I had grown up in a non-Christian home, had no connection to Jesus, and was pursuing a career in civil engineering. Then in 2006, I was invited to attend Sain Medee Lutheran Church in Ulaanbaatar. I said yes and on 25 February 2007, I was baptised. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering in […]

I had grown up in a non-Christian home, had no connection to Jesus, and was pursuing a career in civil engineering. Then in 2006, I was invited to attend Sain Medee Lutheran Church in Ulaanbaatar. I said yes and on 25 February 2007, I was baptised.

After graduating with a degree in civil engineering in 2009, I spent nearly a decade in that profession, working in Mongolia and later in Australia (where I lived from 2017 to 2020). In 2010, I married my wife, and we are now raising three beautiful children together.

Even while working full-time, I became active in youth ministry at my home church. I led youth groups, shared devotions, and studied the Bible in depth. I had a desire to understand Scripture more deeply and to teach it faithfully and in 2011, I enrolled in a two-year Bible training course through the Mongolian Evangelical Lutheran Church (MELC). We gathered four times a year for intensive 14-day sessions. Those studies sparked an even deeper longing to engage in formal theological education.

When my family joined St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sydney during our time in Australia, I began to speak with pastors and church leaders about how I might pursue theological studies. That’s when Pastor Puje, President of MELC, reached out to me. He had heard I was interested in theological study and offered to help. He connected with Rev Terry Kee, Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Singapore (LCS), which has supported Mongolian mission work for years. Through a partnership between LCS and LCA International Mission, I was provided a scholarship to study.

Although I hoped to study in Australia, I didn’t have the required Bachelor of Theology degree to apply for a Master’s program. After exploring options, we determined that the Lutheran Theological Seminary in the Philippines was the most suitable place for me to study.

Because of COVID-19, my family and I had to wait until 2022 before I could begin. I am now studying full-time in the Pastoral Training Program, a four-year course that included three years on campus in Baguio City, followed by one year of practical internship (vicarage) which I am currently doing in Mongolia, serving in my original congregation.

The program covers the traditional four branches of theology:

• Exegetical Theology – Understanding Scripture through its original languages and context
• Systematic Theology – Exploring biblical doctrines and Lutheran Confessions
• Historical Theology – Learning the story of the church throughout the ages
• Practical Theology – Gaining hands-on skills for preaching, worship, and pastoral care

This time of study has given me:

• A deeper understanding of God’s Word – Learning Greek and theology equips me to faithfully preach and teach Scripture.
• Spiritual growth – Daily worship, prayer, and fellowship at seminary are shaping my walk with Christ.
• Ministry preparation – I am being trained to serve as a pastor, evangelist, and leader in the Mongolian church.
• Doctrinal clarity – I’m gaining the discernment to lead others in truth and defend the Gospel.

Mongolia is a vast country with 21 provinces and 331 sub-provinces. While nearly half the population (1.6 million people) lives in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, the Gospel has not yet reached many regions.

The Mongolian Evangelical Lutheran Church has only begun mission work in 8 of the 21 provinces, and in just 3 of the capital’s 9 districts.

Our mission vision has two goals:

1. Strengthening existing congregations – Helping them grow in faith, numbers, and leadership.
2. Planting new churches – Reaching unreached areas and training local workers to lead them.

After completing my studies, I want to help deepen faith in existing congregations and support the planting of new ones.

I am grateful for the support of LCA International Mission, who provided the scholarship that allowed me to study in the Philippines. Living abroad with a family, without the ability to work, has not been easy. But God has provided through your prayers, your generosity, and your partnership in the Gospel.

I also give heartfelt thanks to:

• The Wooden Congregation in Canberra for their warm hospitality
• My sister in Christ, Helen, for her unending support and prayer
• Bishop Richard and his family, who welcomed us in Sydney, visited Mongolia, and have been a blessing to our journey

Most of all, I give glory to our Saviour Jesus Christ, who opened every door and walked with me every step of the way.

I hope to complete my studies by 2026. But my journey will not end there. I want to keep studying theology, learning more about God’s Word, and getting better at serving others. I also hope to improve my English so I can continue studying, communicate better, and connect with people around the world in ministry.

Above all, my heart is for Mongolia. This is where God first called me, and where the Gospel is still needed very much. I want to serve in mission work in Mongolia—to bring the Good News to those who have never heard it and to encourage and teach those who already believe.

There is much work to do. We need to grow the mission work in Mongolia, both in faith and in reaching more places. Existing churches need to become stronger, and new churches must be started. For this, we need trained leaders, faithful workers, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

It is my hope and calling to be part of this mission. To help build the church, train others, and share the light of Christ in every part of my country.

If you would like to know more about opportunities to personally support a scholarship recipient in your congregation during their stay in Australia, or ways in which you can financially and prayerfully support LCA International Mission’s scholarship program, you are invited to phone LCA International Mission on (08) 8267 7316 or email lcaim@lca.org.au

Read more stories about LCA International Mission scholarship recipients at https://www.lcamission.org.au/category/stories/scholarships/