Pakistan (MNN) – Pakistan is richly layered with ancient history.
The land of present-day Pakistan was once TIndus Valley CivilizationPakistan is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It also has a special connection with Christianity, with the Apostle Thomas brought Christianity to the region And he helped lay the foundation for the worldwide church.
Even today, 2.6 million Christians Although the Church has a strong presence in Pakistan, the country is a mix of many cultures, languages and religions. Customizing discipleship materials and teaching methods for a country with such a diverse history is no small feat.
Pakistan needs Christian leaders. MENA Leadership Center According to the center’s Fadi Sharaiha, the center will be going to Pakistan “on a vision tour, to get to know our local partners, churches and their needs. We hope to have the program in place by the end of this year. [in place].”
The goal is to create a comprehensive network of Christian leaders by 2025 who can mentor each other to make the Church in Pakistan more radiant.
Yes, it requires funds, and currently the Centre does not have them, but they feel that God is calling them to reap the harvest he has sown in Pakistan. thousand years.
“That’s why we participated in sort of roundtable discussions with Pakistani leaders across Pakistan last year,” Sharaiha says. “We felt like the Holy Spirit was urging us to do something in Pakistan.”
Not only is Pakistan rich in Christian history, but sadly, the contemporary situation in Pakistan also requires the Church’s attention.
“I have heard that there are brick factories in Pakistan. [other words]Slavery has been abolished. More than half of the people working in this brickyard are Christians.”
Poverty, slavery and persecution are all very real obstacles for the Church in Pakistan. As of The MENA Leadership Center aims to bring light to these dark corners through culturally savvy, biblically sound leadership.
“Please pray for the Church in Pakistan for wisdom and discernment in selecting appropriate partners on the ground in Pakistan, in working with leaders, and in identifying the learning needs of the Church in Pakistan. need It will happen in Pakistan.”
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“I sincerely hope and pray that whatever we do will be for the glory of the Church in Pakistan and for the glory of God. The Church needs this. Christians need this. Pakistan needs this.”
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