Blessings in Remote Areas

I want to report good news about the progress of our survey of remote areas. The man I'm mentoring, Santosh, completed 3 districts in my absence. He found about 100 churches scattered in the mountains reporting an average of 100 attendees each. The leaders are desperate for encouragement and fellowship as they labor in difficult - even dangerous - areas. This week, we're presenting the data to a conference of pastors and challenging them to pray and partner in filling this zone with healthy, reproducing fellowships. Our role will be to equip and coach them behind the scenes.

Recently we also held an intensive Bible training in the. The 70 attendees (we tried to limit it to 40) enjoyed learning and rehearsing key Bible stories to share with their Hindu/Buddhist neighbors. It really blessed me that the host church is led by a 28-year old woman, Sushma, whose tragic life was so God-transformed that dozens and dozens of neighbors have come to Jesus and now fellowship weekly in His name.

- Anonymous, Asia

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