victoria , a student:

“I realized that debt is a curse, and now I will by all means avoid being in one.

During training, I was truly needed advice on finances. When I got it, I understood that I do need to ask God and wise people for advice, because I am not very wise in the managing of my finances.

The theme of honesty was my moment of repentance, because I realized that not even, seeing it, I was unfair. I decided to follow my every word and deed, in order to try to be completely honest before God. I realized that when we are dishonest with God, it is a manifestation of the fact that we do not believe in Him. We do not believe that He knows and controls everything.

Making conclusions on the topic of Work I realized that I wanted to make money not to save them for myself, but in order to be able to donate surplus. Lord gives me the work that do and He gives me strength and health to implement it. So I have to implement it as for the Lord.”

Tsiruk Lyuba, seller:

“Before the training I never thought I can change my attitude to money, to the way I earn them and to the work in general. Actually, I realized that there is some “truth” about all this. However, I could not find it on my own. I read a lot of secular literature, went to different workshops. Eventually began to be disappointed and give up. But through prayer I have been instructed by God to bring order to my finances. Once again, I started doing it on my own, planning my income and outcome but it was so primitive and never brought any results. I was going more and more with small depts and it made me very burdened. But when I gave it into the hands of God, He brought me to the Success Center. After hearing that I am only a steward of God’s resources that He gave me I received significant relief and encouragement.

Regarding the topic of Debts: before: delayed returning; are increased; was always depressed; Now: know what to avoid; I will be paying it off little by little.

“Advices”: before: I was avoiding advices because thought that people will laugh at me; I thought, «Who needs my problems?» Now: Word of God is my greatest guide; Seek the advice of professionals in this field; Have courage because I know that it is important I need to do so.

“Honesty”: before: Looking for excuses; I was thinking that they owe me more ( i.e. they pay me little and I can take some as a bonus); Now: Honesty have to be in my nature. It is hard! Because when something happens, I have no peace.

“Giving”: before: I will have more then I will give; I am poor myself and it too early for me to give; Now: I will share with what I can, even if it is something small; My “little” for someone can be something “great».

“Work”: before: « I’ll work well – they will see it and promote me”; « Look at me, what a worker I am” Now: understand that God looks at me and sees my work; God is providing for my attitude to the work.

“Savings”: before: constant need to take from the savings; Now: Live by the principle: “Better a small but untouched.»

“Perspective»: before: I thought that I must have this, because everyone else have it and I do not want to be deferent; Now: Understand that God sees things not the way I am.

“Eternity”: before: Living according to the principles “I need to take care of my life now and then we will see”; Now: Realized that without relationship with God there will not be “here” or “there”!

Yaworski Vasil, entrepreneur:

“Before, I was not thinking about the debt. When it came to learning in the Center “Success” I have received wisdom from God in financial management and budgeting.

I have realized that we need to seek the advice of men and God regarding financial matters constantly. I used shy to consult with people, but now I realize that it is very helpful to consult with a wise man. After having concise answer I will not fail in business.

I believe that without honesty no business can stand. Before repentance, I was honest, but not quite, because of which got into various problems.

In terms of giving, we open our hearts to see whether it is attached to God. For what is a man profited from the fact that if he shall gain the whole world, but loses his soul.

In work we need to show not only how we want to minister to people but to God. Do everything as unto God. Also it is very important when you are doing job correctly, other people see it and can praise God for it.

I am convinced that without savings it is very difficult to live. You must try to live by those finances, which are incorporated in the budget, and do not hurry to make hasty purchases.

We must always reflect on our life. What we are living behind and what we will bring to God!

My wife and I are very grateful to the team of Success Center for the blessings and wisdom of God! Our lives are changing for better!”

Tatiana Shevchenko, the teacher:

“Thank God, I have no debt, but the course “Biblical principles of financial management” has helped me to understand (or remind me) that debt – it is not God’s way and method of financial management. We must be true that God has entrusted to us (I mean money) and spend wisely – as a result there is no need to borrow. God always gives in time.

I usually ask advice on financial management from God, pastor and friends. I think that I will continue to do so.

Lessons about honesty helped me to see my honesty. I considered myself an honest person, but now I see that you need to regularly re-read Bible verses about honesty, to be more honest.

