Nikolay Balanenko
Tavriski Christian Institute
Nikolay Andreevich Balanenko is a Professor at Tavriski Christian Institute,
who teaches Evangelism, and Systematic Theology. He holds a Bachelor’s degree
in Higher Technical Education and has a Masters degree in Practical Ministry.
He also serves as Pastor of “Transfiguration Church in Kherson. Since early
2004, our Church has been providing him financial assistance, thanks to the
generous commitment of one of our congregation members.
God is doing some wonderful things in Uzbekistan, and TCI is in the midst of it.
In 2000, an extension was founded in Tashkent, where about 42 students have been
enrolled. TCI selected Nick to serve as its Uzbek coordinator. Recently, 28 of
them became part of the first graduation class. These graduates are now working
in Afghanistan, Vietnam, Turkmenistan, Tajikstan, Azerbaijan, and India.
Praise & Prayer Requests include:
- Registration of the Uzbek Extension as the first Christian institute offering BA level degrees
- Wisdom in selection of the new group of students in Uzbekistan
- For the TCI staff, professors, students and Board of Directors