PROJECT UPDATE
THE MISSION
Across Central Asia there are many challenges to Gospel ministry to both believers and unbelievers. Persecution, limited internet access, and the isolation of people groups, are some of these, but God has His ways of overcoming.
Christian radio is one of these. Listening to the radio in Central Asia is an everyday activity, comparable to our TV or YouTube watching.
The aim of this radio ministry is twofold:
- To inform listeners of the broadcasts, so they can tune in.
- To get a radio to people or families without one.
THE STRATEGY
SGA’s partner, Trans World Radio (TWR), has the means to reach as many as 60 million listeners through two high powered radio transmitters located outside Central Asia.
TWR distributes radios and SD cards pre-programmed with Christian material, so that even when there is no live broadcast, people can still listen to Christian teaching.
Some broadcasts present the Gospel to unbelievers. Others are designed to strengthen God’s people in isolated and difficult circumstances.
THE MOVING TARGET
For the ‘Sending Little Missionaries’ project SGA’s initial commitment was to buy 500 radios at £25 each. Through the generosity of UK and Ireland supporters this has been met and surpassed, the total now being 1280 radios.
TWR distributes 70 radios each week.
TUNING OUT
Pray for these ‘Little Missionaries’, and their Gospel impact, and for those who drive many miles to distribute radios and support listeners.