I have understood that I need to plan my giving, plan it ahead of time, and not be emotional in giving. It is also important to bless financially pastors and those who teach the Word of God.

“Everything you do, do it as unto the LORD.” It should always be remembered and reminded.

The course also taught me to save money regularly. I almost never did it.

It was interesting to me that God does not want us to be neither rich nor poor. He wants us to learn to be faithful stewards of finances.

I also realized that everything we do should be focused on eternity – what value will it have when the Day of the Lord come will it burn, or it will be like gold?”

Shymkiv Andrew, master adjuster:

“I realized that God is not against the loan, if we pay it off in time.

It is very important to ask advices on finances but ask for it from the professionals in that sphere and it would be even better if that person knows the Living God.

I believe that only honest man has the courage to come in prayer to God about their life situations.

When we learn to give, God will enrich us. Because the Bible says, that God blesses those who gives.

We need to work as for the Lord. Because through our work we can show God to others.

During the lessons in the class I learned to save. Savings can be done not only for my own needs, but also for giving to others. Savings can greatly help us in purchasing something or help us in the time of need.

I realized that not only my 10% belongs to the Lord and also other 90% are His as well. Moreover, God wants us to spend it correctly. It is important to realize that all of our finances and real estate owned by Lord and we are His stewards.

I realize that my life is short, and how I have lived it here on earth influence on my eternity.

I am delighted that this workshop has taught me not only manage the finances, and gave me the right attitude to debt and credit. Most importantly, I realized that all my finances belong to God!”

We thank God for the opportunity to help people form a solid foundation for life according to God’s principles.

We believe that practicing biblical principles of financial management in their lives, participants will achieve real success for the glory of God.

Practically all of the children understood materials very good. It was possible because of good attendance and cooperation with parents. During the time when children were on their lessons, parents were going through video seminars on parenting and took in-group discussions on formation of the good character “Foundation for Success Atchivement”. By the end of the school year there were 72 children coming to the lessons into our Center.

As the conclusion of that project, Center held a five-day summer day camp that called “Be a hero” in June 2 – 6. The program of the camp included: prayer, morning exercises, singing English songs, listening to the Bible lessons in English, participating in the general camp games, quests, snacks and crafts. Every day of the camp had its name “We are family”, “Our amazing world”, “Adventures”, “Party time”, “Best of the best”.

There was 44 children that came to the camp and they were joined in four teams for competitions and games.

Every day children were being acquainted with biblical heroes and were learning from them and their behavior. It helped them to take one truth from every lesson. For example “honor your father and mother”, “be an example in everything” and others.

Children liked to sing in English. By singing thet were learning the language and were learning about the Greatness of God.

The important part of the camp program were games. On the first day, it was introduction games and team games. Then there were general camp games such as “Keys to Fort Boayard”, Photo quest, “First million”, “Life in one hour”. The last game (life in one hour) helped children to think on the meaning of life and their priorities. Children prayed the sinner’s prayer.

The final part of the camp was the meeting with parents, caregivers and mentors where there were awrd ceremony and banquet for all of the participants of the camp and guests.

We believe that when we invest biblical truths into the hearts of children we are spreading the Kingdom of Jesus Christ on Earth.

During July 2014 a team of the Center conducted studies, prevention trainings and lectures by “Life skills for young people” and “Restoration” programs, contests, games and quests for children’s summer camp “Lisoviy”(Skomorohy, Ternopil region.).

This is the fourth year, God allows us to serve orphans and children from large and poor families who come to the camp for summer.

We mainly worked with senior and middle groups, more than 250 children. Every day during the training, we talked with the children on the theme: “Personality,” “Character – is the foundation of a successful life,” “life values “, “Conflict Resolution”, “The relationship between children and parents,” “The relationship between boys and girls “” Limits”and others.

In addition, we showed educational films and spent themed contests. We have also held quests that was something new for children.

Some of the children we know 4 years now. This year, we have seen a big change in them. Now they are learning in high school, have the correct stance on many things such as: alcohol, smoking and other bad habits about relationships with parents and personal point of view. In personal communication, we found that this was in many ways shaped throughout training in the previous years. Now they are ready to improve their character willingly.

We will continue to work with children in the camp in August 2014.

