Show notes
For decades, Mongolia was shaped by isolation, communism, and spiritual suppression. Today, the doors are open, and a young generation is responding to the gospel with hunger and joy.In this conversation, Ron Houp and Dr. Thane Ury reflect on why Mongolia matters now. They share firsthand stories of young pastors, first-generation believers, and churches being planted one relationship at a time. Growth is steady, but the need for discipleship is urgent.This episode challenges Western assumptions about success in missions. It reminds us that the Church is not built through events or personalities, but through long obedience, patient teaching, and walking with local leaders who will carry the work forward.Key TakeawaysMissions is not starting something new, but catching up with what God has been doing for centuriesMongolia’s Church is young, both in age and spiritual formationDiscipleship, not speed, determines long-term fruitFreedom of religion brings opportunity and new challengesLocal leaders need presence more than programsOne faithful convert at a time can reshape a nationChapter Markers00:00 – Why Mongolia, Why Now08:30 – Catching Up With What God Has Been Doing18:45 – Life After Communism30:10 – The Urgency of Discipleship42:00 – Walking With Local Leaders54:30 – What Faithful Growth Really Looks LikeWant to learn how GO International is planting the Church where it isn’t - and what that could look like for you?Visit gointernational.org to give, go, or grow the movement.