Gobi Desert

new life in desert places

The Gobi Desert is far from barren when it comes to churches connecting for mission. Radstock's network has gained 23 church plants, overseen by Pastor Natsagdorj of the South Gobi province, with the potential for more to follow! "These churches have much to offer - and hope to learn from other churches committed to mission, too," explains Radstock Network Developer Paul Williams.

Paul knows first-hand what the Mongolian churches bring to the network, having spent time with Natsagdorj's own church.

"As well as their church-planting expertise and commitment, I'm convinced that many churches in the west will be encouraged and challenged by these believers' joy in the Lord."

Meanwhile, plans are already underway for members of St Mary's Church, Harlow, to lead a Micro-Enterprise Development (MED) seminar series for at least 40 Mongolian church planters and members next year.

"MED opens up many opportunities for evangelism and church planting along the Gobi trade routes," explains Paul. "This is a great partnership of one church's resources with other churches' needs."