In a small thread factory, among humming machines and long hours, Safia felt out of place.

For three years, she followed Jesus. But she could not read. The Word of God reached her only through others: at church, through a pastor, or someone reading aloud to her. Because of this, she believed she could not share her faith.

Near the border of India and Nepal, where most still have little or no access to the gospel, a quiet transformation is unfolding that a watching village cannot ignore.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. An image can convey complex meaning with depth often more effectively than a verbal description.

Two sets of images were provided by our Strategic Outpost Leader in Sudan, which tell the full story of faith in this region.

Hamid (name changed for protection) quietly crossed the border to join a secure gathering of Pashtun believers, gathered for training. Despite the risks, 25 participants attended…

Kiaan (name changed for protection) was born into a Hindu family. As a young boy, he had serious problems with socializing and focusing. As a result, his parents decided not to send him to school. He grew up in the house like an animal.

Mr. K and his wife live in a village of more than 1,000 families, where they are the very first to believe in Jesus.

Amidst the hardship and turmoil facing families in Myanmar’s internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, a beautiful movement of faith is growing—particularly through the impact of Treasures. 

Tamil is the primary language of 218 nations, 126 of which are still considered unreached. These unknown nations represent more than 68 million people who still lack access to the gospel. Most are located in South Asia.

One of our Indigenous Leaders in Pakistan sent us this beautiful testimony. He shared, “This is why we go to places no one else will. There are so many families living in darkness, convinced they are forgotten, believing lies about who they are and who God is.”

We are praising God for this faithful testimony sent in by our Indigenous Leader serving in the Horn of Africa and surrounding nations. Through their network, Treasure audio Bibles were deployed among the Segeju in Tanzania. This nation is considered 99.97% Islam and only 0.03% Christian.

Recently, three water wells were drilled in the heart of Nigeria among three communities of Hausa People. In this nation, only .1% of the population is following Jesus. Nearly 100% of the Nigerian Hausa are still deeply bound by Islam, and most have never heard the powerful name of Jesus.

This past year, well over 2,000 audio Bibles were distributed across the many islands that make up the country of Indonesia. From the intentional distribution and follow up of these units, our leaders reported hundreds of listening groups and 112 indigenous churches planted in the 2024 calendar year!

In a sparsely lit room, just outside of the largest refugee camp in the world, crowded dozens of people. They squeezed into every space possible across multiple adjoining rooms to meet with us.

First, I recently returned home from Nigeria, a country that has been incredibly impacted by the efforts of cross-cultural missionaries. In 1900, less than 5% of this great country was Christian. Today, the southern half of Nigeria - more than 100 million people - follow Jesus! A celebration indeed! Yet, despite this success, there is still a monumental task required.

In the middle of Islamic insurgent groups and the largest Muslim population in the continent of Africa, nations are coming to know the truth—and the truth of Christ is setting them free. As a country, Nigeria ranks number six on Open Doors’ World Watch List for extreme levels of persecution against believers. And yet, here you’ll find Christians who are sold out for the gospel.

The Joshua Project reports Somalis to be the largest unreached people group in the Horn of Africa, with an overwhelming 99% identifying as Muslim and less than 1% as Evangelical Christians. The Somali people are known for their hardness towards the gospel, a people that are nearly impossible to reach.

Amina (name changed for protection) is a 56-year-old woman whose deepest desire was to study God’s Word and grow in her faith, but she couldn’t read. In her village, no one knew how to read. She prayed for months, asking God to make a way for her to understand the words of the Bible.

Just last month a group of graduates wrapped up their one year leadership training program in Indonesia. Our Indigenous Leader shared that these 20 students will be sent to their mission fields to share the Good News of Jesus Christ!

The Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh were already struggling with severe issues such as disease, malnutrition, and vulnerability to natural disasters. Now, they are facing the additional burden of escalating violence. The presence of armed factions and criminal gangs have made the camps even more unstable. These groups are often in conflict with one another, creating an environment of fear and oppression.

In an update from our Chadian Indigenous Leader, we were blessed to hear about the impact of Treasure audio Bibles in areas facing significant challenges. Amid growing water shortages, Christians, in particular, can often be overlooked in spiritually antagonistic areas. This was particularly relevant in a region of Chad, until a recent turn of events.