Missionaries can reach many with the Good News through bicycles

WILLS POINT, TX – Discover how GFA World national missionaries like Pavan are transforming lives in remote villages in Asia and Africa with the help of bicycles.

Gospel for Asia pastor Pavan ministers in multiple villages in a mountainous region of South Asia.The only reason he can do what he does is because of hisbicycle.

One village he ministers in is made up mostly of people who adhere to a traditional religion. Damini, a young woman in the village, was a devout follower of her gods. She was sure they would take care of her and get her into heaven. She even played a prominent role in the local religious festivals.

God gave Pastor Pavan opportunities to share Christ’s love with Damini’s family. But they always rejected Him. They had no reason to question their gods—until Damini fell sick.

The 19-year-old developed a fever,and it wouldn’t go away, even with medication. She grew pale and began to lose weight, and slowly, she realized her gods weren’t going to help her.

Pastor Bikes to Reach Village

Pastor Pavan lives relatively faraway from Damini’s village. Because the region is mountainous, the only way to get to Damini’s village is by biking there. Each time he goes, he crosses five miles of mountainous terrain, and then, when he comes to the river, he lifts up his bike and wades through the water…

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Learn more about the GFA World national missionaries in Asia and Africa who are eager to share the love of Christ with those who have never heard about Jesus. By providing them with bicycles, they can visit more villages and touch more lives. Discover the incredible impact of these missionaries and how you can support their work.