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Middle East/North Africa

At a Glance

  • Islamic terrorism and religious nationalism
  • Millions of displaced people and refugees
  • Great awakening among Muslims; disillusionment toward Islam
  • Governments hostile toward Christians
  • Christians discriminated against, struggle to find employment
  • Unreached people groups: 751
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is almost entirely Islamic, making it one of the world’s most restricted mission fields. Conflict and terrorism in the region have left millions of people displaced, many of whom are traumatized after losing family members. Over a decade after the Arab Spring, millions of Syrians are still displaced or living in destitution as refugees in countries like Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon. Indigenous missionaries assisted by Christian Aid Mission are ministering to displaced people and refugees, providing emergency food aid, medical relief, and trauma counseling in Jesus’ name.

Ministry Highlight

In Iran, a ministry sent 45,000 Bibles across five states. “Five of the smugglers gave their lives to Jesus and have been trained in the gospel,” the ministry leader said. “Every one of them had family members or friends killed in their line of work.” Since the ministry began, they planted over 2,100 churches with believers in all 31 states.

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How You Can Make a Difference

Indigenous ministries that Christian Aid Mission assists are reporting unprecedented openness among Muslims, who are questioning Islam in the face of Islamic terrorism and brutality. God is providing opportunities for His people to share the gospel in MENA, but they need your help to provide them with critical tools such as Bibles and aid to help the needy.

From the Mission Field in MENA

Help Missionaries Stand Firm in Turkey
Pray the spiritual eyes of the lost will be opened to God’s goodness. A man who liked to argue with local missionaries about the false beliefs of Christians asked for a New Testament so he could show them the lies in it. But as he began to read, his spiritual eyes were opened. “He noticed how merciful Jesus was to those he connected with,” the ministry leader said. “So, we shared with him how Jesus came into this world to rescue those who were most needy, and he began to cry.” The man gave his life to Christ and was baptized. Your donations support missionaries in their ministry to the lost.
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Encourage Believers to Study God’s Word in Lebanon
Pray for new believers as they seek to grow closer to Jesus. Soon after two refugees received Bibles from local missionaries, they gave their lives to Christ. “We understand so much more about God and why a relationship with Jesus is so important,” one of the refugees said. “God really loves us. This is something we are not told about in Islam.” The missionaries also gave them CDs to help guide them in their study of Scripture. “We can better read the Bible because we are helped in understanding what it says and means,” one said. Your donations help provide such resources to new believers as they seek to deepen their faith.
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Supply Gospel Resources to the Lost in Turkey
Pray the Word of the Lord will transform those who read it. After reading a New Testament he picked up at a local ministry, a refugee stopped arguing to missionaries against Christianity and instead gave his life to Christ. When his daughter saw the New Testament at their home, she, too, began to read. Her brother found her reading one day and admitted he had been reading it as well. “There’s wonderful things written in that book, right?” he asked his sister. When the siblings learned of their father’s decision to follow Christ, all three were baptized together. Your donations support outreach to the lost.
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Provide Aid to the Vulnerable in Palestine
Pray for local ministries as they assist the poor. Local missionaries visited a village to distribute food baskets to the poor, with a particular focus on helping families who struggle to care for children with special needs. In addition, the missionaries provided financial support to some families who were unable to pay their electric and water bills. “We give help to the poor, meeting their physical and emotional needs and replacing fear of the future and not being able to cope with love and practical help,” the ministry leader said. Your donations of $35 or $70 help local ministries provide such aid to those in need.
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Share the Peace of Christ in Iran
Pray the Lord’s protection over Christian workers in dangerous places. Local missionaries continue to disciple believers and train new leaders despite the dangers that Christians face here. One ministry recently brought 122 home church leaders to a secure location outside the country to coach and problem-solve with them. “We discipled them from God’s word and trained them on everything from abiding by Titus and Timonthy’s elder characteristics,” the ministry leader said. “We used different church planting materials to focus on the health of these churches, including in-depth studies of the early church in Acts.” Donations assist ministries in evangelism and discipleship endeavors.
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Help Refugees Adjust to Their New Lives in Turkey
Pray that refugees will put their hope in Jesus in the midst of their trials. Many refugees are finding it difficult to obtain permission to remain in Turkey and, instead, are ordered to return to their own country. A local ministry continues to pray for them and even hires lawyers to help them with their cases. “We also feed them, help them heat their living places, and give them funds to rent homes as much as possible,” the ministry leader said. These acts of kindness allow refugees to see the love of Christ. Your donations of $35 or $70 support refugees in these difficult circumstances.
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