Nomads and Church: Beyond Our Walls

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EMQ » Jan – April 2026 » Volume 62 Issue 1

Summary: Mongolian nomads, moving from one encampment to another through vast terrains, pose a challenge for church planting. Instead of imposing models of church, let’s learn how Christian nomads themselves experience church. For them, churches are like family reunions, irregular yet incredibly special. Relationships and hospitality are vital. From Stephens’ reflection on his experience, we learn how to do and receive hospitality, and be sensitive to the culture, needs, and expectations of those we engage with.

By William J. Stephens