Covering an 18,000-foot mountain range between Europe and Asia, the Caucasus region includes Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the southernmost parts of the Russian Federation. Its peoples are fiercely independent and proud. After all, they have survived centuries of occupation by foreign empires.
More languages are spoken here than almost anywhere else in the world. Because of this diversity, people in one hilltop village often can’t speak with those in a village just an hour away. Among dozens of Muslim people groups that are completely unengaged by the Gospel, there are more than 30 languages spoken.
Among dozens of Muslim people groups that are completely unengaged by the Gospel, there are more than 30 languages spoken.
From another distant hilltop, Jesus instructed His disciples, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).
The Caucasus Region has seen little significant Gospel work in recent history. New workers are desperately needed to go and make disciples among the Muslim people groups that still have no one telling them about Jesus Christ. The region welcomes students, business people, and especially English teachers.
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Main photo by Adam Jones