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God’s Word Is Reaching Across Eurasia

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It was Christmas 1991 when Mikhail Gorbachev resigned, handing nuclear codes to Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The Soviet flag was lowered from the Kremlin. The next day, the Supreme Soviet voted to officially dissolve the Soviet Union, recognizing the independence of 15 new countries.

That moment may feel distant now, especially as Russia and Vladimir Putin continue to loom large on the global stage. Yet the nations that emerged from the former Soviet Union remain home to millions of people who still need an invitation to meet Jesus through God’s Word. Our connection to this region reaches back decades. In 1978, one of The League’s leaders visited Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg. \

Today, when we speak of Eurasia, we’re referring to Russia, the other 14 countries that emerged from the Soviet Union, and nearby nations such as Poland and Romania. It’s a vast region, marked by deep spiritual need, cultural complexity, and extraordinary opportunities for the Gospel.

Since the beginning of this year, The Pocket Testament League and our partners at Mission Eurasia have seen God’s Word go out across some of the region’s most challenging and overlooked places.

Gospel Invitations Across the Region

Here are just a few of the ways local believers are inviting people to meet Jesus through the Gospel of John:

  • 120,000 people have been invited through Gospels of John shared throughout Russia.

  • 10,000 people have been invited through Gospels of John in the Buryat language among the largely unreached Buryat people of Siberia.

  • 100,000 people have been invited through Gospels of John provided across Ukraine.

  • 15,000 people have been invited through Gospels of John already reaching churches and ministry leaders in Mongolia.

  • 5,200 digital invitations have been made with the Gospel across Eastern and Western Europe.

In Mongolia, The League’s newest frontier for sharing God’s Word, youth and teen camps are underway. These camps are creating meaningful opportunities for young Christian leaders to spend time with children who have never heard the Gospel.

In Buryatia, a Russian region north of Mongolia where Buddhism and traditional beliefs remain prevalent, believers are sharing God’s Word in the heart language of the people. A Gospel in someone’s own language can open a door that may otherwise remain closed.

And in Ukraine and Russia, churches continue to engage their communities despite the ongoing challenges of war. Their faithfulness is a powerful reminder that the Gospel doesn’t stop when circumstances become difficult.

Faithful Leaders, Lasting Impact

These opportunities exist because faithful local leaders continue to serve, share, and invest in their communities. They know their people. They understand the challenges. And they’re committed to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus.

Please continue to pray for League Partners throughout Eurasia, for open hearts, and for the continued spread of the Gospel.

Until All Are Invited.