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Southeast Asia

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Where We Assist

Southeast Asia

At a Glance

  • Gospel taking root among ethnic minorities
  • Oppressive regimes seeking to eradicate Christianity
  • Islamic extremism
  • Mass production of illegal drugs
  • Poverty
  • Need for pastoral training and biblical teaching in churches
  • Unreached people groups: 817

Christianity continues to grow among ethnic minorities, and believers face increasing persecution from oppressive regimes and radical Muslims. In Myanmar, indigenous missionaries are working amid a civil war between a brutal military regime and resistance groups, providing aid and care to people who have fled their homes to take refuge in the forests. Throughout the region, ministries are discipling and training new Christian leaders, translating Scripture into local languages, and bringing hope to downtrodden people and communities through education, microenterprise, medical care, and more.

Ministry Highlight

In Myanmar, a ministry provided nearly 2,000 displaced people who fled to the forests to escape ongoing civil war with food, supplies and temporary shelters. “I received a distress call from a woman residing in one of the villages,” the ministry leader said. “She recounted how her husband had been arrested and burned alive, leaving her with four children. We offered her refuge at our children’s home, where she and her children now reside. Her children are enrolled in the school, and she assists us as a cook.”

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How You Can Make a Difference

Equipping indigenous missionaries in Southeast Asia with regular support, Bibles, transportation, and training enables them to effectively share the Good News with people who have never heard the name of Jesus Christ. Your support will help ensure that people in areas unreached by the gospel will hear about the Savior.

From the Mission Field in Southeast Asia

Provide Assistance To The Persecuted in Southeast Asia
A member of the Communist party heard the gospel from his aunt and became a believer in Christ. His life was so transformed that his parents, wife, and children all accepted Jesus, in addition to five other families in his village. But as word spread about the man’s decision, local officials became involved, visiting him many times to warn him away from his newfound beliefs. When he repeatedly refused to renounce his faith, he was put in prison. Now, a local ministry leader and his wife support and encourage the man’s family. Your donations of $50 or $100 help with those experiencing persecution. Pray for persecuted believers to trust in Christ through their trials.
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Help Vulnerable Students Receive An Education in Myanmar
An 11-year-old boy was accepted into a native ministry’s school after the director happened upon him, his younger siblings, his mother, and grandparents following their escape from their village, which had been bombed as part of the ongoing civil war. The school educates orphans and impoverished children who might not otherwise receive an education. Many of the students go on to attend one of the ministry’s several Bible schools and ultimately become missionaries or pastors. Your donations of $30 or $60 help support children’s education through programs such as this. Pray for the hearts of children to be filled with the love of Jesus.
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Support Discipleschip Of Persecuted Believers in Laos
A village leader known for his dislike of Christians gave five local Christian families an ultimatum: leave or renounce their faith. The families refused either option and instead continued to worship together in a home. But their defiance increased the village leader’s hatred. Now, he refuses to acknowledge them as village citizens and will not allow them to participate in any community activities. Donations are needed to support native workers’ discipleship efforts in regions of intense persecution. “Please pray for them that they will be standing firm in their faith and not afraid of the darkness and human power,” the ministry leader said.
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Support Missionaries’ Gospel Work in the Philippines
To establish effective church plants in new villages, native Christian workers first integrate into the communities through helping the people create sustainable economic ventures. Missionaries provide farmers with fertilizer, seeds, beans, and tools, as well as livestock such as hogs, goats, or chickens. “Our goal is to plant viable Bible-believing churches in these people groups,” the ministry leader said. “That viable church will continue to do the ministry of spreading the gospel to their own people group first then extend to other ethnic groups.” Your donations of $60 or $120 help native workers plant churches such as these. Pray that the Lord encourages and strengthens these new fellowships.
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Assist With Community Evangelism in the Philippines
Native missionaries established a friendship with the leader of a local tribe, which enabled them to conduct door-to-door evangelism throughout the community. Many people chose to follow Christ, and the next day, the missionaries organized a fellowship with all the new believers. “Lord willing, a regular Bible study and worship service will be conducted there,” the ministry leader said. Christian workers continue to see the fruit of their evangelism efforts as more and more people are accepting Christ during their house-to-house outreach. Donations help in these evangelism endeavors. Pray that the Holy Spirit will lead many souls to Christ.
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Refresh Missionaries With Peace Of Christ in Indonesia
The leader of a native ministry travels on his motorcycle through villages tucked into the mountains and through cities and towns to preach in the name of Jesus and to train new believers as Christian leaders. Some of the places in which he and his team work have been devastated by natural disasters such as floods and volcanic eruptions. Other places are predominately Muslim. Yet, this team perseveres in their evangelism and discipleship. “I must try to have strong will or desire in bravery for the glory of my Lord Jesus Christ’s name,” the ministry leader said. Funds of $60 or $120 help support Christian workers to evangelize in these difficult places. Pray for their safety as they preach.
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