From the field with Jonathan & Su.
(Project ID: 236) (DPG: Day 5)
Jonathan and Su are stepping into an exciting but challenging new area of ministry—game development for the Gospel. Along with a small, multicultural team within Create International, the first outline has been written and they have begun building the first area of their game.
It has not been easy. The team are new to the complex software required, but they are persevering with determination. The process has been demanding yet deeply rewarding. Their heart is clear: to keep their eyes on God and create something that will serve and bless the people they are making it for.
The World's Largest Mission Field
Why games? The global gaming industry is now one of the world's most significant cultural spaces. With over 3.34 billion gamers worldwide, gaming surpasses the global Christian population by nearly a billion people.
For Jonathan and Su, this represents a unique mission field. Millions who may never attend a church or open a Bible are engaging in digital worlds daily. By creating games that are culturally meaningful and rooted in Gospel truth, this team has the potential to reach hearts where traditional mission work may never go.
Growing as Leaders, Growing in Faith
Jonathan may be stepping into leadership of this team—something that does not come naturally to him. Yet God's hand is shaping him and he is undergoing light training. More importantly, he longs for a deeper, stronger walk with God, from which all true leadership flows.
This is more than just about leadership development. It is about discipleship, faithfulness, and obedience—allowing God to use Jonathan and Su in ways far beyond what they might have imagined.
Contextually Relevant Games for the Unreached
At the core of this project is contextual mission. For games to speak to the Unreached, they must reflect the people's own language, culture, and questions. Only then will the Gospel be communicated in ways that are clear, relevant, and transformative.
This is the vision Jonathan, Su, and this team are pursuing: creating digital spaces that can point people to Jesus in ways that make sense within their own worldviews.
Stand with them
We invite you to stand with Jonathan and Su. Pray for wisdom, knowledge, passion, and joy as they continue to build and learn. Pray for Jonathan's growth in leadership, and for Su's encouragement and strength as she supports this journey. Pray for this small team as they seek to pioneer Gospel work in the world's largest mission field.
May God use even pixels and code to build His Kingdom among the nations.
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