Mongolia
Sandwiched between Russia and China...a nation of herders and nomads...a fledgling democracy opening up after decades of Soviet rule. Welcome to Mongolia!
Radstock's presence in Mongolia arose out of a mission partnership - called 'Streams in the Desert' - in which St Mary's Church Old Harlow (UK) and churches in Russia came alongside churches in Mongolia. Churches are being planted in many parts of the country, including the Gobi Desert.
In the first year of ‘Streams in the Desert'
Funds were provided for:
- seven gers (desert tents) for use as homes for Mongol church planters and meeting places for churches
- one fixed building for similar use
- Bible distribution for church planters
As the partnership matured, a desire was expressed by our partners in Mongolia for micro-enterprise development training. Through materials provided by the Reconxile business training network, members of St Mary's were able to provide this training to 40 church planters and their associates in the Gobi Desert. A number of businesses were started and others expanded. Further training and monitoring is now being provided under the auspices of Radstock's Mongolian network partner, Seedtime. Helping churches to become self-sustaining and self-propagating in this way is key to the growth of the Gospel in countries where there is great poverty, such as Mongolia. Read more about church planters in business here
More widely, news comes in of fresh churches planted - with significant domestic and international potential for the gospel. Read our blog for the latest updates. Other churches, too, are coming under our 'watch' in Mongolia, including in Erdenet and the capital, Ulaanbaatar.
At the same time, churches are holding their hands out to other churches to partner with them in this exciting and challenging work.
To connect your church's prayer, people and finance with 'Streams in the Desert,' contact Paul Williams.
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