Bringing Hidden Things to Light

By Lydia P Istomina

There are churches on practically every corner in America, but gradually the religious landscaping is changing. The purpose of Lydia Istomina's story is to inspire Americans to cherish the freedom that they have. Many American pastors went to the former Soviet Union in the 90s to convert atheists but soon realized that they had a lot to learn from Russian spirituality that survived 70 years of persecution. Missionary workers in Russia ignited well-forgotten enthusiasm among the first Methodists, but not all of them came to Russia with selfless interests. The excitement of meeting real Americans suppressed the ability to think critically and to distinguish genuine collaboration between West and East from manipulation and discrimination. Too soon, unprepared Russian Methodists faced the oppressive Church bureaucracy and accepted control by the West. The first leaders of the church had to leave. This story of transformation of both Russians and Americans that took place in Ekaterinburg, Russia and in Shreveport, Louisiana brought together many ordinary individuals who attempted an extraordinary change. The story she tells is gripping, heartwarming, realistic and filled with hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502427109
• ISBN13: 9781502427106
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"