PAKISTAN
Pakistan is a country in South Asia that is approximately 2 times the size of California.
It showcases a diversity of landscapes, from soaring mountains to plateaus, forests and deserts. It is the world’s 5th most populous country with 243 million people. Its capital is Islamabad with a population of 1.2 million and Karachi is the most populous city of 17.6 million. The official language is Urdu, with 70 other local languages spoken.
Pakistan is an Islamic republic with 98% being Muslim. It has the 2nd largest Muslim population in the world. Fundamentalist Islam, driven by the Taliban impacts the whole nation.
There are 850 different people groups and 844 are considered unreached. There are less than 1% evangelical Christians in Pakistan.
Christians face much persecution from extremists, including forced marriages, beatings, rape, vandalized or destroyed churches and the famous “blasphemy law” which allows the death penalty to anyone who insults Mohammed, and life in prison to anyone who damages a Quran. Women are especially marginalized and face numerous human rights abuses.
Support a Pakistani Woman Evangelist
God is using women evangelists in Pakistan to show the movie, "Magdalena: Released From Shame" to hundreds of women and many of these women, who were once Muslims, are finding hope and Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
This movie depicts Mary Magdalene narrating the story of four women whose lives were transformed after coming into contact with a man named Jesus. The Magdalena movie is a powerful testimony of how Jesus values women as a precious part of His creation. The message of this movie deeply impacts the hearts of Muslim women, which is it's original intent, but it reaches all women! You can support a women evangelist in Pakistan for $50 per month.
Support a Pakistani Church Planting Pastor
Pastor Anwar is one of the courageous pastors serving in Pakistan. He has a great heart to build up believers and minister to seekers, sharing the good news of the gospel. Let us be praying for these servants of the Lord who in the midst of many challenges boldly move forward sharing God’s love and message to many.