Mongolians Plan to Reach Nomads
through Humanitarian Aid

AIMS News: Posted 7/1/2004

About 45% of the population in Mongolia is nomadic. Harsh winters force these nomads to seek shelter and protect their cattle from freezing to death. Many migrate to winter camps where they can help each other survive as the temperatures drop to an average of -60 degrees Fahrenheit. There are no known churches among them.

During the May AIMS conference in Mongolia, several leaders expressed a desire to reach these nomads with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but they did not know where to begin. They hope to begin renovating old communist buildings and turning them into centers for the church and community. However, these community centers would not reach the nomads.

As "Titus" (AIMS International Director) and "Pastor Samuel" met with the leaders, they discussed the possibility of using humanitarian aid to reach the winter camps. Local churches in Mongolia could send teachers, doctors, dentists and other health care workers to minister to the nomads, physically and spiritually. All efforts would promote church-planting efforts among the nomads. Continue to pray for the believers and churches in Mongolia as they begin planning this exciting outreach opportunity. Ask God for a harvest among the nomads.

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