Central Asia
Though affected by increasing Islamization, vast migration, secularism, poverty, and social justice issues, the people of Central Asia live in a strategic region, bridging China and the Middle East. In this part of the world, our goal is to identify partners who are passionate for the unreached in their land and help them tell God’s story in a way that wins hearts to Jesus. We are focused on three key areas: equipping leaders to effectively share the Good News, supporting development initiatives among the poor, and providing ministry training to Christian leaders.
Central Asia is a land of growing Islam influence, migration, secularism, poverty, and social justice issues. But it is also a strategic region, bridging China and the Middle East. Our goal is to select partners in Central Asia who are passionate for the unreached. Then we help them tell God’s story in a way that wins hearts to Jesus. We focus on three key areas: equipping leaders, helping the poor, and training Christian leaders.
Central Asia came into focus with the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. But the history of the people goes back more than 3,000 years. The region’s claim to fame to this day remains the Silk Road. Cultures, races, and religions intersected along this historic trade route. With a total population of more than 375 million, the countries of Central Asia include Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Contrary to common belief, Christianity predated Islam in Central Asia. In earlier times, Christian missionaries traveled the Silk Road to carry the Good News to these lands. But then the Islamic and Mongol conquerors came, bringing a profound change to the culture and religious beliefs of the people. Today, most Central Asians identify strongly with Muslim culture.
In the dim light of what remains, there is great opportunity. Our partners are using innovative ways to meet the needs of those they serve. You can help equip bold believers throughout this region to carry the Good News to people who have never heard before.
Fleeing their Country and Running towards Christ
August 17, 2018
Since I have been on regular doses of pain medication to deal with the pain caused by pancreatic cancer, I get drowsy and nap a lot. I confess that it…
Day Camps Impact Children and Volunteers
August 4, 2018
Over the last month we have hosted eight different day camps at several churches in the area. In 2018 our day camp project has already grown exponentially over last year,…
Roshan Life Changes Lives of Teachers and Students
August 3, 2018
We started our school year in the Spring, and and since then Roshan Life has gone through several changes. Our administration is made up of four departments on the school…
Hearts Softened during Ministry Retreat
August 2, 2018
Two months ago, Russian-speaking leaders from Central Asia met in one of the capital cities, and on the second day of the meeting police interrupted and arrested everyone in attendance….
Sewing Center Gives Women New Purpose
July 21, 2018
Our ministry has started seven sewing centers in remote villages, in which women will complete six months of training courses in sewing and hosiery goods. The main purpose of the…
Doorway Opens to Previously Closed-Off Ethnic Group
July 20, 2018
What do you see when you look at this picture? Emptiness? Drought? Desert? In many ways this is a reflection of the spiritual situation in one of the most remote…
A Successful Women’s ‘Deborah’ Conference
July 6, 2018
Thanks to the Lord we have done a lot of great work this month. We were able to see that everything depends on Him. All planned activates were implemented thanks…
Scholarship Program Blesses Many
June 28, 2018
This year Roshan Life’s scholarship program provides seventeen students from poor families with school fees, uniforms and books. These students are often the first in their entire clan to attend…
Storytelling reaches into a non-literate community
Again and again we have witnessed the effectiveness of storytelling in oral cultures. Our Central Asian country is a multinational country where many nations and ethnic groups found their home….
Sewing skills empower village women
Village women in Pakistan are the most suppressed people with few (if any!) opportunities to get a good education and gain employable skills. Dariya wanted to reach out to village…
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General Ministry Fund – Central Asia
Though affected by increasing Islamization, vast migration, secularism, poverty, and social justice issues, the people of Central Asia live in a strategic region, bridging China and the Middle East. In this part of the world, our goal is to identify partners who are passionate for the unreached in their land and help them tell God’s story in a way that wins hearts to Jesus. We are focused on three key areas: equipping leaders to effectively share the Good News, supporting development initiatives among the poor, and providing ministry training to Christian leaders.
Carla Davis
Pray for spiritual and physical refreshment for Central Asia leaders as they face many challenges.
Char
Pray for work amongst the Alma people. They need business options that will help their community to thrive. They also need the good news to be shared with them.