Mark Thompson
Missionary
"Romans 15:20 — 'I have made it my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ has not been named.'"
Who
Mark has served in north India for 11 years, working among some of the world's most unreached people. He trains Indian church planters who can go where a Western missionary cannot.
Single, serving alongside a team of 8 national workers
Redeemer Church, Dallas
Gospel for Asia
What & Where
India
Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
Bhojpuri people
Why
Their Calling
I read a book about the unreached peoples of India in college and couldn't shake it. I knew that if I didn't go, who would?
Testimony
The Bhojpuri church planting movement has seen over 200 new fellowships start in 5 years. God is doing what we could only dream of.
"Romans 15:20 — 'I have made it my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ has not been named.'"
When
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How They Were Called
I read a book about the unreached peoples of India in college and couldn't shake it. I knew that if I didn't go, who would?
Their Testimony
The Bhojpuri church planting movement has seen over 200 new fellowships start in 5 years. God is doing what we could only dream of.
Prayer Requests
Protection from Persecution in Bihar
Mark and the 14 church planters he mentors face increasing pressure and threats from extremist groups. Three churches were vandalized last month. Pray for boldness, safety, and open doors.
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North India Church Planting Update
Give
Overall Fundraising Progress
61% funded
Give Directly
Pray for safety from persecution. Pray for the 14 church planters I mentor. Pray for my visa renewal.
Monthly support for national church planters ($200/month each), gospel literature ($300/month).
Mission Projects
Bhojpuri Bible Literacy Program
Training 50 new church planters in north India with Bible literacy materials and discipleship tools in the Bhojpuri language. Each trained planter will start a new house church.