GOING WITH THE GOSPEL TO ALL PEOPLE(S)

Back in 2013, our Lead Pastor took a trip to Central Asia (CA) while serving as a trustee for the International Mission Board, and that’s where Parkwood’s interest in the region really kicked off. It wasn’t just a casual visit – it sparked crucial conversations and opened our eyes to the fact that every people group in CA is  unreached (less than 2% evangelical) with the gospel.

So, as you can imagine, that got us thinking. We saw common ground and shared values with the leaders in CA, and as Parkwood stepped up to support and work alongside these dedicated workers, trust naturally began to build. We didn’t want just to dip our toes in the water; we were convinced that a more focused approach would make us more effective. Thus, a solid strategy was developed, and CA became Parkwood’s primary focus as we sought to reach the unreached.

Fast forward to today, after much prayer and seeking the Lord’s guidance, we’ve honed in even further. Now we’re pouring our efforts into working specifically among three distinct people groups: the peoples of the North Caucasus, the Kurds, and the Uyghurs. It’s a big task, and we’re praying for the diligence and perseverance to see it through. Further, we want everyone at Parkwood to be part of this journey as “we seek to be fellow workers for the truth” (3 John 8).