Armenia – April 2025 Outreach
In April, I served in a missionary outreach in Armenia. Our mission was to share the gospel of Jesus
Christ, and minister to its people.
Our team included believers from many countries, including the U.S., Russia and Iran. As we worshiped
and sang praise songs in the city plaza of Yerevan, we were amazed. People paused to listen, asking
questions, sometimes moved to rears. Many received prayers, while others rededicated their lives to
Jesus.
There was an immediate unity among the missionaries. We felt like part of a family - a living network of
Spirit led activity flowing through Yerevan.
We regularly visited Altar Coffee & Books, opened by American missionaries as a welcoming place for
prayer and discipleship. It has quickly become a spiritual hub for believers. It reminded us that effective
mission work can be done, simply by worshiping Jesus in a space designed to host His presence over a
cup of coffee.
We traveled over broken roads to reach a youth camp nestled in the countryside, ministering to 80
Armenians youth. There, alongside members from YWAM & Pastor Jacob Pursley’s team, we saw the
Holy Spirit move powerfully. Many youths stepped forward, ready to be disciples to neighboring
countries. God is raising a generation of Armenian missionaries.
I also led a women’s meeting focused on hosting the presence of God in our homes. The Holy Spirit
guided me in comforting a recent widow. He provided miraculous physical healing to her, leading to
tears of joy, and a deep recognition of God’s love.
On April 24th , the national day of mourning of the Armenian Genocide, I felt God’s call to host a tea
party. While the nation grieved, He called us to a moment of unity, joy and healing.
Armenia is awakening. This ancient land, the first nation to officially adopt Christianity, is being called
back to Jesus. Let us continue to pray for Armenia – to heal from the tragic wounds of genocide, to be
strengthened in her identity in Christ, and for all those believers sowing seeds of faith in this ancient
land. The harvest has only just begun. To God be the glory.
Stella Nazari - Missionary and Board Member
"I’m packing my bags, readying to once again leave Armenia. I leave tonight with such faith and anticipation of what our Lord has for this region I have just visited. A region with much historical religion, but for generations they have lived with no Word of God, no NT ministers introducing them to the living Christ, no Bible Studies and no gathered prayer meetings. I have viewed their friendliness, experienced their hospitality, and watched their hunger for the love of God. They will have the gospel brought to them.
I owe this opportunity to be a part of this coming to two men: Missionary Bobby Mills and Missionary Jacob Pursely.
Bobby Mills (Crosspointe International) invited me time and again to travel with him to Armenia. When I finally had the opening in my schedule, Bobby’s love for the Armenian people was contagious. I saw this country as a crossroads for evangelization. I am forever indebted.
Two years ago Jacob Pursley (Ambassadors for the King in the Middle East), and I drove together for a few hours to speak at a meeting and he shared his heart with me to reach the people groups surrounding Armenia. People who have never had the gospel. I was challenged as never before to do what I can to be a part of this great task.
Bobby and Jacob, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
James A. Setser - Senior Pastor @ Abundant Life Tabernacle