Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2024 - Day 2

These kinds of meetings are important to the men who are growing in their faith, but they are also important to Gary. After more than 20 years living in Central Asia, he spends much of his time supervising missionary teams and sharing his knowledge and experience concerning missions in Central Asia. Even as he leads others, he says, “I want to keep my hand on the plow.” Staying involved in evangelism, discipleship and church planting will always be his personal call from the Lord. Over the years, Gary and his wife, Ann, have seen God work to fulfill His purposes among Central Asians. Every new believer and transformed life points to God’s work among the lost. Frank is one of those believers. As a new Christian, Frank was more than eager to learn all he could about Jesus. He was also bold about discussing his faith with others. Frank was quick to invite friends to talk with Gary about stories from the Bible, and more have come to faith. “Don’t waste this time! Tell us the next story,” they’d say. “They were so hungry to hear,” Gary remembers. In the restaurant, in a private booth, they’d talk for a couple of hours. After a time when the Warriors were back in the U.S., they wondered if the men were growing in their faith and sharing with others. When they returned to Central Asia, the men reported, “We think about 10 people in the village are ready to be baptized. We’d like to start a church.” Gary and his team members are now working toward the baptism of new believers and praying about local leadership in the mountain region where Frank lives. “One day there will be a church in that village,” Ann said confidently. “Yes, there will be!” Gary responded without hesitation. They’ve watched God work in Central Asia for more than two decades. They know He will continue His good work.