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The Spiritual Need in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is dominated by Islam. With nearly 90 percent of its population adhering to the Muslim religion, Bangladesh presents difficulties to and opportunities for the growth of Christianity. In a country that is rife with political instability and deeply-rooted corruption, the need for the hope of the gospel is immense. Despite the official, civil protections for religious freedom as codified in the constitution, religious tensions and persecution of Christians is a continual reality for those who profess the name of Christ.
Church Planting Missions in Bangladesh
For 53 years, Memorial Christian Hospital, which was founded by ABWE missionaries, has cared for well over a million sick, injured, and hurting people in Bangladesh. Today, it is one of the major obstetrical and surgical resources in the southeast of the country, performing well over 2,000 surgeries and seeing over 50,000 outpatients each year. But even greater than its role as an emergency healthcare facility, MCH is a haven for the spiritually lost. The medical missionaries and national staff ensure that every patient that enters the hospital hears the gospel. If you’re interested in pursuing medical missions abroad, MCH hosts both long-term and short-term medical mission trips for doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel.
Another current ministry is that of the Malumghat Heart House. Founded in the 1970s, the Heart House ministry equips marginalized women and people with disabilities in South Asia with practical skills so they can provide for their families.
Serving Opportunities
There are many opportunities to serve in Bangladesh and the teams on the field are in desperate need of more workers to come and join the ongoing labors.
Would you consider joining the ABWE team in Bangladesh?
We'd love to talk with you about how God is leading you.
Opportunities
Agricultural Development
South AsiaServe as a coordinator for developing agricultural programs that help tribal people move from slash-and-burn farming methods to stable hillside gardens and orchards.
Assistant Treasurer
South AsiaOur team is needing an assistant treasurer to work closely with our field team and nationals.
AV Program Coordinator
South AsiaWe are seeking a audio-visual program coordinator to help develop a strategic communication plan for our organization's ministry in South Asia.
Projects
Bangladesh Access
The Bangladesh Access fund goes towards projects in South Asia, including outreach through agriculture, computer lessons, non-formal education, teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), handicrafts, and trade school.
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Bangladesh Access – Non-Formal Education
The non-formal education (NFE) program meets basic learning needs of disadvantaged children and empowers them to cope with life. “Light of Learning” teaching centers provide much more than reading, writing and arithmetic. Students learn and teach others through action games, songs, recitations, and drama.…
Bangladesh Audio Visual
This fund helps support media production for Memorial Christian Hospital and other outreach initiatives.
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Bangladesh Access
The Bangladesh Access fund goes towards projects in South Asia, including outreach through agriculture, computer lessons, non-formal education, teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), handicrafts, and trade school. …
Bangladesh Access – Non-Formal Education
The non-formal education (NFE) program meets basic learning needs of disadvantaged children and empowers them to cope with life. “Light of Learning” teaching centers provide much more than reading, writing and arithmetic. Students learn and teach others through action games, songs, recitations, and drama.…
Bangladesh Audio Visual
This fund helps support media production for Memorial Christian Hospital and other outreach initiatives. …
Bangladesh Bible Correspondence Project
Thousands of young people of all religious backgrounds, who would never visit a church, study God's Word in private through the South Asia Bible Correspondence School (BCS). Those who believe are introduced to the pastor of the nearest church for discipling.…
Bangladesh MCH Relief
For 53 years, Memorial Christian Hospital has served as a lighthouse, and beacon of hope to thousands of hurting, broken bodies that come through the ministry’s doors. But many of those patient’s can’t afford treatment, or can only pay a portion.…
Bangladesh MCH Work
For 53 years, Memorial Christian Hospital has served as a lighthouse, and beacon of hope to thousands of hurting, broken bodies that come through the ministry’s doors. Today it is one of the area’s major surgical resources, performing more than 2,000 surgeries and seeing over 50,000 patients a year.…
Bangladesh MCH Work – Diagnostic Services Education Fund
Memorial Christian Hospital Diagnostic Services Education Fund is training the next generation of professional Bangladeshi diagnostic technologists for Memorial Christian Hospital. Scholarships and no-interest loans are provided to help finance the education of Bangladeshis with the aim of meeting the diagnostic staffing needs of MCH.…
Bangladesh Theological Education | Advanced Degrees
Advanced Theological Education assists national BBCB faculty in pursuing higher theological degrees, which enhances the quality of our BBCB program. This assistance is provided through scholarships and grants. BBCB is a Bible College located in South Asia with the primary purpose of theological education for developing reproducing national leaders.…
Bangladesh Theological Education (BBCB) | Teaching Sites
