War Does Not Stop the Gospel

By Junita Sutirto | June 3, 2025 |

A full-scale war on Ukrainian soil is challenging for Ukraine and at the same time dangerous for the rest of the world. Headlines promise a potential ceasefire by Easter. A ceasefire and lasting peace are sought after a war started by Russia. In the Middle East, Israel’s war against Hamas continues. Instability is increasing in…

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One million recovery from trauma books needed in Ukraine by fall

By Junita Sutirto | April 7, 2025 |

The war on Ukrainian soil is challenging, and at the same time, dangerous for the rest of the world. News headlines have been promising a potential ceasefire by Easter. The invasion by Russia has ravaged the country for more than three years. In the Middle East, Israel’s war against Hamas continues. Instability is increasing in…

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Restoring Souls in a Wounded Nation

By Junita Sutirto | April 7, 2025 |

WAR NOT ONLY BATTERS BODIES. Restoring Souls in a Wounded Nation A Gospel-Centred Response to War Trauma in Ukraine The trauma of war does not end when the bombs stop. Across Ukraine, millions live with the invisible wounds of conflict—PTSD, deep grief, fear, and emotional exhaustion. Missiles may destroy buildings, but trauma breaks minds, hearts,…

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GCMM’s specialized war trauma book goes to press

By Junita Sutirto | March 18, 2025 |

GCMM Executive Director Hannu Haukka reports from KYIV Encounter with the man who lost everything One of the most tragic moments during a recent trip to Ukraine for Hannu Haukka was meeting a man in Stepnogorsk. The elderly man had been on errands at the local village shop when a missile strike had razed his…

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Heavy Demand For More Evangelism Books

By John Haukka | December 10, 2023 |

War leaves its mark About 10 million Ukrainians have had to leave their homes during the Russian invasion, heading west. War has a lasting effect on a person’s soul. According to WHO (World Health Organization), about a quarter of the population has experienced some kind of psychological trauma. Peace of mind is shaken “The sound…

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