Central Asia.

Central Asia, while grounded in its historical Silk Road roots, is quickly modernizing and looking more like the western world you know every day…so it is filled with both the familiar and the new. You may spend your morning drinking tea in a Central Asian cafe as you hear the Islamic call to prayer ring out over the city. That night you may find yourself enjoying a delicious rice and lamb dish in the home of one of your new Central Asian friends. In a single day, perhaps even over a single meal, you can experience strangers becoming friends.

Central Asia is home to a mix of ethnic groups with most indigenous peoples having a long Islamic tradition, yet their connection with Communist rule has left them widely uninformed to the real roots and customs of Islam. They are hungry for answers and direction! Students will flock to you to practice their conversational English and learn about America and the outside world. You will grow in flexibility, faith, and the simplicity of sharing Christ with those who have never heard. Join us to help reach Central Asian students for Christ and show them how a restored relationship with God is possible!

 

One Week: Looking to check out Central Asia for the first time? Come with us for a week and be back in time for Christmas! You’ll get to experience the culture, meet students, share the gospel, and work with alumni missionaries.

One Summer: Whether you’ve been before or not, a summer is a great opportunity to reach Central Asia. You’ll spend time learning the language, have opportunities to share your faith, meet new friends from a different culture, take time to see the sites, and create lasting relationships with other students.

One Year: Want to spend even longer in Central Asia? We would love to send you for a year or even two! You’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the culture, become much more language proficient, and take time not just to reach students, but to disciple them as well. We send a team of students and alumni at the start of each school year.