frequently asked questions

Years ago they used to be, but the government threatens to imprison them if they kill people.

The people are generally of small stature and frame, with sweet temperaments, slow to anger and fond of making jokes.

That is a very subjective question as it depends upon the individual person’s aptitude, but in general one can become socially functional within a few months. Specialized language skills take much longer and as one who has served for 30 years, I am still collecting new words.

Interest in a new person coming is great and they will attend for the sake of relieving boredom, but to achieve true conversion, generally takes much longer as they study the Bible and come to learn what parts of their culture they must leave in order to follow Christ.  In general, the older generation is the most resistant to making any changes.