Christian workers in the region report that since 9-11, more people are walking off the streets and into churches, and they're asking questions. Most Muslims are disturbed by the image of their religion as one of “terrorism,” and workers have seen a new wave of interest in Jesus and the way of Christ.
Through our presence in the community, we rejoice to see stereotypes breaking down. North Americans are overwhelmed by the hospitality shown to them by Middle Easterners; Middle Easterners in turn are touched to see North Americans who have come to listen and serve. These interactions are breaking down walls of misunderstanding and hostility in the region.
Our two main priorities are to:
1) Partnering with existing Christian communities for mutual learning and encouragement
2) Catalyzing church planting movements among least reached peoples through ministries of word, deed, and being.
- Jewel Showalter, area representative to the Middle East/North Africa
EMM partners with:
local evangelical and Messianic churches.
EMM has significant ministry connections with:
a physical therapy center, a clinic, and a bookstore.
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In 2006, 16 people served in:
Administration, Church support, Church development, Community development, Teaching, Medical
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