The Bajanian Family

The Bajanian Family

Our ministry is focused on all of Armenia even though much of the ministry happens in and around Yerevan, the capital city.

Our ministry is focused on all of Armenia even though much of the ministry happens in and around Yerevan, the capital city.

Hovig Bajanian – Missionary to Armenia

Hovig Bajanian has faithfully served in Canadian church ministries since 1990, including many years as a pastor-teacher. Before stepping into full-time pastoral ministry, he spent over a decade working as a mechanical designer in the aerospace industry. He holds degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and The Master’s Seminary, where he completed his Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching in 2018 as well as The Master of Theology (2024).

Since 2017, Hovig has been overseeing the theological review of Armenian translations of biblical resources—most notably the works of Dr. John MacArthur. His heart is rooted in expository preaching and mentoring like-minded men for faithful gospel ministry. He is passionate about training future pastors and leaders to rightly handle the Word of God and shepherd Christ’s church with integrity.

Hovig and his wife Sveta have been married since 2001 and are blessed with two children.

Their daughter graduated from The Master’s University in 2024, and their son is in his second year at the same school.

While pastoring in Canada, the Lord opened a providential door for the Bajanians to serve in Armenia with Grace Ministries International (GMI) and The Master’s Academy International (TMAI). Armenia holds a special place in their hearts—it is not only their ancestral homeland, but also the place where they first met and were later engaged. Recognizing the urgent need for sound biblical teaching and a commitment to expository preaching in Armenia, they joyfully answered the Lord’s call to serve there under the leadership of Grace Community Church and in partnership with The Mount Bible Church (Los Angeles).

Current Ministry in Armenia

Hovig is actively engaged in pastoral, preaching, and teaching ministries throughout Armenia. His work includes:

  • Training local church leaders through a TMAI-approved expository preaching program
  • Serving alongside local pastors as a fellow shepherd
  • Preaching regularly as an elder in a local church
  • Teaching God’s Word in churches across the region
  • Leading seminars and conferences for church leaders
  • Theologically verifying Armenian translations of trusted biblical resources
  • Supporting students enrolled in the TMAI/Seminary of Biblical Church Teaching (SCBT) program

Those who would like to receive future newsletters, they may directly contact us at pastorhovig@gmail.com and we will be glad to add them to the list of recipients.

Ministry Update, December 2025

Ongoing Ministry

Hovig continues to serve faithfully in Armenia through preaching, teaching, and leadership development. His ongoing ministry includes:

  • An expositional sermon series on The Doctrines of Grace
  • Leading a home Bible study through 1 Samuel
  • Bi-weekly mentoring of men in the TMAI preaching program
  • Preparations underway for a new podcast, Շնորհք Հայաստանին (Grace to Armenia), aimed at strengthening biblical teaching across the country

Ministry Highlights

September

  • Rejoicing in several baptisms across two of the churches Hovig serves
  • Hosting a seminar with Dr. Alexey Prokopenko (Russia)
  • Participating in a conference with Dr. Bob Cosand (USA)

October

  • Welcomed visitors from Grace Community Church (Sun Valley, CA), including the Klassens, Arutunyans, Semedjyans, and Philip Zhakevich
  • Conferences, teaching, and preaching alongside Dr. Klassen and Dr. Zhakevich (USA), and Dr. Sasha Gurtaev (Russia)
  • Hovig preached at the TMAI Regional Conference in Lebanon

November

  • In Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, Hovig taught a nine-session exposition of 2 Timothy to men preparing for ministry
  • Returned to Tsaghkadzor to teach 10 sessions on “The Fundamentals of Biblical Marriage Counseling” to approximately 80 young adults

Praise & Prayer

Praise the Lord for:

  • The encouragement and strengthening of the churches through visiting teachers and conference ministry
  • Ongoing opportunities to equip pastors and future leaders through TMAI

Please pray for:

  • Luke & Julia, newly married, and Steven at The Master’s University
  • The seven churches and their leaders throughout Armenia, including those in Yerevan, Nshavan, Masis, and Gyumri
  • Upcoming ministry opportunities through:
    • The TMAI preaching program in Armenia
    • Conferences, seminars, and pulpit ministry
    • The Grace to Armenia initiative and podcast
    • Continued mentoring of men preparing for pastoral ministry
  • The ongoing work of Armenian translations, including:
    • The MacArthur Bible Commentary (Old & New Testament)
    • Essential Christian Doctrine by John MacArthur
  • The safety of Armenia’s borders and for the faithful proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the country

Thank you for your faithful prayers and support. We are grateful to God for your partnership in the work of the gospel in Armenia.
— Hovig Bajanian