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No Known Believers

Alexander faces many practical and spiritual challenges, but he is encouraged with the results of his most recent mission trip.

The Gospel opportunities open to those supported by SGA’s Project 70 appeal continue to be many and varied.

Alexander Balagansky serves in Far East Russia, in a region close to Mongolia. The Lord has given him a burden for two people groups, both of whom are Mongolian in origin.

He continues to serve and pastor the church he has planted among the Buryat people, an officially unreached group with little Gospel witness.

Alexander with his family

However, recently, he has felt challenged by the Lord to reach out to the Soyot people, a group with no known believers. Alexander faces many practical and spiritual challenges, but he is encouraged with the results of his most recent mission trip.

He was able to initiate important relationships with key members of the community, including a local Shaman.

He writes:

“Our goal is for these people to have a local cultural church with a sermon in their native language. We will be glad if you support us in prayer, and I think God will be glorified in our partnership.”