The Silk Road: A Path for God's love
fall 2025 global Ministry conference / October 12 -19, 2025
In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. - Isaiah 40:3–5:
A Journey Along the Silk Road
The Silk Road . . . It sounds like a smooth pathway, doesn’t it? The luxurious texture of silk has made it a highly desirable material for centuries. Luxury goods such as silk flowed along this extensive network of caravan routes that connected East Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and Africa for more than 1500 years, beginning around 130 B.C. In addition to exotic products, cultural and religious ideas were also transmitted by those who traveled this path.
For those who spread the hope of Jesus, the Silk Road has not been a smooth and silky path to travel on. While the physical terrain is often rocky and mountainous, the spiritual landscape has been even more harsh. However, as the prophet Isaiah foretold, the Lord prepares a way in the wilderness, making rough ground level and rugged places a plain (Is. 40:3-5). In fact, Isaiah’s prophecy found its fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, as John the Baptist prepared a way in the wilderness for His arrival.
Today God is still making a way for His love in the wilderness, and he graciously invites us to join Him on this journey. How? For some, it means serving Him by traveling to the Silk Road to learn the language of the people and share the love of Jesus with them. For others, it means praying for and financially supporting those who are going. One of our 2025-2026 Prayer and Action Goals is to “take practical steps to help raise up the next generation of Global Ministry Partners who will abide in Christ as they go into the world.” What steps will you take this year? He is calling each of us to do our part in making a way for His love to reach the Silk Road people. It starts with abiding in Christ and taking the next step in following Him.
Saddle up for an exciting journey along the Silk Road! May God open our eyes to see how He is making a way for His love to reach the Silk Road people!
Serving with you,
Billy Haselton
Director of Global Ministry and Education
A Journey Along the Silk Road
The Silk Road . . . It sounds like a smooth pathway, doesn’t it? The luxurious texture of silk has made it a highly desirable material for centuries. Luxury goods such as silk flowed along this extensive network of caravan routes that connected East Asia to the Middle East, Europe, and Africa for more than 1500 years, beginning around 130 B.C. In addition to exotic products, cultural and religious ideas were also transmitted by those who traveled this path.
For those who spread the hope of Jesus, the Silk Road has not been a smooth and silky path to travel on. While the physical terrain is often rocky and mountainous, the spiritual landscape has been even more harsh. However, as the prophet Isaiah foretold, the Lord prepares a way in the wilderness, making rough ground level and rugged places a plain (Is. 40:3-5). In fact, Isaiah’s prophecy found its fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, as John the Baptist prepared a way in the wilderness for His arrival.
Today God is still making a way for His love in the wilderness, and he graciously invites us to join Him on this journey. How? For some, it means serving Him by traveling to the Silk Road to learn the language of the people and share the love of Jesus with them. For others, it means praying for and financially supporting those who are going. One of our 2025-2026 Prayer and Action Goals is to “take practical steps to help raise up the next generation of Global Ministry Partners who will abide in Christ as they go into the world.” What steps will you take this year? He is calling each of us to do our part in making a way for His love to reach the Silk Road people. It starts with abiding in Christ and taking the next step in following Him.
Saddle up for an exciting journey along the Silk Road! May God open our eyes to see how He is making a way for His love to reach the Silk Road people!
Serving with you,
Billy Haselton
Director of Global Ministry and Education
Special Events & Features
Discipleship: Following Christ on Many Paths — Our classes in KidzMin, student ministries, college, and adult discipleship will highlight a variety of ways that we can follow Jesus in reaching the nations. On Sunday, Oct. 12, we’ll learn about how God is using aviation to overcome significant barriers, how the Bible shows God’s heart for the nations, and how spiritual lessons can be costly. On Sunday, Oct. 19, we’ll highlight the various ways that PCC is involved with global ministry, as well as some of the challenges that Bible translators face. We’ll also gain insights about finding the path that God is preparing for us.
Luncheons — Join us for a delightful meal after each of our Sunday morning services and hear from our special guests D & S H (Oct. 12) and R & I A (Oct. 19). You’ll learn that airplanes are more than just a means of transportation, and how life on the Silk Road can lead to green pastures when you follow the Shepherd.
Conference Connection Tables — In the lobby just outside the Worship Center, you will have an opportunity to meet our special guests and get to know them on a personal level. If you have questions about what life is like in a Silk Road culture, or want to know more about one of the presentations, our speakers would be glad to talk with you.
Luncheons — Join us for a delightful meal after each of our Sunday morning services and hear from our special guests D & S H (Oct. 12) and R & I A (Oct. 19). You’ll learn that airplanes are more than just a means of transportation, and how life on the Silk Road can lead to green pastures when you follow the Shepherd.
Conference Connection Tables — In the lobby just outside the Worship Center, you will have an opportunity to meet our special guests and get to know them on a personal level. If you have questions about what life is like in a Silk Road culture, or want to know more about one of the presentations, our speakers would be glad to talk with you.
Conference Schedule of Events
sunday, october 12
Prayer for the Conference | 8:30AM | Room 201
Join us as we ask God to speak through each event described in this brochure.
