Amir and Zohreh finished a Bible seminar about Christ’s command to make disciples (Matt. 28), and they were strongly convicted that they must be bolder in sharing the gospel, even if it meant persecution. Sitting in a park a few days later, they prayed, “Father, help us not to be afraid of sharing the gospel. Please give us boldness. Please show us those we need to share with.” As they finished the prayer, a man approached them. He said, “I was recently visiting a neighboring country where I received a micro SD containing the Bible. I don’t know where to start reading. I have many questions about Jesus. Do you know anything about Christianity? Can you help me?” Amir and Zohreh smiled at each other and invited the man to sit down.
God is at work among the Persian peoples! According to Operation World, Iran and Afghanistan have the fastest growing evangelical populations in the world. The field is ripe for harvest among Farsi speakers, and the Word of God must be accessible to them. Your gift to the Farsi (Persian) Bible Distribution project will meet two needs: (1) printing Bibles and New Testaments to use in discipleship and evangelism training events and church gatherings, and (2) creating digital Bibles for online distribution campaigns, apps, and micro SD cards. The micro SDs offer the Scripture in print and audio formats, along with other evangelical resources and contact information for users to connect with our follow-up team. The goal is to make Persian disciples who gather to form healthy churches which, in turn, make more disciples and churches. Give today to offer God’s Word to a people who have little access to the good news of Jesus, but who are seeking truth and salvation!
Recently, we met a family coming out of a cathedral. I greeted them and asked, “Do you know God loves you?” One of them said that God did not exist. She explained she had prayed in the cathedral and told God if he existed, He needed to show her a sign. I told her that I was that sign from God that He loves her. I shared with her that I once believed, as she did, that God did not exist. Then I told her that the God I wanted to introduce her to was different from the god she knew in her religion, “Our God is a God of love and is the only one who can save you.” I gave her an SD card and explained it would answer many of her questions.
A few days later, one of my teammates met a family on the street looking for a restroom. After leading them to the ones near a café, my teammate invited the family to stay, drink coffee, and discuss God. The family agreed. I came into the café later and saw that the wife in the family was the same lady I had talked to at the cathedral, and she was talking about God. Over the next hour, the family listened to God’s plan of salvation and heard of His unmatched love for them. Ultimately, all three adults in the family decided to put their faith in Jesus. We praise the Father for new brothers and sisters in Christ!
Thank you for your generosity and prayers. Your sacrificial gifts and intercession are truly transforming lives as we partner together to solve the world’s greatest problem, lostness. 
From the mountain peaks of the Caucasus to the steppes of Kazakhstan, the heartland of Asia is a place of mystery, having been mostly off-limits to travelers for the last 2000 years. With its blue-domed cities, frenetic bazaars, and remote yurts, Central Asia captures the romance of the Silk Road. Ancient traditions, loyal relationships, and generous hospitality make up the foundation of Central Asian values. Once home to the early church, Islam is now the predominant religion of Central Asia. Architecture, dress, and cultural expectations are all marked by it's influence.
Political, religious, and cultural divisions have fractured Central Asia's governments and global relations. This instability has left people seeking an anchor for hope and peace. Jesus is their peace, but most of Central Asia's 365 million people have no knowledge of the gospel.Pray that as Central Asians will meet the life-giver and Prince of Peace so they can experience the abundant joy that Jesus offers.