Why Central Asia?
Central Asia consists of five former Soviet republics that became independent countries in 1991. It is made up of numerous Muslim ethnic groups speaking various Turkic and Persian languages. But Russian is still the first language of the majority of the two hundred million people living there. We are planning to work with students at a number of universities in one of the major cities. We will be testing the viability of a long-term plan to reach the young, upcoming leaders of the many unreached people groups in this strategic area.
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Pray for our team:
Softening of hearts to Jesus
Eyes and ears open to receive the truth of the gospel
Submission of their lives to Christ
Message of the Good News clearly understood
God to be seen as loving and relational
Encouragement for the believers and church in Central Asia
God to prepare all of us in His word and in sharing the gospel
God to give us boldness and confidence during the trip
Unity in Christ as we reach out to those in Central Asia
Good health as we travel
Protection from harm and the evil one
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Join our team.
The largest private university in Central Asia invites you to come and study or teach as a way to reach the 40+ unreached people groups of this region. Uzbeks, Tajiks, Tatars, Kirghiz, Bashkirs, Cherkess, Chechens, and more.
Meet the Team
2025-2026
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R&M are on their fourth missionary journey - this time to a country in Central Asia
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Robert is now entering his third year living and serving in Central Asia. He finds great joy in playing chess, which sharpens his mind and provides a fun challenge. He is also passionate about studying the Bible, deepening his faith and understanding. Above all, Robert loves building meaningful relationships and getting to know the people around him. Support Robert below.
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Hi! I’m Madi. I graduated from George Fox university in 2022 with a Bachelors in art. After graduating I was surprised to feel called to spread the gospel globally for God. I had never been very open about my faith, but I felt the Lord pushing me to grow. I started with the people I knew here in Oregon. I helped with the high school youth group here at SWBIBLE and loved it. I also tried to be more open with my coworkers and have conversations with nonbelievers.
The Lord didn’t provide an opportunity to leave right away, but once the Central Asia trip came to my attention, I realized it was what God was leading me to. I had never been so far from home or for so long. It felt like a big commitment, but God had prepared my heart to be ready.
I was able to go to Central Asia on the 2023-24 trip with an amazing team. I learned so much about sharing my faith, working with a godly team, and about the Bible itself. It was such an encouragement to be able to meet with people and really focus on talking about Jesus! I was guided by the team leaders Rod and Margi and sharpened by my peers through those 9 months. But probably the most amazing blessing was seeing people come to Christ as well as being there to encourage the growth in new believers.
But my work there is not done yet! I’m so happy that the Lord has called me to represent Him another year in Central Asia. I am excited to see my friends again and see even more wild grace and blessing from the Lord.
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M&M are team leaders alongside Rod and Margi. They are currently onboarding with East West and raising financial support. We would love for you to prayerfully consider partnering with them as they continue God’s work. They are involved in hosting Sunday gatherings and seeing God work through His people, leading and discipling a team of young adults, engaging in evangelism and discipleship with university students and local believers, and working at the largest private university in Central Asia–helping contextualize its culture and education for western institutions. READ MORE…
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My name is Chuka. Throughout my life, numerous people have planted seeds in me about who Jesus is, and why I should accept Him into my life. It wasn’t until about two years ago that I finally accepted Jesus into my life. In the midst of my worldly pursuits, God revealed to me that only He could fulfill the void in my heart. I express immense gratitude daily for the relationship I have with the Lord and for the sin He saved me from. I am excited about this opportunity in Central Asia because I truly believe God has opened a door for me to do His work. He has called me to be a part of an amazing team, and I am eager to see how He will use us to accomplish His will.
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J, a Renewable Energy Engineering graduate, has a diverse professional background spanning several years in the solar industry and as a project manager for a grid power engineering firm, followed by a year of Global Outreach work in the middle east. As the middle of five children, he comes from a family deeply rooted in full-time global outreach work, with both parents serving stateside for over 30 years. A true "maker," Josiah enjoys a wide array of hands-on hobbies. He is also a proud 7th-generation Oregonian, with his earliest ancestor in the state being a pioneering outreach work to the Oregon Territory.