Bringing Light to Mongolia: A Gospel Mission Through Media

Of the 330 districts in Mongolia, almost half of them don’t have a church. TWR is reaching the people of Mongolia with the Word of God using media like radio, in their heart language.

When Mongolia stepped out from behind the Iron Curtain in 1989, it was a land virtually untouched by Christianity – just four believers were known across the entire country. In the years since, that number has grown, but faith in Jesus still stands in sharp contrast to deeply rooted traditions and a Buddhist worldview that shape daily life and cultural identity. 

Across Mongolia’s sweeping steppes and mountains, where half the population lives outside of cities in isolated rural areas, life moves with the rhythm of ancient customs. Herding, homekeeping, and survival take priority. Boys and girls grow up helping their families – boys with livestock, girls in the home. Education is valued, but tradition often calls them back before they can chase long-term dreams. 

Men and women alike face spiritual and economic hardships, but women especially bear invisible burdens. Many juggle full-time domestic responsibilities with economic challenges, often without recognition or support. Those who manage to access higher education or professional roles are frequently undervalued, underpaid, and overlooked. Yet despite these obstacles, hope is rising – through the message of Jesus, and through media that reaches even the most remote corners of the country. 

Why Media Matters in Mongolia 

With Mongolia’s vast land and scattered population, radio remains one of the most effective ways to connect people to the gospel. In places where building and maintaining churches isn’t feasible, the airwaves become a lifeline. When people hear the message of Jesus – truly hear it – lives begin to change. Families are transformed. Faith grows. 

That is why the work of TWR Women of Hope is so vital. In 2023, God answered years of prayer by planting this ministry in Mongolia. And though resources are still limited, and the team is small, the impact is already visible. A prayer ministry is taking root. Monthly calendars are being shared – physically and digitally – offering practical prayer prompts that unite women around the world in shared hope and struggle. 

But this mission isn’t only for women. The truth that Jesus offers peace and healing is for every Mongolian heart – man or woman, herder or homemaker, student or elder. In a country where grace is a foreign concept and Jesus is often viewed as another deity to add to a spiritual checklist, the gospel presents a radically different reality: God is near. His love is personal. His freedom is real. 

The Stories Behind the Broadcast 

One listener, a woman living with total blindness, shared this with our team: 

“I’ve never seen the light of this world in my entire life. One night, I couldn’t sleep and was turning the radio dial, just listening. It was past midnight when I came across the Women of Hope program. As I listened, I realized I needed to return to church. I had felt like God was far from me – but through this, I was reminded that He is actually so near. Thank you.” 

Another listener, a young mother overwhelmed by postpartum depression after having three children in five years, found hope through our YouTube broadcasts: 

“I hadn’t gone to church in a long time. I felt stuck and invisible. But your program helped me realize that I wasn’t alone. I want to keep listening, connect with your team, and share my thoughts. Would that be okay?” 

These voices are not isolated. They represent many across Mongolia – those who feel forgotten, those who long for purpose, those who crave connection and truth. 

Progress and Challenges 

So far, the translation and editing of all 53 Women of Hope radio scripts is complete. Episodes 1-30 are finalized, and recordings for episodes 31-40 have been finished. This program is designed to speak directly to real-life challenges – covering spiritual truths, mental health, relationships, and practical living – all through the lens of the gospel. 

But the work is not without obstacles. According to Women of Hope regional and national coordinators, local branches of Far East Broadcasting Company officially closed and ceased operations of rural stations in Mongolia as of April 30, 2025.  

Since May, our programs have only aired in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city. That means we’ve lost access to much of the rural population. These are the very people who most need accessible, uplifting content. We urgently need new strategies to reconnect with them. 

Rural women in particular, many of whom have little opportunity for formal education, gain not just spiritual truth but vital life skills from these broadcasts. The potential to improve their lives – and the lives of their families – is enormous. 

A Path Forward 

Our goal is clear: broadcast the Women of Hope program in Mongolian nationwide, pointing listeners to Jesus as the source of true transformation. Through prayer, partnership, and perseverance, we believe God will continue to open doors. 

As our team gathers regularly to pray – and as new regional groups begin to form – we are reminded that unity is powerful. The gospel is not a foreign import. It is a message for Mongolia. It is hope for the isolated, peace for the weary, and purpose for every life. 

Men and women across this land do not need another god to add to a list. They need the living Savior who brings freedom. And that’s exactly what we aim to proclaim – until every ear has heard. 

Would you prayerfully consider giving toward the Women of Hope ministry in Mongolia today so that women can encounter real hope in their heart language, in their culture, right where they are? If so, please visit this link.  

Images: (top banner) A woman in Mongolia tunes into her radio, (middle, right) Facts and figures gathered from TWR and Joshua Project, (bottom, left) A Mongolian women pours milk into a bucket.