Adult Discipleship Class | 9:00 AM | Room 202
God’s Heart for the Nations and for the Foreigner | A M
How does the Bible reveal God’s love for all peoples? Join us for an in-depth Bible study of God’s heart for the nations throughout scripture. A M has extensive experience with equipping churches in effectively demonstrating the love of Jesus cross-culturally.
Adult Discipleship Class | 10:45 AM | Room 202
Overcoming Barriers: Sharing Hope through Aviation | D H
Airplanes are more than just a cool way to travel. They can be a strategic tool for overcoming geographic and political barriers that keep people from hearing the good news. Aviation can reach into areas where geography can be a challenge to meet physical needs, assist with emergency evacuations, and offer a conduit of hope. D H will share his extensive experience serving as a pilot in restricted access contexts. He will also illustrate the variety of ways that people can serve in global ministry.
KidzMin Large Group | 10:45 AM
How Airplanes Can Share the Good News | D L
Kids at PCC will have a great opportunity to learn about how God uses airplanes to take the good news of Jesus into some very remote parts of the world. They will hear some amazing stories from D L about his experience of serving as a pilot in global ministry.
Student Ministries (Middle School & High School) | 9:00 AM | Room 206 & 208
Building Runways for God’s Love | D & S H
D & S will share with our students some of the practical realities for how the good news can get into very remote areas by means of aviation. How do you build an airstrip in the mountains? How can airplanes bring hope to people in very desperate circumstances? Our students will have a chance to learn about how God can use practical skills to share God’s love in remote areas of the world. They will even meet someone from PCC who is preparing to do just that!
College Ministry | 9:00 AM | Room 204
Spiritual Lessons at Great Cost | J A
J A has experienced extreme difficulties while serving in Central Asia. The cost of faithfulness to Jesus can be very high—but it comes with rich dividends. J A will share briefly with the college students some insights God has taught him about faith and prayer through a very traumatic ordeal.
Worship Service | 9:00 & 10:45 AM
Luncheon | 12:15 PM | Café
Reaching Isolated Peoples Through Aviation | D & S H
D & S H will be sharing their story to illustrate how God is using airplanes to share His love in some of the most remote places on earth. PCC’s M W will be hosting D & S and sharing about his plans to serve through aviation.
PSM | 6:00 PM | Hall B
Faith over Fear: Spiritual Lessons from a Dark Place | J A
J A is no stranger to suffering. He has learned some valuable lessons about God’s faithfulness and provision in times of unimaginable difficulty. The students will get a glimpse of God’s glory through J A’s incredible story.
Join us as we ask God to speak through each event described in this brochure.
Adult Discipleship Class | 9:00 AM | Room 202
God’s Heart for the Nations and for the Foreigner | A M
How does the Bible reveal God’s love for all peoples? Join us for an in-depth Bible study of God’s heart for the nations throughout scripture. A M has extensive experience with equipping churches in effectively demonstrating the love of Jesus cross-culturally.
Adult Discipleship Class | 10:45 AM | Room 202
Overcoming Barriers: Sharing Hope through Aviation | D H
Airplanes are more than just a cool way to travel. They can be a strategic tool for overcoming geographic and political barriers that keep people from hearing the good news. Aviation can reach into areas where geography can be a challenge to meet physical needs, assist with emergency evacuations, and offer a conduit of hope. D H will share his extensive experience serving as a pilot in restricted access contexts. He will also illustrate the variety of ways that people can serve in global ministry.
KidzMin Large Group | 10:45 AM
How Airplanes Can Share the Good News | D L
Kids at PCC will have a great opportunity to learn about how God uses airplanes to take the good news of Jesus into some very remote parts of the world. They will hear some amazing stories from D L about his experience of serving as a pilot in global ministry.
Student Ministries (Middle School & High School) | 9:00 AM | Room 206 & 208
Building Runways for God’s Love | D & S H
D & S will share with our students some of the practical realities for how the good news can get into very remote areas by means of aviation. How do you build an airstrip in the mountains? How can airplanes bring hope to people in very desperate circumstances? Our students will have a chance to learn about how God can use practical skills to share God’s love in remote areas of the world. They will even meet someone from PCC who is preparing to do just that!
College Ministry | 9:00 AM | Room 204
Spiritual Lessons at Great Cost | J A
J A has experienced extreme difficulties while serving in Central Asia. The cost of faithfulness to Jesus can be very high—but it comes with rich dividends. J A will share briefly with the college students some insights God has taught him about faith and prayer through a very traumatic ordeal.
Worship Service | 9:00 & 10:45 AM
- Ministry Report – Conference Overview: God’s Creative Ways | S H, hosted by B H
- Sermon – Press On: Lessons in Faithfulness (Ezra 4:17-5:5) | J A
- Conference Info & Connection Tables | 10:15 AM & 12:00 PM | PCC Foyer
- Takeoffs and Landings: Overcoming Barriers to God’s Love | D & S H
- Global Ministry Team (GMT) – Would you like to get involved in Global Ministry at PCC? Members of the GMT will be available to answer your questions.
