East Asia

East Asia Church Planting Team Vision

God is calling His people to glorify His name and make disciples of Christ among all peoples. We as a church are committed to this task and are embarking on a journey to engage the Hui in East Asia. Our hearts are drawn to these people because of the spiritual darkness that is evident. We desire to be a light among the Hui to the glory of Christ and for God’s saving power to be known among the Hui people by declaring God’s glory and His marvelous works through planting reproducing churches among the Hui people.

View a printable Vision, Mission and Goal info sheet (PDF).

 

Who are the Hui (Hway)?

Click here for a one page overview (PDF).

  • Where

    The Hui are a Muslim people group of about 12 million located throughout East Asian cities and villages.

  • Lifestyle

    Most Hui people are city-dwellers who are known as sharp businessmen. They are artisans, butchers, shopkeepers, factory workers and civil servants. Those who do live in the countryside are farmers.

  • Beliefs

    Almost all Hui are Sunni Muslims. Some are Muslims in name only while others are practicing Muslims who worship in mosques scattered throughout East Asia. Islam is closely tied to their ethnicity, and many believe that renouncing Islam is equivalent to renouncing one’s Hui cultural identity.

  • Physical Needs

    The needs of Hui people vary drastically. Some have received advanced degrees and live comfortable lives. Others are illiterate and struggle to put food on the table. Many Hui people need better access to medical facilities, agricultural training, and good schools for their children.

  • Spiritual Oppression

    Hui people believe their religion, Islam, makes them Hui ethnic people; yet, most of them have never read the Qur’an and do not even understand the Arabic prayers. Rejecting Islam in most cases results in being disowned by one’s family. Ignorance and fear, in many cases, lead people to hold onto Islam.

  • Christian Presence

    Churches have been sending workers to live among the Hui since 1885; yet, today there are only about 500 known believers and just a few churches.

How can we partner?

  • Pray

    We know that without the power of the Holy Spirit transforming lives churches will not be planted among the Hui. We believe that God desires for churches and individuals all over the world to humble themselves and pray for God to make His salvation known among the Hui. We believe that God loves to answer the prayers of His children. Therefore, we desire a multitude of voices crying out to God and pleading for Him to pour out His Spirit among the Hui to open eyes to see and ears to hear the glory of Christ. Please join our prayer network and call out to God daily on behalf of the Hui!

    As a part of our prayer network, you will receive monthly updates about the work among the Hui as well as ongoing prayer requests. E.M. Bounds wrote, “The home church on her knees, fasting and praying, is the great base of spiritual supplies, the sinews of war, and the pledge of victory in this dire and final conflict. Financial resources are not the real sinews of war in this fight. Machinery in itself carries no power to break down heathen walls, open effectual doors and win heathen hearts to Christ. Prayer alone can do the deed.”

  • Give

    Give to send teams (short- and long-term) and support ministries that meet the physical and spiritual needs of the people. Members of The Church at Brook Hills give to support the work among the Hui every time they give to the General Fund and the Global Offering.

  • Go

    Is God calling you to short-, mid-, or long-term service among the Hui? Singles and families, college, career, and retired – all have gifts and abilities that can be used in reaching out to the Hui for the glory of God.

If you would like to help support this team please contact us.

Also view a printable info sheet (PDF).