May 2026
Equipping Pastors and Missionaries
One of Harvest Bridge’s key priorities is assisting local pastors and missionaries in South Asia and Myanmar who faithfully proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel in their communities, despite having low incomes and little or no outside support. Aiding such pastors and missionaries with modest monthly support can greatly enhance their ability to provide for their families and extend the reach of their ministries. However, when possible, we prefer to see pastors and missionaries bridged to a more stabilized or sustainable economic trajectory, freeing the regular support they previously received to be used for another pastor or missionary.
The Pastor and Missionary Economic Development Program at Harvest Bridge equips pastors and missionaries to build on their skills and create more stable livelihoods. Many face persecution, limited training opportunities, and the ongoing instability of living in conflict zones, making financial security incredibly difficult. Even modest grants, ranging from $660 to $2,100, for job training or livestock can make a difference. Harvest Bridge launched its first project in 2018, providing piglets to a pastor in Myanmar. Since then, our program has grown to include 52 projects across four countries.
When Needs Are Met, Ministry Grows
“After starting the project, we could do ministry more powerfully without any financial burden.”
“Our day to day needs were met. We could reach many new people with the gospel by giving tracts to those who are coming to shop. Through this, we could do ministry more effectively.” Pastor Josiah*, Andaman Islands
Turning Skill into Stability
Tun* in Myanmar explained his proposed project this way:
“My wife was skilled in weaving traditional dresses. My wife prayed for the Lord’s provision to start this business a year ago. If the Lord provides the needs through you, my wife can work which can improve our income in the future for our family as well as for our ministry. Also, she can train other women freely who are interested in weaving. This project is very important for us especially at this time. There is no job around us as the civil war is still going on and it worsened. We believe and hope that this project will be a great benefit and will support my family, my ministry as well as the poor people in our area.”
Six months after we supported the project Tun sent this update:
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the grant support I have received. With your valuable assistance and guidance, I was able to establish my weaving business and carry out my work effectively. This support has played an important role in helping me create a sustainable livelihood. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and trust.”
“We believe and hope that this project will be a great benefit and will support my family, my ministry as well as the poor people in our area.” —Tun
Work that Opens Doors
“[My] Commercial Farming Project is designed to promote sustainable agricultural practices, increase farm productivity, and enhance income generation.”
“The goal is to help individuals and communities become more self-sufficient financially while encouraging long-term, eco-friendly farming methods. We are trying our level best to commercialize and diversify farming systems by strengthening existing value chains and exploring new methods. Challenges are faced in marketing the products effectively.
Unpredictable weather patterns and the effects of climate change have significantly impacted crop yields and overall farm productivity. In addition, challenges related to water supply and effective marketing have also arisen, further affecting the success of farming activities. Despite all of this, the project has boosted income-generating opportunities for and opened up doors for employment for a few members of the fellowship of my church. I feel truly blessed, as this project has been a great help in meeting the pressing financial needs of my family. It has not only provided support but also opened up more mission opportunities, allowing me to serve others more effectively.” Phuntsho* Bhutan
Helping Others Do the Same
“The goat milk is sold and I had good customers and I am running very well right now. My family and I work hard for this business.”
“Not only my family, but sometimes my church members help me feed the goats. Because of the war, I almost lost my business. But the Lord helped me to start again and the Lord blessed me beyond my expectation. I have been facing many challenges because of the war, but right now I am doing well. Because of selling the goat milk, I had more income and I can stand on my feet in the ministry.
It was a great help for my family as well as my ministry here. If the Lord continues to bless me as we are doing right now, I hope I can help one more missionary to start this kind of business so he can do more effectively in the ministry. This is my prayer to help others through this business.” Naing*, Myanmar
Economic Stability, Life Transformation
“The main aim of the project is for the leader to achieve economic independence, which is now being realized.”
“The main aim of the project is for the leader to achieve economic independence, which is now being realized. Furthermore, this leader is mentoring ten economically disadvantaged women. These women are now employed and earning a regular income. Instead of making garlands herself, the leader is teaching these ten women how to create garlands…. The women involved are reaping significant benefits, and the leader is also earning a steady salary. Many people are pleased with the positive transformation in the life of this once-abandoned woman.” Rachel*, India
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