Show notes
When today's guest and her husband moved to Central Asia just days before September 11, they had no idea what the next twenty years would hold. Living in a post-war environment with limited resources, they learned that effective mission work begins not with programs but with presence.Throughout the conversation, she reflects on the realities of serving in a Muslim context - from navigating government scrutiny to protecting local believers while trusting the Holy Spirit to build His Church. She offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to love people well without reducing them to stereotypes or political headlines.The episode concludes with an encouraging reminder that God is orchestrating His mission across the globe. From believers emerging in unexpected places to new laborers rising from every continent, the gospel continues to advance through ordinary people who simply take the next step of obedience.Key TakeawaysPresence often matters more than programs in cross-cultural ministry.Effective missions begin with seeing every person as an image bearer of God.The Holy Spirit - not Western missionaries - builds the Church.Government opposition cannot stop God's mission.The global Church is increasingly leading the advance of the gospel.Every believer has a place in God's mission.Faithfulness begins by taking the next step of obedience.Chapter Markers00:00 Welcome and today's guest's journey into Central Asia05:30 Living in a post-war environment11:30 Navigating government opposition18:00 Protecting local believers24:00 Misconceptions about ministry in Muslim communities31:00 Seeing people as image bearers37:00 Why the global Church is growing44:00 Stories of God's unexpected strategy50:00 Encouragement for future missionariesWant to learn how GO International is planting the Church where it isn't - and what that could look like for you?Visit GO International to give, go, or grow the movement.
