Mongolia
Regional Profile
Mongolia came out from under the grip of the former USSR
in 1990 after a peaceful revolution and since then has been
more accessible to the outside world.
It is a vast country situated between Russia and China.
It is only just a bit smaller than the State of Alaska but
the population is small 2.6 million [CIA – The World
Factbook].
More about Mongolia:
- Chief of state: President Natsagiyn BAGABANDI [CIA
The World Factbook]
- Religions include Tibetan Buddhist Lamaism 96%, Muslim
(primarily in the southwest), Shamanism, and Christian 4%
(1998) [CIA The World Factbook]. However, because
of the influence of communism of the last 70 years many
Mongolians consider themselves atheists.
- Mongolia has a high rate of literacy and over 64% of
children move on to secondary education.
Service Focus
Search for current opportunities
in Mongolia.
- Educators at all levels
- Veterinary medicine
- Agronomy/gardening
- Community development/Micro-enterprise
- Theological Education by Extension
- Physical therapy for the disabled
Prayer Focus
- Pray for the Christians to develop strong unity.
- Pray the young people that they would continue searching
to find true spirituality.
- Pray for good leadership training and discipleship in
the churches
.
