International (MNN) — Many people around the world remain unreached — not for lack of effort. But in war zones, danger and limited access often make sharing the Good News nearly impossible. At the same time, the hardship of conflict can leave people searching for hope and meaning.
Janelle Stoops with A3 says the first step is to pray and ask God for a strategy for each specific region and its needs. Then, serve the people in front of them.
“We want to go in with a strategy that looks to, ‘How can we bless the people there?’ And oftentimes that might be coming in as an NGO worker or doing some sort of humanitarian aid,” she says.
Children playing in the old tank, Kabul (photo courtesy of M.A Sarwari via Unplash)
Alongside practical help, ministries also focus on healing the deep wounds left by war. The Gospel’s message of hope is often paired with trauma counseling, as trained believers help people process the horrors they have experienced.
“They [people] are able to find healing from trauma but also, more importantly, to find spiritual healing as they find their identity and their worth in Christ.”
Another key strategy is working through diaspora communities. People who have left their countries often maintain close ties with family and friends still living there.
“One way we can be engaging is by connecting with diaspora populations, knowing they will be reaching back into their homeland,” says Stoops.
While many war-torn regions remain difficult to access, believers can still play a vital role through prayer. Pray for God’s guidance for ministries like A3 and for Christ’s work in these regions through His Spirit.
A3 also seeks to equip believers to share the Gospel in places others cannot easily reach. Stoops says:
“We want to be part of raising up and training more believers, equipping them to take the Gospel to the unengaged points.”
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Header photo Young Syrian boy, Idlib, Syria (Photo courtesy Ahmed Akacha via Pexels)
