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.
Miracles for Today
October 11, 2018
Do you believe in miracles? I do! What is a miracle? Some people think that a miracle can only be when God intervenes in an impossible situation and brings about…
From a Culture of Cursing to One of Blessings
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Changing Schools Changes a Life
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Expanding the Sewing Center Network
October 9, 2018
The skills development projects that our ministry offers is the best way that we have found to reach rural women who we would otherwise have no connection with. We provide…
Ministering to Teenagers through a Specialized Conference
October 5, 2018
We have been working hard over the last several months to plan our first conference focused specifically on teenagers. It was a new experience for all of us, and each…
God Calls Family to an Unreached People Group
September 26, 2018
Two years ago, a family of missionaries moved to the north-east region of the country to minister to the Alma people group, who are a minority in the region. For…
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….
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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.