Belgee and her husband, Khentii, both from Mongolia, attended a HOPE61 training while traveling in the United States. Belgee had a ministry in their home city of Ulaanbaatar, serving women who lived and worked on the streets. The couple’s hearts were burdened because no church in their hometown would allow girls from the streets to attend worship services. The pastors feared that dirty and marginalized people would bring shame to their churches. Yet, these women desperately wanted to learn more about Jesus.
As Belgee and Khentii participated in the HOPE61 training, they learned that human trafficking can be prevented when people utilize the gifts and talents God has given them to reach out and reduce the vulnerabilities of those in their communities. The involvement of a strong community is also essential. At the end of the training, Khentii felt called to start his own church for these women in Mongolia.
When they returned home, Khentii left the leather business and planted a church. People began attending regularly and got involved in discipleship training throughout the week. Khentii has seen firsthand that when people use the gifts and talents God has equipped them with, God will do amazing work through them!
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