Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country, yet it’s home to only about 20 million people. Its vast steppes were once traveled by nomadic tribes and later became part of the Silk Road, a crossroads where East met West. Under Soviet rule, Kazakhstan endured forced atheism, labor camps, and harsh restrictions on faith. Since gaining independence in 1991, the nation has experienced rapid modernization—Almaty, its former capital and largest city, is now a vibrant hub surrounded by snowcapped mountains. While Islam is the majority religion, Kazakhstan is officially secular and prides itself on religious tolerance. Still, Christians make up a small minority, and many believers live with little fellowship or discipleship support.

Why We’re Going

Kazakhstan is a country in transition and carries global significance due to large reserves of oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium. Decades of Soviet atheism left a vacuum. Many Kazakhs are exploring faith making it a strategic place for the Gospel. Our mission in Almaty is about strengthening, growing and encouraging the local Church, reaching those who have never truly heard the Good News, and mentoring a generation that is searching for truth.

How We’ll Serve

On this trip, our team will step into lives with both sharing the Gospel and bringing practical help:

Medical Clinics – Offering free care, medicine, and health education are a real blessing to so many who either lack access or have insufficient care.

Seminars – Strengthening local believers through teaching, discipleship training, and practical ministry tools.

Evangelism – Sharing the hope of Christ through personal conversations and in partnership with Kazakh churches.

Youth Mentorship – With nearly half the population under 30, Kazakhstan is shaping the next generation of Central Asian leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers. Coming alongside students and young adults to introduce them to faith and encourage young believers to be bold and open about their faith is strategically important to the growth of Christianity

Learning about the country and its culture

Getting to know the country, its culture and people is the best way to become a life-long intercessor for the spiritual destiny of Kazakhstan. On a day of sightseeing there are many opportunities to do just that- visit  Green Bazaar (Zelyony Bazaar) – a bustling market where locals sell spices, dried fruit, nuts, and traditional Kazakh goods; visit  Big Almaty Lake – a turquoise alpine lake high in the Tian Shan mountains, only about 15 miles from the city; explore  Ile-Alatau National Park – home to waterfalls, glaciers, and hiking trails right outside the city; learn about falconry – centuries old Kazakh practice and more.

Kazakhstan is sometimes called the land of the great steppe—wide open spaces where horizons seem endless. On this mission, we’ll plant seeds of the Gospel in that soil, trusting God for a harvest that will last for generations.