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The BUS Field is comprised of seven former Soviet republics. They are very similar in many ways. The most common factor is the Russian language and the Soviet culture that was imposed on these peoples for over 70 years. There has always been a deep influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church and a sense of being a ‘Christian’ culture. Many of the holidays and cultural celebrations are much the same throughout this vast territory.
There are also drastic differences that are beginning to surface as these countries come out of the Soviet structure and regain their identity. The two main differences are the freedom of religion (or lack thereof) and the influence of regained Muslim culture in several of the countries in Central Asia. Ukraine has the most liberal and inviting laws to protect the work of mission organizations and churches. The work in Ukraine is almost completely unhampered by government officials. Churches can be planted and open work among the people is a daily occurrence.
On the other hand, several of the other countries have some of the strictest laws forbidding work or severely hampering the work of outside missionaries and organizations. In some countries this may vary from petty government bureaucracy and visa problems to total loss of access. Several of our national partners are already suffering for their faith as they are being scattered from meetings by local police and arrested or beaten by family members.
God is as work as we see people coming to Christ, new believers being baptized, new converts being discipled, leaders being trained and new churches stated. We also enjoy very good relationships with local church planting partners and Baptist Union leaders. We sincerely invite you to join us in reaching the 70 million people in our field who are still without Hope in Christ!
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