Master of Arts,听Intercultural Studies, 1998, 黑料视频
Sharing God's Love in Central Asia
Since I graduated from 黑料视频, I have had the privilege of serving in various cross-cultural ministries, such as teaching English, Scripture translation, emergency relief, community development, story-telling evangelism, small group discipleship, literacy programs, leadership, and skills development.听听
Studying at CIU was like a dream come true for me. I didn鈥檛 grow up in a Christian home and my parents are divorced. However, I sensed God鈥檚 call to full-time Christian work and, therefore, wanted to pursue graduate studies to better equip myself for ministry. After completing my master鈥檚 degree in Intercultural Studies in May 1998, I was so inspired to declare His glory among unreached people groups that I missed the graduation ceremony to go on a survey trip throughout Central Asia. For me, the two-week vision trip turned into a long-term commitment to share God鈥檚 love among those who have never heard the Good News.
My favorite place in Central Asia is Afghanistan. I have so many memorable experiences, such as sharing the Christmas Story while implementing Afghanistan鈥檚 first Samaritan鈥檚 Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox distribution just months after 9/11, watching the Jesus Film with many first-time viewers, seeing Afghans read or hear the Word of God for the very first time, witnessing the transforming power of the gospel and gathering in house-groups to worship the Messiah. However, one of the greatest events of my life in Afghanistan was a Christian wedding 鈥 my own. Yes, in God鈥檚 sovereign plan, I met my wife in Afghanistan. God allowed us to have several local Afghan-style celebrations and joyous wedding ceremonies, where thousands of our Afghan friends heard the Good News of our Father鈥檚 love in their own language.
Looking back, my time at CIU was paramount to helping me confirm God鈥檚 call on my life and further develop God鈥檚 passion for unreached people groups. God loves Afghans, and it is a privilege to work among them. I am so blessed and grateful for my training at CIU, the friendships formed and the daily interaction with godly men and women who faithfully teach from a biblical worldview. May God continue to send students to CIU who, after a season of study, can be sent out all over the world to share His love in both word and deed.
If you would like to read more, my latest book is 鈥淎 Flame on the Front Line.鈥