The Challenges

We’re sharing Jesus in hard-to-reach places.

Millions of people in south Asia have never heard of Jesus and have no access to a local church. We are committed to working through the challenges of reaching this part of the world, bringing the Gospel where it’s never been!

Challenges At a Glance

When you consider the challenges of doing ministry in south Asia, you can clearly see why this region is difficult to reach. Take a look at a few of the major hurdles we work to overcome.

Under-resourced

When it comes to meeting spiritual needs and physical needs, south Asia is short on resources. Injustice is widespread, and there doesn’t seem to be a “fix” in sight. As Christians, we have an incredible opportunity to step in and help.

Unreached

Millions of people in south Asia have never heard the Gospel. They don’t even know the name of Jesus, let alone have an understanding of salvation in Him. Instead, they’re looking in all the wrong places for hope and coming up short.

Persecuted

South Asia may not be top-of-mind when it comes to places you’d view as being dangerous for Christians. However, believers across the region endure persecution in all forms, from physical violence to political targeting.

NUMBERS OF UNREACHED

To put it simply, “unreached people” have no access to Christian influence. There’s no church in their community, not a single believer in the area, and no access to the Bible.

More specifically, Joshua Project defines Unreached People Groups as being less than 5% Christian Adherent and less than or equal to 2% evangelical. Learn more about this definition here.

According to Joshua Project, 5 of the 10 largest unreached people groups are located in south Asian countries—totaling hundreds of millions of people who have no access to the Gospel message.

Check out this resource from the International Missions Board to learn about specific unreached people groups through an interactive map.

“God has created you in His image; He loves you and desires a better life for you. He yearns to grant you peace.” – Church Planter Vedan

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Your partnership makes the work of the 4:1 Network possible. We’re grateful for people like you, who are committed to equipping south Asia’s believers for ministry! How is God tugging at your heart to get involved?

Pray

The Good News of Jesus is spreading in south Asia by the power of the Holy Spirit, fueled by your prayers. Will you join us covering this work in prayer?

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