At TCI, we know there are many good ministries, but we believe …
THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD THE
KINGDOM IS WITH FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN
LEADERS
of Ukrainians still don’t know Jesus as personal Lord and Savior
of people in Central Asia have never heard about Jesus
Tavriski Christian Institute (TCI) was founded in 1997 in Kherson, Ukraine, with the vision of training and equipping Christian leaders for service in the church and society. Emerging from the growing need for biblical education after the fall of the Soviet Union, TCI became one of the first accredited evangelical institutions in Ukraine.
The institute was established by Ukrainian evangelical leaders with support from international partners, and from the very beginning, TCI emphasized contextual theological education that is both academically rigorous and practically oriented. Its mission has always been to serve the evangelical church by preparing pastors, missionaries, teachers, and other ministry leaders rooted in Scripture and committed to transformation through a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
Throughout the years, TCI expanded its programs to include theology, Christian education, counseling, leadership, and chaplaincy. It offered flexible learning formats, including full-time, part-time, modular, and distance education, making theological training accessible to a wide range of students—pastors, lay leaders, and young believers alike.
TCI’s influence extended well beyond Ukraine. The institute plays a crucial role in developing Christian leaders throughout Central Asia and the South Caucasus (Georgia and Azerbaijan). Many of its graduates now serve in churches, missions, schools, and humanitarian organizations across the region.
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 brought unprecedented challenges. The institute was forced to evacuate its main campus in Kherson due to the Russian occupation. Despite displacement and the destruction caused by war, TCI remained committed to its mission. It resumed classes online within weeks and began operating from temporary locations in western Ukraine and abroad. At the same time, TCI launched new initiatives to provide pastoral care, chaplaincy training, and trauma support to a nation in crisis.
In 2025, TCI celebrated a major milestone by receiving official state licensure for its Master’s program in Chaplaincy and Conflict Resolution—an important step in supporting Ukraine’s spiritual and emotional recovery.
Today, TCI continues to serve the church faithfully—offering accredited theological education, training a new generation of Christian leaders, and building bridges of reconciliation and hope in a time of war. The institute looks to the future with courage, trusting that God will use its story for the healing and restoration of Ukraine and beyond.
TOGETHER WE ARE RAISING NEW
CHRISTIAN LEADERS FOR UNREACHED PEOPLE
What Makes TCI Unique
First and only Evangelical Bible School in Ukraine with both state-accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in theology and ministry.
Accreditation at both levels recognizes academic rigor and ministry impact.
A pioneer in theological education in Muslim-dominant Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
Training leaders across borders and cultures where Christian education remains limited.
First in Ukraine to systematically translate theological textbooks into Ukrainian.
Shaping national theological vocabulary and supporting local scholarship.
Holistic approach: academic excellence + practical training for churches, communities, and crisis settings.
Equipping men and women for real-world service.
Active in community transformation: humanitarian work, chaplaincy, trauma care, and support for people affected by war and displacement.
Long-standing commitment to both physical and spiritual needs.
Flexible formats—on-site, online, modular, and hybrid—open access for remote or conflict-affected regions.
Making quality theological education reachable.
Proven track record of training hundreds of pastors, missionaries, church planters, and Christian educators.
Many now serve in hard-to-reach or persecuted regions.