We thank God for the opportunity what He gives us to influence the lives of children, adolescents and adults. We were able to plant the right seeds in their hearts that some of them have sprouted, and others – will still grow and be sure to bring its fruit!

In October of 2014 Center Success has started the new school year. We are continuing to conduct lessons for orphans, children from large and dysfunctional families, children and adolescents at risk.

Here are the results that we can see right from the begging of the studies.

We are conducting the lessons of English and German languages, lessons by the Life Skills program and computer lessons, which children come with great enthusiasm and desire. They come to increase their knowledge and practical skills and to learn new skills for independent living, to learn more Christian principles and values.

English lessons for preschoolers in the classroom of the Center are where children learn communication skills while being with other children. They become more disciplined and learning new words in English.

Holding English lessons and lessons of life skills in the orphanage of Ternopil. There children are able to learn trust towards each other, their self-esteem increased. Their knowledge of computers and English became better. They learned new skills of independent living and Christian principles and values.

We are continuing conduct prevention lessons and lessons using Life Skills, Restoration, Business by the Bible programs in the public schools and other educational institutions of Ternopil city and region. During the lessons children were able to learn new skills for independent living and to prepare themselves to a life decisions.

They learned conflict solving and Biblical Principles for Entrepreneurship. Some of them became a part of “Successful youth club” where we continue to reach out to them. Children are able to see alternative life still from the one that Mass Media and other sources show them.

During the youth course Biblical Principles of financial management teenagers learn how to manage finances biblically.

During the Successful Youth Club teenagers become more prepared for the adult independent living. They learn more Biblical principles of life. They are forming right Christian character and lay down the strong foundation for successful life. Some of them started to attend local churches and invite their parents to go with them.

For parents and caregivers of the preschool group of children in the classroom of the Center we show video seminar “How to overcome hardships of adoption” (author Terry Meeuwsen, Orphan’s Promise). Parents were able to learn how to bring up their children biblically. Learned how to overcome conflicts and hardships and better their relationships with children.

We are continue testing and consulting adolescents using the program “Career Direct”. This program helped young people to identify their talents and skills that God placed within them. It also helped them to determent direction for the study and identify their future occupation.

Often people are coming for the personal consultation where they can receive professional consultation on the questions of business, family and other. It helped them to find answers form the issue that they are facing through the Biblical point of view.

This year Center has a new opportunity to minister more children and teenagers. One of the public schools of Ternopil along with Polytechnic University opened their door even more and allowed us to teach lessons of “Business by the Bible”. They invited us to teach the course because they have good experience of partnering with the Center. We are very happy that we are able to lay a Biblical foundation for business into lives of new generation.

In September the team of the Center was able to participate in the international conference and business-plan competition by Nehemiah project international ministries, in Orlando, Florida.

Also we were able to teach a seminar on  “Growing fish in enclosed installations” for the Roma population of Mukachivo, Transkarpetian region.

But the main change that is leading us to fulfill this work is to help children to know God’s love for them and that they would know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and that they would join one of the local churches. Children that are changes are influencing on their parents and people around them spreading the Kingdom of God on the Earth.

In December of 2014 the team of the Center Success have launched to Superbook club for children and adolescents of Ternopil.

During the Christmas-New Year holidays December 10, 2014 through January 28, 2015 there are more then 40 children from the group of risk and also children from large or poor families are coming to the club twice a week.

Every meeting of the club is unique, interesting and filled with many interesting surprises for kids. By watching the cartoon and playing games the participants of the club get to know Gods love for them. They also learn new principles of Christian life such as friendship, obedience, honesty, respect of others, trusting in God and other.

What brings us the greatest joy is that children every time listen to the biblical stories with great joy, they learn how and then pray to God, trusting him with their lives.

We made a decision not to stop with Superbook club in the Center but went to the orphanages of our city and region.

In December of 2014 our team took Christmas series of the Superbook cartoon to five orphanages and boarding schools.

More then 450 children were able to watch the cartoon. After the end of cartoon we talked about it and shared some of the life principles that they learned from the characters of the Superbook. We prayed with them the sinner’s prayer committing their lives to Lord Jesus Christ.

In January of 2015 we are planning to attend six more orphanages and share with the about the precious gift – the birth of the Son of God.