Here, I would like to explain some facts about Pakistan.  Pakistan is the third largest Islamic nation in the world, with more than 150 million souls.  97.2 % of the population is Muslim.  Christians make up just 2 % of the population; and these people suffer more than any other ethnic or religious group.  Pakistan is in the very heart of the 10/40 Window – the geographic area where 95 % of the un-reached people of the world live.  Between India and Afghanistan, Pakistan is a strategic nation.  Since the September 11 attack, Pakistan has become the focus of the world.  Pakistan is a country with different cultures, languages, people groups, economical backgrounds, etc.  Pakistan has a desperate need for assistance in evangelism, Church planting, literature outreach, leadership training, and strengthening of the local Church.  97 %  of the newly planted churches and new believers need a place to worship and fellowship.  A shortage of Bibles, Gospel literature, faith-based books, leaders, and training material makes it difficult for Christians in Pakistan to grow in their faith and to sustain their relationship with Christ.  More than half of Pakistan’s population has never heard about Jesus.  Pakistan is an Islamic country, ruled by Islamic law.  Christians of Pakistan make quite a sizeable population, with more than 10 million souls.  But they have to face religious discrimination, religious intolerance, oppression, social subjugation, and economic deprivation.  Therefore, Christians are generally less privileged and backward.  A growing body of believers continually struggles under government persecution; because it is officially illegal for Muslims to convert to Christianity.  Since the country’s blasphemy law was created in 1991, an offended Muslim can accuse a Christian on almost any grounds.  False and arbitrary accusations of speaking against the Quran or Muhammad are a common practice by Muslim fundamentalists.  In the persecuted environment of Pakistan, 90% of the churches are not very well established.  The majority of existing churches need buildings for fellowship, as they meet in open air.  Native missionaries make great sacrifices for the sake of the Gospel.  Many times, they go without food; and they travel hundreds of kilometers just to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ.  In some parts of Pakistan, Muslim fundamentalists attack the missionaries, and they are forced to put off their work as well as their faith.  Please keep them in your prayers as they seek to faithfully serve the Lord under great hardship.

Islam may be the greatest challenge before the Church in this Century; but it may also represent the largest potential harvest.  There are one and one-quarter billion Muslims in the world; nearly 25% of the world population.  Most have never heard the Gospel of God’s grace in Christ Jesus.  Instead, they follow a religion based entirely on works and judgment.  If we don’t bring the grace of God into that world, the hostilities of this decade will only grow and intensify.  Politics will not resolve this issue; only the Church has the answer.

This is harvest time, and the fields are truly white and ready for harvest.  Let’s take the message of God’s saving and healing power to the ends of the earth, and bring in a mighty harvest of souls for God’s glory.  Together, we can make a difference in the lives of millions for eternity. 

We would like to request that you take part in this greatest harvest of any Islamic nation.  It will be a blessing for us to partner with you for His glory.  Please pray for this Godly vision and join hands with us for national transformation, under the power of the Holy Spirit.