Being one of the few Tibetan Christians worldwide, Yeshi realised that a big part of his struggles was a lack of an authentic Tibetan Christian culture.
South Asia
In South East Asia, many Hindu families follow not only their own teachings but also embrace other practices such as animism or consulting witch doctors for remedies. However, after finding these options ineffective, two teenagers discovered true healing when they turned to Jesus.
Church communities are growing in South Asia despite persecution. OMer and UK native Henry* visited South Asia and saw the joy and freedom in Christ of the believers there, and the multiplication that is taking place through house-church fellowships.
Riya* and husband Pranav* (South Asia) have seen God at work through their work with AIDSLink, where they share God's love with those affected by HIV and AIDS.
A group of young leaders in South Asia have recognised something special happening in their country: God is on the move.
"Many Hindus in the Himalayas may have been born in a place where they have almost no chance of hearing and believing in the name of Jesus, but I saw the image of God in them," shares Andy.
“When we share how to make a kitchen garden, we tell the story of Creation, how God created the heavens and the Earth,” explained Salman from South Asia. “Then we say, ‘Okay, now you go to the next house and help make a garden and have your family tell the story to them…so through that, the people learn the stories and share them in other villages as well.”
Yvonne's unwavering faith and reliance on God led her from simple beginnings as a missions worker in South Asia, where she not only served on the field but also became a compassionate counsellor to fellow workers, helping them navigate personal and cultural challenges in their pursuit of spreading the gospel.
Kumar, a lifelong cyclist and dedicated missions worker, has spent nearly 40 years reaching out to the Hethne community, using his cycling prowess to raise funds and encouraging professionals to engage with the Hethne people — all while embracing challenges and heartwarming encounters.
Ling overcame a difficult childhood and found faith in God, which led her to dedicate her life to helping single mothers and women trafficked into prostitution in South Asia.