1. Christians for Armenia

2. Global missions: The continuing task The need for the gospel in Armenia The ministry of Christians for Armenia Christians for Armenia

3. The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, reveals a missionary program for God’s missionary church. This has not changed. Matt.28:18-20. Acts 1:8. Global missions: the task remains

4. “We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.” John Stott (1921 – 2011)

5. All nations... even Armenia

7. Ancient Armenia Mountains of Ararat (Gen.8:4) Kingdom of Ararat (2Kings 19:37, Is.37:38, Jer.51:27) “Armenia” mentioned in a Babylonian map from the 6 th century B.C.

11. Ancient Armenia Armenia was the first officially Christian nation. (301 A.D.) Armenians were the first Christians to take up arms to defend their right to worship God. (451 A.D.)

17. Modern Armenia Long history of persecution by Muslims in Ottoman Empire and Turkey. Violent persecutions in 1895, and 1915. Oppression of Christians by Marxist Soviet Union after WWII.

24. Religion in Armenia 85% of population are Christian (2.9 million). Most (2.7 million) in “Armenian Apostolic” church. The true gospel of salvation by the grace of Christ alone through faith alone is largely forgotten.

25. Religion in Armenia Armenia: An island in a sea of Islam. Great potential to become an engine room for missions. One problem is a lack of Scriptural theology. A related problem is a lack of biblical churches.

26. Christians for Armenia: Interdenominational Committed to Reformed doctrine Based in the U.S. Small team in Armenia (Gyumri) Christians for Armenia

28. Started by Rev.Aaron Kayayan in 1992 Current chairman: Rev. Eric Kayayan Vice-chairman: Rev. Movses Jambazian (United. Ref. Church, Pasadena, Calif.) Non-profit registered in Michigan Christians for Armenia

29. Committee meets yearly in the U.S. to review and plan. Contact with team in Armenia via e-mail and phone. Spread the full and pure gospel of Christ as revealed in Scripture. Christians for Armenia

30. Translate and publish Reformed literature. Produce and broadcast Reformed radio material. Christians for Armenia

31. Through Radio Hay, broadcasting on 22 frequencies on FM. Covers 90% of Armenia. Includes cities like Yerevan and also isolated rural villages. Reaches Armenian-speaking parts in Georgia. Broadcasting Reformed programs

35. Publishing Reformed literature

38. Current and future publications

39. Rev. Eric Kayayan’s book on Christian Hope is being translated. Herman Bavinck’s Our Reasonable Faith is being translated. Current and future publications

40. Next projects are: Translating Louis Berkhof’s Summary of Christian Doctrine. Translating a guide to the errors of cults and sects like Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Current and future publications

41. Financing the costs of the ministry: Radio broadcasting costs $5,000 per month -- 50% of budget Translation and publications -- 30 to 35% of budget Administration (staff in Armenia) --15 to 20% of budget Christians for Armenia

42. How to get involved: Pray Volunteer Read (and distribute) our newsletter Donate More details: www.ChristiansForArmenia.org Christians for Armenia