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The journey

8 countries on the route · currently in Moldova

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RESET exists to honestly share our journey of slowing down, seeking God’s voice, and realigning our lives with His purpose. Through stories, conversations, and transparent partnership, we invite others to travel with us—and perhaps discover their own RESET along the way.

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An update on Friday's partners gathering

Adam · 7 days ago

Dear friends, A quick but important update: we need to postpone our partners gathering planned for this Friday, October 16. We were truly looking forward to seeing you — sharing more RESET stories face to face. The timing didn't work for everyone. Instead, we'd love to connect with you in a smaller, more personal setting — we'll be reaching out personally soon. And looking ahead, we're hoping to bring everyone together for a big vision gathering early next year, to share where God is leading this ministry. Thank you for your prayers, your love, and your patience. We will gather together soon. With love, Akop and Svetlana

Our RESET report is ready—and we’d love to see you!

Akop Mkrtumyan · 17 days ago

We have so much to share with you! Nearly eight weeks, eight countries, and so many people and moments we will never forget. Thank you for being part of our RESET journey! We took a little time to reflect together and put our thoughts into words. Now our report is ready, and we’re excited for you to read it. Inside, we share: * What God confirmed in our hearts * Our personal reflections—one from each of us * Why the message of the harvest became so important * The friendships we renewed and the people we met * What we see ahead and how you can be part of it Read Our RESET Journey Report - https://akop.live/report It’s a little longer than our usual updates, so grab a cup of coffee and take your time. We’d love to hear what stands out to you and any questions you have! We’d also love to see you face to face! We’re planning a simple evening of coffee, dessert, and fellowship to share more stories, answer questions, and enjoy being together. We’re tentatively planning for October 16, around 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. We’ll confirm the details soon. If you think you can come, reply and let us know! Thank you for your prayers, love, encouragement, and giving. We invite you to keep walking with us through prayer and financial partnership as we prepare for this next season. With love, Akop and Svetlana

RESET Journey Report

Home… sweet home! 🏠❤️ Home

Akop Mkrtumyan · 28 days ago

After almost eight weeks on the road, we are finally HOME! So happy and thankful to be back. Thank you for traveling this journey with us, for your prayers, love, and support. We love you all! ❤️ A&S

🇳🇴 NORWAY — Travel Reflection…

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 1 month ago

🇳🇴 NORWAY — OUR FINAL DESTINATION We are in Norway today—one of our favorite places, where we have always loved to come, reflect, pray, and listen. Seven weeks of travel. Seven countries behind us. So many people, conversations, meetings, prayers, and emotions along the way. Honestly, we don’t think we can fully comprehend yet everything we have experienced—or everything God may be preparing for our future. But one thing we know for sure: This is not the end. We believe it is only the beginning of something much greater. Svetlana and I are going to spend these final days praying, reflecting, and talking together about our NEXT STEPS. And there is one truth that has become even clearer to us during these past 45 days. No matter what country we were in, we kept seeing the same thing Jesus saw: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:37–38 NLT Today, we are praying to the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers into His harvest. And at the same time, we are standing before Him with open hearts and saying: “Here we are, Lord. Send us.” To every one of you who prayed, gave, encouraged us, followed the journey, and stood with us—thank you. You helped make this mission possible. You were part of every mile. Now we stand with open hearts and open minds for whatever God has for all of us in this next chapter of bringing people closer to Jesus. We love you, and we are looking forward to seeing you very soon! ❤️ A&S

Time of Fellowship and Planning.

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 1 month ago

We spent some quality time in fellowship and planning with Evangelists Evgeniy, Sofia, and Valdemar, talking about the possibility of gathering Eurasian evangelists to celebrate 30 years of the Tent100 project. These guys have dedicated their lives to bringing the Good News to as many towns and people as possible. They are living out the words of Jesus when He sent His disciples ahead into every town and place where He Himself was about to go: “After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, ‘The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” — Luke 10:1–2 NKJV The harvest is still great. And the need for laborers is still great. 🙏

We arrived to Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 1 month ago

Just arrived in Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬! Say hello to Evangelist Sofia! 😊 We’re grabbing a quick lunch and then heading to Dupnitsa, where the tent is already up and ready! ⛺️ We’re excited to see what God has prepared for us here. ❤️

🇧🇬 ARMENIA → BULGARIA

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 1 month ago

Next stop - Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Boarding our flight to Sofia, Bulgaria! 🇧🇬✈️ Bulgaria was not part of our original itinerary, but we believe God wants us there. We’re excited to spend time with our Tent evangelists and join them for the Tent Festival in Dupnitsa. 🙏 Please pray for safe travel, favor along the way, and everything God has prepared for us in Bulgaria. We love you, and thank you for walking with us and supporting this journey! ❤️

Where God Planted the First Seed.

