Veronica and the Musalaha team see their mission as continually bringing the spirit of forgiveness and responsibility into their context – opening hearts, healing wounds, and helping build a more just, healthy, and whole society. With this conviction, the team works tirelessly with the Mixed Cities group, Young Adults, the Muslim-Christian Civil Society Group, and the Palestinian Women’s Group.
Read MoreUnder the leadership of its new president, Dr. Martin Accad, Near East School of Theology (NEST) has embarked on a new and promising chapter – one marked by hope and action.
Amid Lebanon’s ongoing economic and political instability, NEST persevered with remarkable resilience. During the violent conflict that shook the country between September 2024 and January 2025, the school kept its doors open and reached out in service to displaced families in the surrounding neighborhood.
Read MoreIn our last update on the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo (ETSC), we shared the sad news of the seminary’s loss of three beloved professors (see previous update). And yet, despite this loss and its challenging consequences for the seminary, ETSC did not get discouraged. Instead, in grace and resilience, ETSC moved forward and continues its mission to form leaders and pastors for the Arabic-speaking church.
Read MoreOn May 1, 2025, our partner, the Philemon Project, celebrated the launch of GROW’s second center, expanding its reach in offering exceptional early Christian childhood development and adult mentoring programs.
Read MoreArabic New Testament in the Kuwaiti Dialect: One-of-a-Kind Project
Did you know that the Arabian Gulf is home to approximately 4-5 million Christians?! While most are expatriates, Kuwait has a small but vibrant native Christian community. What makes this community so uniquely strategic is its natural access to local non-Christians. As Kuwaiti citizens, they live and work among friends, neighbors, and colleagues who have often never encountered the message of Jesus in a personal or understandable way.
Read MoreWe are delighted to share that on June 7th, Bethlehem Bible College celebrated the graduation of 41 students—31 from our main campus in Bethlehem and 10 from our partner institution, Nazareth Evangelical College. This class represented nearly all our academic programs, including the MA in Theology in the Public Square, the BA and diploma in Biblical Studies, our Online Biblical Studies program, and the Hebrew diploma. We are incredibly proud of each graduate and the perseverance they have shown through challenging times.
Read MoreDear Supporters-
We write to you with heavy hearts, as our beloved land is once again caught in the midst of war and violence. The ongoing turmoil in the region has brought not only fear and uncertainty but also a deepening economic crisis. The closures across the West Bank have made daily life increasingly difficult for our staff, students, and community.
Read MoreEvery season of change brings both opportunities and challenges. As we give thanks for the faithful and fruitful legacy of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s World Mission Ministry, we continue to receive challenging news from our partners who have been affected by the discontinuation of the Ministry’s work. One such partner is the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo (ETSC). Since 1863, ETSC has been dedicated to preparing and equipping pastors and church leaders to serve in Egypt and beyond.
Read MoreAt The Outreach Foundation, we are continually inspired by the vibrant and courageous ministry of our partner, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt. We are deeply grateful for your support and prayers, which empower this church to fulfill its mission. Today, we are happy to share a glimpse of how God is moving through our partners in Egypt.
Read More“Our region desperately needs your prayers and support.” This is the heartfelt plea from our partner, Together for the Family (TFF). In the land where believers were first called Christians (Acts 11:26), Christians and other minority groups are enduring unbearable economic, religious, and social hardships. Syria’s collapsed economy and Islamist rule have forced millions to flee in search of safety. Many have sought refuge in Lebanon, a country grappling with its own deepening crisis.
Read MoreYour partnership with Musalaha continues to give hope in challenging times. For that, we say thank you! The resilience and perseverance of Musalaha inspire us, and despite the painful realities facing the region, their ministry is not impeded. They excel in their mission of promoting and fostering peace and reconciliation. Here are some of the remarkable highlights of Musalaha’s work in 2024:
Read MoreThe church in Erbil now has a new home. This encouraging news from our partners in Iraq lifts our hearts with joy. We are grateful for our partner’s journey of faith, resilience, and growth and your faithful support of their ministry.
Read More2024 witnessed three visits to our partners in the Persian Diaspora, and a Spring visit from Dariush Golbaghi, founder of Safehouse, to several congregations in the United States. In August we met with the men of Radmard in Türkiye. The visit allowed for a small group of men to engage with Muslim Background Believers for Bible study, coaching, and mutual sharing of testimonies. In September we conducted a visioning visit to a Persian congregation in Brussels. The year concluded in Türkiye where people from six congregations throughout the US facilitated a leadership conference for Gates of Heaven, hearing stories from PARS students, meeting other ministry leaders in the Persian diaspora, and visiting the ancient sites of the “7 churches.
Read MoreThe Advent season calls us to reflect on the four foundational virtues of our Christian faith: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. These pillars resonate uniquely with each of us, shaped by our spiritual journeys, lived experiences, and cultures. Yet, it is in the most challenging times that these virtues shine brightest, revealing the beautiful work of God’s Spirit within us. Our ministry partner, Bethlehem Bible College (BBC), has shared with us profound reflections on the meaning of Christmas/Advent from their students and staff amidst the ongoing war.
Read MoreA 16-year-old boy arrived at Home of Hope (HOH) with no support system, no future, and no faith in God’s goodness. Abandoned by his parents and society, his scars—emotional and physical—ran deep. With five siblings scattered, his youngest sibling was even traded for a mobile phone, he questioned God’s goodness, power, and presence with the powerless. But at Home of Hope, his story began to change. Through the power of God’s Word and genuine love, his journey toward healing, restoration, and purpose commenced. He, like many others, has discovered hope, resilience, and a brighter future—a witness to the miracles God is working at Home of Hope every day.
Read MoreWe are happy to share with you an update about the incredible work happening at the Philemon Project’s center in Bourj Hamoud, Beirut, Lebanon. In the midst of the challenging times that Lebanon is going through, this center is a beacon of hope and transformation for vulnerable and at-risk children. It is a safe place where God’s love is demonstrated to them in tangible ways, in acts of love that transform the hearts of these children and their families. Your generous support makes all the difference in these lives. Together, we can continue to plant seeds of hope, love, and transformation in the lives of these precious families.
Read MoreA Year of Steadfast Faith, Hope, and Diligence
This year has been a powerful witness to God's work through the Pastoral and Outreach Ministries Council of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt (EPCE). Thanks to the generous hearts of those who stand alongside this ministry, lives are transformed, and hope is born.
Read MoreWith August comes hope borne from fresh starts. Our young ones are experiencing new teachers and the fun of classmates reuniting. Our congregations are stepping into Fall with new series, studies, and opportunities. For The Outreach Foundation, August brought a visit with the men of Radmard, one of our partners in the Persian Diaspora. Radmard, which means “men of purity,” is a ministry offering Persian-speaking families around the world a fresh start through men transformed by Christ. Our visit in August opened our eyes to the breadth and depth of this ministry.
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