Whitney Cravens
Whitney's Ministry in Ukraine
Living full-time in Western Ukraine, Whitney serves in a transition house for social orphans, where she mentors, teaches, and disciples young girls. Her passion is to help Ukrainian youth know God and take action. Through her work with ACTION in Ukraine, Whitney focuses on three key ministry areas:
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Evangelism
Through the Ukraine Camps Project, Whitney organizes winter and summer camps, along with year-round follow-up groups in partnership with local churches, to share the hope of the gospel. -
Discipleship
Whitney equips young female leaders for ministry through small group mentorship, helping them grow spiritually and become impactful leaders in their communities. -
Development
Whitney serves social orphans and low-income families through transition house ministries and kids’ clubs at former orphanages and boarding schools, offering hope and practical support.
In addition to her hands-on ministry, Whitney contributes to the mission through essential administrative support, ensuring the smooth coordination of projects and partnerships. She also collaborates with ACTION’s Ukraine Relief Project to assist churches on the front lines by supporting their gospel outreach and humanitarian efforts.
A Heart for Ukraine
Whitney first came to Ukraine as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kherson, where she sensed God calling her to missions. She joined ACTION in 2021, eager to serve Ukraine full-time. After the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Whitney stepped in to aid refugees at the Poland-Ukraine border, later coordinating relief efforts at a refugee center near Krakow.
Partner with Whitney
Whitney’s dream is to see not only peace but full restoration in Ukraine—a transformation led by the gospel that can shape Ukraine’s future and impact the nations.
You can join Whitney in this mission through prayer or by giving financially. Contributions can be made as a special gift or set to recur monthly, and can support her ministry as a whole or specific projects. Explore the links below to make a difference and join her team today.
Thank you for standing with Whitney in the harvest fields of Ukraine! Together, we are bringing hope, healing, and the good news of Christ to those in need.
