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THE UKRAINE REPORT: Dec. 26., 2025 - Jan. 2026Dear Friends, NOTE: to reply, email ronminton@gmail.com
Thank you for your valued prayers & partnership in our ministry. It really is your ministry as well. We wanted to get this update to you and to thank the Lord for His unspeakable gift - our Lord Jesus. This is the time of year we celebrate Jesus coming into the world. He came for a number of reasons, but just one is enough to remind us that we have a wonderful savior: Jesus came to taste death for every one (Heb. 2:9). This means that he took on humanity so that he could experience death for all. This is the ultimate purpose of the incarnation. Note: The English word “incarnation” is derived from the Latin translation “in carne” of the Greek ἐν σαρκὶ - en sarki = “in flesh” (1 Jn. 4:2 & 2 Jn. 2:7). In English we have words like carnival = a fleshly or worldly event, and carnivore = an animal that eats flesh, and carnage = massacre of a lot of people. So theologically, the incarnation of Jesus is when he took on a human nature. He is forever the God-man and is 100% God and 100% man. Therefore, we thank Jesus for his wonderful grace which we see at Christmas/Easter. Think of it: Jesus tasted death = his cross work that made us all saveable. All we have to do is believe the gospel. Jesus is God and became a man and died to save us. It is only by His grace, not by any good deeds we can do. So, this Christmas and in the new year, let’s show Jesus how much we do appreciate him by living for him and not for ourselves. In one sense, Christmas is important only because it is the way God chose to get His son into the world so the world could be saved. Now, it is our duty to spread the message of the cross. Bible college update. Though a few had small attendance, they were all very important. Our college, International Baptist Bible College, IBBC, has classes in seven countries. In 2025, we had, by God’s grace, the most classes since 2006 when we started. Six classes were finished in Kenya, Uganda, & Liberia just in Oct. - Nov., 2025. About the same were completed in Ukraine and more are scheduled for 2026, but there are hurdles. A few of our supporting pastors have gone to teach a class for us. Thank God for His blessings and pray for enough professors and for wisdom as I try to direct the college forward. Just managing it all is a full time job, but I think no job could be better than spreading the Word of God around the world. Update on Nancy. On Dec. 18, 2025, Nancy had her annual neurology doctor visit for her Alzheimers. It was a good report. The doctor said she was sweet and just amazing in her smile, generosity, and remarkable alertness, walking, and happiness. She likes traveling, and in the car in the States it is good for her. Her disease is real, but the doctor was pleased with her status. The universal cause of physical decline for everyone is the curse caused by sin, but Jesus is the final answer (Rom. 8:22) and has overcome all (Jn. 16:33). We appreciate all those who pray for Nancy.
War Relief: Addresses for Ron and Nancy Minton:
Visits: During 2026 we will be visiting some churches to give updates, preach, teach, & give seminars. If you are interested, please email me ronminton@gmail.com
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Ron & Nancy Minton
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