- Central Asia Team: Members of this group will be available to share about how they support partners in Central Asia
Luncheon | 12:15 PM | Café
Reaching Isolated Peoples Through Aviation | D & S H
D & S H will be sharing their story to illustrate how God is using airplanes to share His love in some of the most remote places on earth. PCC’s M W will be hosting D & S and sharing about his plans to serve through aviation.
PSM | 6:00 PM | Hall B
Faith over Fear: Spiritual Lessons from a Dark Place | J A
J A is no stranger to suffering. He has learned some valuable lessons about God’s faithfulness and provision in times of unimaginable difficulty. The students will get a glimpse of God’s glory through J A’s incredible story.
sunday, October 19
Prayer for the Conference | 8:30 AM | Room 201
Join us as we ask God to speak through each event described in this brochure.
Adult Discipleship Class | 9:00 AM | Room 202
Global Ministry at PCC | T K and H W
Global ministry has always been one of our primary focuses at PCC. Why? Since God has a heart for the nations, we believe that we should, too. So what does global ministry look like at our church? Join T K and H W, two of our global ministry leaders, as they share PCC’s approach to working with our partners in different parts of the world. Find out how you can be involved in sharing God’s love in practical ways that can touch people all over the globe.
Adult Discipleship Class | 10:45 AM | Room 202
The Rocky Road to Bible Translation | I A
The process of translating the Bible into another language is not always as smooth as silk. Not only does the translator have to learn the language, but he or she must grapple with cultural and linguistic obstacles in bringing God’s Word into the language of the people he or she is serving. The path to a complete Bible translation is often rocky, to say the least. I A will offer us invaluable perspectives from her linguistic work. Her presentation will not only give us a greater heart to pray for our partners, but will also help us to treasure the Bible we have in our own language.
College Ministry | 9:00 AM | Room 204
Finding Your Path
R & D enjoy seeing students discover their place in God’s plan. They will share with the college students some of their own experiences in pursuing God’s call. Their presentation will encourage the students to follow Christ throughout their academic career and to use their training to bless others.
Worship Service | 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
Luncheon | 12:15 PM | Café
Life on the Silk Road
R & I A will share about their years of ministry in Central Asia and the spiritual insights they have gained by serving the Silk Road people.
Join us as we ask God to speak through each event described in this brochure.
Adult Discipleship Class | 9:00 AM | Room 202
Global Ministry at PCC | T K and H W
Global ministry has always been one of our primary focuses at PCC. Why? Since God has a heart for the nations, we believe that we should, too. So what does global ministry look like at our church? Join T K and H W, two of our global ministry leaders, as they share PCC’s approach to working with our partners in different parts of the world. Find out how you can be involved in sharing God’s love in practical ways that can touch people all over the globe.
Adult Discipleship Class | 10:45 AM | Room 202
The Rocky Road to Bible Translation | I A
The process of translating the Bible into another language is not always as smooth as silk. Not only does the translator have to learn the language, but he or she must grapple with cultural and linguistic obstacles in bringing God’s Word into the language of the people he or she is serving. The path to a complete Bible translation is often rocky, to say the least. I A will offer us invaluable perspectives from her linguistic work. Her presentation will not only give us a greater heart to pray for our partners, but will also help us to treasure the Bible we have in our own language.
College Ministry | 9:00 AM | Room 204
Finding Your Path
R & D enjoy seeing students discover their place in God’s plan. They will share with the college students some of their own experiences in pursuing God’s call. Their presentation will encourage the students to follow Christ throughout their academic career and to use their training to bless others.
Worship Service | 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
- Ministry Report – Our Silk Road Journey | R & D, hosted by Bill & Robin C
- Sermon - Roadmaking in a Wilderness | R A
- Conference Info & Connection Tables | 10:15 AM & 12:00 PM | PCC Foyer
- Meet some of our partners who have loved the Silk Road people for years!
Luncheon | 12:15 PM | Café
Life on the Silk Road
R & I A will share about their years of ministry in Central Asia and the spiritual insights they have gained by serving the Silk Road people.
Next Steps
Want to take the next step on the journey to see God bless the Silk Road people? Here are a few ways to get started:
- Commit to praying for a Silk Road global partner you met or heard about during the conference. Contact the PCC office at officeadmin@pccyorktown.com to find out more.
- Mobilize your Home Group, Bible study, family or group of friends to make a commitment to financially support one of the partners you heard from or about at the conference for one year.
- Learn more about our Global Partners and Global Ministry at PCC by visiting our website: pccglobalmin.com. You may also contact the PCC office at officeadmin@pccyorktown.com to ask how you can get involved.
More About Global Ministry at PCC
Global Ministry Team
Because we believe so deeply in God calling us to global ministry, especially in the unreached areas of the world, PCC’s Global Ministry Team strives to educate, motivate, and equip our congregation to play a part in what God is doing on a global scale. We oversee the sending and supporting of our Global Ministry Partners and our annual short-term trips.
For more information about our Global Partners and Global Ministry at PCC, visit our website - pccglobalmin.com.