

“It is an amazing season in Vietnam right now; the spiritual hunger is very high post-pandemic.”

Central Asia (MNN) — The five countries comprising Central Asia gained independence in 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed. With liberation came freedoms not accessible under Soviet rule, like the freedom of religion.

Algeria (MNN) — Ramadan started last Wednesday for Muslims around the world. In countries like Algeria where Islam is the state religion, Ramadan is strictly observed. Muslims must fast in the daytime as they seek Allah’s favor. And even non-Muslims during Ramadan are forbidden by law from eating and drinking during the day in public.

Central Asia (MNN) — Believers in the five countries known collectively as “Central Asia” find themselves in a difficult position.

MENA (MNN) — A3 (formerly Asian Access) is comfortable in many parts of Asia. The organization has built consistent and effective systems for discipleship and leadership training there. And those systems are exactly what drew the attention of Phil Butler, a Christian leader in the Middle East.

Algeria (MNN) — Persecution escalates in Algeria. Local believers tell Asian Access, or A3, that the government is closing more churches and targeting Christian leaders.

International (A3) — Asian Access, known widely as A2, is expanding its ministry into some of the most dangerous and volatile parts of the world.

Central Asia (MNN) — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has deeply impacted Central Asia.
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