By His grace, God saved Vlad Makyeyev in 1999. He was ordained to be a pastor in 2011 and currently serves the Lord as a pastor in Manitoba, Canada. His deep passion lies in expositing the Word of God and preaching the gospel.

As a new believer in 2000, Vlad met Bill Arvan in Ukraine. He had the privilege of serving alongside and learning from Bill. They taught and preached wherever they went together.

Vlad has been happily married to Larisa for 29 years, and God has blessed them with five children and four grandchildren.

Vlad is an avid book reader who enjoys history and geography. Along with his family, he relishes exploring the outdoors and hiking in the stunning landscapes of Canada.

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