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.
Parents Fighting the Stigma
May 19, 2019
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Fellowship Gained Through Conference
May 5, 2019
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A Secret of Three
April 3, 2019
Hello, our friends! Today we want to share with you with wonderful time and testimonies from Our Time project’s meeting in the middle of January. It was a holy day…
Healthy Family Living Trainings
April 2, 2019
The praise of God, the beginning of the year is blessed. We spent a year and a few months working on a strategic plan for Healthy Family Living. As well…
Relationships Healed and Hearts Softened
April 1, 2019
As we serve, we want to make sure that we help our people holistically. The Central Asian mentality about their view of women is controversial. On the one hand, there…
A Life Long Call to Missions
February 23, 2019
It is with both joy and sadness that we write to you today. There is joy as our sister, Emma*, graduated to glory on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, and no…
Families United, No Longer In Shame
February 12, 2019
We live in a shame-based culture People are terrified of what others think about them in Central Asia. People tend to hide things that, according to their understanding, people might…
Made Unique
February 11, 2019
Our country is fairly new to the idea of Community Development. Our goal is to help people develop a way of thinking where they view themselves as change agents. We…
Purpose Beyond Our Understanding
February 8, 2019
Recently one of our dear friends in the Persian Speaking World shared part of his testimony: When I was sent to prison, I questioned God. The prison was built for…
Inner Healing and Pampering
February 7, 2019
Central Asia is a diverse region with a complex historical background. After the collapse of the USSR, we experienced fragmentation. We also had border issues. In some countries, borders were…
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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.