Welcome to Southeast Asia
With its unlimited adventures, perpetual smiles, and more than 10,000 islands, Southeast Asia is a famously beautiful region with a dynamic spiritual landscape.
About the Region
A land of volcanoes, rivers, and seas, Southeast Asia boasts dramatic scenery and legendary beaches.
Many of its islands have impenetrable mountainous interiors. Because of this, traveling by boat is just as common as traveling over land, and some communities are most easily reached by sea.
Much of rural Southeast Asia is covered with wild jungles, rice paddies, and coffee farms. Fertile soil, nourished by ash from past volcanic eruptions, makes agriculture a key part of the regional economy. Most farms are small, family-owned operations.
Beyond its farming communities, Southeast Asia’s megacities brim with activity and innovation. As the finance, trade, and investment sectors grow, the region is finding a secure place in the global economy.
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•One of the world’s largest producers of cinnamon, coconut oil, rice, and coffee
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•A land of more than 50 spoken languages
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•Known for its kind, hospitable, patient, and good-humored people
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•Economically dependent on small, family-owned farms
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•A region where Islamic practice blends with animist beliefs
Spiritual Climate
Muslims in Southeast Asia hold a complex mix of beliefs informed by Islam, folk traditions, and animism. Even devout Muslims often pray to ancestral spirits and make sacrifices to ward off curses. Many live in constant fear of evil.
The number of Christians in Southeast Asia may be small. But the potential for partnering in the Gospel is great. As God moves in the hearts of local believers, more national churches are eager to be trained to share Christ among the region’s least-reached Muslim communities.
Opportunities
There's a place in Southeast Asia for creative and gifted disciples like you! Pursue your passions and put your skills and education to use in fields such as:
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•Hospitality and event management
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•Agriculture
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•Education
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•Business and consulting
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•Environmental conservation
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•English teaching
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•Tourism
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•Community development
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•Healthcare
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•Anthropology
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Find Your Place in Southeast Asia
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