Mongolia
February 4th

“Till what God foretold came to pass, Mongolia, stand as a channel for the Gospel, as His word proved true!”
till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved him true(Psalms 105:19,NIV).

》 Country Profile

Continent | East Asia
Population | 3.23 million
Area | 1,564,116㎢  Located inland between Russia and China in Northeast Asia.
Capital City | Ulaanbaatar (1.65 million)
People Groups | Total 28 Groups, Khalkha Mongols 71.2%, Kalmyk-Oirat 8%, Kazakhs 3.8%, Durbet 2.6%
People Groups Unreached | 23 (98.1% of the population)
Official Language(s) | Mongolian
Total Languages ​​| 17
 Bible translations |  Completed 11, New Testament 1, Partial 4
Religion | Christianity 1.8% (independent church 1%, Protestant 0.3%), Buddhism 41.1%, Ethnic religions 30%, Non-religious 23.7%, Islam 3.4% Evangelicals 0.9% (28,000 people)

》 About Mongolia

Mongolia‘s history began in the 4th century BC with the Xiongnu people. In 1206, Genghis Khan unified the tribes and established the vast Yuan Empire, stretching from China and Korea to Central Europe. However, the Yuan Dynasty weakened due to internal wars and China’s Qing Dynasty’s strategies. Mongolia was under Chinese rule from 1368 to 1911, but declared independence with Russian support in 1911. In 1921, the Mongolian Revolution ended Chinese control, and Mongolia became the communist Mongolian People’s Republic in 1924. From 1934, Mongolia relied heavily on the Soviet Union for economic, military, and political support, leading to purges, political oppression, economic stagnation, and tensions with China. Influenced by the changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, Mongolia’s push for democracy grew stronger in 1989. In 1991, the ruling People’s Revolutionary Party gave up communism, and “People’s Republic” was removed from the country’s name. In 1996, the Democratic Union opposition won the elections, ending 75 years of rule by the People’s Revolutionary Party. Mongolia is now a presidential republic, with Ukhnaa Khurelsukh serving as president since 2021 for a six-year term.

Mongolia’s economy heavily depends on the “3C”(Copper, Coal, and China)as well as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), making it sensitive to global mineral price fluctuations. The country relies on Russia for 90% of its energy supply, making it vulnerable to price increases. Minerals like coal, iron, copper, and oil make up 87% of its exports, and remittances from Mongolians abroad are also significant. In 2017, due to excessive foreign debt, Mongolia entered an International Monetary Fund(IMF) program but showed improvement, exiting the program by 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed economic recovery.
Mongolia’s GDP per capita is approximately $11,500.

》 Scripture Focus

》 Prayer Points

1.The church in Mongolia did not emerge until modern times. From just 20 Christians in late 1991 to 674 churches, 440 pastors, and more than 46,000 members in 2020, the 30th anniversary of the Mongolian mission. In less than a generation, the church has sent missionaries to unreached areas of the country and operates ministries in Mongolia. Praise the Lord for the growth of the Mongolian church from a small flock 30 years ago.
Let us pray for the church to be united in Christ and to be a channel of salvation in Mongolia by witnessing to the gospel of the cross until the nation responds to the Word. Overseas mission organizations such as Christian Cooperation Corps, Mongolian Evangelical Association(MEA), and Blue Sky Aviation work with and serve the church in evangelism and discipleship. These organizations also play a strategic and important role in humanitarian work. Let us pray for the unity of church workers and international missionaries to reach the rural areas of Mongolia to share the gospel, make disciples and build churches.

2. Mongolia faces many challenges, including high rates of crime, alcoholism, drug addiction, prostitution, homelessness, broken families, and orphans. Even among the small number of believers, some leave the church or struggle to live godly lives. However, there are mission organizations and rehabilitation centers that serve these troubled souls with the gospel.
Let us pray that through these ministries, the love of Christ will be shared, and that the power of the gospel will fully restore the lives of those who are broken. Let us also pray that those trapped in sin will find salvation and true freedom through the gospel, becoming witnesses who live lives worthy of the gospel and bring glory to the Lord.

3. The gospel needs to reach the 23 unreached people groups in Mongolia, who make up 98% of the population. The largest of these groups, the Khalkha, follow Shamanism and Lamaist Buddhism. The Kazakh people, who are mostly Muslim, live in the far western part of Bayan-Ölgii Province, where only a few Christians are sharing the gospel with them. We should also pray for the gospel to reach smaller groups like the Durvud, Bayad, and Buryat people. Mongolia’s youth are increasingly turning away from the church due to rapid economic growth and the influence of Western culture. Faith education and training for the next generation in Mongolia are urgently needed. Campus ministry organizations like CCCI (Campus Crusade for Christ International), IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students), and UBF (University Bible Fellowship) are actively discipling students and raising up Mongolian leaders. Let us pray that the Mongolian church, anointed by the Lord, will bring the bread of life, Jesus Christ, to a land that is spiritually desolate.

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