According to the UN, "during the brutally cold winters in Mongolia, many street children in Ulaanbaatar find their best refuge is under their feet. They are called "manhole children" because they seek the warmth of the city’s underground pipes to survive."
Mongol Kids' Home is a local center that cares for these vulnerable kids from low-income homes.
Our team of 14 will embark on a 5-day vision trip to Ulaanbaatar to support Mongol Kids' Home, as King's Cross Church takes this second step to see if how we can partner with them more long term.
Please check our individual pages for more information on our reasons for joining the team and specific prayer requests. We are grateful for your partnership and help in mobilizing us to be the hands and feet that share the Good News with the people of Mongolia.
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Mongolian Christianity
Revival and Growth (1990s - Present):
- With the fall of the Soviet Union and Mongolia's transition to democracy in the early 1990s, religious freedom was restored. This period marked the resurgence of Christianity in Mongolia.
- Foreign missionaries, often from South Korea and other countries, began arriving to share the Christian faith. They established churches, conducted outreach, and engaged in various social and humanitarian activities.
- Despite initial resistance and challenges, Christianity began to gain some acceptance among Mongolians, especially the younger generations.
- Over time, Mongolian Christians also emerged as leaders and evangelists within their own communities, contributing to the growth of the local Christian movement.
Challenges and Progress:
- Cultural barriers, including Mongolia's deep-rooted Buddhist and shamanistic traditions, presented challenges to the spread of Christianity.
- Some Christian groups were viewed skeptically, and there were cases of confusion between authentic Christian teachings and unorthodox beliefs.
- Legal and bureaucratic obstacles in registering churches and obtaining official recognition sometimes hampered the activities of Christian groups.
- After the rapid growth of Christianity in the country, there has been a steady decline in the last 10 years.
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Trip Details
Date: September 15th-20th
Team: 9 adults and 5 children
Work: Ministering to 50 children between ages 2-10 in a local
children's home
Prayer Points
- Pray for the health of all members.
- Pray for long-term vision and partnership in the city of Ulaanbaatar
- Pray that a greater passion for the gospel will be awakened in our church community through this trip.
- Pray for children at MKH, that through our interaction,
they will be able to sense the love of our Father.
Allocation of Funds
With the raised funds, donations will be made to Mongol Kids' Home and the local church that runs the organization. The rest of the funds will cover team materials and supplies. Fundraising will close on Friday, September 20.
For all funds sent to this account, only US Credit Card holders and Paypal users will be able to receive US Tax Documents(Not eligible for Korea Tax Reports). All other funds are qualified for Korean Tax Documents only. Funds sent in South Korean Won cannot be applied to US Tax Documents.
