Date: October 8, 2025
Host: Jim Schneider
Guest: “Timlar Kovalchuk”
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We continuously hear of the atrocities happening in Central Asia. Then there’s the devastation of Russia’s war with Ukraine with thousands of lives lost. There’s the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan with those living there having to flee to other nations.
As devastating as these issues are, what must not be ignored is the fact that the persecution of believers continues. In spite of this, the Gospel is flourishing. People are coming to Christ and churches are being planted.
The burden of the laborers is heavy. They need help to take care of physical needs to grant relief to many who are hurting or suffering. That opens the door to Gospel ministry. Are you willing to help?
Appearing on Crosstalk to tell us more was “Timlar Kovalchuk” (Koh-vul-chook) (a pseudonym used to protect him and others). Timlar has been actively involved as a missionary in evangelism for nearly 28 years, the last 15 in outreach to Muslims in Central Asia.
Beginning with Ukraine, Timlar noted how it’s getting increasingly worse around the Kiev area. In spite of that, he’s seen military members coming to Christ while other individuals have come to Christ via camp ministry.
Timlar also recounted plans for a youth camp in Turkmenistan. Somehow the secret police (KGB) found out about it, followed up on the youth contacts and began to threaten the parents with loss of work as well as jail time.
This is just two examples of what Timlar and his co-laborers in the Lord are having to face, yet the Gospel is moving forward. In fact, as it pertains to the Gospel’s impact in Ukraine he said “…it’s been beautiful to watch.”
Listen in as Timlar recounts more, including what’s been happening in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Iran, how his life has been put in peril, what your contributions would specifically go toward and much more.
More Information
Missions Project: For the next 30 days, Crosstalk and VCY America are taking this on as a mission project and we invite your help. We commit that every penny given earmarked for “Central Asia Ministry” will go completely for this effort of reaching people in these nations with the Gospel through not only ministry tools but relief supplies. Simply earmark your gift, “Central Asia Ministry”. You may call us at Crosstalk with your gift at 1-800-729-9829 or send your gift to Crosstalk, Attn: Central Asia Ministry, 3434 W. Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208. Let’s make a difference in the lives of those whom one day we look to meet in eternity!
