Arab World
Regional Profile
The Arab World includes 22 countries covering parts of two
continents (Africa and Asia) and their islands – from
Morocco in North Africa through the Arabian
Peninsula.
Three of the world’s major religions – Judaism,
Christianity and Islam have been birthed in this area. Holy
sites for all three religions are found in these countries
presently dominated by Islamic
rule.
Arab refers to people who speak the Arabic language and
adhere to an Arabic way of life. There are many differences
among these people but they have a common bond of history,
culture and tradition. Arab peoples love to read and hear
their language.
These scenic countries have lovely seacoasts, rich costal
plains and cool mountains, which vie with nearby deserts.
Concerns include the environmental scarring due to wars and
improper use of resources.
Service Focus
Search for long
term and short
term opportunities in the Arab World.
- Personnel for hospitals, particularly those that target
specific diseases for which the local population is vulnerable
- Teachers both for local children and for expatriate children
- Environmental development
- Media – quality television programming for Christians
and creative language videos, print materials and radio
programming for people wanting to know about the Lord Jesus
- Partnering with other organizations to increase effective
youth work
- Theological Education by Extension
- Church ministry
Prayer Focus
- Pray for the Christian minority, that they would be strong
in their and that many would be added to their number.
- Pray for creativity in developing meaningful media projects
and good distribution of these materials.
