CENTRAL ASIA MINISTRY
God is greatly blessing our work in the 10/40 window through our Central Asia Ministry. We began working throughout the region, and to our surprise, our train and deploy model eclipsed what we were doing in Cuba! As a result, church planters were starting 10 or even 20 churches throughout their regions. Once again, the model of training and sending out local leaders proved to be effective.
Along the way, we discovered two other gospel message amplifiers in the way of water, and education.
2012
YEAR LAUNCHED
150
LEADERS TRAINED
2,850
CHURCHES PLANTED
Through digging bore wells, we discovered an open door to the entire village. By digging a well for only $725 we were able to provide water, not just to a neighborhood, but to all the inhabitants in that area. Further, by giving the well to the village, the elders of the villages allow us to work unrestricted in that area. Distributing physical water has become a means by which we share about the water of life.
The second vehicle of sharing the gospel is our Evangelism through Education program. These are tutoring centers that we have set up in various villages to give kids academic help. More importantly, to share the gospel with them, teach them the Bible and provide their main meal of the day. In 2024, we reached 519 children AND their families with the gospel through the program. Moreover, churches outside of our Central Asia Ministry are requesting that we bring Evangelism through Education to their country!
STORIES FROM THE FIELD
We’ve had the privilege of connecting with Saroop. He is a dear friend in ministry who has innovatively utilized dairy cows to support his work in various villages, while also empowering lepers towards self-sufficiency.
This journey began as Saroop engaged with elders in leper colonies. He expressed his desire to serve and care for them and their families. During one such interaction, an elder offered Saroop tea, deliberately dipping an infected finger into the cup as a test of Saroop’s sincerity. Without hesitation, Saroop accepted the challenge and drank the tea. This gesture solidified his commitment and respect towards the community he wished to serve.
Today, Saroop joyfully reports serving 52 leper colonies, a testament to his dedication and resilience. Further, he’s done it without having contracted leprosy. Surely this is the profound impact of compassion and understanding in ministry work.