Central Asia
Regional Profile
Central Asia is a group of countries which achieved independence
from the USSR in late 1991.
Most areas are arid or mountainous and do not support a large
populations. The 50 + million people continue to be in economic
and social crisis. Rising immorality and alcoholism creates
a sense of despair.
Large Russian minorities throughout each of the countries
contain many Christians mostly from Orthodox Christian traditions.
However, more indigenous fellowships are being planted. Historically
Islamic before communism, many people are searching for spirituality
and are also turning to Islam with many new mosques being
built. Other new religions are also finding a following.
Service Focus
Search for current opportunities
in Central Asia.
- Educators both for expatriate children as well as local
schools and universities
- Partnering with other organizations to increase effective
student work
- English as a Foreign Language
- Medical and Dental educators and practitioners
- Nursing educators and practitioners
- Community development
- Business education
- Youth work
Prayer Focus
- Pray for the Christians to develop a strong sense of
integrity so that they may be salt and light.
- Pray the young people that they would continue searching
to find true spirituality.
