Access: Regions Beyond

Preaching the Gospel in remote locations is all about access. But let’s be honest—getting out to some places is no small feat. The terrain can be unforgiving, roads get washed out, and sometimes, there’s no road at all. It’s not unusual for us to head out toward a village, only to find ourselves turning back because the path is completely impassable. These are the regions beyond—the places that demand our attention, our prayers, and our determination to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Reaching these areas often feels like a balancing act of planning, endurance, and faith. It’s one thing to look at satellite images and spot villages we haven’t reached yet—it’s another thing entirely to figure out how to get there. Questions like, Can we even access this village? Are the roads passable during the rainy season? What happens if a storm rolls in or we break down in the middle of nowhere? These are the realities we face every time we set out.

The cost—whether it’s time, resources, or wear and tear—is high, but it’s a cost we gladly bear. Because when you finally arrive, when you see lives transformed by the hope of the Gospel, it’s worth every struggle. The joy on a new believer’s face reminds us why we do what we do. Access may not come easy, but the reward is eternal.