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 1 month ago

Today, Akop has the privilege of preaching at Pastor Rafael’s church here in Vanadzor. This is the very church where Akop grew up in his faith almost 45 years ago—when it was still an underground church. What an incredible moment to return to the place where so much of his spiritual journey began, and now stand there with the opportunity to preach the Gospel. 🙏 Please pray for Akop today. Pray that God will use his words to bring a fresh word from afar, encourage the church, and awaken a renewed passion to reach more people with the Gospel. From an underground church in Vanadzor to standing behind its pulpit today. Only God could write a story like this. 🇦🇲❤️

🇦🇲 What God Did Before… He Can Do Again

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

What a wonderful time with Pastor Ovakim and Marina Gumashian—old friends and fellow ministers. Before we joined the Tent Ministry, Ovakim and I served together on the same pastoral team in Bashkortostan. In the early 2000s, he also led one of the evangelistic tents in the Samara region. Today, Ovakim is serving as a pastor here in Vanadzor. We shared our hearts and our passion to see another revival and a great move of God here in Armenia—like we saw in the early 1990s. And, of course, we shared so many memories together. We remembered the days when churches in Armenia would gather in the forests and mountains to worship and seek God. That’s why I’m sharing these photos from the mountains. 🏔️🇦🇲 So grateful for old friendships, shared history, and a new hope for what God can do again.

🇦🇲 ARMENIA — Today We Minister

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

Today we have the privilege of ministering at Pastor Armen Gasparyan’s Church—and the whole church is going on a picnic! 😊 Armen and Melania have been connected to Christian Adventures International for many years. In 2006, they were part of one of the largest outdoor evangelistic crusades Kevin and Leslie McNulty’s conducted here in Armenia. Armen is also part of the Tent100 Project here in Armenia. We are honored to spend this day with Armen, Melania, and their congregation. 🙏 Please pray with us today: Pray that God gives us the right words to share, that we hear His heart for this congregation, and that our time together will have a lasting impact. Thank you for continuing to walk this journey with us. ❤️ A&S

🇦🇲 In Armenia.

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

Taking this day easy after a long night of travel. So happy to land in my homeland—the place where my journey with Christ began. There is something special about coming back to where it all started. Grateful to be here. ❤️🇦🇲 A&S

AN UNEXPECTED NIGHT AT THE AIRPORT ✈️

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

Well… this wasn’t exactly in our plans. 😊 Our flight to Yerevan was delayed twice, without much notice, so we ended up spending the whole night at the airport. But before coming here, we had a really good meeting with our longtime friend Ivan Krukov, pastor of one of the largest churches in Almaty. We will share more about that conversation in our next dispatch. For now, after a long night, we’ll leave you with something beautiful… Sunrise from the airport. 🌅 Even unexpected delays can come with a beautiful view. A&S ❤️

45 minutes before takeoff

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

Just quick hello and thank you from the road. On our way to Kazakhstan for one last meeting in Central Asia and then back to Armenia 🇦🇲. We miss you all!

Last night in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

STILL LISTENING IN TASHKENT 🇺🇿 Today is our last full day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. We’ve had one good meeting so far, and we still have one evening ahead of us. We are also trying to arrange one more meeting before we leave tomorrow morning. Sometimes the purpose of a stop becomes clear immediately. Sometimes it doesn’t. Right now, we still don’t fully understand why God brought us here—and that’s okay. We are staying open, listening, and trusting that even one conversation or one connection can have a purpose. Please pray for God’s guidance and for the right connection before we leave Tashkent. We still have tonight. 🙏❤️ A&S

Next stop - Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, Tashkent

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

Boarding our flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿. We had a wonderful time with Pastors Pavel & Viktoria and their church in Almaty, Kazakhstan. We are leaving grateful for the new friendships and connections God is giving us along the way. Now we are looking forward to a special time with leaders in Tashkent. As always, thank you for your prayers and support. The journey continues! ❤️

Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

YOUR PRAYERS WENT WITH US 🇰🇬 → 🇰🇿

Akop Mkrtumyan · about 2 months ago

We made it safely to Almaty, Kazakhstan! We are now at the home of Pastors Pavel & Viktoria, whom we met just a few days ago at the SOZO Conference. The road from Bishkek and the border crossing were so easy and smooth—no problems at all! Thank you for praying with us. 🙏 Tomorrow we have the privilege of ministering at Pavel’s church, and the following day we fly to Uzbekistan 🇺🇿. The journey continues, and doors keep opening. Thank you for your prayers and support. We truly feel you traveling with us. ❤️ A&S

FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

This morning we had the privilege of sharing breakfast and a wonderful time of fellowship with David Hathaway and Katie from England. For many of our friends in the West, his name may not immediately communicate what it does to those familiar with the history of Christianity in the former Soviet Union. David is 94 years old and has been preaching the Gospel for more than 75 years. Much of his life has been deeply connected to this part of the world. Just to put that into perspective: * He began smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain in the 1960s, eventually being arrested and imprisoned for this work. * As the Soviet Union began to open and eventually collapsed, he was among the evangelists preaching to thousands across Ukraine, Russia, Siberia and other former Soviet nations during those remarkable years of spiritual awakening. * And today, at 94, he is still traveling, preaching and investing into the nations of Central Asia. But as we sat around the breakfast table talking with him this morning, we couldn’t help thinking about what we witnessed last night at the SOZO Youth Conference. Last night we saw a hall overflowing with young people from across Central Asia—hungry for God and ready to carry the Gospel to their nations. This morning we sat with a man who spent much of his life helping carry that same Gospel into the Soviet world when the doors were still closed. One generation that helped open the way. Another generation preparing to carry it forward. And David isn’t simply passing them the baton from the sidelines. At 94, he is still running with them. There was something special about seeing these generations together. One generation helped bring the Gospel in. Now another generation is ready to carry it forward. And Sveta and I… we feel like we are somewhere in the middle—praying and asking God to guide us, enlarge our vision, and show us what part He wants us to play as this story continues to be written. A&S ❤️

Quick hello from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

So exited with a great anticipation!

We Made It to Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

After a long journey and two overnight flights, we have finally arrived in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan! We are a little tired… but very excited to finally set our feet on this beautiful nation. We are apparently not ready for a photo yet — at least that’s what my wife says. 😉 Tomorrow we promise! 😄 For tonight, we’ll just share the view from our hotel window. Thank you for traveling with us and, most importantly, thank you for praying for us. A new country. A new chapter of the journey. Let’s see what God has prepared for us here. 🇰🇬 A&S ❤️

Next destination… Journey continues.

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

Boarding our flight. Short layover in Istanbul. Then Yerevan/Armenia…. And Central Asia next stop. Thank you everyone for your prayers. We Love You all❤️. A&S

Christ on the Taekwondo Mat

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

We left two more stores from Moldova to the end, not because they are less important, but because they are different. They both related to children of Moldova… This week I had a very interesting meeting with Sergey Balan, President of the National Taekwon-Do Federation of Moldova. The Global Taekwon-Do Federation also identifies him as President of GTF Moldova. What caught my attention first was not the sport itself. Sergey told me that Bible study is officially part of their federation curriculum. His belief is very simple: physical development is not enough. Spiritual development should be a priority too. He considers his skill as a tool to bring Gospel to this future generation. They want the kids to grow not only stronger physically, but also in character, discipline and faith. Then Sergey shared something that touched me even more. Several years ago they began training children with Down syndrome and other special needs. These kids train, learn discipline, grow in confidence and become part of the same Taekwondo family. Sergey told me that parents are seeing real changes in their children’s everyday lives. And this is not only something we heard in our meeting. UNICEF Moldova shared the story of Ernest, a boy with Down syndrome who trained in this Taekwondo community. His mother spoke about acceptance, growth and overcoming prejudice. I really love this picture: developing the spirit, developing the body, and making room for children who are too often left on the side. This is much more than Taekwondo. ❤️ P.S.: One more story is coming…

Not a Coincidence…

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

Just days before we enter Central Asia, God placed us across the table from a man who has been preparing workers for that exact region for almost 30 years. This morning we had a wonderful meeting with Mihai Malancea, the Head and the Bishop of the Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova (UBCEB). This is the largest evangelical church union in Moldova — 486 churches and more than 17,000 members across the country. But for us, this meeting became something more. For almost 30 years, Brother Mihai has carried a vision for Central Asia. Back in 1998, he and the team at Divitia Gratiae University started a missions program to reach and train people from the Turkic-speaking nations of that region. Over the years, students from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries came, learned, and were sent out for ministry. And these are the same nations we are traveling to next week. We came to Moldova and asked God to guide our steps and to connect us with the right people. And then, just days before we enter Central Asia, we are sitting across the table from a man whose heart has been in that region for decades. Maybe it is a coincidence. But somehow… it does not feel like one. Let’s continue to pray: Lord, order our steps. Show us the people we need to meet and the doors You want us to walk through.

