I was born in Bulgaria, in the time of communism and atheism. I grew up and was educated in the totalitarian atheist school system. I could not reconcile my need for answers to my fundamental existential questions and the fact that the system never game me any; neither did they bother to recognize that such question were of importance. At the age of 25, I was tired of being anguished by my fruitless search for meaning and internal peace; I had had no relief from the fear of death and the chronic, inexplicable guilt I had felt for many year. Yet, during that year I found a better way. I was told the gospel of Jesus Christ, and after several months of intellectual struggles and consideration I became a Christian, born-again and filled with the Holy Spirit, according to the Scriptures.

Each one’s path to salvation is a pilgrimage of choices and uneven roads in search of Biblical truth and doctrine. Mine is no exception. Yet since that summer of 1991 my life has been marked by the desire to follow Jesus, and serve God and His kingdom. Becoming a Christian in a blasphemous and atheist environment is a paradigm shift which leaves lasting impression not only on the convert (me in this case) but on his relatives and friends. Although my conversion to Christ was never a popular decision in these “circles” it has been the sole event in my life which marked the leaving of darkness and entering into light; Christ has given me the utter freedom from sin, confusion, moral uncertainty and spiritual nonsense, and most importantly — from the fear of death. Being in ministry for him, in the ways that glorify Him and uplift the Truth of His Word, has been a privilege and delight. I can say I am quite happy and satisfied with losing my life and ambitions, so that He could have it. It is a good trade for eternal life.

I have a law degree from Sofia University and a PhD  from Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Being married to a Californian, also a devout follower of Jesus and a great mom and missionary, has proved to be one of the many blessings of the Christian life. Our three boys complete the family picture.

More about my work I have written elsewhere in this web site. Thank you for visting and may God bless you.

– Viktor

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