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South Asia is home to over 1,700 people groups. Of this number, over 900 are still unengaged unreached people groups (UUPGs). We’ve selected the highest priority people groups for your church to consider. Choose one as an integral part of your Great Commission participation.

Learn more about IMB and Embrace here.

 

Steps to choose a South Asian UUPG to embrace

 

{ 1 } Understand your church & resources
What would be a good match for your church?  Click here for a list of questions to prayerfully explore with your church.

{ 2 } Research & Match
We recommend that you look at the highest priority UUPGs in South Asia. See the map for exploring priorities in different areas of South Asia.

{ 3 } Commit, Train & Go
Ready to make a commitment? Contact us to discuss the possibilities. We can help your church training for a longer-term commitment and prepare to go overseas. South Asian peoples and the International Mission Board have resources available to assist in these important steps.

You can register your commitment by completing this online form.

 

Below are training opportunities and resources.

Training Events

USA Events & Training:

Embrace the Ends of the Earth Events

Want to know more? These equipping events are a great way for church leaders to refine their understanding of what it means to embrace a UUPG.

  • March 24, 2012, Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, CA (Register here)
  • March 29, 2012, Central Florida: First Baptist Church, Orlando, Fla. (Register here)
  • October 25, 2012, Florida Panhandle: Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, Fla. (Register here)

There will be separate events for training specific to South Asian peoples:

  • January 25-26, 2012 Temple BC in Ruston, LA
  • March 27-28, 2012  Gregg Baptist Association, TX (Register here)
  • April 14, 2012 Englewood BC in Rocky Mount, NC (Register here)
  • September 18-19 FB Orlando in Orlando, FL (Register here)

There will also be two Webinars for those unable to attend any of the four Embrace the Ends of the Earth events. These will be repeats of the ASAP breakout sessions:

  • Wednesday Feb 22 (11:00AM ET)
  • Wednesday March 14 (11:00AM ET)
Contact us for more information or see the Webinar section of Call2Embrace.org.


Overseas Training:

Contact us for more information on training events held in South Asia. Those who attend an Embrace training (above) are encouraged to attend a field-based training.

Training Resources

  1. South Asian Peoples ASAP 101 booklet (download).This is a concise overview of the South Asian Peoples Embrace process and key concepts. This booklet is one element included in the critical ASAP 101 training (required event for all churches committed to Embracing a South Asian Peoples UUPG).
  2. Click here to find training resources available from IMB.org

Travel Services

  1. Travel4ASAP exists to help facilitate travel with partners on the field and in the US. Learn more about discounts and travel services at Travel4ASAP.