Amidst ongoing challenges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), God is powerfully at work. Through the faithful discipleship and church-planting efforts of pastors trained by Harvesters, the Good News of Jesus is reaching new communities –advancing in places once considered unreached or hostile.
This region, marked by both incredible opportunities and deep struggles for Christians, remains a critical area for advancing the Gospel. Let us lift them in prayer, as we celebrate their testimonies and support their work with intercession. You will find prayer points below.
Testimonies of Hope: Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
In Egypt, Harvesters is training a group of Sudanese refugees. Reflecting on his experience, Pastor Marco expressed deep gratitude for the “true discipleship” training he has received. Coming from a difficult background, he had searched for solid, Biblical teachings but found many programmes lacking in depth and practicality.
“This is the best discipleship school I have experienced because it teaches true Biblical truths and texts. It transforms the Christian life,” he said. “May the Lord bless and use us to win many souls.”
Pastor Simon, another Sudanese leader, echoes Marco’s sentiments, praising the simplicity and applicability of Harvesters’ teachings.
“This study has made a significant difference in my life,” he shared. “The book and its steps are very clear. It helps anyone disciple others. We pray that we don’t just learn and remain silent but share these teachings with those in need.”
Pray today for these leaders that God is raising up, some of whom will return to Sudan and South Sudan with the teachings they’ve learned and expand the Kingdom in their home countries.
Multiplication Across the MENA Region
From another group being trained in Egypt, one pastor shared the “profound impact” of receiving Harvesters’ training and how it became the catalyst for church planting in his home country – a North African nation closed to the Gospel.
“By God’s grace, we have now started planting churches – seven so far – and have appointed seven leaders to pastor them,” he shared. “The Harvesters programme is truly unique in how it facilitates expansion and multiplication in God’s Kingdom, resulting in real and tangible growth. Your training has been wonderful for us.”
Despite operating in a region where Christianity faces intense challenges, leaders like this are bold in their faith and unwavering in their commitment to God’s mission, but they cannot do it alone. Your prayers are vital to strengthen and sustain them.
How You Can Pray
As we celebrate these incredible testimonies, we also recognise the ongoing need for prayer and support. The work in MENA is far from easy, but the fruit is real and growing.
- Pray for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt: For their spiritual growth and ability to disciple others amid hardship, and for provision as they face challenging social and economic conditions. Pray many will return to Sudan and South Sudan to share the Gospel.
- Pray for Church Planting in North Africa: For protection and courage for leaders in closed countries, for the seven new churches to thrive and bear fruit, and for wisdom and perseverance for pastors leading these multiplication efforts.
- Pray for the MENA Region: For an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to transform individuals and communities, for peace and stability in conflict zones, and for God to open doors for the Gospel to reach the unreached.
