Our History
The story behind Central Asia Missions Partnership.
CAMP was born from many years of faithful ministry, church partnership, and a continuing vision to serve the people of Central Asia.
Founder
A life dedicated to serving the Church and the people of Central Asia.
Vladimir Mandych is the founder of CAMP, Central Asia Missions Partnership. His life and ministry reflect a long-standing commitment to the Gospel, church leadership, worship ministry, and mission work across Central Asia and beyond.
1955
Early life
Vladimir Mandych was born in Chelyabinsk, Russia. His parents were members of a persecuted Evangelical Christian church, and the family later moved to Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan.
1982
Worship and youth ministry
In Tokmok, Vladimir began serving youth. In 1982, he became the choir conductor and worship leader at the Tokmok church.
1989–1993
The “Good News” mission
With the blessing of church leaders, Vladimir founded the mission “Good News” in 1989 and served as its president until 1993. Through this mission, several new churches were established across Central Asia and Russia.
1994–1996
Pastoral and bishop ministry
In 1994, Vladimir was ordained as pastor of the “Temple of God” church in Tokmok. In 1996, he was ordained as a bishop of the United Church of Evangelical Christians of Kyrgyzstan.
2002–2006
Ministry in the United States
In 2002, Vladimir, his wife Nina, and their five children immigrated to the United States. In 2006, they founded Life Spring Church in Beaverton, Oregon.
Ongoing
Continuing work in Kyrgyzstan
Vladimir continued to return to Kyrgyzstan regularly to support local churches and leaders, organize conferences and seminars, and develop programs for children, parents, and those in need. As partnerships expanded, he began visiting Kyrgyzstan twice a year for month-long trips.
2025
The launch of CAMP
In 2025, the CAMP mission was launched. Central Asia Missions Partnership was created to broaden cooperation with churches, missions, and organizations in sharing the Gospel with children, youth, and adults.
Our Mission Today
Continuing the work through partnership, discipleship, and service.
Today, CAMP continues this vision by connecting people, churches, and ministries for the spiritual encouragement and practical support of communities throughout Central Asia.