by Brant Holladay, Editor/European Director

What a trip we had! I just returned from the Republic of Georgia along with BIMI missionary Andrew Bunnell. His Russian language skills are excellent. If you were to ask, “Where’s Georgia?” I would answer that it is on the far side of Turkey, and borders Turkey, Armenia, Russia, and Azerbaijan.

The distribution of Georgian New Testaments with the Psalms, including Ford Porter’s tract, God’s Simple Plan of Salvation was the object of this trip. At least two adults we know about were saved and hundreds of Testaments were given freely.

The Georgian language looks like spaghetti or Arabic. We delivered these Books to orphanages and schools in areas where very few Christians can be found. Over one-track roads we were driven very near to the Turkish border. Many who gladly received God’s Word were Muslims but they were peaceful and grateful to receive us and the only Book God ever wrote for the salvation of these good people.

There are no established missionaries in Republic of Georgia. Pastor Gary is a true independent Baptist pastor who is Georgian and doctrinally right down the line where we stand. He was thrilled to have us reach into these remote, mountainous areas where he had never been. Pastor Gary plans to follow up with other evangelistic efforts in the future.

I knew you would enjoy reading this brief account of the trip because many of you have a prayerful interest in this ongoing ministry of soul-winning and evangelism. BIMI intends to print more Testaments in the Georgian language as the funds become available. Muslims in Georgia are willing to receive and read God’s Word. Pastor Gary will spearhead this project as well as provide a Testament to every prisoner in every prison in that Country. This is his goal and we want to be part of this effort with the help of God.