Undercover for The King

Business can open doors closed to the Gospel.  Read this story to find out how…

Brian’s Story:

My entry into Azerbaijan (Muslim country) was through a secular organization called the *****. The ***** is probably best described as the Peace Corps of grads, as I only received living and housing stipends and no actually salary. I was assigned to work on a US AID funded project to help boost the agribusiness industry in the country by working with small to medium sized businesses to develop them and help them become more competitive. Additionally, I also organized two business case competitions for MBA grads, I assisted several missionaries in developing / improving / growing their businesses, and I eventually obtained employment with a consulting firm (which allowed me to continue living in Azerbaijan, but required me to travel outside of the country often).

During my time in Azerbaijan, I connected with a team from Frontiers and joined them in their house church planting endeavors. Our team partnered with 3 other missionary organizations that had a similar vision regarding planting house churches in Azerbaijan. The various house churches planted by each organization led to the establishment of a network of house churches. My ministry focus within this effort was primarily in working with young men, as my work (e.g. MBA business case competition) put me in contact with several young people. My wife, which I met in Azerbaijan through one of the partner missionary organizations, was engaged in women’s ministry, which eventually produced a leader
within the network of house churches movement.