Central Asian Ministry

Tajikistan remains the poorest of the former Soviet republics—a mountainous Central Asian nation plagued by corruption, economic hardship, and religious restrictions. Over 99 percent of its population identifies as Muslim, and evangelical Christians comprise less than 0.1 percent. Laws restrict religious activity, and believers face pressure from government authorities and family members alike.Yet in the shadow of the Pamir Mountains, God is at work. Courageous Tajik Christians are sharing their faith despite the cost, and lives are being transformed by the gospel. The church in Tajikistan may be small, but it is growing—a testimony to the power of God working through faithful national believers who refuse to be silenced.

In a nation where religious freedom is constitutionally guaranteed but practically suppressed, Turkmenistan’s underground church faces daily risks. Discover how faithful believers are navigating extreme restrictions to share hope and grow the gospel in one of the world’s most repressive landscapes.