Last year, our newest and youngest team member, Nahla*, joined our social media ministry team working with an unreached people group (UPG) in the Middle East. Nahla is a young woman and a believer from this UPG. She is studying at the College of Business and working part time.

One day, a young man named Shehab* posted messages on our Facebook page, asking a question about the stories of the Old Testament. He had watched a video series our team translated and produced in this UPG’s local dialect. Nahla initiated the conversation with him, providing him with more information about the Bible and Jesus; then, she asked if he would like to believe that Jesus died for him. He answered, “Yes, I saw Jesus in a dream. He was calling me.” She kept talking with him to know if he genuinely believed. During this conversation, he told her he had experienced peace, love, hope and comfort. He also stopped committing his old sins. On the contrary, he started helping others. He told her, “Jesus is the LIGHT for me.”

We are so happy about Shehab. Now, a seasoned staff member is following up with him and leading him on a journey of discipleship.

There are still many unreached people groups in the Middle East. Impact Middle East is working among some of these, and already, new believers are gathering in fellowships. Digital outreach is a common strategy, but more than this, Jesus Himself is appearing to many. In a recent study, over 80% of new believers from these challenging backgrounds reported experiencing supernatural dreams or visions. 

Thank you for praying with us as God works through the church, through small groups studying the Bible, and through social media efforts. He is seeking out people from every tribe and tongue, and it is a privilege to join Him!

*Names have been changed to protect the local believers in a dangerous region of the Middle East.