The Mari El Republic is home to the Mari people, a Finno-Ugric ethnic group who have traditionally lived along the Russian Volga and Kama Rivers. The population of the Mari El Republic is just under 700,000. Mari people can also be found in nearby Tatarstan and Bashkortan. Mari tribes [...]
Mary is in her mid-twenties, and like many Central Asian women, has experienced much loss and rejection. She feels she has little hope for the future, with her life choices being dictated by others. As a foreigner, she finds me a ‘safe person’ to confide in, as I have [...]
Northern Cyprus Pray for the Turkish Cypriot region of the island, for the mixed population of Turkish Cypriots, mainland Turkish, Greek and mixed expat communities. Pray for new indigenous churches to be established amongst the Muslim communities, for local leaders to be raised up and trained, and for workers [...]
The best advice I got was ‘expect the unexpected’! As I prepared to come out to the field, I received a lot of advice and a lot of thoughts on how my first few months on the field would be, but overall, the best advice I got was ‘expect [...]
We are delighted to announce our appointment of a new UK Director of People International Ltd and Eurasian Ministries UK Trust. Al has 20 years’ experience in a variety of roles in the Royal Mail Group, latterly at a senior level. More recently he has also been a Minister [...]
Right in the middle of the Russian Federation exists the Eurasian Mission Bible College in Kazan, which equips Central Asians in Biblical mission for when they return to their homelands. The students have three mission placements during the first year of their two-year course, and recently on their third [...]
New UK Director needed for People International Please pray that the Lord will direct us to the person he has prepared and equipped for this role. Perhaps that person is you? Or do you know someone who may be interested and suitable? More info Turkey Please continue to pray [...]
If you believe God is directing you towards mission work overseas, there are some initial steps you can think about taking. The starting point is prayer – talking to God about what He wants, praying with your partner or close friends, praying with people who you trust including your [...]
Sergei Skripal and his daughter are fighting for their lives following a nerve agent attack. The UK and Russia expel diplomats in a 'tit-for-tat'. Increasing notes of condemnation are being expressed from Western leaders and we may wonder where this will end? Will it 'blow over' just like the [...]
