Middle East
The countries in this regions include: Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, U.A.E., Yeman, Jordan, and Cyprus.
The Middle East is a religious paradox. It is at once the birthplace of the three Abrahamic religions, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and the site of devastating conflict between these religious groups. Political upheaval combined with extremism and the predominance of Islam make this a crucial spiritual battleground.
The Middle East comprises Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the U.A.E., Yemen, Jordan, and Cyprus, and is most often characterized by religious fervor and conflict. According to Dr. Todd Johnson of the Gordon Cornwell Theological Seminary, Christianity in the Middle East is declining at an alarming rate. He states, “Christians were 12.7% of the region’s population in 1900 but only 4.2% in 2020, and it is likely that they will only represent 3.7% of the population by 2050. Muslims have grown from 86% in 1900 to 92.4% in 2020, projected to reach 92.7% by 2050. Not only are Christian believers dwindling, those that do believe are harshly persecuted by extremists who wish to eradicate Christianity from the land. This has been the expressed intent of religious groups in Syria and Iraq. Part of these declining statistics are due to the mass exodus of Christians from this region attempting to escape discrimination and genocidal attacks.
The Middle East comprises Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the U.A.E., Yemen, Jordan, and Cyprus, and is most often characterized by religious fervor and conflict. According to Dr. Todd Johnson of the Gordon Cornwell Theological Seminary, Christianity in the Middle East is declining at an alarming rate. He states, “Christians were 12.7% of the region’s population in 1900 but only 4.2% in 2020, and it is likely that they will only represent 3.7% of the population by 2050. Muslims have grown from 86% in 1900 to 92.4% in 2020, projected to reach 92.7% by 2050. Not only are Christian believers dwindling, those that do believe are harshly persecuted by extremists who wish to eradicate Christianity from the land. This has been the expressed intent of religious groups in Syria and Iraq. Part of these declining statistics are due to the mass exodus of Christians from this region attempting to escape discrimination and genocidal attacks.
Middle East, the lands around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, and sometimes beyond.
These claims are alarming. Christianity is on the cusp of dying out completely in these countries. Since the terrorist attacks of 2001, Westerners have been reluctant to reach this region, forgetting that the extremists do not make up the whole territory. Not only do the unreached need the support of Christian ministers, the few existing Christians in this region need the community and protection of other followers of Jesus.
Global Fellowship is not deterred by those who are aggressively opposed to the flourishing of Christianity. It is imperative, now more than ever, to address the spiritual danger both believers and unbelievers face in the Middle East. We are dedicated to ministering to the people of the Middle East with the transformative message of the gospel no matter the opposition.
Global Fellowship is not deterred by those who are aggressively opposed to the flourishing of Christianity. It is imperative, now more than ever, to address the spiritual danger both believers and unbelievers face in the Middle East. We are dedicated to ministering to the people of the Middle East with the transformative message of the gospel no matter the opposition.
Middle East
The countries in this regions include: Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, U.A.E., Yeman, Jordan, and Cyprus.
The Middle East is a religious paradox. It is at once the birthplace of the three Abrahamic religions, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, and the site of devastating conflict between these religious groups. Political upheaval combined with extremism and the predominance of Islam make this a crucial spiritual battleground.
The Middle East comprises Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the U.A.E., Yemen, Jordan, and Cyprus, and is most often characterized by religious fervor and conflict. According to Dr. Todd Johnson of the Gordon Cornwell Theological Seminary, Christianity in the Middle East is declining at an alarming rate. He states, “Christians were 12.7% of the region’s population in 1900 but only 4.2% in 2020, and it is likely that they will only represent 3.7% of the population by 2050. Muslims have grown from 86% in 1900 to 92.4% in 2020, projected to reach 92.7% by 2050. Not only are Christian believers dwindling, those that do believe are harshly persecuted by extremists who wish to eradicate Christianity from the land. This has been the expressed intent of religious groups in Syria and Iraq. Part of these declining statistics are due to the mass exodus of Christians from this region attempting to escape discrimination and genocidal attacks.
The Middle East comprises Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the U.A.E., Yemen, Jordan, and Cyprus, and is most often characterized by religious fervor and conflict. According to Dr. Todd Johnson of the Gordon Cornwell Theological Seminary, Christianity in the Middle East is declining at an alarming rate. He states, “Christians were 12.7% of the region’s population in 1900 but only 4.2% in 2020, and it is likely that they will only represent 3.7% of the population by 2050. Muslims have grown from 86% in 1900 to 92.4% in 2020, projected to reach 92.7% by 2050. Not only are Christian believers dwindling, those that do believe are harshly persecuted by extremists who wish to eradicate Christianity from the land. This has been the expressed intent of religious groups in Syria and Iraq. Part of these declining statistics are due to the mass exodus of Christians from this region attempting to escape discrimination and genocidal attacks.
Middle East, the lands around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, and sometimes beyond.
These claims are alarming. Christianity is on the cusp of dying out completely in these countries. Since the terrorist attacks of 2001, Westerners have been reluctant to reach this region, forgetting that the extremists do not make up the whole territory. Not only do the unreached need the support of Christian ministers, the few existing Christians in this region need the community and protection of other followers of Jesus.
Global Fellowship is not deterred by those who are aggressively opposed to the flourishing of Christianity. It is imperative, now more than ever, to address the spiritual danger both believers and unbelievers face in the Middle East. We are dedicated to ministering to the people of the Middle East with the transformative message of the gospel no matter the opposition.
Global Fellowship is not deterred by those who are aggressively opposed to the flourishing of Christianity. It is imperative, now more than ever, to address the spiritual danger both believers and unbelievers face in the Middle East. We are dedicated to ministering to the people of the Middle East with the transformative message of the gospel no matter the opposition.