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.
Share His Shalom Through Free Medical Service
January 29, 2020
Medical Ministry Turning Hearts toward God The Lord gave our team good rest and times with our families during our holiday. We came to our work with new ideas, strength,…
The Legacy of a Life Long Call to Missions
January 14, 2020
On February 20th, 2019, the Persian Ministry director’s wife, Emma*, died. Below is a letter from the Persian Ministry Director, Amoo, writing about his experience and loss a few months…
Rebellious Boys Learn Something at Camp
January 11, 2020
We are sharing our news right from the front lines where we are fighting for the souls of children and winning them for Christ! Today we are in the suburbs…
A Simple Sewing Machine Leads to Ministry
December 4, 2019
We praise the Lord that Partners International helped Emma*, one of the church leaders, buy a sewing machine to start a small business. It is something she never could…
Open Door at Tuberculosis Sanitarium
December 1, 2019
Last month our ministry team visited a tuberculosis center and found it an open door to sharing the Gospel of the Kingdom. The doctors and the patients are very open…
Imparting Into Teachers
November 17, 2019
Our Alatoo team was grateful for an opportunity to teach in the educational sphere of our society in Central Asia as we taught teachers who teach children. We held trainings…
Lives Changed in an Out-of-the-Way Place
November 16, 2019
Our Persian ministry conferences are held in a safe place where believers can fellowship with other believers without fear and also receive solid biblical teaching. For many of them, this…
I Want to Become Christian
October 10, 2019
A woman who attended a previous conference in Central Asia invited her friend, Julie* to the next upcoming conference. Julies’ husband, Greg, was a former bank manager who was involved…
Teens Pouring Back into the Camp
July 25, 2019
Greetings from hot Central Asia, we want to share our joy with you. We have joy in our young counselors, who were participants at the camps a few years ago,…
Medical Caravan & Youth Camp
July 24, 2019
What a blessed month we had! We want to share some of the great things the Lord has been doing for us and with us. Our ministry functions in the…
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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.