Territory of Truth

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

Yesterday we had such an interesting meeting with brother Vladimir Leahovchenko and Pastor Adrian Blajinschi. We actually met Vladimir on our last trip to Moldova about a year ago, when “Territory of Truth” was just getting started. At that time we had several conversations about how we might be able to help, including the possibility of bringing humanitarian aid from Norway. Now, one year later, it was exciting to come back and see how much has already happened. Together with a small group of Christian businessmen and friends, they have invested their own money, built this beautiful studio and purchased the first equipment. Their vision is big — to create a media platform that Christian churches can use to broadcast the Gospel across Moldova, Romania and beyond. Now they are trusting God for the next step — connecting with the right Christian broadcasting partners and eventually becoming a 24/7 Christian media platform. And the vision is bigger than media. Territory of Truth wants to bring Christian influence into five areas: Media, Social Work, Sports, Business and Politics. We are still learning more ourselves and meeting more of the people involved. Stay tuned… I have a feeling there is more to this story. 🇲🇩❤️

A Sunday Evening in Chișinău

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

Tonight we took some time to walk through Rose Valley Park in Chișinău. One thing that really stood out to us was seeing so many families together. Parents walking with their children, kids playing, people simply enjoying the evening. It was beautiful. We’re thankful for another day in Moldova and already seeing God’s hand in the meetings we’ve had this week. Thank you for praying for us and walking this journey with us. We love you. ❤️

Victory Church.

Akop Mkrtumyan · 2 months ago

Last night we had a wonderful opportunity to minister at Victory Church with Pastor Sergey & Olga Rodideal. Such a great service… very free and open atmosphere. It was so easy to share the Word, and people were so open to receive. The church is very focused on redemption, outreach, and planting new churches. After the service, we had a chance to spend more time together with Sergey & Olga to fellowship, and get to know each other better. We also talked about some potential plans for what we could bring to Moldova in the future. We are planning to spend more time together next week. Trusting God to guide our steps and show us what a long-term partnership could look like. 🙏

🇲🇩 Moldova

Meeting Pastor Igor

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Today we had a great meeting with Pastor Igor Kokosh and the opportunity to share at his church. We learned some interesting things about the spiritual life in Moldova and the churches here. We are not ready to share all of it yet, but we would ask you to keep praying for Moldova. And please pray for Pastor Igor and his family too. They are wonderful people. The people in the church were so open and welcoming. At the end of the service, Pastor Igor asked Sveta and me to pray for people who needed healing. Before we left, a couple of people came and told us that God had already touched them. Tomorrow we have a few more meetings planned. Please pray that God gives us wisdom and leads us to the right conversations. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. ❤️ I especially like the phrase “the people in the church were so open and welcoming.” It’s simple, warm, and sounds like something you’d naturally say in conversation.

Coffee With sister Nelli.

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Today’s meeting wasn’t planned. Svetlana had a chance to spend some time with Nelli Eriomenco (next to Svetlana on this photo). Her husband Victor and she, together they started a Tent ministry here in Moldova back in 1997 conducting evangelism outreaches. And today God is using this couple to plant churches across the country. Today, Nelli serves families who have children or family members with special needs. She organizes camps where around 200 people receive both practical help and spiritual encouragement. This ministry grew out of her own story, as two of her children have special needs. She has such a big heart for people. Tomorrow we have another meeting planned, and Thursday evening we’ll be ministering at a local church. Thank you for praying for us. ❤️

Moldova

First stop: Moldova. 🇲🇩

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

🇲🇩 Moldova. We made it. It’s 3:00 a.m. We’re tired… but our hearts are full. RESET has officially begun. Good night, friends. ❤️

Just checking in📍

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Landed in Munich, Germany 🇩🇪. Waiting at the gate for our next flight to Vienna. Thank you for your prayers.

45 minutes before we take off!

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

We are so excited!

