This internship takes place in the mountainous heartland of Central Asia and the geographical half-way point of the ancient Silk Road. Its cultural heritage is a rich montage of peoples, Soviet legacies and Muslim tradition. In this hospitable culture visitors find themselves being invited into urban homes or out to the villages to visit their new acquaintance’s relatives. Interns who join the Encompass team will work in existing community development ministries. These platforms impact and serve the community while providing the face to face interaction that lays the foundation for spiritual engagement.