Southeast Asia

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

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.
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.
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.
Share The Lord’s Mercy in Myanmar
The civil war in Myanmar continues to inflict terror and tragedy, with soldiers now going door to door demanding that men ages 18 to 35 join the military. A native ministry’s building that housed more than 60 children and young people was destroyed by a bomb, and one of its churches in another village was also destroyed during fighting. Missionaries bring the gospel message to refugees living at the border who have escaped the military’s weekly bombings of their villages, and donations help support evangelism in these dangerous times. “Please keep Myanmar in your prayers,” requested the ministry leader.
Deliver Hope And Healing in Southeast Asia
A man who attended a ministry’s medical outreach clinic heard the gospel and chose to follow Christ. The pastor in his village was overjoyed when he heard the news because not only had he already discussed Jesus with the man many times, but he also has built a friendship with him. “Thank you very much for your faithful prayer support for the medical outreach,” the ministry leader said. More than 220 people came for treatment during the three-day event, and ministry workers led six to seven people to the Lord. Donations help support medical missions such as this. Pray for continued evangelism opportunities during community outreach events.
Help Missionaries Shepherd the Faithful in Indonesia
A young man from a broken home was curious about the gospel, and his internet search led him to connect with a worker from a native ministry. The worker began to disciple him, and soon, he gave his life to Christ and was baptized. As he learned about Christ’s forgiveness and delved deeper into Scripture, he was able to forgive his own parents, and when his friends bullied him because of his faith, he remained steadfast. Now, he is considering attending Bible school. Donations support native missionaries in their discipleship work. Pray they will joyfully share Christ’s love with all whom they encounter.