Pacific Asia Profile
Asia’s newest nation. Asia’s poorest nation.
About Pacific Asia
- Poverty is endemic throughout the area. East Timor, the world’s newest nation, is Asia’s poorest nation.
- There is political/social instability in East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
- Resurgent religious and anti-Christian extremism is prevalent.
- Recurring natural disasters
- There are legal restrictions on the proclamation of the gospel in some countries.
Reaching Pacific Asia
- Partnering together with growing indigenous churches, ReachGlobal works in Pacific Asia to extend Jesus’ love through pastoral and church leadership training; church planting; and community development.
- Business opportunities serve to open doors and establish relationships to serve the people of Pacific Asia.
- In restrictive access countries, ReachGlobal enters with legitimate business and community development platforms.
- Note: ReachGlobal does not have resident staff in all Pacific Asian countries. ReachGlobal works alongside national partners and other organizations.
