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Training and Mobilizing the Egyptian Church
We were invited to partner with the church in Egypt to host a non-denominational training conference that pastors and leaders from across the church could attend. With the financial assistance from the praying people of Australia, through the APN, Kenmore Baptist Church in Brisbane and some wonderful ministry colleagues and friends, we were able to commence this training and mobilizing ministry in September 2010. It costs us $50 per head to cover all the necessary expenses to transport, accommodate and host each leader. The speakers cover their own expenses.
This is important ministry that God has opened up to us in the Australian church. It's a privilege and an honour to be welcomed into the heart of the leadership of the church in a nation like Egypt. Let's never forget that, in spite of hardship and persecution through the centuries, God has protected His witness in this nation for over 2000 years. I believe it's for such a time as this (Ester 4:14) that we have been invited in to assist, like a mid-wife does, in helping them in their calling and mission not only in Egypt, but across North Africa and the Arab World in general. It's worth remembering that around 46% of all Christians in the Middle East live in Egypt. This nation is key: a real 'gateway' nation to the Arab World. According to Isaiah 19:25, it is blessed to be a blessing in the nations, for God says, ‘Blessed be Egypt my people...'
To partner with us, click this link. See below an endorsement from one of the speakers who ministered at conference. ‘I recently had the honour of joining the team as a speaker at the pastors and leader's conference in Wadi, Egypt. Egypt is a strategic country for reaching North Africa and the Middle East. Despite the instability and insecurity of post-revolution Egypt, over 500 pastors and leaders came from across the nation. We were very conscious of people's prayers because the Spirit's presence and empowerment were tangible and evident. God moved among the leaders in an extraordinary way. The team's God-given vision for North Africa is inspiring. Their commitment to prayer, tenacity of vision and sheer hard work are beginning to reap extraordinary results. The potential for North Africa and the surrounding nations is so exciting. I believe in what they are doing and support them and their vision 100%.' International Leadership Development Director for World Outreach International |
Since 2007 we have been intentionally connecting with the church across Egypt through a number of key Christian leaders. During this time we have visited on numerous occasions and taken part of some significant ministry and mission activities, including leading a strategic prayer journey to the four corners of the nation.
In 2010 we were able to train around 300 pastors and leaders and in 2011 this was lifted to around 500 individuals. In 2011 we invited a number of emerging young people to attend with the view that in 2012 we would host an event just for them. This event will be a 2-day emerging leaders conference that will take place prior to the main conference. We will be inviting around 50 emerging leaders of leaders to commit to coming each year for a period of 3 to 4 years of intentional leadership discipleship. Also during the main leadership training conference, we will run a parallel track that will be training and equipping 50 selected leadership couples in marriage and family ministry counseling.
Your involvement will make a difference! Consider partnering with us by sponsoring the training of a leader at $50 each. Together let us see this vitally important work grow and become a key nation changing life transforming work, not only in Egypt, but right across the Arab world as the Egyptian church ministers beyond its borders?