We have a new provost in Moscow

I have the pleasure of making the following announcement. The Board of Directors of the Eurasian Theological Seminary in Moscow has elected Ilya Okhotnikov as its new Provost. Okhotnikov succeeds Sergei Dmitrusenko, who had held the post since 1999. Prior to his appointment, Okhotnikov had served as the Director of Development and Public Relations. As provost, Okhotnikov will work closely with the president of ETSM in the day-to-day operations of the seminary.

Okhotnikov states as he enters his new position, "God's grace is sufficient, dear brothers and sisters. I value the trust given to me and want ETSM to serve more effectively to students, church leaders and pastors in Eurasian continent. My prayer is that of King Solomon in 2 Chronicles, 'Give me now wisdom and knowledge' to serve in a team of co-laborers for the Harvest is ready, but the workers are few."

Ilya, a former officer in the Russian army, is a graduate of the Church of God Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Asbury Theological Seminary (D.Min.) and is a specialist in the area of Family Ministry and Counseling. Ilya and his wife Angela originally hail from Ihzevsk, Russia (which happens to be the home of the AK-47). They have two daughters, Pauline and Danielle.
In His service,

Thomas Rosson, Ph.D., President
Eurasian Theological Seminary in Moscow