Almost every interaction in the Caucasus involves sharing tea. In an Azerbaijani house church, this shared drink gives the belivers a chance to enjoy a time of fellowship.

Mariam wanted a successful business, but more than that she wanted a fruitful one. After receiving business and discipleship training, she opened a small market in her neighbourhood.

"Being a finance officer has taught me that ministry isn’t only what happens in front of people. Sometimes ministry is quiet, detailed, unseen — but just as valuable to God," shares Laxmi.

A lingering medical problem and a chance encounter with a Jesus follower led a young Buddhist man to Christ.

A prayer for healing opened the door for a woman to hear about Christ's love for her.

Days of work helping a family build a new house provided a group of believers the opportunity to share about Christ through both words and deeds.

Practical acts of service helped point a family to the Lord's love.

Bo grew up in a complicated family situation with a Buddhist background. Thanks to a scholarship from OM, she is now thriving in her studies — and in her faith.

Japan is a historically Buddhist nation, where registering at a local temple is still a part of the culture. The OM team in Japan is helping support small churches and bring the gospel to rural areas that have not yet heard it yet.

Rina shares that her role in the finance department in Bangladesh is an act of worship to God, and that she is able to demonstrate her faith through her position.

Samir, a teenager in the Caucasus, started a DBS group with his family. He encouraged and helped his grandmother share her faith with her neighbours.

Short-term teams play a significant role in sharing hope with the least reached. It does not matter if the trip is short or if the ground is hard; every person in the Kingdom is useful. In the Greater Caucasus, God has repeatedly used short-term teams as groundbreakers to prepare the way for long-term Kingdom work.