International Networx values volunteer builders who go with skills, talents, strengths, and compassion to help our partners in the field. Facilities are necessary to accomplish God’s purposes. When our partners call out for this type of assistance, we advance the call forward to our network of tradesmen. Below are some of those who are helping on current projects.
Isaac Brown
Isaac Brown (far left) in Ukraine with other volunteers.
I am from Amarillo, TX, and spent the past decade living, studying, working, and growing in my faith in Jesus Christ in Albuquerque, NM. I earned my degree in Foreign Language Studies, concentrating in Russian and French, and have experience in several trades, including carpentry and construction.
I came to Ukraine nearly three months ago prepared to serve for anywhere from 10 days to three months. Since then, God has opened doors far beyond what I anticipated. Along with construction work, I have had opportunities to preach in Ukrainian churches and serve at a children’s camp in a village near the war front.
The Veterans Recovery Center construction project I originally came to support is still underway after delays caused by weather and difficult working conditions in the mountains. Meanwhile, the relationships I have built and the ministry opportunities God has placed before me have led me to pursue an extended stay in Ukraine so that I can continue serving wherever I am needed.
I am now pursuing the opportunity to legally extend my time in Ukraine for up to another year. With about $1,000 remaining from the funds raised for my original three-month mission, I am now raising ongoing support to make this extended period of service possible.
Over the past 17 years, I have participated in 13 week-long mission trips involving construction, shelter and soup kitchen service, and evangelism. I came to Ukraine willing to serve wherever God had work for me. Three months later, I believe He is calling me to continue.
If you feel led to partner with me through prayer or finances, your support will help provide for my living and ministry expenses as I continue serving the people of Ukraine wherever God opens the door.
Jared Hochstetler
Volunteer Jared Hochstetler
I live in Leesburg, Indiana. I can remember, at 12 years old, standing in front of the congregation of Bourbon Mennonite Chapel, and declaring that God had called me to be a missionary. And here we are, 36 years later…..
In 2018, the Lord impressed on my heart Ukraine. What He really pushed for, was for me to find a Ukrainian church. So I looked. Google searches, asking people if they had heard of any churches in the area, but no leads turned up anywhere. Seven years passed by with no answers. In late spring of 2025, I randomly asked my aunt if she had heard of anything. Her church was sponsoring a Ukrainian family, and that week, I was at Temple of Gods Grace in Wakarusa, and there I remain.
Through nothing less than the mighty Lord Jesus, everything is aligning and happening at lightning speed. At my church, I met Katia and Kostya, and Pavel Kakurin, who also attend there. I have met Yarinka, and of course, Becky Ruland. You can read the bios of these people, and then marvel at the Lord, and His timing, and how He operates.
There are so many little details that magnify the majesty of Christ.
I will be traveling to Ukraine June 18-July 9, initially helping with a building project, and then scattering, to spy out the land and see where the Lord leads me. I pray, and I fully expect, that in two years or less,I will be leaving everything behind to move to Ukraine and work for Jesus full time.
I am a drummer, ex-military, and I love children. I expect to be led on my three-week reconnaissance mission, to the people and places that the Lord wants me to begin my ministry.
Only Jesus could do any of this! For my 3-week trip, it will cost approximately $3000 and I depart June 18. Thanks for generously participating in this mission. Scroll down to donate. You can click here to read the project details.