Luke 9 has been making me smile today. 😊

Luke 9 has been making me smile today. 😊

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Jesus said to His disciples: “Take nothing for your journey…” (Luke 9:2–3) Meanwhile… Svetlana and I looked around our bedroom this morning… 👀 Four suitcases. Two passports. A laptop. Bible. Shoes. Snacks. Apparently… we’ve interpreted that verse a little differently. 😄 In all seriousness, though… Jesus wasn’t giving us a packing list. He was teaching His disciples where their confidence should come from. Not from what they carried. But from the One who was sending them. As we finish packing for RESET 2026, that’s our prayer too. Yes, we’re bringing suitcases. But more importantly… we’re stepping into this journey trusting that God has already gone before us. We’re ready. Please keep praying for us. The journey begins soon. — Akop & Svetlana

We Didn’t Leave Alone.

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Our hearts are full. Thank you for spending Friday evening with us. Thank you for your friendship, your prayers, your encouragement, your kind words, and for the love and support you showed us throughout the evening. It meant more to us than we can express. Seeing so many dear friends gathered in one room reminded us again that ministry has never been about one couple traveling to another country. It has always been about God’s people walking together. Many of you also became the very first people to use Mission Companion. Send us your honest feedback if this is helpful. And if you have any issues connecting to the App, please let us know. Thank you for helping us take this first step. We truly believe this is only the beginning. As we prepare to leave, we do so with grateful hearts, knowing that we are not traveling alone. Thank you for believing in us, praying for us, and becoming part of this journey. We love you all. Akop & Svetlana

We’d love to see you before we leave

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Hi friends, Before Svetlana and I leave for our RESET journey, we’d love to spend one evening with the people who have been such a special part of our lives. Please join us for dinner: 📅 Friday, July 31 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Mosaic Club House. 715 Mosaic Blvd, Daytona Beach We’ll enjoy a meal together, share what God has been doing in our hearts, and tell you a little about the journey ahead. This isn’t a typical fundraising event—just an evening with friends before we leave. No need to bring anything. Your presence is the greatest gift to us. We hope you can come! With love, Akop & Svetlana

A Lesson From 35 Years

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

After more than thirty-five years of ministry, I keep coming back to one simple lesson that took me a long time to learn. Ministry isn’t measured by how much you accomplish. It’s measured by how closely you walk with God. There were seasons when I was incredibly busy. Traveling. Preaching. Serving. Looking back, I’m deeply grateful for every place God allowed us to serve, every church we visited, every friendship we made, and every person who believed in us. Those years didn’t lead us away from God. They brought us closer to Him. But following Jesus has never been about arriving at a destination. It’s about staying willing to move when He says move. That’s one of the reasons this journey is called RESET. Not because something was broken. Not because ministry failed. Not because God stopped working. But because we never want to assume that yesterday’s direction is automatically today’s direction. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is slow down long enough to ask, “Lord… am I still walking where You want me to walk?” We’re not traveling because we’ve figured everything out. We’re traveling because we want to keep following wherever He leads next. If these next eight weeks teach us anything, I hope it’s this: The greatest adventure isn’t visiting six countries. It’s learning to recognize God’s voice again—and having the courage to follow it.

Moldova

The road ahead

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

Six countries, eight weeks: Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Norway. Tickets to Moldova are purchased and the Bishkek conference is confirmed. We'll share weekly stories, photos, and prayer requests right here from the field.

Why we're going

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

For months, God has pressed one phrase into our hearts: "Reset." We're returning to the soil where God first lit a fire in us — to realign with His purpose, walk with the churches who shaped our faith, and listen for what He's doing next. From August 2 through late September we'll travel through six nations, preaching where invited, serving behind the scenes. Thank you for walking this road with us.

RESET - Journey begins in 24 days

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

God has pressed one word into our hearts: RESET. We don't see the whole road — but we know the time has come to go. To the people He placed on our hearts; to the places where He first ignited our calling. This is only the beginning. For more information visit www.Akop.Live

Building on strong foundations

Akop Mkrtumyan · 3 months ago

We continue building on this strong heritage. What began in 1991 in a small town in the foothills of the Ural Mountains has carried us across more than three decades and over 35 countries. For over 27 years we walked alongside Drs. Kevin and Leslie McNulty’s and the Christian Adventures International family — serving as their International Event Directors, organizing mass tent outreaches across Eurasia and the former Soviet Union. And from 2006 onward helping the McNultys coordinate worldwide crusades for Dr. T.L. Osborn, under whose preaching we also grew tremendously. Nearly everything we know about ministry, we learned in their company. We continue building on this strong heritage — with deep gratitude for those who shaped us, and hearts still open to walk together as God unfolds this next chapter. Check full Story at https://akop.live/story

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