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.
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Thank you Henry Martyn for your gift to the Persian Speaking World
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Prepping for Day Camps
May 15, 2018
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Times of Joy and Outreach
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An Easter Miracle
May 11, 2018
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Significant Gathering Slated
Next month, June of 2018, Greenland Network plans to have a “Chaykhana” or Ministry Seminar/Retreat where we bring together 30 families from Central Asian countries. Our hope for this event…
Villagers Hunger after the Word
May 8, 2018
Our Mission Youth group was able to collect 170 action packets from their local Pakistani church and community to distribute among to the poorest of the poor. 30 Packets were…
Look Beyond the Church’s Four Walls
May 1, 2018
One of the major difficulties we face in our Central Asian country is a wrong yeast (or thinking) of churches. Many local Christians are focused on the church building, on…
Resistance Breaking Down
April 27, 2018
Little by little we are finding the K people more open to the Good News. In 2017, 45 people heard the complete Gospel; 5 of them believed, and 7 of…
Teaching children to teach children
April 18, 2018
Child focus health education is a part of the Community Health Education (CHE) project. Dariya Development holds classes in some government schools to educate and develop children morally, physically and spiritually….
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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.