BBCB is a Bible College located in South Asia with the primary purpose of theological education for developing reproducing national leaders. BBCB Teaching Sites offer courses via intensive, one-week modules to students without access to BBCB’s residential or commuter programs. …
Bangladesh Theological Education | Chittagong BBCB
BBCB is a Bible College located in South Asia with the primary purpose of theological education for developing reproducing national leaders. Chittagong BBCB is a commuter Bible College for students located in the port city and surrounding areas. It is designed for students who are engaged in ministry or employment to be fully equipped for vocational ministry and church leadership.…
Bangladesh Theological Education | Malumghat BBCB
BBCB is a Bible College located in South Asia with the primary purpose of theological education for developing reproducing national leaders. Malumghat BBCB is a residential Bible College program in our southern location. Evening courses are also offered, allowing flexibility for non-residential students to attend.…
Bangladesh Theological Education | Pastoral Training Seminar (PTS)
PTS provides pastoral training seminars to pastors and church leaders who continue to upgrade their knowledge of the Bible and ministry skills. Each seminar has academic and inspirational components that enrich the participant’s life and ministry and provides much-needed fellowship in the work.…
Bangladesh Tribal Ministries
Funds support tribal ministries in South Asia, including sponsorship of children at school, translation, and relief projects. …
GAP South Asia | Bangladesh National Seminary
Bangladesh Theological Seminary.…
GAP SouthAsia | Orphanage
Home for Boys and Girls in Southeast Asia.…
KMIB Training and Resource Center
KMIB provides low-profile Bible and ministry training to believers of majority religion backgrounds in South Asia where students and new communities of faith in Jesus feel very vulnerable. The primary purpose of this program is to develop tools for ministry in this context and train biblically responsive reproducing national leaders who are equipped to establish and lead the church in their own context.…
Live Global | Witness Ministries (Bangladesh)
The Witness Ministries’ founder was praying for a revival in Bangladesh and the Lord let him to begin this ministry to equip and train the next generation for Christ.…
Malumghat Heart House
Founded in the 1970s, the Heart House ministry equips marginalized women and people with disabilities in South Asia with practical skills so they can provide for their families.…
MCH Hospital Chaplaincy Program
Funds from the Chaplaincy Program are used by the team at Memorial Christian Hospital (MCH) for the furtherance of the Gospel and to spiritually minister to individuals who come to MCH for care and physical healing. The program exists to train, equip, and provide resources for the social workers and staff who are reaching the lost through the ministry of the hospital.…
South Asia Camp
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city is a tranquil place for learning about God. We are raising funds to send reached and unreached children to camp. The local teachers and counselors invest in the spiritual and physical lives of the campers for 2-5 days. We…
South Asia Church Planting
Funds given to the South Asia Church Planting project will go towards outreaches, land purchases and church buildings in South Asia. …
South Asia Education Assistance and Relief
This project raises funds to provide education scholarships to help poor families with the costs of children's education — from kindergarten through secondary school/high school. Education assistance is provided to needy children from the South Asia city area churches and children at outreach centers.…
South Asia Formal Education
This primary school provides a unique opportunity for local students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The love of God is shared with students from various backgrounds daily in Bible class by Christian teachers. Student enrollment is around 400 students each year with 12 teachers. Donations…
South Asia Literature Division
The South Asia Literature Division focuses on sourcing and producing Bibles, Christian literature, and health and wellness publications in local languages and English for outreach, education, discipleship, and encouragement. …
South Asia Medical Education Scholarship/Loan
The South Asia hospital offers a scholarship and interest-free loan to young people of character with the goal of raising up mature, qualified healthcare professionals. Students sign a contract to work at our hospital upon successful completion of their training course.…
South Asia Relief | Disaster Response
Gifts to this account regularly provide poor national churches with a modest fund to help them respond to crises faced by the people of their church and communities. These gifts also respond to the occasional disasters that strike this region. Currently, this program is seeking gifts to respond to dire financial needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
South Asia Special Outreach
Nationals serve in obscurity against tremendous odds. Through your gifts to Special Outreach, they are supported with regular fellowship, training opportunities, the bond of prayer, and specialized counsel as they try to reach the people of their communities and villages with the gospel and establish faithful practicing Bible-centered churches.…
South Asia Student Sponsorship
This sponsorship program has been designed to provide quality educational coaching in two rural centers. The teachers are Christians who interact with students from many different backgrounds and faiths. Students attend for several hours a day for homework help along with receiving a meal. A…
