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.
Pandemic Paves the Way to our Neighbors
March 5, 2021
Greetings from Central Asia! Last time we wrote you, we told about the difficult situation in our country because of the pandemic. Thank God that situation is better now. We…
Cross-Cultural Ministry in the Same Country
February 25, 2021
It turns out that one does not need to travel far to gain cross-cultural experience. As part of our effort to reach the unreached, we are serving a nearby unreached…
Impacting Families, Women, Youth
February 23, 2021
In the last few months, we have provided trainings for different groups, equipping them in health, discipleship, and other lessons. The trainings, the “Coffee Life Club,” and the TB center…
Community Development Trainings
December 28, 2020
Jer 17:7-8 – “Good will come to the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is in the Lord. He will be like a tree planted by the…
Isolated But Not Forgotten
September 15, 2020
SAM Valley* is a remote area surrounded by mountains higher than 13,000 feet. Though only 100 miles from the capital, it is not easy to get there. The road is…
Being Missionaries Right Here, Right Now
September 9, 2020
Dear friends, warm greetings from Central Asia, it has been a very hard time for us and we know it has been hard for you. I and half of our…
A Work of the Heart
August 17, 2020
Greetings from Central Asia, the place of mixed cultures and traditions, rites and customs, plus those of the State. We are seeing how God moves people to His Kingdom. This…
Update on Trainings that Took Place Before the Shutdown
August 13, 2020
Home Church Children Just before the Coronavirus outbreak and ensuing shutdown, our Alatoo Community Development team was invited by a home church leader to give trainings for the children in…
Bringing God’s Healing to Invisible Injuries
June 27, 2020
Jani, one of our church leaders, received funds from Partners International to buy sewing machines for her small business. The funds were given by faithful supporters. Jani has built up…
Now We are Living in a Difficult Situation
May 12, 2020
Now we are living in a difficult situation. No one expected or could predict that the world would be limited especially in democratic countries because of COVID-19. It affected not…
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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.
P.Devadanam
Dear Friend’s
I would like to bring to your notes about COVID 19. In our area many people are not having food because of Covid19, here our Government locks down everything, because of this problem all our church family’s and community people as well as street people struggling for food. When I am seeing this needs my heart is so heavy. So I would like to mention if it’s possible please help in this situation and blessed with food and other family needs.
Thanking you
yours in Christ.